Scoreboard roundup — 8/15/23

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Cleveland 3, Cincinnati 0
Houston 6, Miami 5
Toronto 2, Philadelphia 1
Atlanta 5, NY Yankees 0
Boston 5, Washington 4
St. Louis 6, Oakland 2
Chi White Sox 5, Chi Cubs 3
San Francisco 7, Tampa Bay 0
San Diego 10, Baltimore 3

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Minnesota 5, Detroit 3
Texas 7, LA Angels 3
Seattle 10, Kansas City 8

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 7, NY Mets 4
Arizona 8, Colorado 5
LA Dodgers 6, Milwaukee 2

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
New York 82, Las Vegas 63

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Scoreboard roundup — 8/14/23

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Miami 5, Houston 1
Atlanta 11, NY Yankees 3
St. Louis 7, Oakland 5
Baltimore 4, San Diego 1
Tampa Bay 10, San Francisco 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Texas 12, LA Angels 0
Kansas City 7, Seattle 6

NATIONAL LEAGUE
NY Mets 7, Pittsburgh 2
Colorado 6, Arizona 4

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Michael Oher, subject of ‘The Blind Side,’ alleges Tuohy family profited from lie

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(NEW YORK ) — Michael Oher, a former NFL star whose inspiring life story was the subject of the 2009 film “The Blind Side,” is alleging that the family who supposedly adopted him never did so and has been profiting off him for years.

Oher filed a 14-page petition in the probate court of Shelby County, Tennessee, on Aug. 14 in which he alleges that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, the white family that took him when he was a struggling teen, tricked him into signing a Petition for Appointment of Conservators, prepared by Debra Branan, a close friend of the Tuohys, soon after he turned 18 in 2004.

Oher’s petition claims that the Tuohys told him that “because he was over the age of eighteen, that the legal action to adopt Michael would have to be called a ‘conservatorship’ but it was, for all intents and purposes, an adoption.” It adds that Oher “did not understand that if the Conservatorship was granted, he was signing away his right to contract for himself.”

In his petition, Oher, who is Black, alleges that the Tuohys have profited off the story of Oher’s adoption, which saw them help him finish high school, get into the University of Mississippi, and later get drafted into the NFL, first playing for the Baltimore Ravens and later for the Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers.

“The lie of Michael’s adoption is one upon which Co-Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy have enriched themselves at the expense of their Ward, the undersigned Michael Oher,” the legal filing reads. “Michael Oher discovered this lie to his chagrin and embarrassment in February of 2023, when he learned that the Conservatorship to which he consented on the basis that doing so would make him a member of the Tuohy family, in fact provided him no familial relationship with the Tuohys.”

Oher’s petition alleges that the four members of the Oher family — including the couple’s two biological children, Sean Tuohy Jr. and Collins Tuohy — received “$225,000.00 plus 2.5% of all future ‘Defined Net Proceeds'” when negotiating for the film “The Blind Side,” which is based on the 2006 book “The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game” by Michael Lewis, a childhood friend of Sean Tuohy.

“The Blind Side,” which starred Quinton Aaron as Oher, was nominated for best picture at the 2010 Academy Awards and won Sandra Bullock the best actress trophy. The film accrued more than $300 million at the worldwide box office, according to The Numbers, but Oher claims in his petition that he received “nothing for his rights to a … story that would not have existed without him.”

Oher’s petition alleges the Tuohys, in acting as Oher’s co-conservators, “have committed a breach of their fiduciary duty so gross and appalling that they should be sanctioned by this court by disgorgement of all sums of money received from this motion picture, plus interest from the date of receipt of any payment, and also required to pay appropriate punitive damages to their ward, Michael Oher, as determined by this court.”

“Since at least August 2004, Conservators have allowed Michael, specifically, and the public, generally, to believe that Conservators adopted Michael and have used that untruth to gain financial advantages for themselves and the foundations which they own or which they exercise or control,” the petition reads. “All monies made in said manner should in all conscience and equity be disgorged and paid over to the said ward, Michael Oher.”

The petition seeks to have the conservatorship terminated for the alleged failure of Oher’s conservators to meet their legal obligations and adds, “This Conservatorship is unnecessary as Michael Oher is capable of handling his own affairs.”

“Petitioner Michael Oher is suffering continuing damages due to the ongoing misuse of his name, image and likeness by the Co-Conservators herein, especially in conjunction with the continuing false claims that they adopted Petitioner at any time,” the petition reads, adding that Oher is “entitled to an injunction prohibiting Conservators from using his name, image, and likeness.”

Oher, in his petition, is asking the Tuohys for “accounting for all sums of money belonging to their said ward, Michael Oher, and to pay over such sums received by them, or either of them, as aforesaid, which should have been paid over to the said ward, Michael Oher, plus interest from the time of receipt of such sums of money.”

Additionally, Oher is asking for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to pay him compensatory and punitive damages and to pay all costs and attorney fees Oher incurs during the process “for their misconduct.”

