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The Liberty guard and WNBPA first vice president underwent successful top surgery. Layshia Clarendon, a New York Liberty guard and WNBPA first vice president, revealed Friday via Twitter that they’ve undergone successful top surgery. "I’m usually not scared to share news publicly but the amount of hate, myths & ignorance actually had me debating sharing this joy," Clarendon wrote. "I had Top Surgery! I’m feeling free & euphoric in my body & want Trans people to know and see that we’ve always existed & no one can erase us!" When Clarendon made the announcement about his surgery, the Liberty, the WNBPA and WNBA commissioner all released statements of support. "With support from this union, Layshia has shared a personal part of their story with the world, and reminds us that what it means to be human is to be authentic, holistic and inclusive," the player's association said. "It is a story that will empower, and remind us tha

WWE: Roman Reigns has strong words for Undertaker, shares thoughts on Attitude Era WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, appeared this week on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast with Jimmy Traina and responded to The Undertaker's recent claim that today's superstars are "a little soft" "I think the product is a little soft,” The Undertaker (aka Mark Callaway) said on the Joe Rogan Podcast . “There are obviously guys here and there that have an edge to them but there’s too much pretty [and] not enough substance I think right now.” “In that era of guys, too, those were men,” he continued. “You go into a dressing room nowadays and it’s a lot different. “I remember walking into my first real dressing room, and all I saw were some crusty f---ing men. Half of them had guns and knives in their bags. S--t got handled back then. Now you walk in, there’s guys playing video games and f---ing making sure they look pretty. It’s evolution, guess. I don’t know what it i

What's it going to take for the Packers to kick it into a higher gear next year? How is Super Bowl LV's match up looking? Plus Breer answers your questions and much more. Albert Breer breaks down how Tom Brady elevated the rest of the Buccaneers on Sunday despite throwing three interceptions, the meaning of Aaron Rodgers's postgame comments, how Patrick Mahomes has taken yet another leap forward, why the Bills are far from a one-and-done contending team, and why the bar has risen for what teams need at the quarterback position. We also talk to Senior Bowl executive Jim Nagy about how they put together a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic and what teams will be looking for during this years game. We wrap things up by giving our parting thoughts to the losing teams from this years conference championship games with SI's fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano, and of course, the mailbag. The following transcript is an excerpt from The Albert Breer Show. Listen to t

Conor and Jenny go beyond the obvious Super Bowl LV headline and discuss the Chiefs' vulnerabilities, huge QB shifts, recap the NFC and AFC championship games, and much more. The Super Bowl LV matchup is set, and if you are already tired of the Old Goat–Baby Goat story line, Conor is here for you. This week on The Weak-Side Podcast , Conor and Jenny also discussed ... The potential ramifications of Matt LaFleur's decision to kick the FG instead of giving Aaron Rodgers another chance to score a TD. Why opponents must be aggressive to beat the Chiefs, and whether the Bucs are up to the task. Other Super Bowl story lines to satisfy those who are already over hearing about Brady vs Mahomes. What could be an unprecedented offseason of quarterbacks on the move, with Matthew Stafford, Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers all potentially playing in different uniforms next season, and if this is a new era of NFL player empowerment. Why the NFL needs to change its rules this offseas

Chaney was a pioneer for Black basketball coaches and a Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame coach. Temple legend John Chaney , a pioneer for Black basketball coaches, passed away on Friday at 89 years old. The  Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Jensen  first reported the news of Chaney's passing, which Dana O’Neil of The Athletic  confirmed . Temple announced he passed away late Friday morning "after a short illness." "John Chaney was a great coach, but he was so much more. For generations of students, he was a wise counselor, a dedicated teacher, an icon of success, and a passionate leader who always led by example and with conviction," said Temple President Richard M. Englert , who knew Chaney since he came to Temple in 1982. "I am also honored to say he was a dear friend. "For generations of his players, there is only one man whom they all lovingly called Coach even to this day. That was John Chaney. Our most sincere condolences go out to his wonder

Murphy delivered in the 2015 postseason for the Mets by homering in six consecutive postseason games during the NLDS and NLCS. Free-agent first baseman Daniel Murphy is retiring from MLB after 12 seasons. "This is a beautiful game, and I really just feel humbled and blessed that it let me jump on the ride for a little bit," Murphy told SNY . "It's beautiful. It can teach you about so many things. And all I can say is, thank you." Murphy, 35, finished his career as a .296 hitter with 138 home runs and 735 RBI while playing for the Mets (2008-2015), Nationals (2016-18), Cubs (2018) and Rockies (2019-2020). He delivered for the Mets in the 2015 postseason by homering in six consecutive postseason games during the National League Division Series against the Dodgers and Championship Series against the Cubs. Murphy was named NLCS MVP for his heroics. As a free agent that offseason, the Mets gave Murphy a qualifying offer, which he rejected and later signed a thre

Julian Green hasn't been called into the U.S. men's national team since Nov. 2018. It's been over two years since Julian Green represented the U.S. men's national team, but he's doing what he can to get back on the radar. The 25-year-old Green, playing in Germany's second tier for Greuther Furth, scored in a third straight game on Friday, helping keep the club in contention for automatic promotion to the Bundesliga. Now in his fourth season with the club, Green, the former Bayern Munich product, has seven goals in 2. Bundesliga play and eight in all competitions. He's scored in four of his last six games, with the latest one putting the finishing touches on a 3-0 win over Erzgebirge Aue that provisionally lifts the club into third place–which would be good to take part in Germany's promotion playoff. The club is just a point out of second and two points out of first (having played a game more) in a congested table, where the top two finishers secure