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State law efforts to regulate abortions have accelerated. Between 2011 and 2013, state legislatures enacted 205 abortion laws--16 more than in the entire decade before. (1) Most laws take direct [...]

Former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins played in 15 games for the Baltimore Ravens during his NFL rookie campaign back in 2020. After putting up 805 rushing yards on just 134 carries (6.0 YPC) during his first NFL season, fans were understandably excited about the prospects of the... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bev Priestman, the head coach of the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team, has been removed from the country's Olympic team over a scandal reportedly involving impermissible usage of drones to spy on opponents' practices. Canada Soccer initially suspended Priestman for the remainder of the... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Anthony Richardson's rookie campaign in the NFL was largely lost due to a season-ending shoulder injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, entered training camp this week without any limitations following his shoulder... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was the No. 1 rated WR recruit in the 2021 cycle, according to 247Sports.  Joined by fellow five-stars Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, and TreVeyon Henderson, the Buckeyes' mega-talented 2021 class looked to continue the momentum built over Ryan Day's... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jameis Winston and Mike Vrabel are the duo that NFL fans never knew they needed.  Winston, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, joined Cleveland earlier this offseason on a one-year deal after spending the last four years in New Orleans. Vrabel, meanwhile, was hired by the Browns in... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two of the most electric athletes in all of the NFL, Colts stars Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson unfortunately didn't see the field much together in 2023.  Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 5 - the same week that... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bryson DeChambeau was once one of the most polarizing figures in golf.  Whether it was previously referring to Augusta National as a 'par-67' or blaming equipment for his on-course struggles, Bryson wasn't always the mega-popular entertainer he is today both on the course and off.  The... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite TNT Sports' recent efforts to match a media rights offer previously agreed upon by the NBA and Amazon Prime Video, it appears the league has chosen to move forward with its original deal with Amazon.  On Wednesday, the NBA released a statement indicating that TNT Sports' parent company... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes are set to enter the 2024 college football season with a handful of new faces on offense.  Kyle McCord, the Buckeyes' starting quarterback last season, hit the transfer portal in December. And while Ohio State has yet to name a starter for the coming... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has taken some serious criticisms over the past few seasons.  Losing three straight games to your arch-rival is certainly the main factor there - but to any fans alleging that Day simply "doesn't care," Ohio State star Jack Sawyer has a clear message.  That... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Back in 2021, a horrifying single-car wreck left Tiger Woods on the verge of losing his right leg.  Woods, who admitted after the accident that amputation was "on the table," typically has worn a leg sleeve during events and public appearances since.  On Monday, however, a fan attending... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In its final tuneup ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA on Monday defeated Germany 92-88 to finish exhibition play at 5-0.  Trailing Germany late in the fourth quarter, ageless superstar LeBron James once again turned on the jets, scoring Team USA's final 11 points to finish the game... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

2014 Tour Championship winner Billy Horschel's best finish at a major prior to this week's Open Championship was a T4 at the 2013 U.S. Open.  Horschel, who at one point early on Sunday held a one-stroke lead over the field at Royal Troon, couldn't seal the deal to capture his first major,... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lamar Jackson won his second MVP award last season, making him just the 11th player in league history to receive the honor multiple times.  Already considered among the most elite players in the NFL, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh hinted Sunday at an even loftier goal for the three-time Pro... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scottie Scheffler has put himself in contention to win his second major of the year after firing an even-par 71 in the third round of the 152nd Open Championship on Saturday. Scheffler, the 2024 Masters champion, currently sits at 2-under par for the tournament heading into Sunday. He's... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If you were to ask the average golf fan which PGA Tour player holds the longest current streak of made cuts at majors, you'd likely receive a few potential guesses. Is it World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler? Xander Schauffele, perhaps? How about names like Collin Morikawa or Patrick... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

TJ Hockenson left a sour taste in the mouths of many Lions fans after being traded to the Minnesota Vikings midway through the 2022 NFL season. Hockenson, the No. 8 overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, made headlines shortly after arriving in Minnesota for what many fans felt was a subtle shot... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tiger Woods will be taking some time away from competitive golf after missing the cut at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon this week. Woods, who fired rounds of 79-77 on Thursday and Friday to finish at +14 overall and well outside the cutline, informed reporters after his second... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

