Mets clinch NL Wild Card spot as Francisco Lindor’s clutch 9th-inning home run leads to win over Braves

Mets clinch NL Wild Card spot as Francisco Lindor’s clutch 9th-inning home run leads to win over Braves

The feeling of October playoff baseball started one day early.  The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves had a thrilling first game of their doubleheader to determine who will be a Wild Card team in the National League.  After a late-inning back-and-forth on the scoreboard, it’s the Mets who have punched their ticket to the … Read more

NFL kicker Brandon McManus avoids league discipline after sexual assault allegations: reports

NFL kicker Brandon McManus avoids league discipline after sexual assault allegations: reports

Veteran kicker Brandon McManus will not be facing any discipline from the NFL after the league’s investigation into a sexual assault claim found “insufficient evidence” of violating the personal conduct policy, per NFL Network.  McManus, who has been a free agent since the lawsuit, was accused by two women of sexual assault during a charter … Read more

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs as injury news gets worse

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs as injury news gets worse

Things are even more bleak for San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey.  Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that McCaffrey is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs — not just one, per ESPN. ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds that Shanahan said he’s “experienced bilateral achilles tendinitis for some time, but that the … Read more