WWE Releases Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, and Others

World Wrestling Entertainment reportedly released several wrestlers shortly after its announced $1.4 billion new television deal with NBCUniversal. TKO Group Holdings, the media conglomerate launched as part of WWE's merger with the parent company of the UFC, reportedly agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership with NBCUniversal, with its television program, SmackDown, set to return to USA Network.  The … Continue reading WWE Releases Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, and Others

Carl Nassib, NFL’s First Openly Gay Active Player, Retires

Carl Nassib, who made history as the NFL’s first openly gay active player, is retiring after seven seasons. The defensive end, 30, played in 99 regular season games for the Browns, Buccaneers and Raiders, recording 25.5 sacks, 187 tackles and four forced fumbles. “Football has given me more than I ever could have imagined,” Nassib … Continue reading Carl Nassib, NFL’s First Openly Gay Active Player, Retires