Author: TheSunTribune Staff

The debate continues to rage over the future of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, and the latest development suggests the young signal caller is looking for more money than what was previously reported. According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, Jones’s agents are asking for more than $45 million per year on a long-term deal. This makes it even more likely that the Giants will apply the non-exclusive franchise tag at some point before Tuesday’s deadline. That would give the Giants the ability to keep Jones at a one-year offer of $32.416 million — far short…

Patrick Mahomes’ Brother Investigated for Alleged Assault at Overland Park Restaurant Police are investigating allegations that the younger brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes assaulted a waiter and the owner of an Overland Park restaurant last weekend. In separate incidents, Jackson Mahomes, 22, allegedly shoved the 19-year-old male waiter more than once and later forcibly kissed the 40-year-old female owner of Aspens Restaurant and Lounge, 6995 W. 151st St. The restaurant’s surveillance video recordings from last Saturday night are being evaluated as part of the investigation, said the owner, Aspen Vaughn. The police have yet to release a report of…

When the Detroit Pistons traded for James Wiseman earlier this season, it was a difficult decision for the Golden State Warriors and their owner Joe Lacob. Lacob had formed a close relationship with Wiseman and was not keen on trading him away, but he ultimately deferred to the Warriors’ basketball braintrust and the decision was made. In an interview with The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami, Lacob revealed that he believes the Warriors may regret the decision. “You know, we might very well regret that one, longer term or even intermediate term,” Lacob said. “But as much as I love the guy,…

The Washington Commanders of the XFL have added a familiar face to their roster in receiver and special teams ace Marcus Kemp. Kemp spent the last four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, reuniting with former Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy who is now the offensive coordinator for the Commanders. Kemp, who is 27 years old, played in five games for the Chiefs last season, including the AFC Championship Game against Cincinnati. He played 22 snaps on offense and had a catch for 13 yards in that game due to injuries and illnesses. Bieniemy praised Kemp following that AFC Championship game,…

Indianapolis, the home of the Baltimore Ravens, is in the midst of a tense negotiating period with the team’s quarterback and leader, Lamar Jackson. The Ravens have been stuck in a quagmire of ambiguity for the past six weeks as negotiations for a contract extension remain stagnant. This week, General Manager Eric DeCosta’s comments at the NFL scouting combine shaded his wide receivers, and first round pick Rashod Bateman responded publicly, bringing Jackson into the conversation. This is the latest of a series of events which has seen the Ravens and Jackson enter a state of coin-flip uncertainty in terms…

Mazi Smith has been turning heads in the NFL pre-draft process with his impressive performance at the NFL Combine. The Michigan defensive tackle was one of the stars of the event, leading all participants with an impressive 37 reps in the 225-pound bench press. Smith’s performance has caught the eye of many NFL teams, as he is now being viewed as one of the top interior defensive line prospects in the upcoming draft. The 6’2”, 294-pound lineman was also impressive in the 40-yard dash, recording a time of 4.97 seconds. Smith’s impressive strength and speed have put him firmly on…

Basal Cell Carcinoma: What You Need to Know About the Common Skin Cancer Basal cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer that affects millions of people around the world. It is the most prevalent form of skin cancer and is often the first sign of sun damage. It is characterized by a growth or lesion on the skin that appears as a pink, scaly patch or open sore. Basal cell carcinoma is usually found on areas that have been exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, and arms, but it can also appear on other parts…

and he was a great man. He had actually been a college professor of history at North Carolina Central. He had passed away before I found out about him, unfortunately.Q: What was your reaction to learning about him?A: I just felt like I had a piece of the puzzle that I hadn’t had before. It was like a sudden feeling of understanding why I was the way I was. I had a different father, but the man who raised me, Manny Maxwell, was a very good man. He was my dad.

The drug lord Pablo Escobar is known for his infamous legacy, but he also left behind something far less sinister: a herd of hippos. Escobar illegally imported the hippopotamuses to his Hacienda Nápoles ranch in Colombia in the 1980s. When he was fatally shot in 1993, four hippos were left at the ranch. Decades later, the hippos have rapidly reproduced and spread beyond the confines of the ranch, so much so that environmental authorities now estimate there are about 130 of them in the area. In order to curb their growth, Colombian authorities are now proposing to send at least…