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Jim Ross posted his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights: Possibly working with WWE Network “Regarding my potential involvement with the @WWENetwork, we are in the preliminary, talking stages but I’d love to participate with them at some point in the future if schedules, etc can be addressed. I’ve been a subscriber since day one and love the network and encourage all who haven’t to give it a try....

AEW announced on their Twitter handle that Chris Jericho will have a sit-down interview with Jim Ross next week on AEW Dynamite. Chris Jericho announced that he felt he deserved one more opportunity to get the better of MJF having lost to him twice in singles competition. MJF was also the one to throw Le Champion off the top of the cage during the Blood and Guts match, making it thrice when MJF came out on top....

The 30-year-old guard left the Warriors’ summer league team after just two games to help minimize injury and contemplate playing overseas. Fredette ultimately made the decision to sign with Greece’s Panathinaikos BC, announcing his decision Monday on social media. The contract with Panathinaikos, according to a report from Eurohoops, is for two years. “I’m extremely excited to announce I’ll be playing in Athens, Greece next for @paobcgrbasketball club in the Euroleague and Greek league!...

The former Bulls star decided to make a splash during his introductory press conference at the Mall of America on Thursday by reaching out to all of his critics directly. If you’ve got something to say to Butler, you can just give him a call. MORE: Will Butler trade change course of NBA history? “Everybody is entitled to their opinion,” Butler said. “But with that being said, my phone’s in my back pocket right now, if whoever has anything to say to me, feel free — 773-899-6071....

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback played his first game back from his season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury last September in Monday’s 24-15 win over the Denver Broncos. But Garoppolo failed to impress as he went one-for-six for zero yards and an interception, with a lousy 0.0 passer rating. Garoppolo was replaced by CJ Beathard after three drives, but he was at least able to get his nerves out the way early....

We’ve just been reminded of that once again as Knik Arm Services regretfully decided to give up its lease in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), leaving the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority as the sole leaseholder in one of the most productive oil-producing regions in the world. Any time a company pulls away from responsibly developing Alaska, it’s sad because jobs are lost and people suffer. But this decision was also preventable....

The Bengals running back carried the ball 19 times for 63 yards and two scores to help his squad to a 33-13 win on the road against the Raiders. While other NFL players such as Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin are raving and ranting against fantasy football, Hill is a willing participant. Like many owners Tuesday, he tweeted a screenshot of his roster, congratulating his guys on a job well done....

Free-agent guard Jeremy Lin says he’s open to the idea of returning to the place where his career took off during the 2011-12 season. MORE: Best free agents actually available this offseason “It’s not looking likely, because they just traded for Derrick Rose,” Lin said Sunday in a conversation at the World Economic Forum in China. “But I will say, ever since I left I’ve been open to going back, and I still am....

Hawkeye focuses on Clint post-blip in New York City during the Holidays as he is forced to team up with the young archer Kate Bishop to stop enemies from his past when he was Ronin. Created by Mad Men and Bridgerton’s Jonathan Igla, Hawkeye was already being well-received by critics who got an early preview, with many praising the chemistry between Renner and Steinfeld as well as the story’s more grounded, street-level feel....

On Thursday, Liberty University said they were seeking millions of dollars in damages in a civil lawsuit against Falwell, over allegations that he breached an employment contract, and withheld from the school key details about a personal scandal that resulted in public scrutiny last year. But Falwell called the lawsuit “a power grab” on Saturday, and said the action was “full of lies and half-truths,” through a series of tweets....

Briles was fired this offseason after a series of sexual-assault allegations were brought to light, including ones involving Baylor football players. Briles, the coaching staff and the school’s administration faced scrutiny after the events surfaced. MORE: Most dangerous games for top teams | LSU’s LaCouture reportedly out But Briles still believes he will coach next season, and Jones sees no reason why a team should have any fear about taking a chance on him....

