MORE: Ward among most hated players ever CNN announced Wednesday the hiring of Ward as a sports contributor for HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade. Ward will provide commentary on more than just the NFL, analyzing major sporting events and breaking news across all CNN platforms, including CNN/U.S., CNN Digital, CNNMoney and CNN International. Ward previously served as an NFL analyst for NBC Sports. “I’m incredibly grateful to HLN and CNN for welcoming me to their prestigious team,” Ward, who completed the 2013 Ironman World Championships in Hawaii and won “Dancing With the Stars” in 2011, said in a statement....

The video went viral Monday evening. In the video, Cuomo says a man called him “Fredo,” and said that was as insulting as the n-word. “I thought that’s who you were,” a man can be heard, but not seen. “No, punk ss btches from the right call me ‘Fredo,’” Cuomo said. “My name is Chris Cuomo. I’m an anchor on CNN.” Cuomo followed by explaining that Fredo was a character from the classic movie The Godfather, saying “he was a weak brother....

That coach left for another job, which didn’t bother you because it was a better job. That didn’t work out, however, so they went to one of your biggest rivals. Can you picture that? Kentucky fans in my generation had to do this with Rick Pitino, but it doesn’t happen often in college basketball. So of course it happened to me. MORE: Tracking the college basketball coaching changes John Groce could have taken any other job in the NCAA....

Murray Energy generated 6 percent all total of America’s energy output last year, according to the Energy Information Administration. It joins Blackjewel Mining in West Virginia and Cloud Peak Energy in Wyoming in having filed for bankruptcy this year. President Trump gave Murray Energy multiple regulatory assists in an attempt at ending the “war on coal,” but a continued preference for renewable energy and gas power in the public and private sectors, as well as a decrease in coal exportation has resulted in the company’s filing for Chapter 11....

The vintage label reveals the exact mixing quantities to ensure the perfect beverage, dating back to when the drink was still sold as a syrup. Pharmacists would stock the concentrated formula, which would then be infused with carbonated water from the popular soda fountains, and sold for five cents a bottle. The antique label says: “To dispense, draw one ounce of Coca-Cola in seven ounce glass. Then fill glass with large stream of soda stirring with a spoon that Coca-Cola may be thoroughly mixed....

But Bellinger’s second season will be an important one for him and his teammates; Bellinger looks to avoid a sophomore slump and the Dodgers aim to build on last season’s success and make a return trip to the Fall Classic. MORE: Bellinger named SN Rookie of the Year in players’ vote Bellinger spoke with me about his 2018 outlook, new pace-of-play rules and more as part of a promotional campaign for Met-Rx, a nutritional supplement that he has incorporated into his workout routine to help maintain his weight during the season....

Last week at Charlotte, Denny Hamlin led the final 10 laps of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after beating the field off pit road (prematurely?) on the final restart to give Joe Gibbs Racing its first victory in the event since entering the Sprint Cup Series in 1992. MORE: Classic photos from the Coca-Cola 600 | Coca-Cola 600 odds, driver analysis | Terry Labonte leads Hall of Fame class In Sunday’s Cola-Cola 600, Hamlin will look to become the eighth driver to win both May Charlotte races....

title: “Cold Comfort” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-29” author: “Dorothy Bessel” But now penguins may be paying for their superb fit to the frigid clime. For Antarctica, according to a mounting pile of studies, isn’t as cold as it used to be. Although penguins are under siege on other fronts - a chicken virus that predisposes hatchlings to lethal infections has shown up in some emperors and Adelies - none can account for the die-offs and decreased breeding success among the Adelies, gentoos and chinstraps of the southern continent....

Jack Matlock Jr., who served on Republican President Ronald Reagan’s National Security Council and later as ambassador to the USSR until 1991, told CNN he’s wary of completely exiling Moscow from the international community. “To think that the world would benefit from making Russia—a nuclear power equivalent to the United States—a pariah I think does not really represent our interests in the future,” Matlock said. “I fear a world of that sort....

