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Dan Benton

Benton is a 17-year journalist and member of the Pro Football Writers of America. In addition to his work at Larry Brown Sports, he serves as the editor of Giants Wire for USA Today SMG. Benton has also worked for MSG, SNY, AOL Sports, and was the founder of Giants 101.

Nephew of San Francisco Giants rookie Daniel Susac has epic meltdown.

Giants rookie Daniel Susac’s nephew goes viral after epic meltdown

San Francisco Giants rookie catcher Daniel Susac delivered an outstanding performance in his first major league start on Thursday night against the New York Mets at Oracle Park. The 24-year-old went 3-for-3 with a walk, reaching base in all four …

Andrew Luck gives a thumbs up to the crowd

Ex-Colts TE claims Chris Ballard pushed Andrew Luck into retirement

Former Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron claimed on the On My Soul podcast that Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard issued quarterback Andrew Luck a wild ultimatum in 2019. “[Luck] don’t tell nobody this. This is the …

Dallas Stars fans being investigated for alleged Nazi salute.

Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game

A viral video from a Dallas Stars home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December has prompted an internal investigation by American Airlines Center officials. The clip, between 12 and 18 seconds long in various edited versions, shows a small …

Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen.

Royals call rookie’s parents as he catches too many Z’s

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen learned a harsh lesson in punctuality on Thursday, when he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins after oversleeping and arriving late to Kauffman Stadium. The 22-year-old …

Bam Adebayo in a Heat uniform

Bam Adebayo says 83-point game changed NBA’s perception of him

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recently reflected on his historic 83-point performance, asserting that the outburst has fundamentally altered how the league perceives his offensive capabilities. The game, which ranks as the second-highest single-game …

Virginia QB Chandler Morris

Court blocks Virginia’s Chandler Morris from seventh college season

On Thursday, a Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris’s request for a preliminary injunction that would have allowed him a seventh season of college football eligibility. The 25-year-old signal-caller, who has …

Phil Mickelson in golf gear

Phil Mickelson will miss Masters due to family health matter

Phil Mickelson, a three-time Masters champion, announced on Thursday that he will not compete in the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club next week. The 55-year-old golfer cited a personal health matter affecting his family as the …

Tiger Woods arrest body cam footage

Tiger Woods says he was ‘talking to the president’ before arrest

Golf legend Tiger Woods expressed surprise upon his arrest for driving under the influence following a rollover crash last Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. ET when Woods’ Land Rover SUV clipped …

Robert Griffin III on the ESPN set

Robert Griffin III could make a shocking football return

Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, is returning to competitive football in a new format. USA Football has invited the 36-year-old Griffin to participate in Team USA flag football training camps in Chula …

Connecticut Sun players celebrate.

WNBA’s Connecticut Sun sold for record price

The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun has been sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million, with plans to relocate the team to Houston beginning in 2027, reports Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The sale, which closed without a relocation fee, marks the …

Luka Doncic with a confused look on his face

Luka Doncic facing 1-game suspension

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic received his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night during a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, placing him at risk of a one-game suspension. The incident occurred with 5:12 left in the third quarter …

Kim Mulkey at a press conference

LSU’s Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors: ‘Flat-out lie’

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey firmly dismissed speculation about her retirement following the Tigers’ 87-85 Sweet 16 loss to Duke on a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Ashlon Jackson. “I’m not retiring,” Mulkey …

Former Phillies 1B John Kruk

John Kruk turns Phillies broadcast into a beefcake workout fantasy

John Kruk made it weird — in the most entertaining way possible — during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2026 Opening Day broadcast. While calling the bottom of the sixth inning of the Phillies’ 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the beloved …

Jameis Winston looks on

Jameis Winston cracks crab legs joke during Netflix Opening Day coverage

During Netflix’s coverage of MLB’s 2026 Opening Night, New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston served up more than just color commentary. While visiting the Crazy Crab stand at Oracle Park ahead of the San Francisco Giants’ …

Maxx Crosby in a Raiders uniform

Raiders GM addresses failed trade of Maxx Crosby

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek addressed the collapsed trade of star edge rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, expressing optimism that events unfolded as intended for the franchise. The proposed deal, agreed upon in …

Tom Izzo at a press conference

Tom Izzo defiantly defends coaching style: ‘Don’t give a damn’

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the 17th time in his career, extending the Spartans’ streak of 27 consecutive tournament appearances. With two more victories standing between his program …

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