Henry Ruggs III, former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver, has agreed to plead guilty to a felony count of DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor manslaughter in a 2021 high-speed crash that killed a 43-year-old mother of four. Ruggs was driving a Corvette at 156 mph with twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system. The plea deal is still pending approval from a judge and carries a sentence of three to 10 years in prison.
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On Saturday evening, an 18-year-old college baseball player at Texas A&M-Texarkana was struck by a stray bullet during a game at George Dobson Field in Spring Lake Park, Texarkana. The student was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery for his injuries, and is currently in stable condition. The university released a statement expressing their concern and thanking the Texarkana Police Department for their quick response, and is offering counseling services to any students affected by the incident.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the community are mourning the tragic death of Arrayah Barrett, the 2-year-old daughter of Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett. Police responded to a call that a child had fallen into a pool, and Arrayah was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The police report stated that the incident appears to be accidental, and the Buccaneers released a statement expressing their condolences to Barrett and his family.
Brittney Griner, WNBA star and Olympic athlete, announced Thursday that she will no longer play basketball overseas during the WNBA offseason, citing the disparity in pay between the leagues and her recent detainment in Russia on drug-related charges. Griner, speaking to reporters for the first time since her return to the U.S., got emotional while discussing her experience and the importance of standing up for what is right.
ESPN has fired longtime baseball reporter Marly Rivera after she used a vulgar insult to address a rival journalist competing for an interview. The incident has sparked a debate on the internet, with some arguing the punishment was too harsh and others arguing the language was inappropriate. ESPN has not yet commented on the matter.
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After 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the New York Jets, who are hoping he will be the missing piece to their puzzle and help them make a deep playoff run. The trade includes a guaranteed $59,465,000 a season, along with a bonus, and three draft picks.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's dream of taking Wrexham Association Football Club to the English Football League came true on Saturday, as the team secured promotion with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. The Racecourse Ground in north Wales was filled with more than 10,000 fans, including the Hollywood actors, to witness the historic moment. With the backing of Reynolds and McElhenney, the future looks bright for Wrexham Association Football Club as they look to continue their success in the English Football League.