>>Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Signs Record NBA Deal
(Boston, MA) — The Boston Celtics are signing one of their star players to the richest deal in NBA history. Reports say guard Jaylen Brown and the Celtics have agreed to a five-year supermax extension worth 304-million dollars. The deal will keep Brown with the team through the 2028-2029 season. The 26-year-old averaged 26.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game last season. Brown’s teammate, Jayson Tatum, will be eligible for a supermax extension after this season.
>>Report: Bronny James Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Workout
(Los Angeles, CA) — The son of NBA superstar LeBron James is in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California Monday. A James family spokesperson told TMZ Sports that Bronny James is no longer in the ICU. The spokesperson said medical staff treated Bronny and took him to the hospital when the incident happened. The spokesperson added that LeBron and Savannah James “send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff.” Bronny is committed to play for the USC basketball team this fall.
>>Bipartisan Bill Addresses College Athlete Compensation
(Washington, DC) — A new bipartisan bill would make changes to how college athletes make money off their names and likeness. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama unveiled a bill on Tuesday called the “Protecting Athletes, Schools and Sports Act.” It would establish a national standard for the use of a college athlete’s name, image and likeness. It would also require the NCAA to develop a uniform standard contract for name-image-and-likeness deals.
>>Jim Harbaugh Faces Four Game Suspension
(Ann Arbor, MI) — A Big Ten football coach is facing a lengthy suspension. Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is negotiating a resolution with the NCAA related to recruiting violations. A four-game suspension has been discussed, which would sideline Harbaugh for home games against East Carolina, UNLV, Bowling Green and Rutgers. Michigan University was tagged with a Level One violation, the most severe on the NCAA’s punishment scale, after Harbaugh and school officials allegedly recruited future prospects during the COVID-19 dead period. If suspended, the Michigan man will be forced to stay away from the team facility and cut off all communications with other coaches or student athletes.
>>Ledecky Matches Phelps Record With Championships Win
(Fukuoka) — American swimmer Katie Ledecky is now tied with Michael Phelps for the most individual world championship golds of all-time. Ledecky won gold in the 15-hundred-meeter freestyle by 17 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships Tuesday in Fukuoka, Japan. It marked her 15th individual world championship gold medal. Officials say she is he first person to win five world titles in two different events. Ledecky will attempt to win a record-breaking 16th individual title in the 800-meter freestyle on Friday and Saturday.
>>Blackhawks Owner Rocky Wirtz Passes Away
(Chicago, IL) — Blackhawks team owner Rocky Wirtz is dead at the age of 70. The team released a statement announcing Wirtz’ “sudden passing” on Tuesday. Wirtz took the team over in 2007 after the death of his father, and he oversaw three Stanley Cup titles during his tenure. However, his time as owner was also marred by mishandled sexual assault allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010, although an independent investigation concluded that Wirtz was not aware of the allegations. His son and team CEO Danny Wirtz is expected to take over ownership.
>>USWNT Continues World Cup Play Against Netherlands
(Wellington, New Zealand) — The U.S. Women’s National Team’s run towards a third straight World Cup title continues tonight. Team USA is set to face off against the Netherlands in Group E play at Wellington Regional Stadium. Both squads sit atop the Group E standings after earning wins in their first matches of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last weekend. Sophia Smith netted two goals and Lindsey Horan found the back of the net once to propel the U.S. over Vietnam 3-0 last Friday. This matchup marks a rematch of the 2019 World Cup Final, which the U.S. won 2-0.