“I am disheartened by the revelation shared in the lawsuit today,” Oher said in a statement obtained by ABC News. “This is a difficult situation for my family and me. I want to ask everyone to please respect our privacy at this time. For now, I will let the lawsuit speak for itself and will offer no further comment.”

ABC News has reached out to Branan and multiple representatives listed for Leigh Anne Tuohy for comment.

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Scoreboard roundup — 8/13/23

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Minnesota 3, Philadelphia 0
Toronto 11, Chi Cubs 4
Washington 8, Oakland 7
Miami 8, NY Yankees 7
Milwaukee 7, Chi White Sox 3
San Francisco 3, Texas 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston 6, Detroit 3
Cleveland 9, Tampa Bay 2
LA Angels 2, Houston 1
Baltimore 5, Seattle 3

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 2
LA Dodgers 8, Colorado 3
Arizona 5, San Diego 4
Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 5
NY Mets 7, Atlanta 6

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON
New Orleans 26, Kansas City 24
Las Vegas 34, San Francisco 7

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Washington 83, Chicago 76
New York 100, Indiana 89
Seattle 81, Phoenix 71
Las Vegas 86, Atlanta 65

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Alabama high school basketball standout dies following medical emergency

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(PINSON, Ala.) — A star Alabama high school basketball player died after suffering a medical emergency at his school, officials said.

Caleb White, a senior at Pinson Valley High School, was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital Thursday, officials said.

The medical event occurred around 1:12 p.m. local time and the 17-year-old was pronounced dead a little over an hour later, according to the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office. A postmortem examination will be performed on Friday to help determine the cause and manner of death, the office said.

Pinson Valley High School Principal Michael Turner notified families of the incident in a letter Thursday night. Lifesaving efforts were “immediately started” and first responders were called to the school, he said.

“Please know counseling resources will be available for anyone who needs them in the coming days,” Turner said in the letter. “Please keep the student’s family and our school in your prayers.”

Pinson Valley High School is located in Pinson, a suburb of Birmingham.

Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran said he was “heartbroken” by the student’s death.

“I was honored to know Caleb personally and loved the spirit he carried,” Cochran said in a social media post. “Life is fleeting, enjoy every day as the treasure it is, I know Caleb did.”

White, a point guard, was ranked as the No. 3 player in the state and No. 43 in the country at his position by ESPN. He had not yet declared what college he would attend.

Friends remembered the standout athlete for his talent and good nature.

“He was a phenomenal player,” Richele Crawford, a fellow Pinson Valley High School senior, told Birmingham ABC affiliate WBMA. “It was mesmerizing to watch him. He was fun to watch all the time.”

White was always smiling and laughing, Crawford told the station.

“He was one of the kids more on the goofy side,” she said. “I’ll forever remember him on and off the court smiling.”

Childhood friend Arnold Thomas expressed shock at the news.

“Today was just heartbreaking. I can’t even put words together for it,” he told WBMA on Thursday.

Thomas said his favorite memory of White was his first time playing against him.

“I am gonna be honest, his team was stacked. Caleb put 20 points on my head,” Thomas told WBMA. “I lived with it. He was a great kid.”

Area basketball programs paid tribute to White following news of his death.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Caleb White, his family, and the @PinsonValley Community,” the Mountain Brook High School basketball team in Birmingham said on social media. “Phenomenal player but more importantly a great person that’s gone [too] soon.”

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Megan Rapinoe shares emotional post following US Women’s World Cup exit

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(NEW YORK) — Megan Rapinoe is saying goodbye to the U.S. Women’s National Team.

In an emotional post that the U.S. soccer star shared on Instagram after the USWNT’s heartbreaking loss against Sweden earlier this week, which resulted in their elimination from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Rapinoe reflected on the sport she loves most and the women she shared the game with over the years.

“This game is so beautiful, even in its cruelest moments,” Rapinoe wrote. “This group was so very special, and I am immensely proud of every single one of us. This team is in special hands as I walk away, just like it always was, and always will be. Because that is what this team is all about.”

“We lay it all out on the line every single time. Fighting with everything that we have, for everything we deserve, for every person we possibly can,” Rapinoe continued.

“It has been my honor to play for our country, with so many incredible woman, for so many years,” she said. “Thank you, a million times over. ❤️”

Rapinoe, who served as co-captain of the team from 2018 to 2020, announced in July that she would be retiring from the sport after the 2023 World Cup and this year’s National Women’s Soccer League season.

“I just want to be able to soak in every moment, share it with teammates and friends and family and share with the rest of the world,” the soccer star said during a press conference. “I could have just never imagined where this beautiful game would have taken me.”

During her illustrious career, she has won two World Cups, gold and silver Olympic Medals, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Golden Ball and Golden Boot.

Off the field, Rapinoe has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, racial equality and pay equity. With her help, U.S. Soccer and the unions for both the men’s and women’s national teams reached an agreement last year that will achieve “equal pay and set the global standard moving forward in international soccer.”

