Legendary ESPN NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Dead at 72

Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades Amid Caitlin Clark Debut

Connecticut Sun Sells Out First Opener in Decades , Amid Caitlin Clark Debut. Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14. Clark's WNBA regular-season debut against the Sun will take place in Connecticut on May 14. It was revealed on May 13 that the matchup has been sold out. . It was revealed on May 13 that the matchup has been sold out. . The Sun hasn't sold out a home opener since 2003, ESPN reports. . Sold-out games aren't anything new for 22-year-old Clark. Sold-out games aren't anything new for 22-year-old Clark. The former University of Iowa star routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games. The former University of Iowa star routinely enjoyed packed NCAA stadiums and has been drawing record-breaking attendance for WNBA pre-season games. For me, this is the best part of it. You've got to go out and compete every single night, and if one night is not good for us, you have an opportunity to come back a couple days later and respond, Caitlin Clark, via ESPN. Some WNBA opponents have been moving games to bigger venues to cater to the "Caitlin Clark Effect." . Despite not making it to the playoffs since 2016, the Fever, which drafted Clark as the No. 1 overall pick, . will have 36 of its 40 regular-season games nationally televised. . The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The March 14 game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET

Caitlin Clark Selected No. 1 Overall by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft

Caitlin Clark Selected No. 1 Overall , by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft. The WNBA draft took place on April 15 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The WNBA draft took place on April 15 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. . Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. . I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it's taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything, just trying to soak it in, Caitlin Clark, via statement. The last time that the Fever won a WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. . The last time that the Fever won a WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. . But Clark is determined to help the team "get back to championship habits." . I'm very lucky to be going there to an organization that really loves women's basketball, Caitlin Clark, via statement. You see it today, I think they had 17,000 tickets claimed to just watch the draft. I think that shows the excitement in Indianapolis. It's a great basketball city, Caitlin Clark, via statement. For myself, I can't imagine a more perfect fit, a better place for me to start my professional career, an organization that really just believes in women's basketball and wants to do everything the right way. , Caitlin Clark, via statement. So I couldn't be more excited to get there, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Other top WNBA picks include Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson, who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks. Other top WNBA picks include Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson, who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks. and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese, who will play with the Chicago Sky. and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese, who will play with the Chicago Sky

Ex-Ohtani Interpreter Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say

Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say. NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter may face federal charges in connection with a gambling investigation into a California bookie. . According to sources, Ohtani has been assisting with the investigation. The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter, will be facing charges by federal authorities. On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged "massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling. On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged "massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling. In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. . On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to, while denying any involvement in gambling. I’m very saddened and shocked that someone who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC. Ippei has been stealing money from my account and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC. NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's interpreter and long-time friend who has had a constant presence beside the baseball phenom. The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers from Ohtani's account, was brought to light following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'

OJ Simpson Dead at 76

OJ Simpson , Dead at 76. The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. . His family took to X on April 10 to share the news of his death. . On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X. Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills. But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings. About 95 million people tuned in to watch the televised chase. About 95 million people tuned in to watch the televised chase. In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million. At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned for armed robbery and other felonies. . He served a nine-year sentence.

Caitlin Clark Has No Regrets Following Loss to South Carolina

Caitlin Clark , Has No Regrets , Following Loss to South Carolina. Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes lost 87-75 to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship game on April 7. Even though the Hawkeyes lost in the finals both this year to South Carolina and last year to LSU, . Iowa had only made it to the Final Four one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. . Iowa had only made it to the Final Four one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. . When I reflect back on my [Iowa] career, I know I gave it every single thing I had, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Basically, everybody believed there's no way Iowa was making the Final Four once. But to do it twice? That's pretty incredible, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Clark also said that she has no regrets about how her college career ended. . Clark also said that she has no regrets about how her college career ended. . Whether it's the way the fans have supported me, the way I've been able to represent my state where I grew up, my family being at every single game -- , Caitlin Clark, via statement. ... there's not a regret in my mind of how things went, Caitlin Clark, via statement. I'll be able to sleep every night even though I never won a national championship, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Clark leaves Iowa as one of the best players in NCAA history. Clark leaves Iowa as one of the best players in NCAA history. She had 3,951 points, 1,144 assists and 990 rebounds throughout the course of her college career. Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports. . Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports.