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Alex Swanson, 54, is suing the club over an injury he sustained while attending a game at Citi Field. On June 5, during a Mets game against the Giants, an employee accidentally shot him in the face with a T-shirt launched from a T-shirt cannon, giving him a concussion and leaving his retina dangling, according to the New York Daily News. MORE: MLB postseason bracket, schedule, TV channels Apparently, the blow was enough to knock him backward, causing him to hit his head and go unconscious....

The decision by both companies is voluntary, but also in accordance with the NCAA, which has long opposed gambling on games involving its student-athletes, legal or illegal. It considers daily fantasy a form of sports betting, but the companies argue their contests are games of skill. The two companies have had ongoing conversations with the NCAA over the last several months. MORE: How DFS ruined one man’s life A DraftKings spokesperson said in a statement to ESPN that suspending college contests is the “best path forward for the industry at this time....

As the countdown to Ohio online sports betting begins, players can sign up early with FanDuel Ohio for a two-part bonus offer. This comes in the form of a bonus in free bets, as well as a subscription to the popular NBA League Pass service. Prospective sports bettors in the Buckeye State can lock in a $100 pre-launch bonus in exchange for the couple of minutes it takes to pre-register....

The statement, posted to Twitter by ESPN’s Darren Rovell, also said they will require customers to confirm “that they are not an employee of any other third party fantasy site, and if they are, they will not be allowed to access our site.” MORE: People really hate those ads | ESPN pulls plug on DraftKings segments | Week 5 rankings FanDuel, like DraftKings, is scrambling to regain public confidence following the controversy around DK employee Ethan Haskell winning big on FanDuel through what is being perceived as insider trading by some....

Simms and, to a lesser extent, play-by-play partner Jim Nantz, have become popular targets on social media in recent years. Maybe it’s the duo having to call “Thursday Night Football” games, on top of CBS’ top Sunday afternoon games, that’s produced “Simms fatigue.” But Simms mockery seemed to reach a crescendo Sunday. MORE: Who are the NFL’s top announcers? The Super Bowl XXI MVP was trending on Twitter during the Patriots’ 36-17 win over the Steelers....

YouTube content creator ER-SA recently posted a clip of Crucible Knight Floh in Elden Ring, and it has garnered the attention of many FromSoftware fans that are anticipating the February release. Crucible Knight Floh has a number of attacks for FromSoftware fans to remember, with one being an airborne attack in which the knight raises its sword to the sky before extending it forwards and hurtling back towards The Tarnished....

Check out the post by UFC asking fans about their favorite TJ Dillashaw finish: Former two-time UFC bantamweight title-holder T.J. Dillashaw will lock horns with the division’s champion Aljamain Sterling in the co-main event of UFC 280. Dillashaw’s objective with a victory over Sterling on October 22, 2022, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will be to bury the doping scandal narrative that surrounds him....

Fair warning: There are, as you’d expect, bad words thrown about. (Source: Puck Daddy via The 6th Sens via Facebook) At the 0:27 mark, Leafs Fan No. 2 sacrifices his beer to defend his friend. He’d apparently stepped away initially to avoid spillage, but desperate times, desperate measures, etc. “At least the Toronto fan walked away,” indeed. As far as the ensuing tumble goes, it was a lot less interesting than the beer dump....

The Belgium international was once again unstoppable on Wednesday as he scored twice to help Chelsea to a 2-1 win over Watford. The 27-year-old rounded goalkeeper Ben Forster to open the scoring, before winning and converting a penalty in the second half to seal the result. Since joining the Blues in 2012, Hazard has undoubtedly been the main man at Stamford Bridge and his latest double means he has now scored over 100 goals for the London club....

Mr Beast’s fast-food endeavor, MrBeast Burger, recently received a major shot in the arm. He announced the latest item on their delectable menu, an exclusive Dream-themed Burger, replete with scrumptious toppings. The Dream Burger will be available across 600 outlets, spread across the United States and Canada. Customers can avail the product either from the MrBeast Burger App or from apps such as DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats. However, there seems to be a sense of disappointment over the burger’s non-availability in the United Kingdom....

