Tag: players
New hope for Brittney Griner prisoner exchange
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson said any deal would likely be a two-for-two exchange. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight…
Major league brawl
Eight team members were ejected after a melee erupted among players at Sunday night’s Angels-Mariners game. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has more. source
Lorenzen Wright’s mother reflects on hearing verdict in NBA player’s murder case
For over a decade, Deborah Marion fought for justice in her son’s murder case. Marion told “20/20” in a March 2022 interview that Lorenzen Wright’s…
NFL player struck and killed by truck
Pittsburgh Steelers player Dwayne Haskins was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking alongside a South Florida highway. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS…
MLB and Players Union reach new deal l ABCNL
Major League Baseball and the Players Union came together on a new bargaining agreement, ending a 99-day lockout. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here:…
WNBA player detained in Russia
The Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner was detained at an airport near Moscow for allegedly possessing cannabis oil. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’:…
MLB lockout talks to resume Thursday l GMA
Trevor Ault has the latest on the negotiations between Major Baseball League’s owners and players association. #ABCNews #MLB #Lockout #Baseball source
What is ‘Wordle’?
ABC News’ Will Ganss explains the word game that’s becoming an internet obsession, and why it was created. #Worlde #Internet #Technology source
Vincent Jackson’s widow speaks on CTE in an exclusive ABC News interview l NTL
Vincent Jackson spent 12 years in the NFL as a wide receiver. After his death in February, the autopsy revealed he had Stage 2 CTE,…
Can an artificial intelligence bot beat the best esports players in the world?
ABC News’ Deirdre Bolton speaks with Susan Zhang, a research engineer featured in the new film “Artificial Gamer,” chronicling the effort to build a bot…
NFL players take a knee, raise fists during national anthem
Several player demonstrations took place during the preseason games after the NFL said it will not discipline players for protests. source
UMD players and parents break their silence about ‘toxic’ football program
The university accepted “legal and moral responsibility” for mistakes made involving the death of freshman Jordan McNair. source
Thai soccer players and coach together again after cave rescue with a new message
The 12 boys and their coach who were stuck in a cave due to flooding in Thailand shared a new message to the world. source
Tennis association apologizes in female player’s shirt flap
Alize Cornet, who got a code violation for removing her shirt to flip it around, said her biggest fear was getting fined. WATCH THE FULL…
NFL players take notice of high school linebacker
West Salem High School Titans’ linebacker Alex Hurlburt made a significant impression among NFL players after he tackled his way through a defensive line and…
High school football players indicted for rape in alleged broom attack: Officials
The teens, who were charged as adults, could face up to life in prison over their alleged involvement. source
NFL pledges to stop using ‘race norming’ in injury settlements
USA Today columnist and ABC News contributor Christine Brennan explains the significance of the NFL’s announcement and what it means for settlements for retired Black…
NFL wives band together in fight against league’s concussion payout protocol | Nightline
The women advocated against race-norming, which they say discriminated against Black former players and is used to determine former players eligible for payouts as part…
Teen asks former coach to adopt her | WNT
Alabama youth coach Daniel Donaldson and his family offered to foster one of his players who had a difficult foster care experience. After 524 days,…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: NBA players refusing vaccines ‘very irresponsible’
ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the need for athletes to get vaccinated, and using their platform to promote saving…