2019 Open champion Shane Lowry entered the third round of the 152nd Open Championship with a two-stroke lead over England's Justin Rose and Daniel Brown. After posting a 6-over par 77 on Saturday, Lowry now finds himself three shots off the lead heading into Sunday's final round. Lowry, as... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson spent years battling on the PGA Tour as, at the time, the sport's biggest rivals. Still two of golf's biggest draws in 2024, Mickelson and Woods may not be bitter on-course rivals anymore - but that doesn't mean the two are now the best of friends, either.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Team USA appeared to be on its way to a relatively comfortable victory in the early portion of Saturday's exhibition game against South Sudan in London. Quickly taking a 12-2 lead in the opening minutes of the first quarter, things changed rather fast for Team USA as their once 10-point lead... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At +4 overall and eight shots off the lead heading into Sunday's final round, Jason Day may already be too far out of contention to win his second major at the 152nd Open Championship. With that said, though, the 2015 PGA Champion continues to turn heads in the golf world with some incredible... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A packed leaderboard has emerged at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, with 11 players currently within six strokes of leader Daniel Brown (-6) late in Saturday's third round. Shane Lowry, the tournament leader after two rounds, has dropped all the way back to T8 after making three... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lions head coach Dan Campbell is certainly a popular figure in the state of Michigan. After leading the Lions to their first division title and playoff win in 30 years this past NFL season, Campbell may just be on his way to earning a statue outside Detroit's Ford Field someday. That might be... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scottie Scheffler's arrest prior to the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship was one of the biggest stories in golf for what felt like weeks.  Scheffler, who had all charges stemming from the incident dropped in late May, found himself on the unfortunate receiving end of strays from the... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tiger Woods himself suggested Thursday that he'll need to shoot in the mid-60s in the second round of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon to play his first weekend at a major since the 2024 Masters.  Woods, who fired a 8-over par 79 in his opening round Thursday, currently sits 14 shots... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Phil Mickelson is looking to turn back the clock this week at The Open Championship. Mickelson, who in 2016 finished runner-up to Henrik Stenson at Royal Troon in one of the best Open duels in history, hopes to find some of the same magic this week in Scotland. Slated to begin his first... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It's been a month since Rory McIlroy's heartbreaking solo second-place finish at the 2024 U.S. Open. Still on the hunt for that elusive fifth major title, McIlroy made headlines earlier this week ahead of the 152nd Open Championship after admitting to unintentionally ghosting a heartfelt text... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It's safe to say that the Ohio State Buckeyes are tired of losing to arch-rival Michigan. Losers of the last three editions of 'The Game,' Ohio State players seemingly cannot wait to get their shot at the Wolverines this coming fall. That includes former four-star wideout Brandon Inniss,... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Cincinnati Bengals and wideout Tee Higgins did not agree to terms on a long-term deal ahead of Monday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, meaning the receiver is set to play the 2024 NFL season on the franchise tag. Higgins, 25, will earn $21.8 million this year while under the franchise tag.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tiger Woods is gearing up for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club. A three-time Open champion, Woods has battled the often brutal conditions at golf's oldest major better than almost any player in the world over the course of his illustrious career. On Tuesday, just... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On Monday, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes was named the starter for the American League ahead of Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Globe Life Field. Burnes, 29, reportedly received the news this morning in a phone call from MLB legend Pedro Martinez. According to ESPN, Martinez... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NBA veteran Paul George is back in the Eastern Conference after spending the past seven seasons in the West with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers. George, who signed a four-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency, revealed on Monday... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Set to serve as the manager of the American League All-Star Team on Tuesday night, Texas Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy had a major decision to make on the eve of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Would it be Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers ace and lefty flamethrower, or 2021 NL Cy Young winner and... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

College football fans - including some who've waited 11 years for EA Sports' latest offering - are unhappy as technical issues continue to plague the early release of College Football 25. Available to play as early as this 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, a number of fans with early access are finding... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not play in the upcoming Olympics. Earlier this week, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White took Leonard's roster spot on Team USA, with USA Basketball releasing a statement indicating that it and the L.A. franchise reached the decision to pull... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Did Rory McIlroy take a shot at 2025 Ryder Cup Team USA captain Keegan Bradley earlier this week? McIlroy, asked recently whether he had any interest in captaining the Team Europe squad at the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland, has the golf world talking after issuing a blunt response to the question... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

EA Sports College Football 25 is set to launch worldwide on July 19th. With just over a week remaining until fans get their hands on the first NCAA football video game in over a decade, the excitement surrounding the release of College Football 25 is palpable. Blog posts and messages... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has begun the search to find a new leader for the men's national team following the dismissal of manager Gregg Berhalter earlier this week. A handful of names have been discussed as potential Berhalter replacements in the hours since the firing was... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In perhaps the most unexpected sports crossover of the week, the University of Alabama and LIV Golf have reportedly become entangled in a legal controversy over trademark concerns. According to sports law attorney John Nucci, the university recently filed an opposition to LIV Golf's '4 Aces'... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Klay Thompson is officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks. On Tuesday, the veteran NBA sharpshooter spoke to the Dallas media during his introductory press conference with the Mavericks. Seemingly invigorated by the change of scenery after 13 years in the league, Thompson revealed that... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie big man Zach Edey will not be part of the Team Canada roster for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Edey, selected No. 9 overall by the Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Draft this past week, has chosen against participating in Team Canada's training camp ahead of the... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been featured in numerous NBA free-agency rumors over the past few weeks. While that isn't likely to stop anytime soon, it appears the storied Western Conference franchise has also kept an eye on the trade market around the league. The Lakers, who've recently been... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After being eliminated by the New York Knicks in the first round of the postseason, the Philadelphia 76ers still seem to be looking for the right players to surround superstar big man Joel Embiid. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 76ers are likely to continue taking swings this summer.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heading into the final round of the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai (-17) lead the field by one stroke after each shot a 4-under-par 68 on Saturday. A packed leaderboard - which features 16 players within five shots of the lead - should provide for plenty of... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]