The Commanders picked Rodriguez in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, just a few months after his mom died of complications from lupus. … [Read more...] about After tragedy, Commanders rookie RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. plays for his mom
Archives for June 2023
Rockets Emerge With Edge In Signing Kyle Kuzma
The Houston Rockets appear to have the edge in signing Kyle Kuzma in free agency, sources tell Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Kuzma also is expected to receive interest from the Sacramento Kings, who cleared cap space on draft night. The Utah Jazz were also previously linked with Kuzma, but they traded for John Collins this week, which creates a positional logjam in the … [Read more...] about Rockets Emerge With Edge In Signing Kyle Kuzma
California reparations task force sends ambitious plan to Newsom
The California Reparations Task Force wrapped up its two-year mission by sending its landmark report to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state legislature, leaving it to elected officials to decide whether taxpayers should pay hundreds of billions in benefits to the Black descendants of slavery. … [Read more...] about California reparations task force sends ambitious plan to Newsom
Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry from Lightning, adding more experience to Bedard-led rebuild
The Chicago Blackhawks continued surrounding their youth-laden and Connor Bedard-headed rebuild with yet another experienced veteran by acquiring forward Corey Perry in a trade with Tampa Bay on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry from Lightning, adding more experience to Bedard-led rebuild
Confusion, infighting plague Russian military in mutiny’s wake
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have survived -- for now -- the mutiny launched by onetime ally Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group mercenaries. … [Read more...] about Confusion, infighting plague Russian military in mutiny’s wake