Wait, aren’t the races at Atlanta? Yep, and Sunday’s Sprint Cup race might well run into precipitation problems. Brian Neudorff, a NASCAR weather observer, says the biggest problem could be drizzle. It’s harder to predict than rain, but just as much a problem for racing, if not more. And guess what Sunday’s forecast includes? If you didn’t say drizzle, go to the hauler. Friday’s qualifying for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 might go off under the best weather conditions of the weekend....

On Tuesday, the Bills and Highmark Stadium announced that in order to attend games, fans 12 and older will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. According to the announcement, for games on September 26 and October 3, fans will be allowed inside if they show proof of one COVID-19 vaccine dose, but starting on October 31, fans will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter the stadium....

On Monday, the former quarterback posted a workout video on Twitter and reminded everyone that it’s been 1,363 days since he’s had an NFL job. “1,363 days of being denied employment. Still putting in work with [Eric Reid]. Still going hard 5 days a week. #StillReady #StopRunning,” Kaepernick wrote. MORE: Colin Kaepernick’s six best fits for a potential NFL return The video shows Kaepernick running drills, working out and practicing with former San Francisco 49ers teammate Eric Reid, who is also not signed to an NFL team....

“I’ve been very disconnected from the systematic oppression as a whole,” Kaepernick told reporters in a conference call, via USA Today Sports. “So, for me, it’s another face that’s going to be the face of that system of oppression. “And to me, it didn’t really matter who went in there, the system still remains intact that oppresses people of color.” MORE: Athletes who supported Trump The 49ers travel to Arizona on Sunday for an NFC West tilt with the Cardinals....

The NFL-QB-in-waiting and Ben & Jerry’s, the famed ice cream company, have teamed up to deliver a new dessert to the mouths of America, expected to hit freezers in 2021. The ice cream company has long been linked to and involved with social justice movements. The flavor: caramel (non-dairy) with fudge chips, graham cracker swirls and chocolate cookie swirls. The flavor is aptly named “Change the Whirled,” referring to Kaepernick’s impact on social justice movements since his time in the NFL....

Angelique S. Chengelis of The Detroit News first reported that Kaepernick would be competing in the halftime exhibition and Newsweek was able to confirm this reporting. David Ablauf, the director of communications for the University of Michigan football team, told Newsweek that Kaepernick will participate in a halftime event where he will be throwing to “a few undrafted free agents/retired receivers.” According to Ablauf, the event is being sponsored by Michigan’s Wolverine Against Racism student organization....

Non-conference play early in the season is highlighted by several high-profile matchups, including the Champions Classic and a slew of tournaments before Thanksgiving. All ranked teams are in action during the opening week, giving the basketball world an early look at some of the best talent in the country. MORE: Six college hoops coaches in need of a turnaround Once conference play is in full swing around the start of the new year, it’ll be an all-out sprint to March that will bring some must-see games....

Below, we have a preview of our Week 8 tiers for best high-priced stars, medium-dollar value plays, and low-cost sleepers. For a full set of weekly rankings, plus more season-long and DFS advice, join CFBDynasty and get ready to dominate all of your college fantasy football leagues! WEEK 8 NFL DFS LINEUPS: FanDuel | DraftKings | Yahoo NOTE: Check back for potential updates ahead of Saturday’s games, and as always, double check to make sure the players in your lineup are actually playing and not late scratches because of COVID or any other reason....

We are riding the Leonard Fournette train this week and trying our best to fit in as many high-volume players from potentially high-scoring games across the country. There is a record-setting over/under line in the Baylor-Texas Tech matchup, and we expect close to 80 points in the Tulsa-Houston game. Hurricane Joaquin is dumping rain on the East Coast and that has changed some of our plays, but we’re confident there is plenty to go around....

This is the peak of “talkin’ season,” and college football’s best players and coaches will be in the spotlight with news conferences in front of the national media. That of course, begs the question: What kind of questions can we expect? MORE: SN preseason rankings, All-Americans, predictions and more Here are five storylines that will emerge during the Power 5 conference media days, which begin on Monday with the SEC and the Big 12: SEC: Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa SEC Media Days run Monday through Thursday, and Alabama will take the spotlight in its customary Wednesday spot....