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This week’s newsletter starts with legal trouble for one of the NFL’s top players.
🛥️ Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill involved in alleged assault.
- The alleged incident took place in Miami, where the All-Pro plays for the Dolphins.
- Multiple reports say that Hill allegedly slapped a man—a worker at Haulover Marina—in back of the head, apparently after the man told members from Hill’s group to get off a boat they went on without permission.
- According to NBC 6 South Florida, Hill then charged toward the man but was held back by members from his group.
- There is said to be video footage of the incident. The man reportedly intends to press charges.
- Again, this incident is currently alleged, but Hill has a history of troubling off-field behavior.
- If the allegation is true, it’s a terrible look—a powerful person like Hill thinking it’s OK to assault someone trying to do his job.
LOCAL 10 EXCLUSIVE: Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill is under investigation by the Miami-Dade Police Department, and Local 10 News has learned the wide receiver allegedly hit a man working at Haulover Marina. https://t.co/wEeDAExOia
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) June 20, 2023
SLATER SCOOP: Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill allegedly slapped a boat employee on the back of the head this past weekend, a senior law-enforcement source tells me.
The crew member does not want to press charges at this time, sources say.
The incident, @WPLGLocal10 first…
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) June 20, 2023
Drew Rosenhaus Wrestles Shark On Fishing Trip With Tyreek Hill https://t.co/U3zsiZw5bn
— TMZ (@TMZ) June 21, 2023
New details of the alleged assault involving Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill reveal that the victim has decided to press charges, Miami-Dade Police officials confirmed Wednesday. https://t.co/lSYl7zv5q1
— NBC 6 South Florida (@nbc6) June 22, 2023
🩼 Jets safety Chuck Clark confirmed to have torn ACL during offseason training.
- Clark, who had a career-high 101 tackles last season, was acquired from the Ravens for a seventh-round pick this offseason after six seasons in Baltimore.
- This explains the Jets’ recent signing of former Packers safety Adrian Amos, the latest Green Bay addition joining Aaron Rodgers in New York.
OFFICIAL: We've signed S Adrian Amos.
Welcome to the squad, @_SmashAmos31!
📰 https://t.co/jVaCTncfCZ pic.twitter.com/10LqcvzkJh
— New York Jets (@nyjets) June 13, 2023
Further testing confirmed that Jets’ safety Chuck Clark suffered a season-ending torn ACL during practice earlier this month, per sources. Jets signed veteran safety Adrian Amos after Clark got hurt.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 22, 2023
🐦⬛ Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith thinks Baltimore is in for “something special” this season.
- Smith was on the Ravens’ The Lounge podcast and said for himself, “personally, I think it’s going to be probably my best year, at least the way I feel physically and mentally.”
- Despite being traded from the Bears during last season, the former Georgia Bulldog played outstanding in Baltimore’s defense and went on to earn All-Pro honors.
- He signed a five-year, $100 million contract to become the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in NFL history.
- Smith added: “We want all the smoke, honestly. There’s a lot of payback that we have out there. We’ll get to it when we get to it, one week at a time.”
- In a stacked AFC, the Ravens will be a very intriguing team with a defense led by Smith and a new expanded offense on the other side of the ball.
"We're in for something special."https://t.co/kOUzuE9jh6
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 20, 2023
Ravens LB Roquan Smith ready to play with a vengeance in 2023: "We want all the smoke, honestly. There's a lot of payback that we have out there."https://t.co/GBOHAWPdlE pic.twitter.com/zfGFA60wBl
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) June 21, 2023
🏁 Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment invests in Joe Gibbs Racing, with Gibbs becoming a partner in HBSE.
- Gibbs is of course the Hall of Fame coach that won three Super Bowls for the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins.
- Josh Harris—with David Blitzer as a partner—has agreed to purchase the Washington NFL franchise.
- At the very least, this should in some ways build goodwill from Washington fans—but HBSE might have purchased a stake in Joe Gibbs racing regardless of the Commanders deal.
- Gibbs has also reportedly been advising during the purchase of the NFL franchise.
Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, the sports ownership group led by Josh Harris, has made a significant minority investment in Joe Gibbs Racing. As part of the partnership, Gibbs will become a limited partner in HBSE.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 20, 2023
Joe Gibbs becomes a limited partner in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which will not be involved in ownership of the Commanders. Josh Harris will be the lead Commanders owner and David Blitzer is an investor as individuals, once NFL owners give their expected approval. https://t.co/mbGYL52qip
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) June 20, 2023
We’d like to welcome Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and the entire HBSE & Arctos group to the race track for the first time as part of the JGR family/team!
