'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream
Fútbol is now real life for Dani Rojas.
Cristo Fernández, the actor who stars as Rojas on "Ted Lasso," has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC, the United Soccer League Championship club announced on Tuesday, May 12. Just like his energetic, joyful character on the hit Apple TV show, Fernández is also a forward.
Fernández, 35, joined El Paso after a two-month trial with the club. He trained regularly with the Locomotive and appeared in a preseason match against New Mexico United.
The Guadalajara native played at the youth level for Tecos FC, a club in Mexico's third …
College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery
An All-American rusher who set his college's single-season rushing record is recovering after he was shot at a concert.
University of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was wounded, the school's athletic department said in a statement on Monday, May 11. The shooting happened at an unnamed concert in Mississippi early on Sunday, May 10.
The junior underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition.
"Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family, and fans," Mizzou Football said. "We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, of…
Iconic Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dies
The voice that made Yankees wins feel bigger, louder, and impossible to mistake has gone silent.
John Sterling, the legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, died at 87, WFAN Sports Radio announced Monday morning, May 4, in a post on X.
WFAN said in part, "We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling," and called him "a WFAN and Yankees radio icon." The station said his voice was synonymous with a generation of Yankees fans and ended the message with a rest-in-peace tribute to John.
We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN …
Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions
A couple allegedly had a bold game plan: pretend to be the next big thing in professional sports and let the money roll in.
Albert Paul Weber, 42, of Harvey, Louisiana, and Cyntrelle Lash, 39, of New Orleans, were indicted on Friday, April 24, on federal charges tied to a long-running scheme to impersonate professional athletes and pocket millions in fraudulent loans, the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, announced.
According to court documents, Weber, Lash, and their coconspirators targeted athletes who were on the verge of being drafted by NBA and NFL teams and stood to…
Lawrence Taylor Remains Hospitalized In NJ With Stomach Issue: Attorney
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor remains hospitalized in New Jersey with a stomach issue, his attorney said in a statement, Monday, April 27.
Taylor, who won two Super Bowls with Big Blue, has been hospitalized since Monday, April 20, Mark Eiglarsh, his attorney, told The Athletic. Taylor's condition does not appear to be life threatening and he is showing signs of improvement, Eiglarsh said.
It is unknown how long Taylor will be in the hospital for, Eiglarsh said.
Taylor played 13 seasons for the Giants and was named MVP in 1986. The linebacker made 10 Pro Bowls and was named Defensive …
Red Sox Fire Alex Cora, 5 Coaches In Major Shakeup
The Boston Red Sox have parted ways with manager Alex Cora and five members of their Major League coaching staff, the team announced, as the club sits at 10-17 this season.
Cora’s departure comes alongside hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and Major League hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin, according to the team. Game Planning and Run Prevention Coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization, with details to be announced later, officials said.
Chad Tracy will serve as…
