
On Wednesday, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd in addition to five other gun-related charges in Attleboro (MA) District Court. Hernandez pled not guilty. The prosecution asked that Hernandez be
by BW26 Jun 2013, 12:08 PM PST0

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook helped a Thunder fan successfully propose to his girlfriend last Friday on Twitter. Charlie Bright, a recent Oklahoma grad and Thunder fan, randomly sent Westbrook a message on Facebook asking for his help. “I
by BW26 Jun 2013, 9:51 AM PST0

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was enraged when he found out on Tuesday that Alex Rodriguez, who may soon be suspended by Major League Baseball for potentially having used performance-enhancing drugs again, tweeted that he was ready to
by BW26 Jun 2013, 9:20 AM PST0

Cleveland Browns rookie Ausar Walcott was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday for allegedly punching a man in the head outside a strip club on Sunday in New Jersey. According to the Record of Bergen Country, N.J., the victim is
by BW26 Jun 2013, 8:34 AM PST0

After Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested Wednesday morning in the murder investigation of a 27-year-old Boston man who was found a mile from his home, the New England Patriots announced on Twitter that the franchise has released him.
by BW26 Jun 2013, 7:39 AM PST0

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been reportedly taken away from his home in handcuffs by two police officers on Wednesday. There were numerous reports last week that Hernandez would be charged with obstruction of justice in the
by BW26 Jun 2013, 6:08 AM PST0

When UCLA defeated Mississippi State to win the College World Series for the first time on Tuesday, it was the storied university’s 109th NCAA title in team sports, which is a record. Only one other school has even won 100
by BW25 Jun 2013, 9:50 PM PST0

Last year, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel almost never played a game for Texas A&M when he was suspended before the season for an incident in which he was discovered with a fake ID. Manziel decided to transfer when the
by BW25 Jun 2013, 3:37 PM PST0

The Los Angeles Clippers named Doc Rivers their next head coach and senior vice president of basketball operations on Tuesday, making his move from Boston to Los Angeles official. Rivers will hold a press conference on Wednesday. The Celtics agreed
by BW25 Jun 2013, 3:20 PM PST0

Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez’s lawyer released a statement on Monday slamming the media for their “false reports” concerning his client, who is being investigated for his possible link to the alleged murder of a 27-year-old Boston man last week
by BW25 Jun 2013, 6:15 AM PST0

A new Washington Post poll released on Tuesday found that 66% of Washington residents and 79% of Redskins fans do not want the football team to change its name. The poll also found that 56% of Washington area adults and 53%
by BW25 Jun 2013, 6:00 AM PST0

Calgary Flames president Ken King said the Saddledome will be ready for the regular season after floodwaters that devastated Calgary flooded the stadium over the weekend. “We are going to be ready for the start of the season,” King said over
by BW24 Jun 2013, 10:04 AM PST0

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, baseball’s greatest closer, is reportedly building a Pentecostal church in New Rochelle, NY after he retires at the end of the this season. According to the Los Angeles Times, Rivera’s wife, Clara, will be the pastor
by BW24 Jun 2013, 8:28 AM PST0

Though there has been a campaign to get Mariano Rivera to possibly start this year’s All-Star game as a tribute to the legendary closer for the New York Yankees, Rivera said that he was a closer and did not want
by BW24 Jun 2013, 7:53 AM PST0

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics have reportedly agreed to a deal that will make Doc Rivers the next coach of the Clippers, pending league approval. According to ESPN, “the Clippers will sign Rivers to a three-year, $21
by BW23 Jun 2013, 3:23 PM PST0

Ten NBA prospects have been reportedly been invited to the green room for the NBA Draft on Thursday. According to ESPN, the invited prospects include: Nerlens Noel Victor Oladipo Otto Porter Alex Len Anthony Bennett Ben McLemore Trey Burke Michael
by BW23 Jun 2013, 2:33 PM PST0

Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said on Sunday he was “optimistic” Jonathan Toews will be able to play in Game 6 in Boston in the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday. Boston’s Johnny Boychuk nailed Toews in the second period on
by BW23 Jun 2013, 2:32 PM PST0

An owner of a Miami nightclub said he is not going to charge the Miami Heat for their $100,000 champagne tab they ran up on Friday while partying after they won back-to-back titles over the San Antonio Spurs. “I’m not
by BW22 Jun 2013, 12:22 PM PST0

The NBA Finals Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat received a 17.7 overnight rating, making it the second-highest rated NBA game in ABC history. According to Nielsen, the game “generated a 44.2 metered market rating in
by BW21 Jun 2013, 11:46 AM PST0

In a case that is becoming more and more surreal, the alleged murder victim whose body was found less than a mile away from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez’s home this week was dating the sister of Hernandez’s
by BW21 Jun 2013, 6:20 AM PST0

An arrest warrant has been issued for Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez in connection with the death of a 27-year-old Boston man less than a mile from Hernandez’s home. A law enforcement source told Boston’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 on Friday
by BW21 Jun 2013, 6:01 AM PST0

LeBron James was named the NBA finals MVP for the second straight year on Thursday when Miami defeated San Antonio in Game 7 95-88. Miami was in the Finals for the third straight year, and James dominated Game 7 with
by BW20 Jun 2013, 10:14 PM PST0

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James joined NBA legends Michael Jordan and Bill Russell as the only players to ever win back-to-back NBA titles and regular season MVPs when Miami defeated San Antonio for the NBA championship in Game 7 on
by BW20 Jun 2013, 10:04 PM PST0

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is likely to be arrested in connection with an alleged murder of a 27-year-old Boston man less than a mile away from his home. A Boston.com sports producer said on Thursday he was hearing
by BW20 Jun 2013, 3:28 PM PST0

Aaron Hernandez, the New England Patriots tight end who investigators reportedly said was “directly linked” to a murder of a 27-year-old man, reportedly was involved in a shooting incident while he attended Florida in 2007. Reports indicate Hernandez was questioned
by BW20 Jun 2013, 2:25 PM PST0