Matt Connolly

South Carolina

Sports Trending Reporter at The Patriot-News

Writing about college sports for @On3Sports. Previously: Senior writer covering Clemson for On3, Clemson beat writer for The State newspaper (Columbia, S.C.).

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Knicks vs. Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 4: How to watch, Time, TV Channel, free live stream

2 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

TelevisionUpdated: May. 12, 2025, 4:38 p.m.|Published: May. 12, 2025, 4:37 p.m.New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, center, drives to the basket between Boston Celtics' Derrick White, left, and Jayson Tatum, right, during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York.
2025 NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, Time, TV Channel, Free live stream

2 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

TelevisionUpdated: May. 12, 2025, 4:00 p.m.|Published: May. 12, 2025, 4:00 p.m.The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery will take place Monday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)APThe 2025 NBA Draft Lottery will be held Monday night ahead of Game 4 of the Celtics vs. Knicks series. The draft lottery will begin at 7 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN. The winner of the draft lottery will secure the top pick in this year’s NBA draft.
Olympic gold medalist, NCAA champion wrestler arrested in prostitution sting

3 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

SportsPublished: May. 12, 2025, 3:24 p.m.Kyle Snyder, of the United States, kisses his gold medal after the men's 97-kg freestyle gold medal wrestling match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)APOlympic gold medalist and three-time NCAA champion Kyle Snyder has been arrested in a prostitution sting, according to a report from WBNS 10TV in Columbus.
Did Deion Sanders make Shedeur Sanders fall in NFL draft? Shilo answers

3 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

SportsPublished: May. 12, 2025, 1:41 p.m.Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders talks to Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) before the football game between BYU Cougars and Colorado Buffalos on December 28, 2024, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Former SportsCenter anchor Rich Eisen returning to ESPN

3 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

SportsUpdated: May. 12, 2025, 10:47 a.m.|Published: May. 12, 2025, 10:47 a.m.Rich Eisen of the NFL Network is returning to ESPN. (Dan Steinberg/AP)APFormer SportsCenter anchor Rich Eisen is returning to ESPN. Eisen is joining the network as a part of its upcoming direct-to-consumer offering, according to The Athletic. Eisen’s show -- The Rich Eisen Show -- will be a part of ESPN’s programming moving forward. The Athletic reports that the show could also be a part of ESPN Radio.
Legendary golfer’s plane suffered terrifying equipment failure during flight

3 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

SportsPublished: May. 12, 2025, 7:58 a.m.Former World No. 1 Golfer Greg Norman. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)APFormer World No. 1 golfer Greg Norman had a terrifying flight recently as his private jet dealt with equipment failure while in the air. Norman detailed the incident recently on his Instagram account.
Ex-pro wrestler Sabu dies at 60 weeks after retirement match

3 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

Former professional wrestler Sabu enters the arena during ECW at Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2006 in New York, New York. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesFormer professional wrestler Sabu has died, the WWE announced on Sunday. He was 60 years old. Sabu has passed away just three weeks after his retirement match against Joey Janela. The two faced off in a no rope, barbed wire match last month.
Ex-Ohio State national championship-winning coach considering run for governor

4 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

SportsPublished: May. 11, 2025, 9:39 a.m.Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel is considering running for governor in Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)ASSOCIATED PRESSAfter leading the Ohio State football program from 2001-2010, Jim Tressel is now considering attempting to lead the entire state. Tressel is considering running for governor in Ohio in 2026, according to a report from NBC News. The current Ohio Lt. Gov.
Fan of Shedeur Sanders suing NFL for ‘emotional distress’ after NFL Draft slide

5 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

SportsPublished: May. 10, 2025, 1:33 p.m.A screen shows Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders after being chosen by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick during the third day of the NFL Draft. (Jeff Roberson/AP)(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)A fan of former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is suing the NFL after Sanders wasn’t picked until the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. An unnamed fan in Georgia, who filed the lawsuit as “John Doe,” is suing the NFL for $100 million.
New Steelers QB Will Howard explains why Pittsburgh is perfect spot for him

5 days ago | pennlive.com | Matt Connolly

Pittsburgh SteelersPublished: May. 09, 2025, 3:45 p.m.Former Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is thankful to have been drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Barry Reeger/AP)APFormer Ohio State quarterback Will Howard would have been happy for his opportunity in the NFL, no matter who drafted him in the 2025 draft. However, Howard admits now that there was a part of him that was hoping to land with the Steelers.