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Scoreboard roundup — 8/10/23

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
St. Louis 5, Tampa Bay 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore 5, Houston 4
Detroit 3, Minnesota 0
Cleveland 4, Toronto 3
Boston 2, Kansas City 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 7, Atlanta 5
Philadelphia 6, Washington 2
LA Dodgers 2, Colorado 1

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON
Seattle 24 Minnesota 13
Houston 20, New England 9

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Indiana 91, Minnesota 73
Seattle 68, Atlanta 67
Phoenix 90, Connecticut 84

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Former NFL player Henry Ruggs sentenced to at least three years in prison for fatal DUI crash

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(LAS VEGAS) — Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for a deadly crash in Las Vegas.

Ruggs, 24, pleaded guilty in May to one count of driving under the influence resulting in death, a felony, and one count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the 2021 crash, which killed a 23-year-old woman and her dog.

Judge Jennifer Schwartz said this was “one of the more tragic cases that I’ve seen” before formally sentencing Ruggs in Clark County District Court on Wednesday. The judge said her sentence adhered to the terms of the plea agreement, under which Ruggs will be eligible for parole after three years.

Ruggs addressed the court prior to his sentencing. He apologized to the family of Tina Tintor, who died from thermal injuries in the crash along with her dog, Max.

Ruggs said he’s spent the past 21 months searching to “find answers to explain my selfish behavior on that day.”

“I have no excuse and pray that accepting responsibility and my guilty plea can allow me to begin the healing process and to allow everyone involved to heal also,” he said.

In a statement read by a family representative prior to the sentencing, Tintor’s family said she was “killed in the most tragic yet preventable way.”

“Our Tina was special to us in that she was unlike any other. Her perspective on the world made everyone around her better,” the family said.

Ruggs was driving 156 mph seconds before he slammed his Corvette into the back of a Toyota SUV in Las Vegas, according to police.

Ruggs refused a field sobriety test, according to police, but prosecutors said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.161% — more than twice the legal limit in Nevada.

As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped several other charges, including felony reckless driving. The Clark County District Attorney’s Office said it agreed to a plea deal because there was a “legitimate concern” that the court would have suppressed the result of the blood draw and prosecutors could have lost the felony DUI charge, the most serious charge Ruggs faced.

“This resolution sends Ruggs to prison for up to 10 years on a felony DUI conviction and brings closure to the Tintor family,” Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said in May.

Ruggs was released by the Raiders hours after the crash.

The former first-round pick said in court Wednesday he is now committed to “creating greater awareness” about the dangers of driving impaired and excessive speed.

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Scoreboard roundup — 8/9/23

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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
St. Louis 6, Tampa Bay 4
LA Angels 4, San Francisco 1
Seattle 6, San Diego 1

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 2, Texas 0
Boston 4, Kansas City 3
Detroit 9, Minnesota 5
Toronto 1, Cleveland 0
Houston 8, Baltimore 2
Chi White Sox 9, NY Yankees 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Miami 5, Cincinnati 4
Milwaukee 7, Colorado 6
Philadelphia 7, Washington 0
NY Mets 4, Chi Cubs 3
Atlanta 6, Pittsburgh 5
LA Dodgers 2, Arizona 0

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Former NFL player Henry Ruggs sentenced to at least 3 years in prison for fatal DUI crash

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(LAS VEGAS) — Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for a deadly crash in Las Vegas.

Ruggs, 24, pleaded guilty in May to one count of driving under the influence resulting in death, a felony, and one count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the 2021 crash, which killed a 23-year-old woman and her dog.

Judge Jennifer Schwartz said this was “one of the more tragic cases that I’ve seen” before formally sentencing Ruggs in Clark County District Court on Wednesday. The judge said her sentence adhered to the terms of the plea agreement, under which Ruggs will be eligible for parole after three years.

Ruggs addressed the court prior to his sentencing. He apologized to the family of Tina Tintor, who died from thermal injuries in the crash along with her dog, Max.

Ruggs said he’s spent the past 21 months searching to “find answers to explain my selfish behavior on that day.”

“I have no excuse and pray that accepting responsibility and my guilty plea can allow me to begin the healing process and to allow everyone involved to heal also,” he said.

In a statement read by a family representative prior to the sentencing, Tintor’s family said she was “killed in the most tragic yet preventable way.”

“Our Tina was special to us in that she was unlike any other. Her perspective on the world made everyone around her better,” the family said.

Ruggs was driving 156 mph seconds before he slammed his Corvette into the back of a Toyota SUV in Las Vegas, according to police.

Ruggs refused a field sobriety test, according to police, but prosecutors said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.161% — more than twice the legal limit in Nevada.

As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped several other charges, including felony reckless driving. The Clark County District Attorney’s Office said it agreed to a plea deal because there was a “legitimate concern” that the court would have suppressed the result of the blood draw and prosecutors could have lost the felony DUI charge, the most serious charge Ruggs faced.

“This resolution sends Ruggs to prison for up to 10 years on a felony DUI conviction and brings closure to the Tintor family,” Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said in May.

Ruggs was released by the Raiders hours after the crash.

The former first-round pick said in court Wednesday he is now committed to “creating greater awareness” about the dangers of driving impaired and excessive speed.

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