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Washington Post
a day ago
- Washington Post
Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders ticketed after police say he drove 101 mph in Cleveland suburb
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is accused of driving a pickup truck 101 mph (163 kilometers per hour) on a suburban Cleveland interstate earlier this week. The Strongsville Police Department stopped Sanders at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in a 60 mph (97 kilometers per hour) zone on Interstate 71 near the Ohio Turnpike, according to a report provided to local media.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS NFL Draft flop Shedeur Sanders caught by cops driving over 100mph in Cleveland
Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders was cited for speeding over 100mph in Ohio on Tuesday morning, according to reports. Cleveland news station Fox9 claims Sanders, who was infamously selected with the 144th overall pick at this year's NFL Draft, was pulled over by an officer at around 12:24 a.m. in the suburb of Strongsville on Tuesday, June 17. The 23-year-old quarterback was allegedly clocked at 101mph, 41 miles over the posted speed limit. He was reportedly issued a citation. More to follow.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Longtime WNBA Veteran Admits Paige Bueckers Is 'Cute'
Longtime WNBA Veteran Admits Paige Bueckers Is 'Cute' originally appeared on The Spun. Longtime WNBA veteran Li Yeuru turned heads with her comment on Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers over the weekend. Advertisement Yeuru, a center from China, was acquired by the Dallas Wings on Saturday. The Wings traded a second-round pick in the 2026 WNBA draft and a third-round selection in 2027 to the Seattle Storm in exchange for the 6-foot-7 center, originally from Changzhi, Shanxi, China. She's been playing in the WNBA since 2022, when the Chicago Sky brought her to the U.S. The veteran WNBA center turned heads with her first impression of the standout rookie point guard from the University of Connecticut. COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - MAY 24: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings runs up the court during the third quarter of a game between the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on May 24, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew J. Clark/)Andrew J. Clark/The longtime WNBA veteran admitted that her first impression of Bueckers was that she's "cute." Advertisement "Yesterday with the news, a lot of friends told me, 'Wow, you will play with Paige!' And I said, 'Yes, I do, mmm-hmm!'" Li gushed. "They said a lot of fans love her, and they said she's the best." "I just said hi this morning with her," Li continued. "So I hope we can do something on the court, and I hope we can build something together." English is the WNBA veteran's second language, so there could be some kind of barrier here. Still, it's not often that you'll hear one professional athlete refer to another as "cute." The 6-foot-7 center is mostly just excited to get back on the court. Advertisement "I don't feel I have enough time on the court," Li explained last week. "I came here only to play the game. I'm really happy and appreciative because I know many teammates, I've made many new friends and know many different staff, coach. These really let me feel happy, and I'm so glad for that, but playing is one of the important things for me." "I just want to play," Li added. "I came to America only for one reason — just that I want to play basketball." The Dallas Wings are 1-11 on the season and certainly in need of a major spark. Longtime WNBA Veteran Admits Paige Bueckers Is 'Cute' first appeared on The Spun on Jun 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies' Mick Abel makes MLB history in second start
The post Phillies' Mick Abel makes MLB history in second start appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fair share of promising arms come through the system, but Mick Abel's first two starts are rewriting the script for what rookie dominance looks like in the modern era of baseball. Advertisement To put Abel's dominance in perspective, OptaSTATS provided a data-backed milestone on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'Mick Abel of the @Phillies is the only MLB pitcher in the modern era to pitch at least 5.0 innings with no walks and no more than 1 run allowed in each of his first 2 career appearances.' The 6-foot-5 right-hander right-hander was a first-round pick in 2020 and now, just five years later, is the centerpiece of Philadelphia's starting hopes. His command mirrors past Phillies icons like Cole Hamels, but unlike Hamels' debut, Abel has issued zero walks through two career starts. That control—coupled with his cool mound presence—has fans drawing comparisons to greats from MLB rookie pitching record history. Critics will note that two MLB starts don't make a career, and that skepticism isn't unwarranted. Yet the sample, while small, is statistically unmatched in modern era baseball. Abel's performance also bucks current trends—2024 saw MLB starters average only 5.2 innings per game. His ability to consistently reach and exceed that mark without wildness makes him a throwback gem. Advertisement For a club with high expectations and a 37-24 record, just one game back of the New York Mets, Abel's emergence could be the turning point in the race for the NL East. The Phillies have long leaned on power bats to carry them through tight stretches, but the rise of Abel shows they may finally have a homegrown arm who can anchor the staff for years to come. With his next start looming, all eyes will be on the right-hander. Can Abel continue to defy expectations and eventually cement himself as the new ace in Philadelphia's rotation? Related: Phillies' perfect trade offer for Rays' star reliever Related: Bryce Harper makes injury confession after HR in return
Washington Post
7 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Georgia Amoore is making an impact on the Mystics — even with a torn ACL
Georgia Amoore is the one who needed consoling; at least that's what you'd think. The Washington Mystics rookie was in the third practice of training camp when she suffered a torn ACL that ended the season for the No. 6 overall pick before it began. Later, she would walk into an apartment where teammates were hanging out and let them know the bad news.
