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“The Texas legislation is part of a concerted attack on our democracy that’s being advanced in statehouses across the country on the basis of the same repeatedly disproven lies that led to the assault on our nation’s Capitol on January 6,” White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday. “The fact of the matter is that the Texas legislation would make it harder to vote in a state where it is already too hard for many to vote....

Gresham met with a doctor Wednesday to determine whether surgery would be necessary. MORE: Devon Still says Leah in process of recovery | Free-agent bargains and wallet-busters The former Oklahoma star spent the past five seasons with the Bengals, who drafted him in the first round in 2010. Gresham caught 62 passes last year for 460 yards and five touchdowns. He was one of the best free-agent tight end options entering the offseason, but he may need a positive post-surgery prognosis for his NFL career to continue....

While not directly addressing the layoffs at ESPN, the likable Bettis on Monday thanked the network for his four years. It was an “honor” to work at ESPN, added the former Steelers running back in another tweet. Bettis is widely recognized as one of the most personable and friendly NFL personalities. But he has lost two big TV jobs, at ESPN and NBC Sports, since 2009. Look for The Bus to possibly resurface at NFL Network....

The former Manchester City man suffered the problem in the first half of Bayern’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday, forcing his withdrawal in the 34th minute. Boateng is reported to be facing between four and six weeks out as a result, with Germany’s first World Cup game taking place on June 17 against Mexico in Moscow. Taking to his official Twitter account, Boateng wrote: “Life is full of setbacks....

On Saturday, Team USA and Springsteen — daughter of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame parents Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa — won the silver medal in the equestrian team jumping final, which went to a jump-off against Sweden. Belgium picked up the bronze medal. Though all six riders between the U.S. and Sweden had clear rounds in the jump-off, Sweden narrowly edged the United States for gold with a finish of 122....

Brazil head coach Tite made six amendments to the starting XI that kicked off a surprise 1-1 draw against Panama on Saturday, with only Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Philippe Coutinho, Richarlison and Roberto Firmino retaining their places. The Selecao boss said in the build-up to the game in Prague that he wanted to maintain consistency with his attacking unit despite the drab performance against Panama, but hooked Paqueta after Brazil went into half-time behind following David Pavelka’s opener....

The New York Jets quarterback was fined $12,000 by the NFL on Friday for cursing at a fan after the team’s game against Detroit last Sunday. MORE: Jets-Chargers betting preview | Offseason evaluations loom in New York Smith was walking off the field following the 24-17 defeat when he glared at a heckler in the stands and yelled at him, twice using an expletive. The fine issued by the league was for unsportsmanlike conduct....

The team said it will start looking for a new general manager immediately, but head coach Adam Gase will assume interim duties until a hire is made. “Mike helped to execute the strategic vision of the organization during the last four seasons and especially the past few months,” chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson said in a statement. “However, I came to the decision to make a change after much thought and a careful assessment of what would be in the best long-term interests of the New York Jets....

Cleveland backup quarterback Baker Mayfield made his NFL debut after Tyrod Taylor left the game in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. The beginning of “Baker Time” proved to be a turning point. The first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft gave Browns fans lots to cheer about with 17-for-23 passing for 201 yards. Mayfield did not just make plays behind center, either; he also caught a pass from Jarvis Landry for a two-point conversion that tied the game 14-14 in the third quarter....

MORE: Michigan vs. Alabama becoming desired matchup Harbaugh called the whole situation hypocritical, really. He continues to stand firmly behind his tweet that called out Saban and the Alabama football program on Tuesday. It does not sit well with Harbaugh that Alabama has possibly broken NCAA rules, yet Saban still lectures other coaches — that’s where the hypocrisy comes in. Simple as that. “This issue is what I said it was,” Harbaugh said....

