Democratic governors refuse to say how old is too old for 2028 nominee

Connecticut will pay nearly $5.9 million to the family of Richard Lapointe, a disabled man wrongly imprisoned for over two decades before being freed in 2015. Lapointe, with Dandy-Walker syndrome, was convicted in 1992 of murder and rape but his conviction was overturned due to a coerced confession and withheld evidence. The settlement recognizes the state's error, though Lapointe tragically passed away in 2020 without seeing his final vindication. Full Article

Celtics' Jayson Tatum joined elite company by surpassing 13,000 career points, alongside LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Wilt Chamberlain. Tatum achieved this milestone before turning 27, showcasing his rapid success in the NBA. With an impressive resume including a championship, Olympic gold medals, All-Star selections, and All-NBA honors, Tatum is on pace to potentially become one of the top scorers in NBA history. Full Article

Novak Djokovic shared an MRI scan of his injured left hamstring on social media following criticism for quitting his Australian Open semifinal due to a torn muscle. Djokovic faced backlash from fans questioning the seriousness of his injury, prompting him to post the image to prove doubters wrong. The Serbian tennis star did not provide further details on his diagnosis or recovery timeline after stopping his match against Alexander Zverev in the first set and...

The New York Yankees are exploring the possibility of trading for San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease to bolster their pitching staff. Cease had a strong season in 2024, posting a 14-11 record with a 3.47 ERA and 224 strikeouts. The Yankees could potentially offer Clarke Schmidt, Everson Pereira, and Jorbit Vivas in exchange for Cease, who is set to earn $13.75 million this season and is scheduled to reach free agency next offseason. Full...

Rutgers freshmen basketball stars Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper were unable to shine at the Garden party due to Harper's ankle sprain and Michigan State's defense, resulting in an 81-74 loss. Bailey scored 18 points while Harper contributed six in limited minutes, showcasing glimpses of their NBA draft potential. Despite the setback, Rutgers showed promise early on but couldn't contain Michigan State's offense, ultimately falling short in a hard-fought game. Full Article

President Trump has expressed a desire for Arab nations to increase the acceptance of Palestinian refugees from Gaza, with the goal of potentially relocating enough people to create a "clean slate" in the area. This move would involve moving out a significant portion of the population to start afresh in the region. Trump's statement suggests a focus on addressing the situation in Gaza through population relocation as a solution to the ongoing challenges faced by...