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David Matthews

David Matthews is a digital staff writer for the New York Daily News.

FILE - State Farm Arena is shown before an NBA basketball game between Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls, Dec. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr., File)

Ex-Atlanta Hawks exec accused of embezzling millions from team

November 4, 2025 at 11:35 p.m.

A former Atlanta Hawks executive is accused of embezzling nearly $4 million from the team as part of a yearslong scheme to finance his own luxury lifestyle.

Kyle Singler of the Oklahoma City Thunder is pictured during an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Feb. 8, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Former Duke, Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler charged with assault

October 29, 2025 at 7:08 p.m.

Former Duke and NBA player Kyle Singler has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend in front of their young child.

Fans line up outside of PPG PAINTS Arena on May 18, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Fan suffers life-threatening injuries in fall at Pittsburgh Penguins game

October 28, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after falling from the upper level stands during Monday night's Penguins game in Pittsburgh.

Disney to raise prices on streaming services amid Kimmel pushback

September 24, 2025 at 8:18 p.m.

Disney announced it will raise the subscription prices for its streaming services, amid widespread calls for a boycott following Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt suspension from Disney-owned ABC.

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino looks on prior to a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino reveals liver disease diagnosis

September 17, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

Former Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino has revealed he was diagnosed with liver disease nearly 20 years ago.

Streameast, largest pirated sports streamer, shut down after raid

September 3, 2025 at 9:40 p.m.

The network of websites allowed users around the world unauthorized access to top European soccer matches, as well as games from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more.

In this handout provided by the Franklin Police Department, former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler poses for a booking photo after being arrested on charges of a DUI and possession of multiple weapons while intoxicated on October 17, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Franklin Police Department via Getty Images)

Ex-NFL star Jay Cutler sentenced to 4 days in jail after DUI arrest

August 26, 2025 at 10:10 p.m.

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler will serve four days in jail after accepting a guilty plea for a 2024 DUI in Tennessee.

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 14, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Father of Celtics star Jaylen Brown accused in Las Vegas stabbing

August 21, 2025 at 9:20 p.m.

The father of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was arrested in connection with a Wednesday night stabbing in Las Vegas.

FILE - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrives for his cruiserweight boxing match against Jake Paul, in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. deported to Mexico following ICE arrest

August 20, 2025 at 2:39 p.m.

World famous boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported to Mexico and jailed following his arrest by ICE agents in Los Angeles last month.

Arizona Diamondbacks player Ketel Marte looks on while walking in the dugout before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte lost $400K in All-Star Game burglary

July 22, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.

Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte said thieves broke into his home and stole $400,000 worth of items while he was out of town last week at the All-Star Game in...

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