Not in double overtime. Not in Columbus at the Shoe. Not in arguably the greatest installment of The Game; one that ended with No. 2 Ohio State edging No. 3 Michigan 30-27 on Saturday. MORE: What we learned from Michigan-Ohio State The play in question will be seen two different ways for eternity. The Buckeyes (11-1, 8-1) trailed by three with the ball in double overtime and faced a fourth-and-1....

Cicala’s mother sent an invitation to the Michigan coach because she thought it’d be cool to invite him. Harbaugh responded with a personalized letter. MORE: Big Ten coach rankings | 20 QB college debuts | Harbaugh winning offseason The note reads: Cicala said he was surprised to get a response from the coach, saying it was “pretty cool.” Harbaugh mentioned bocce ball because the invite mentioned the game would be played at the party....

Gaetz, of Florida, is one of the House Republicans who has expressed intentions to vote against McCarthy, of California. A group of the GOP conference’s right-leaning members are pushing for more conservative leadership. But because Republicans only hold a narrow majority in the House, McCarthy can afford only a handful of defectors. McCarthy is currently facing a challenge from Arizona Representative Andy Biggs, but the majority of the conference has rallied behind the California Republican....

Jim Ross posted his latest blog at JRSBBQ.com. Here are some highlights: Recently writing about Tim Tebow being a good fit for WWE if his football career doesn’t pan out: “Yes, it was the old promoter in me that suggested that Tim Tebow would be able to earn his keep quickly if he ever came to WWE if for nothing else a one off PPV shot. Think of the outside the box publicity that Tebow would garner if he were to ever step in a WWE ring as a performer which is, granted, a long shot at best....

When you play like Jimmy Butler did against the Bucks on Monday, the trash talk is valid. The Bulls guard gave his team the spark they needed in an eventual 91-82 victory over the Bucks. Butler is definitely adding value to his offseason contract offers. MORE: Seven technicals issued in Game 2 | Steph Curry finally misses | Trail Blazers use extreme motivation After doing things like that, it’s easy to see why he would be a little cocky....

The comedian let rip on the former president during his monologue on Thursday’s show, suggesting Trump has finally “lost it.” Trump’s supporters were anticipating big news when he stated that on December 15 he had a “major announcement.” As it turned out, that announcement was the launch of his new NFT collectible cards. The images on the trading cards show artwork of Trump pertaining to moments from his life and career....

While Brady awaits a final ruling, his team has learned that his current replacement for the first four regular-season games, Jimmy Garoppolo, has a bright future as an NFL starting quarterback, both near and far. MORE: Brady’s NFL life in photos | ‘Madden 16’ sim says Pats will struggle with Garoppolo Although Brady may still have all of his ban wiped out, part of his reputation is beyond repair. The Patriots’ reputation as a smart, shrewd organization that’s always a step ahead of the league and the other 31 teams?...

Game Rant spoke with Sebastien Romero and Dave Baljon, the creators of Jitsu Squad, about the game’s inspirations and unique appeal. While beat ’em ups are based around a relatively simple mechanical premise, Jitsu Squad is designed to dodge the fight fatigue that often plagues the genre with four playable characters boasting unique moves and weapons. Despite these modernizations, Jitsu Squad’s humor, style, and structure are sure to appeal to nostalgia with its early ’90s energy....

Jitu will be participating in two events, the Men’s 10 metres and 50m Pistol, while experienced Rajput will take part in the 50m Rifle 3-Position competition. Mairaj will be participating in the Skeet event. The Rifle and Pistol event will be held in Bologna October 4-10 and the Shotgun event is scheduled to be held in Rome October 10-16. The season ending competition brings together the top eight performers of the year in each discipline along with defending champions as well as, in an Olympic year, all medallists at the Olympics....

The singer, who was a member of K-pop boy band Shinee before he became a solo artist in 2015, was found unconscious in a rented apartment in the Cheongdam-dong neighborhood of Seoul on December 18, 2017. The singer was believed to have died by suicide after coal briquettes burnt on a frying pan were found upon arriving at the apartment. Police believed he died from inhaling the intoxicating fumes from the coal, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported at the time....