Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt charged with misdemeanor domestic battery

by News Feed Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Sports

FILE – Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Dec. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)The Associated Press Article...

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. agrees to enter pretrial intervention program to resolve 3 felony charges

by News Feed Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Sports

ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program which his attorneys say will allow him to resolve three felony charges stemming from what police called a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend...

Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker, recall Nolan Hoffman

by News Feed Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Sports

CHICAGO — The slumping Philadelphia Phillies released veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and recalled righty Nolan Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.Walker, in his 14th major league season, exited the Phillies...

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland but his Game 3 status remains uncertain

by News Feed Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Sports

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for games this weekend while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the league’s concussion protocol.Spurs coach Mitch Johnson stopped short Thursday of saying...

AJ Dybantsa officially declares for the NBA draft and is a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick

by News Feed Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Sports

AJ Dybantsa has made it official: He’s entering the NBA draft.The BYU forward — widely expected to be a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick — made the announcement Thursday. Dybantsa led the nation by averaging 25.5 points per game in his lone college season,...

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

by News Feed Editor | Apr 23, 2026 | Sports

ROME — Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official.Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup — the team is currently...