Author: TheSunTribune Staff

On Tuesday, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was given a quick geography lesson on Twitter after she tweeted a U.S. map with some very notable omissions. The map, which was originally posted with the caption “Map showing the only place my taxes should go to,” showed the Lower 48 states on a globe with nothing else but ocean. The map left out two U.S. states ― Hawaii and Alaska ― as well as part of Michigan and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam. Consequently, Boebert’s tweet was met with much criticism from those who pointed out the inaccuracy of…

The Collapse of the Regional Sports Network and its Impact on Baseball The regional sports network (RSN) model of broadcasting has been a cornerstone of the baseball industry for decades, providing teams with lucrative income streams from cable television subscriptions. But with the rise of cord-cutting and streaming services, the RSN model is losing its footing. The result is a potential collapse of RSNs and with it, a seismic change in how baseball teams, fans, and the industry as a whole interact with television broadcasts. At the conclusion of the 2019 World Series, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters that…

The Dallas Cowboys and Tony Pollard: A Look at the Future The Dallas Cowboys have a big decision to make this offseason when it comes to running back Tony Pollard. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent, coming off the best season of his career and a Pro Bowl selection, and the Cowboys are eager to keep him on the roster in 2023. The team has two options for Pollard: the franchise tag and a multi-year contract extension. The franchise tag guarantees him $10.1 million in 2023, but the Cowboys will also consider signing him to a longer…

The recent allegations against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant have left many questioning the rising star’s character. Just one month after a group of Morant’s acquaintances allegedly threatened and harassed Indiana Pacers staffers with a red laser, reports have surfaced of the NBA player allegedly punching a teenage boy in the head and threatening him with a gun. According to Memphis police records obtained by the Washington Post, a 17-year-old told police that Morant had punched him 12 or 13 times during a pickup basketball game at the point guard’s house. The boy also alleged that after the fight, Morant…

The abrupt dismissal of Iowa State senior guard Caleb Grill from the team has sent shockwaves through the Big 12 conference. Grill was a key contributor to the Cyclones this season, averaging 9.5 points and four rebounds in 25 games, including a 31-point performance against then-No. 1 North Carolina in November. He was also shooting a team-best 38.8% from behind the arc this season. The news of Grill’s dismissal was met with surprise, especially since the season is winding down and the Big 12 tournament was set to kick off this week. The Cyclones made a statement saying that Grill…

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, two of boxing’s biggest stars, went head-to-head in an epic fight on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, with Fury emerging victorious in a split-decision win. In the aftermath of the fight, both fighters had a post-fight conversation in which they discussed the bout and exchanged words of respect for each other. In Jake Paul’s podcast, ‘BS with Jake Paul’, he discussed the conversation he had with Fury in one of the locker rooms after the fight. Paul said that Fury was a “good kid” and that there was a mutual respect between them. He said that…

The incident at Lehigh Valley International Airport earlier this week has sparked shock and concern in the aviation industry, as a Pennsylvania man checked in a suitcase containing an explosive device. Marc Muffley, 40, is now facing federal charges after the suitcase was discovered to contain a “circular compound” encased in a wax-like paper and clear plastic wrap, as well as a “quick fuse” and “hobby fuse”. The device was found during security screening, and an FBI bomb technician determined that it contained a granular powder consistent with a “commercial grade firework” and “suspected to be a mixture of flash…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is beginning the process of finding a new Police Superintendent after the announcement of the resignation of current Police Superintendent David Brown. Brown, who was appointed in April of 2020, has held the position for just over a year. The news of Brown’s resignation came the day after Lightfoot lost her bid for re-election in the officially nonpartisan election. None of the nine candidates won a majority of the votes, with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson coming out as the top two vote-getters. Both have said they would replace Brown if elected. Lightfoot praised Brown for…

Rajasthani Welcome Of Guest For Sidharth Malhotra And Kiara Advani Wedding: The news of the marriage of Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani remains in headlines these days. Some update is coming out regarding the marriage of both. Rajasthani Welcome In Sidharth Malhotra-Kiara Advani Wedding: Bollywood stars Siddharth Malhotra And Kiara Advani Is going to get married in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. All the preparations for the marriage of both are going on in full swing. Guests are coming to Rajasthan regarding marriage and its videos and photos are coming out. At the same time, a video is going viral on social…

The History of PGA Tour Stars Standing Up to Disruption For decades, professional golf has been a sport of unwavering traditions and values. Despite the increasing popularity of the game and the emergence of new technologies and players, the PGA Tour has remained loyal to its roots and the players who have become its stars. But the recent controversy surrounding the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league has forced the PGA Tour to confront the possibility of disruption from within. In the months since the Hotel Du Pont meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, a great deal has been revealed about the role Tiger…