We look forward to many 🏁’s together! (And we’re looking forward to 🏆 W’s with the @sixers & @NJDevils as well!)#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/esd8JV3q0X
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) June 25, 2023
🐏 Rams bring back running back Sony Michel.
- Michel spent last training camp with the Dolphins before he was released on August 29; he then signed with the Chargers but only appeared sparingly in ten games.
- Now, the two-time Super Bowl champion runner (who scored the go-ahead and only touchdown in Super Bowl LIII versus the Rams when he was a member of the Patriots) returns to the LA team he led in rushing during their 2021 Super Bowl campaign.
- Rams head coach Sean McVay has been consistent since the end of last season about wanting starting running back Cam Akers to be a huge part of the offense in 2023, recently calling him a “central figure” in his attack.
- However, it’ll be nice to have additional veteran depth at the position with Michel, someone they arguably wouldn’t have won it all without a couple of seasons ago given the impact he made as a downhill runner.
A familiar face in the royal + sol. 👀
Welcome back, @Flyguy2stackz! pic.twitter.com/ZBJaQnOnfL
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 20, 2023
After blocking like this, it’s no wonder @Flyguy2stackz is headed back to the @RamsNFL 👏 pic.twitter.com/7yCyGVwatH
— NFL (@NFL) June 21, 2023
🦁 Lions unveil alternate blue helmets.
- The Honolulu blue helmets utilize the franchise’s Ford Mustang-inspired 1960s logo.
- They are set to wear the helmets twice this season: In Week 8 against the Raiders and in Week 18 against the Vikings.
start your engines pic.twitter.com/aHOUjl9VQ0
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 21, 2023
it's all in the details pic.twitter.com/Ji6ouQQwu7
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 21, 2023
🙏🏻 Legendary cornerback Deion Sanders underwent surgery to remove blood clots.
- “Primetime” has previously had two toes amputated due to blood clots.
- There was talk that he might need his foot amputated, but this surgery is meant to improve blood flow and avoid that.
- Deion put out a video before surgery thanking people for their prayers, love, and support; and promising, “I ain’t going nowhere.”
- Sanders is set for a highly anticipated first season as the head coach at Colorado after a very successful three years at Jackson State.
Deion Sanders is having emergency surgery tomorrow for a blood clot in his groin..
You got this Coach Prime #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/lZbeffvn8l
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 22, 2023
The Class of 2011's Deion Sanders has shared the following update on his medical condition.
The entire Hall of Fame family continues to wish Coach Prime a fast return to full health!
📹 @DeionSanders pic.twitter.com/rOuA5lk6lz
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 23, 2023
Other Sports Updates
🤕 Yankees reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge has a torn ligament in his toe, with an unclear timetable for return.
Aaron Judge reveals he tore ligament in toe, timetable to return still unclear https://t.co/OROtJiCGAZ pic.twitter.com/lVHX8eLNFW
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 25, 2023
😑 Reporter Shams Charania, who has a partnership with the betting company FanDuel, is under fire for moving the betting markets—raising further questions about sports betting arguably getting completely out of hand in the United States.
My latest for @WSJSports: Shams Charania of the Athletic moved NBA Draft betting lines with a tweet Thursday. Charania also has a financial partnership with FanDuel. His association with a news organization and a gambling company has raised questions.https://t.co/7pSZGDPGOR
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) June 24, 2023
⚾️ Major League Baseball will play at Rickwood Field—former home of the Negro League’s Birmingham Black Barons—for a matchup between the Cardinals and Giants on June 20, 2024.
On June 20, 2024, Rickwood Field takes center stage. See you next year, Birmingham! pic.twitter.com/ciVqxh0foA
— MLB (@MLB) June 20, 2023
🇬🇧 MLB in London: Cubs split against the Cardinals, while the Mets and Phillies were announced as the 2024 participants.
A #LondonSeries split!
The @Cardinals take Game 2. pic.twitter.com/0mbgBzk5dh
— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2023
Hey London – we’ll see you next year!
The @Mets and @Phillies will take part in the 2024 #LondonSeries on June 8 and 9. pic.twitter.com/xTipiCtKMm— MLB (@MLB) June 23, 2023
💰 Details about Lionel Messi’s contract with Inter Miami CF revealed.
NEWS: Messi Miami deal getting closer to finalized per someone familiar with process. Details:
▪️ 2 1/2 years w/option for '26
▪️ $50-60M annual value from salary, signing bonus, team equity
▪️ No MLS subsidy
▪️ Any Apple, Adidas, Fanatics $ on top of this@sportico story coming— Kurt Badenhausen (@kbadenhausen) June 19, 2023
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