Daniel Trainor

The niece of late Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Duane Ward reacted to his sudden death over the weekend on a reunion trip with a group of his former teammates.  “Rest in peace to one of the biggest influences in my life, next to my father,” Naomi Ward shared via Facebook on Thursday, July 23. […]

A former teammate of late Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Duane Ward reflected on their final conversation just hours before Ward was found dead.  “He looked a little tired, but that was it,” former Blue Jays pitcher Tom Henke told Sportsnet in a story published on Sunday, July 19. “It was a long trip for him […]

Journalist Lindsay Czarniak is breaking her silence on the terrifying incident on the set of the Today show last week, when an intruder managed to lunge at her husband, Craig Melvin.  “I’m so grateful that everybody in that situation is OK, of course,” Czarniak, 48, exclusively told Us while promoting her new show, Game Day […]

This year’s Open Championship winner Ryan Fox went viral for the emotional FaceTime call he shared with his wife and daughters after his hard-earned victory — just don’t ask him to describe it.   “I don’t have a clue what we said for the most part,” Fox, 39, exclusively told Us on Tuesday, July 21. “My […]

Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son of late NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, is recovering after getting into a wreck at the Cook Out Summer Shootout on Tuesday, July 21.  The young racer’s mother, Samantha Busch, posted a video of the dramatic crash via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, July 22, which happened at Charlotte Motor Speedway. […]

Pat McAfee spoke out after being linked to the massive ESPN layoffs this week, which terminated the contracts of some of the most respected and longest-tenured names at the network.  “We hate anytime this happens,” McAfee, 39, said Tuesday, July 21 on The Pat McAfee Show, which airs on ESPN. “Obviously this is terrible. We […]

Police have released new details about the sudden death of former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Duane Ward.  Ward was found deceased after Toronto police were called at 2:58 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, inquiring about a wellness check, according to the Toronto Star. He was 62.  At the time his body was found, Ward was […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones are officially married, just over a month after one of Jones’ friends died during her bachelorette party trip in St. Barts.  “it’s (courthouse) official 🍾💍,” Jones, 28, posted via Instagram on Tuesday, July 21. The couple shared a carousel of photos from the big day, which was […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson joked that his team’s miraculous NBA Championship run might have played a role in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce picking Madison Square Garden as their wedding venue.  “Maybe. Maybe,” Brunson, 29, said last week at Variety’s inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York. “But knowing how weddings work, […]

A former teammate of late Major League Baseball pitcher Duane Ward revealed tragic alleged details about his sudden death.  “Went to sleep and never woke up,” Todd Stottlemyre wrote via X on Sunday, July 19, when asked what happened to Ward.  The Toronto Blue Jays announced Ward’s death on Sunday, which happened while he and […]

ESPN personality Ryan Clark was fired in the middle of a live broadcast after more than a decade at the network, according to a report by The Athletic.  Clark, 46, was informed he was being let go during a taping of NFL Live on Monday, July 20. After being told of his termination, Clark did […]

New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson addressed his team’s speculated visit to meet with President Trump at the White House following their NBA Finals triumph last month.  “That’s something that we actually haven’t discussed as a team,” Brunson, 29, said last week at Variety’s inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York. “And so obviously, […]

As Travis Kelce prepares to return to the football field for his 14th NFL season, Hall of Famer Cris Carter is low-key warning fans to enjoy his time in the league while they can. “Andrew and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL,” Carter, 60, wrote via Instagram on Monday, July […]

Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Duane Ward abruptly left a dinner with a group of former teammates shortly before his death was announced on Sunday, July 19. He was 62.  “That wasn’t like Wardo to leave early,” Ward’s former Blue Jays bullpen mate Tom Henke told the Toronto Sun on Sunday. “I asked him, […]

The simmering bad blood between Tom Brady and Logan Paul managed to infiltrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.  Brady, 48, and Paul, 31, had to be separated by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, as seen in a video Rubin, 53, posted via his Instagram Story on Sunday, July 19.  “You shouldn’t even be here,” Paul […]

Spain appeared to do some swift handiwork to cut President Donald Trump out of their celebration photo after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  Trump, 80, is nowhere to be seen in the picture shared by the team via social media on Sunday, July 19, shortly after Spain emerged victorious over Argentina.  “🙌🏆 DREAMS DO […]

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended by the WNBA for one game after making an “inappropriate comment” about Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.  Brondello, 57, was overheard calling Reese, 24, a “protected species” during the Tempo’s game against the Dream on Friday, July 17.  While issuing an apology on Sunday, July 19, […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft broke his silence about the scandal involving Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini.  “We’re privileged to have Mike as our head coach,” Kraft, 85, said Friday, July 17, on ESPN’s First Take. “No one is infallible.” Kraft added, “What’s great about Mike is he has […]

Over 15 years after ESPN personality Pat McAfee was arrested for allegedly drunkenly swimming in a canal in Indianapolis, a nearby baseball team is using his mugshot to help boost attendance.  “Back in 2010, after legendary Colts punter Pat McAfee decided a 5:00 a.m. shirtless swim in the Indianapolis Canal was a good idea, he […]

As Patrick Mahomes gears up to play his 10th season in Kansas City with Travis Kelce, the Chiefs quarterback reflected on what makes his superstar tight end so special.  “Obviously he has the physical gifts; to go out there and be that size with that speed and elusiveness and catch the football,” Mahomes, 30, said […]

NFL legend J.J. Watt urged Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake to put some respect on his wife Kealia Watt’s name.  J.J., 37, Kealia, 34, and their son Koa, 3, attended Real Salt Lake’s game against Burnley FC at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on Wednesday, July 15, which the club boasted about on […]