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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.

Za'Darius Smith wearing headphones

Za’Darius Smith reveals heartbreaking reason for abrupt retirement last year

Za’Darius Smith revealed this week why he abruptly retired last October after five games with the Philadelphia Eagles. The newly signed Atlanta Falcons defensive end said a call from his mother’s doctor told him she did not have much …

Phillies players tee off to determine fantasy football draft order.

Phillies tee off from 300 level to settle fantasy football draft order

Forget coin flips or random number generators. The Philadelphia Phillies have elevated fantasy football draft order determination to an art form involving golf clubs, gravity, and a trash can. On their off day, Trea Turner and Garrett Stubbs scouted …

A Dodgers hat in the dugout

Stan Kasten addresses Dodgers’ future, sale speculation

Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten on Friday firmly shut down speculation that the franchise could be sold amid questions surrounding controlling owner Mark Walter. “The Dodgers are not being sold. They’re not gonna be sold. They’re not for …

Fans throw dildo on WNBA court

WNBA star unleashes NSFW rant after sex toys thrown onto court

Multiple sex toys were thrown onto the court during the third quarter of the Chicago Sky’s 73-70 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night at Wintrust Arena, briefly disrupting play. Arena personnel removed the objects while players …

Marcus Freeman points

Notre Dame stands firm: Too late to add eligible 2022 players

Notre Dame will not pursue players from the 2022 recruiting class who gained potential fifth-year eligibility through recent court rulings, head coach Marcus Freeman said on Friday. The decision centers on practical and academic realities. With the …

Safety Jacob Fields making a tackle.

TCU starting safety dismissed after allegedly assaulting teammate

TCU has dismissed senior safety Jacob Fields from its football program following a locker room altercation with a teammate. The Horned Frogs announced on Tuesday that Fields, a transfer from Louisiana Tech, “will not be a member of our football team …

Running back Solomon Beebe

Virginia running back Solomon Beebe charged with animal cruelty

Virginia running back and kick returner Solomon Beebe was arrested Monday on three Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty, according to court records obtained by 247Sports. The 5-foot-10, 199-pound junior from Montgomery, Alabama, appeared on …

Sophie Cunningham smiles

Sophie Cunningham floats idea of WNBA commissioner shakeup

Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever has hinted that a leadership change at the top of the WNBA could be coming after this season. The veteran guard recently suggested commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s position might become available at year’s end. …

Ketel Marte looks on

Diamondbacks make decision on Ketel Marte after vanishing act

The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred second baseman Ketel Marte from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left knee inflammation, ending a strange absence that began earlier in the week. Marte failed to report for the …

Fans throw dildo on WNBA court

WNBA game halted after fan revives dildo-throwing trend

A green sex toy was thrown onto the court during the third quarter of the Atlanta Dream’s 124-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena, briefly stopping play. With just under three minutes remaining and Sparks …

Cowboys helmet on the field

Cowboys OC relishes idea of ‘hot dog fridge’ in break room

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams is busy installing a new scheme and elevating the run game in his second season calling plays. Yet one project currently rolling around in the back of his mind has nothing to do with play-action or …

Scottie Scheffler swings a club

Scottie Scheffler ties course record with blistering 61 at St. Jude

Scottie Scheffler announced his presence in the FedEx Cup Playoffs with authority Friday, firing a 9-under 61 to seize a three-stroke lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The world No. 1 birdied his first five holes at TPC Southwind and finished …

Kyle Busch in a hat

Ty Gibbs will honor Kyle Busch with iconic M&M’s car at Bristol

Ty Gibbs will drive a special M&M’s paint scheme on his No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, honoring the late Kyle Busch. Samantha Busch, Kyle’s widow, …

Miami RB Jordan Lyle.

Miami RB Jordan Lyle busted on felony fleeing charge

Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle faces a felony charge after voluntarily surrendering to authorities in Broward County on Thursday. The 20-year-old rising junior was charged with aggravated fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer and a …

Charles Oakley looking ahead

Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against MSG dismissed by judge

A federal judge has dismissed former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley’s remaining claims against Madison Square Garden for a third time, ending a legal battle that stretched more than nine years. On Friday, Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the …

CJ Abrams walking off the field

Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future

The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual …

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