Since 1915, the team has been known as the Cleveland Indians, but in December it announced it would choose a new name that was “non-Native American based,” as their previous name was seen by many as offensive to Native Americans. The team announced its new name in a video posted to Twitter narrated by actor Tom Hanks who said, “we are all Cleveland Guardians.” In a statement sent to Newsweek, the newly named Guardians said that the team surveyed 40,000 fans and conducted 140 hours of interviews to pick a name across 1,198 different options....

Some comments Harry made about the British press sparked mixed reactions from fans, some of whom agreed that coverage of the royal family can be harsh while others saw contradictions in Harry’s logic considering that he agreed to an interview with Cordon and has another one with Oprah Winfrey scheduled to air on March 7. Cordon treated Harry to a tour of Los Angeles on a double-decker bus for the 17-minute interview, during which Harry touched on his decision to leave royal life for good....

The list below features a wide range of 2Bs, from popular sleepers in even shallow leagues (Dylan Moore, Nick Madrigal) to guys who might not get drafted even in deep leagues. It also features a solid array of specific category sleepers, from average (Madrigal), power (Nick Solak, Gavin Lux), and speed (Madrigal, Jon Berti) to some combination all three (Moore, Solak, Jake Cronenworth). DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: 2021 Fantasy Baseball Cheat Sheet...

Most of the players listed below will only be considerations in deeper leagues, but some, like Alec Bohm and Ke’Bryan Hayes, will get drafted in shallow leagues, too. Unfortunately, not many steal bases, though there are speedier 3B-eligible guys who primarily play other positions (see the bottom of the list). DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: 2021 Fantasy Baseball Cheat Sheet Ultimately, you will be hoping to get power and run-production from these players, and while that’s always welcome, it can seem relatively easy to find, which is why we said you might not think you need a sleepers list....

Perhaps Tyler Skaggs will break out now that he's out of Arizona and destined for more innings in a pitcher-friendly park. Or maybe Hector Santiago ’s peripherals will improve to make him a more reliable option. There could even be consideration for David Freese having a bounce-back campaign in a new environment. But in the end, sometimes your first thought is your best. And ours was of outfielder Kole Calhoun....

And this year, they're going to need it right away, as projected No. 5 starter Jeremy Hellickson underwent elbow surgery in late-January and will be out until at least mid-May. Enter Jake Odorizzi. MORE FANTASY BASEBALL: New faces, new places | Top prospects | Join Fantasy Source Odorizzi appeared in seven games for Tampa last year, starting four of them. He posted a respectable 3.94/1.21 line, but his 6.7 K/9 ratio was well below his career minor league mark of 9....

MORE FANTASY BASEBALL: Hot Stove roundup | Join Fantasy Source Baseball Who’s Not: The Diamondbacks needed a power bat to back up Goldschmidt, who was the only Arizona player to hit at least 15 homers, so they traded for Mark Trumbo. He’ll fit nicely in Arizona and will bulk up the middle of the order along with Aaron Hill, who hit just 11 homers last year and struggled to stay healthy....

Gaming, in general, has been a support factor for many this year, both for newcomers and the old alike. Add to that the launch of next-gen consoles- Xbox Series X, PS5, and the games industry has seen its biggest year yet. Unfortunately, as the demand for these new consoles increased, it also made it incredibly difficult for consumers to get their hands on them. Fortunately, this particular family was determined to get the choice of their gift this holiday season and was successful in doing so....

Instagram artist lj.artkham specializes in nearly flawless reproductions of Timm’s iconic art style in decidedly less family-friendly situations from the Batman mythos. From the recreations of movie posters to more intimate and very much NSFW (not safe for work) moments, they put a lot of effort into their work. But a recent post drawing up scenes from The Dark Knight in that same aesthetic turns the corner from a nice novelty into an oddly beautiful contrast....