Author: TheSunTribune Staff

Saquon Barkley is one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the NFL, and the New York Giants are hoping to keep him in town for the long-term. But with the NFL’s free agency period set to kick off in March, it’s becoming increasingly likely that Barkley could be on the move. On Sunday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Giants are unlikely to reach a long-term agreement with Barkley, leaving his future in limbo. The Giants have reportedly made a long-term offer to Barkley, but the two sides are not close to a deal. Even if the…

Nick Saban’s comments on the proposed SEC nine-game schedule have shed light on the reason why the conference is considering making Auburn, Tennessee, and LSU Alabama’s three annual opponents: money. The Alabama football coach told SI.com that SEC officials have suggested these teams for Alabama’s three annual opponents if the league moves to a nine-game schedule as expected. Although Saban is not thrilled with this, it is in the best financial interest of the TV networks, and by extension, of the SEC, that as many of the league’s best annual rivalries as possible survive the schedule reform made necessary by…

Patricia Kopta, Missing for 30 Years, Found in Puerto Rico Nursing Home The mystery of Patricia Kopta’s disappearance has been solved after more than 30 years. Kopta, once known as a street preacher in her hometown in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, was found alive in a nursing home in Puerto Rico. Kopta, now 83, was taken as a person “in need” to the adult care home in 1999, according to details announced at a news conference this week in Ross Township. Initially, Kopta kept her past secret while in Puerto Rico, but she began to divulge details as she suffered progressively…

The Benefits of Taking a Poker Break for Sports Bettors Sports betting has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and with that comes a lot of competition. With all the sports available to bet on, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and start chasing bets. This can lead to burnout and decreased performance. Taking a break from betting and trying something new, like poker, can be beneficial to sports bettors in many ways. Recently, I took a break from sports betting and tried my hand at poker. This week, I traveled to Las Vegas to play in…

Las Vegas has a new power couple, and they are both athletes. Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller have tied the knot, with Plum announcing the news on her Instagram page. This is the first time the two have publicly confirmed their relationship, although they had been spotted together in the past. Plum is coming off a career season with the defending champion Aces, where she averaged 20.2 points and 5.1 assists per game, both career highs, while shooting 42.0% from the three-point line. The former No. 1 overall pick remains the…

A Texas man is speaking out about his miraculous escape from an attempted carjacking that could have ended much worse. The Houston homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, recently recounted a harrowing January incident to FOX 26 Houston where two males followed him home from a nearby gas station and tried to steal his jeep at gunpoint. The homeowner explained that one of the suspects, who is believed to be a teenager, demanded that he turn over the keys to his jeep, which were in a backpack on the passenger seat unbeknownst to the suspects. The second suspect then grabbed…

Pyotr Kochetkov: The Fiery Goaltender Making a Name For Himself Pyotr Kochetkov, a 23-year-old netminder playing for the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, has been making headlines lately. On Friday night, Kochetkov pulled off a rare feat and launched the puck the full 200 feet of the ice, from behind his own goal line, and into the Manitoba Moose net. After such an incredible move, Kochetkov celebrated with an incredible display of emotion and it quickly went viral. Kochetkov has earned a reputation for being a fiery player, willing to drop the gloves at any moment and not backing down from any…

The Impact of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on UCLA The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship is one of the most watched and celebrated events in college sports. Every year, millions of fans tune in to watch their favorite teams battle it out for the title of National Champions. This year, the UCLA Bruins have been making a strong case for the championship title. The Bruins have put together an impressive season, going 27-4 overall and 18-2 in the Pac-12 conference. They have a perfect 17-0 record at home, and have a 25-game winning streak at Pauley Pavilion. They also won…

The explosion of social media platforms has made it easier than ever for people to share explicit images and videos without the consent of the subject. In the UK, this illegal act is known as revenge porn, and it carries serious consequences, including jail time. Stephen Bear, a UK reality TV star and OnlyFans creator, learned this hard lesson this week after he was sentenced to 21 months in prison for posting an explicit video of himself and his former girlfriend, Georgia Harrison, on OnlyFans without her consent. The video was taken by a CCTV camera on the grounds of…