What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Brett Favre’s announcement

What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Brett Favre’s announcement

More than a decade after retiring from football, Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease. Favre told a congressional hearing Tuesday that he had been recently diagnosed. There are nearly 90,000 new Parkinson’s cases each year in the U.S., according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Here are some questions and answers about the disease: Parkinson’s is … Read more

Tennessee football’s 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow

Tennessee football’s 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The quiet part about evolving landscape of name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics was bound to be said out loud, and it wasn’t that shocking when Tennessee’s athletic department stepped forward, cleared its collective throat and stated the obvious. A week has passed since the school announced a 10% “talent … Read more

Source: Raptors to retire Carter’s No. 15

Source: Raptors to retire Carter’s No. 15

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Former Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter will have his No. 15 retired by the NBA team this season, a person with knowledge of the situation has told The Canadian Press. The 47-year-old Hall of Famer is expected to have his jersey retired in Toronto on … Read more

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease

WASHINGTON — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who does not face criminal charges, has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare … Read more

Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop can be a reminder of drivers’ constitutional rights

Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop can be a reminder of drivers’ constitutional rights

WASHINGTON — American drivers might universally wince or brace themselves at the sight and sound of flashing red and blue lights and blaring sirens, but all drivers have constitutional rights when pulled over on the road. The question of one’s responsibility to comply with all instructions given by a law enforcement officer recently came up … Read more

Varsho moved to 60-day IL after shoulder surgery

Varsho moved to 60-day IL after shoulder surgery

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 24, 2024 11:06 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Star outfielder Daulton Varsho has been transferred to the Toronto Blue Jays’ 60-day injured list. Varsho had surgery on his right shoulder Monday. He bats left but throws right handed. He … Read more

Nike’s NewCEO Has One Hell of a Challenge Ahead

Nike’s NewCEO Has One Hell of a Challenge Ahead

It all started when Donahoe took over as CEO and made the controversial decision to restructure Nike’s product and marketing departments, eliminating long-established categories such as running, football, basketball, fitness, and training in favor of simplified, gender-led labels such as “men,” “women,” and “kids.” This shift not only alienated a core group of designers and … Read more

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1

Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1

TORONTO — Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings, Wilyer Abreu reached base three times and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. The Red Sox opened their final road trip — a three-game set in Toronto — by improving … Read more

Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win

Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win

HOUSTON — Bryce Miller threw seven shutout innings and Julio Rodríguez had three hits and two RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 6-1 win Monday night over Houston that prevented the Astros from clinching the AL West title. The Astros entered needing only a victory over second-place Seattle to secure their fourth straight … Read more

Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1

Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1

TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive on Monday by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 in the opener of a three-game road series. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings and allowed just one hit to improve to 9-10 on the season. The Red Sox improved to … Read more