Jan. 28, 2015 marks the silver anniversary of San Francisco’s record blowout of the Broncos. The final was 55-10, and the 45-point margin of victory is what every other potentially dominant team is still chasing 25 years later. PHOTOS: Super Bowl one-hit wonders | 10 worst Super Bowl performances | MVPs It also marked a Super Bowl repeat for the 49ers, and Rice could have easily won his second straight Super Bowl MVP....

The Oprah Winfrey Network announced Tuesday that Winfrey’s interview with Matt Sandusky will be broadcast on July 17. The network says Matt Sandusky describes grooming, methodical control and manipulation by his father. He’s one of six children Jerry and Dottie Sandusky adopted. Matt Sandusky settled a civil claim against Penn State. His allegations weren’t part of the criminal case that ended two years ago with a 45-count conviction for Jerry Sandusky, who is serving a lengthy prison sentence....

Barca expect imminent Messi renewal The Spain forward will come up against his former Clasico foes with Las Palmas at the same time as Madrid host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu. Jese had a spell in Madrid’s youth system before spending four years with the senior squad before being sold to Paris Saint-Germain. Now on loan at his hometown club, Jese has scored three goals in 14 La Liga appearances for Las Palmas and the 24-year-old is determined to add to that tally to give Madrid a helping hand in a thrilling title tussle....

Immediately after Perry scored and put the Ducks up 2-1 in the second period, Byfuglien sucker-punched the unsuspecting Perry and sent him head-first onto the ice. Byfuglien was only assessed a minor for roughing. MORE: Canucks’ Burrows leaves practice on stretcher | Bettman says Vegas ticket drive going well | Must-see first-round photos Byfuglien channeled his inner Marshawn Lynch by repeating the phrase, “As long as we stick together as a team we’ll be all right,” in response to reporters Tuesday....

The Jets’ recent impressive string of results came to an end at Campbelltown Stadium on Sunday as Mark Jones’ side was held scoreless for the first time in seven A-League matches in their loss to the Wanderers. Despite having their opportunities in an entertaining 90 minutes, the visitors couldn’t find a breakthrough and struggled to build any constant pressure without the suspended Andrew Hoole and injured Morten Nordstrand (concussion), while Wayne Brown was left out of the squad too....

During his speech, Trump complained that some Jews “don’t love Israel enough” and that “the Jewish state has never had a better friend in office than your president.” He also said “a lot of you are in the real estate business, because I know you very well.” “You’re brutal killers. Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me, you have no choice,” he added Jewish-American groups told Newsweek that the comments played into “anti-Semitic tropes” and could have “deadly consquences....

The event, held in Des Moines Iowa, was interrupted as Donald Trump Jr.—the president’s eldest son—was at the podium speaking. Video of the event showed the activist—Elon Glickman, an organizer for the progressive Jewish American group IfNotNow—being bustled out of the room by security as he shouted at Donald Jr. and his brother Eric on stage. As Donald Jr. was mocking 2020 Democratic hopeful Mike Bloomberg, Glickman stood and began shouting, “I’m an American Jew and ever since your father was elected president, more and more Jews are being gunned down every year....

Can You Imagine Drew’s Wedding Dress? Gross-out comedian Tom Green is serious about at least one thing: Drew Barrymore. Hollywood’s wackiest couple have announced plans to exchange wedding vows. Green, 28, and Barrymore, 25, have already made it through the sickness-and-health part: she slept by his side during his bout with testicular cancer earlier this year; he reportedly ministered to her tears throughout the notoriously troubled “Charlie’s Angels” shoot. Could this be the beginning of the taming of the Drew?...

Apart from a 1-0 triumph over Newcastle Jets in the A-League on February 17, the Reds have conceded at least two goals per game in their last seven matches in all competitions. Despite an impressive performance from 19-year-old goalkeeper Daniel Margush on the weekend, Adelaide still lost 2-1 away to Melbourne Victory, while they were defeated 3-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in their ACL opener last week. The Reds showed some promising signs going forward against Gamba and Victory but were too easily opened up in their defensive third....