Day: February 28, 2024

Celtics needled over social media post about Jrue Holiday’s nod to wife, USWNT player Lauren Holiday

11:17 pm February 28, 2024

The Boston Celtics teased TNT’s announcement of the U.S. men’s national team friendly against Brazil later this summer by sharing a snap of Jrue Holiday sporting a No. 12 jersey ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. But the post received pushback online after the Celtics’ social media team seemed to leave out […]

Ex-soccer star: EA Sports video game is ‘distorting reality’ by giving women similar rankings as men

11:14 pm February 28, 2024

EA Sports is getting a bad rap from a former soccer star for its rankings in its video game. Formerly known as “FIFA,” “EA Sports FC” has included both men and women for users to play. However, Joey Barton noticed what he feels is a peculiar aspect of the game regarding the ratings of the […]

Florida deputies rescue 5-year-old girl with autism who wandered into swamp: ‘We were looking for you’

11:03 pm February 28, 2024

Deputies in Florida recently saved a Tampa girl who was reported missing and found in a swampy, wooded area. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) posted a video on Facebook showing the rescue, which took place on Monday evening. “On February 26, 2024, at 5:10 p.m., #teamHCSO’s Aviation Unit was called to assist deputies in […]

Massachusetts school rips ‘harmful comments’ made toward transgender athlete accused of injuring opponent

11:01 pm February 28, 2024

KIPP Academy Lynn, a Massachusetts private school, remains steadfast in its decision to allow a transgender student to play for the girls’ basketball team despite recent backlash after a video showed the player hurting an opponent. KIPP Academy saw Collegiate Charter School of Lowell forfeit a game at halftime this month after three players were […]

Prominent NYC mafioso gets 4 years for extorting labor union

11:01 pm February 28, 2024

A Mafia member was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a long-running scheme in which he and others extorted funds from a New York City labor union, federal prosecutors said. Vincent Ricciardo, a captain in Colombo crime family, was also ordered to pay $350,000 in forfeiture and […]

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