Warriors’ Gary Payton II out indefinitely with torn ligament in left thumb

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and will be out indefinitely. ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote on X: “Golden State Warriors G/F Gary Payton II has sustained a
Penn hires ex-Iowa coach Fran McCaffery as their new men’s basketball coach

Penn announced they have hired ex-Iowa coach Fran McCaffery as its men’s basketball coach on Thursday, two weeks after he was fired at Iowa (where he was replaced by former Drake coach Ben McCollum. McCaffery, 65, said
Louder Than Life 2025 lineup includes Slayer, Rob Zombie, Avenged Sevenfold and more

2025 Louder Than Life has unveiled their full lineup for the 11th edition of the festival, taking place September 18-21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Over 160 bands will perform
Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin to headline 2025 Rocklahoma Festival

Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin are set to headline the 2025 Rocklahoma Festival, taking place Aug. 29-31 (Labor Day weekend) at the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma. Shinedown’s
NY Giants reportedly signing free agent QB Russell Wilson to one-year contract

The New York Giants have agreed to sign Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal (per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones). The addition of Wilson comes just days after the Giants agreed to terms
Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard out indefinitely with blood clot in calf

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, and has been ruled out indefinitely. Lillard, 34, was out for the last three games with what the Bucks initially said was
Bruce Dickinson set for first North American solo tour in nearly 30 years

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson will be embarking on his first solo North American tour in nearly 30 years. The last time Dickinson toured North America as a solo artist was in 1997 — two years prior to
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts to launch 2025 Tour

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts have confirmed a 2025 world tour, making stops throughout Europe and North America beginning this June. The Chrome Hearts is comprised of Spooner Oldham (Farfisa organ), Micah Nelson (guitar, vocals), Corey
USC star JuJu Watkins to miss remainder of season with torn ACL

Sources confirmed to ESPN‘s Shams Charania that USC star JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the women’s NCAA tournament after suffering a torn ACL in her right knee during the Trojans’ second-round game against Mississippi State.
Washington Capitals sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to eight-year, $72M extension

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $72 million. The 26-year-old (who turns 27 on Monday) was set to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season; he will