Bob Hille
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Rock Hill, SC, United States
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TSN Originals: Roberto Clemente's shocking death, 50 years later
The way news traveled 50 years ago, most awoke to a new year, 1973, to find out that Pirates superstar Roberto Clemente had died in a plane crash the night before, Dec. 31, 1972, off the coast of Puerto Rico. Here's how The Sporting News covered the aftermath in the ensuing weeks. → Read More
Remembering 9/11: Why sports meant nothing and everything in the face of unspeakable tragedy
In the days that followed 9/11, we pondered sports' place in a nation so stunned and saddened. We understood — and understand — that sports are a diversion. Yet they are integral to our lives, a way to be distracted from unexpected challenges, even, maybe especially, the tragic ones. → Read More
Ezekiel Elliott contract: Cowboys star absent as Week 1 prep begins in earnest
The Cowboys began official game week preparation without their top running back, and momentum toward a new deal appeared stalled. → Read More
Jadeveon Clowney trade rumors: Texans pass-rusher meets with Dolphins, prefers Seahawks or Eagles
The situation is fluid since Clowney is an unsigned franchise player and it's made more fluid since he has fired his agent, Bus Cook. → Read More
NFL, Antonio Brown may have found a compromise in ongoing helmet dispute, report says
There are Schutt AiR Advantage helmets made up until 2011, so Antonio Brown reportedly is looking for one like his old helmet just younger. → Read More
Rangers ban fan who made racist remarks, obscene gestures at Latino family
The unidentified male fan directed racist comments and obscene gestures at Jessica Romero and her family Saturday at Globe Life Park. → Read More
Texas' Andrew Jones aims for old form after 'not rushing back' from leukemia treatment
Jones, Texas' leading scorer when he was diagnosed with leukemia in 2017, posted a video of himself from 2015 working out with Trae Young. → Read More
Ezekiel Elliott contract: Cowboys star's no deal-no play ultimatum 'news to us,' COO says
Stephen Jones characterized the team's offer to Elliott as → Read More
Ezekiel Elliott contract: Cowboys star seeking record deal, report says
Cowboys players don't seem bothered that Elliott, seeking to become the NFL's highest-paid RB, didn't fly with them to camp. → Read More
Redskins' Josh Norman runs with bulls in Pamplona, Spain: It was 'crazy'
The NFL veteran fulfilled a dream this week by taking part in the famed running of the bulls. → Read More
LeBron James officially presents Lakers' No. 23 to Anthony Davis; what number will LBJ wear?
James has hinted at the number he'll wear, but all we know with some certainty is that he won't get one of the 11 retired Lakers numbers. → Read More
Former NFL player, ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi 'recovering well' after stroke
The ESPN analyst suffered a stroke in 2005 while a player with the Patriots and recognized his symptons immediately Thursday, his family said. → Read More
MLB All-Star Game 2019: Yankees' Gleyber Torres added to AL team as injury replacement
On Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone had fumed that his .298-hitting infielder wasn't an All-Star: “I think it’s a joke he’s not on that team. → Read More
NBA reportedly exploring shorter season, midseason cup, postseason play-in tournament
The primary exploratory ideas about the schedule, discussed on a reported June 17 conference call, all come with intertwined challenges. → Read More
Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II found guilty of rape, 2 other charges
Winslow is accused of raping three women and committing other sex-related crimes in Southern California. → Read More
Stanley Cup Final 2019: 5 storylines to follow in Blues vs. Bruins
This year's Stanley Cup Final between the Bruins and Blues brings storylines aplenty, enough intrigue for even the casual or neutral fan. → Read More
Kevin Durant injury update: Warriors star (calf) expected to miss rest of Rockets series
A report Thursday said Durant could return for the Western Conference finals if the Warriors advance. → Read More
Texas Tech, Chris Beard agree to new 6-year, $27.45M contract
The contract runs through the 2024-25 season and will pay Beard an average of $4.575M annually, among the highest in the nation. → Read More
Vladimir Guerrero offers heartfelt message to Vladimir Jr. ahead of his MLB debut
"I'm so proud of you, son. … I can't wait to see you play," Vlad Sr. says to Vlad Jr. in a video ahead of his much-anticipated MLB debut. → Read More
Marshawn Lynch retiring — again — from NFL, report says
Lynch, who turned 33 on Monday and isn't under contract for 2019, has retired before but played for the hometown Raiders in 2017 and 2018. → Read More