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Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton facing DUI charge

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

Mary Lou Retton, the former gymnast who became the first American woman to win Olympic all-around gold, was arrested for driving under the influence in West Virginia earlier this month. She's facing a misdemeanor charge for "driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs" and was released after posting a $1,500 bond on May 17, according to records from the Magistrate Court of Marion County (WV).
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff accused of sexual assault and battery in civil lawsuit

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

A Salt Lake City woman has accused BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexual assault and battery, according to a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday. The woman, who is identified as Jane Doe A.G., alleges that Retzlaff raped, strangled and bit her at his apartment in Provo, Utah, in November 2023. Retzlaff, in a statement from his attorney, denied the allegations.
What is post-viral syndrome?

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

The Boston Celtics missed a large piece of their offensive puzzle for much of the Eastern Conference semifinals, as big man Kristaps Porziņģis was severely limited while dealing with post-viral syndrome. If that sounds vague, it's because the ailment is somewhat of a nebulous medical diagnosis. Porziņģis missed eight games from late February to early March due to an upper respiratory illness.
Eagles calling teams to lobby for 'tush push' to not be banned: Sources

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Dianna Russini |Tess DeMeyer

The Philadelphia Eagles are campaigning to protect the "tush push" play that faces a potential ban following a proposal from the Green Bay Packers. Ahead of a vote at the NFL owners meetings in Minneapolis this week, the Eagles continue to call around the league to discuss why the play should remain legal, per league sources. The play involves a QB taking a snap under center and diving forward while teammates push him from behind in a rugby-like scrum.
'You stood on the desk with great balance'

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

The 2025 NFL Draft wrapped three weeks ago, but Shedeur Sanders' shocking slide to the fifth round - and the way experts reacted to his selection - is still drumming up controversy.
'I'm on cloud nine!'

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

Beloved basketball broadcast Dick Vitale is cancer-free once again, he announced in a video shared to X on Wednesday. The news is the latest in a winding road of ups and downs for the 85-year-old, who has undergone multiple cancer treatments since his initial diagnosis of melanoma in 2021. "I am ecstatic! I'm on cloud nine! (Dr. Rick Brow) said the bloodwork was perfect, and he also said four words you love to hear: 'You're cancer-free, baby!'" Vitale exclaimed. "Wow, I can't believe it.
A Villanova fan, a Wordle player and a world icon: 'He's our brother!'

4 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

Rev. Robert P. Hagan first met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV 27 years ago at what he described as an "Augustinian spiritual bootcamp."He said the future pope, Robert Prevost, was "a very, very smart man. Really gifted, very articulate, speaks multiple languages, has traveled the world as a missionary." He was also "a very relatable, warm, friendly, approachable friend," someone familiarly known as Father Bob.
Katie Ledecky records second-fastest 400m of career after surging past Summer McIntosh

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

Nine-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky pulled out a vintage performance in the 400-meter freestyle at the Tyr Pro Series meet on Thursday, powering to a 3:56.81 finish to beat Canadian star Summer McIntosh. It was Ledecky's fastest time in the event since she swam a 3:56.46 to claim gold at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, a new U.S. Open record and the seventh-best time in history.
Shedeur Sanders slides past fourth round as NFL Draft marches through Day 3

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Tess DeMeyer

Four rounds and 138 picks into the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders is still waiting to hear his name called. Considered to be among the top quarterbacks available in this year's draft class, Sanders' dramatic slide continued Saturday when Round 4 came and went with no quarterbacks selected. There are 119 picks to go over the final three rounds. The Pittsburgh Steelers seemed like a potential option at No. 123, but they opted for Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer.
Jaguars trade up to No. 2 to pick Travis Hunter in first major trade of 2025 NFL Draft

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Dane Brugler |Tess DeMeyer

It didn't take long for the first major trade of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars moved up to No. 2 on Thursday to select two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter in a splash for a new regime led by first-year general manager James Gladstone and coach Liam Coen. To move up, the Jaguars sent the Cleveland Browns pick Nos. 5, 36 (second round), 126 (fourth round) and a 2026 first-round pick. The Browns also sent the Jaguars pick Nos. 104 (fourth round) and 200 (sixth round).