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UFC star Ronda Rousey signs WWE contract, will appear at WrestleMania

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- Former UFC star Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with the WWE. The WWE confirmed the pact after Rousey made a surprise appearance at the first-ever Royal Rumble women's match Sunday in Philadelphia. Japanese wrestling star Asuka beat Nikki Bella to win the Royal Rumble. After the match, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair walked into the ring holding their championship belts. Rousey soon joined them as Bad Reputation played through the speakers. After entering the ring, Rousey pointed to the WrestleMania sign and […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018

Entertainment

WWE tag team The Dudley Boyz to be inducted into Hall of Fame

STAMFORD, Conn. (UPI) -- WWE has announced decorated tag team The Dudley Boyz, consisting of Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Dudley Boyz, presented as half-brothers from "other mothers," were known for wearing tie-dye or camouflage attire with thick rimmed glasses and for their love of putting opponents through tables using their patent 3D: Dudley Death Drop maneuver. The group began their careers in 1996 in Extreme Championship Wrestling, where they captured […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018

Business & Lifestyle

NFL Network files response to sexual harassment suit

CULVER CITY, Calif. (UPI) -- The NFL Network filed a response to a sexual harassment lawsuit that led to the suspension of three analysts, claiming the former employee who alleged lewd conduct "consented" to the inappropriate behavior, according to a published report. In answering the charges filed in the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court in October, NFL Enterprises -- the head of NFL Network -- denied the claims and said Jami Cantor "approved, consented to, authorized, and/or ratified" the sexually charged behavior, […]

todayJanuary 26, 2018

National

Six arrests linked to Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC title win

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- According to information released by the Philadelphia Police Department Monday, there were six arrests in connection with the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC Championship on Sunday. Three of the arrests stemmed from people attempting to sell fraudulent tickets, two were for disorderly conduct and one person was arrested for assaulting a police officer. The assault took place during a bloody, pregame parking lot incident when a shirtless man with a bloodied face was arrested […]

todayJanuary 22, 2018

Entertainment

Alabama wins national football title in overtime against Georgia

ATLANTA (UPI) -- Nick Saban made a quarterback switch at halftime and Alabama has its fifth national championship in nine years thanks to wild overtime victory. Tua Tagovailoa hit fellow freshman DeVonta Smith for a 41-yard touchdown pass as Alabama rallied from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter for a 26-23 victory over stunned Georgia on Monday night in the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Rodrigo Blankenship kicked a 51-yard field to start overtime, but Tagovailoa, who had replaced starter Jalen […]

todayJanuary 9, 2018

Business & Lifestyle

ESPN fires analysts Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis

BRISTOL, Ct. (UPI) -- Former NFL players Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis were fired by ESPN following an investigation of sexual misconduct allegations while the pair worked for the NFL Network. "They are no longer working for us," ESPN said in a statement released Saturday. McNabb and Davis were among those named in a lawsuit by former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor, who sued NFL Enterprises in Los Angeles Superior Court in October. The NFL Network announced on Dec. 12 that they were suspending Pro Football Hall […]

todayJanuary 7, 2018

National

Green Bay Packers fire DC Dom Capers after nine seasons

GREEN BAY, Wisc. (UPI) -- The Green Bay Packers fired defensive coordinator Dom Capers on Monday after nine seasons, according to multiple reports. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel confirmed the reports by ESPN and NFL Network. According to the reports, Capers was let go after a season-ending 35-11 loss at Detroit on Sunday. ESPN also reported that several defensive coaches will be let go. The Packers missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons and ranked 22nd in total defense for the second year in […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018

National

Arizona Cardinals has head coach void as Bruce Arians announces retirement

GLENDALE, Ariz. (UPI) -- Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians announced his retirement during an emotional press conference on Monday. "The tears you see are really tears of joy and peace," Arians said. "I'll miss the players. I'll miss coming out of the locker room, hearing the national anthem, because it still gets me. "... There are so many reasons for the decision, but family is the one." Arians spent Monday morning bidding farewell to colleagues prior to the press conference. The 65-year-old Arians just […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018

National

Detroit Lions fire coach Jim Caldwell after four seasons

DETROIT (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell after four seasons at the helm, the team announced Monday. The move comes less than one year after he signed an extension. Caldwell posted winning seasons in three of his four years as coach of the Lions, however, the team missed the playoffs twice in the last three seasons -- including this year following a 9-7 mark. "I believe Jim is one of the finest leaders we've ever had as our head coach," Lions owner […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018

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