Ja Morant, star of the Memphis Grizzlies, has taken "full accountability" for his recent suspension from the team after being seen in an Instagram Live video with a firearm. He has apologized for disappointing his supporters and the NBA is also investigating the incident. The Grizzlies have yet to comment on the length of the suspension.
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On Sunday, tragedy struck Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky when a horse named Rio Moon suffered a catastrophic injury and was euthanized. This marks the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby, sparking outrage among animal rights activists. Rio Moon was trained by Dale Romans and had competed in five races since his debut in April 2021.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner was injured in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit in the head by a line drive. Manager Bud Black said Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion, but is overall "fine". He has been placed on the 15-day injured list and the Rockies have not yet announced a replacement for Feltner in the starting rotation. This is the second time this season that Feltner has been injured, and he has a 3-4 record with a 5.48 ERA in 11 starts this season.
The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended guard Ja Morant from all team activities pending a review by the NBA after a video surfaced on social media of him appearing to hold a gun. This is the second time Morant has been seen on social media holding what appears to be a gun, and the Grizzlies released a statement Sunday morning that they were aware of the video. Morant is a two-time All-Star and the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 19.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game this season.
Brittney Griner, a seven-time All-Star, returned to game action with the Phoenix Mercury after nearly 10 months of detainment in Russia on drug-related charges. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to be back on the court and made an impact in her first game back, finishing with 10 points and three rebounds. Despite the loss, the joy of having Griner back on the court was the primary focus, as she was finally able to return to the game she loves.
Josh Harris and a group of investors, including Mitchell Rales and Magic Johnson, have purchased the Washington Commanders for a record-breaking $6.05 billion. The sale is subject to approval from the NFL, and Dan Snyder, the Commanders' longtime owner, has yet to comment. The new ownership group is expected to bring fresh ideas and energy to the team.
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Bob Huggins, the head coach of the University of West Virginia's basketball team, used a homophobic slur twice during a radio interview and later expressed regret for his "abhorrent phrase". The West Virginia athletic department released a statement calling Huggins' comments "offensive" and said they were reviewing the matter. Huggins has since apologized, but the university has yet to comment on the incident or the potential consequences for Huggins.