NFL looks into AFC title game laser report
During the AFC title game on Jan. 20, a Kansas City television reporter noticed that a laser was flashed at Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady. There was a green dot flickering around the quarterback’s shoulder and face and it looked like whoever was doing it was trying to distract the quarterback. This isn’t the first time that the NFL has dealt with lasers during games, like a Monday night game in Mexico two years ago when quarterback Brock Osweiler was caught in the eye with a laser multiple times. The Patriots said that they know about the report, but said that it did not have an effect on Brady. The Patriots did end up beating the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 in overtime.
Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2019
Four players will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame as of Jan. 22. Closer Mariano Rivera, designated hitter Edgar Martinez and starting pitchers Roy Halladay and Mike Mussina. Rivera made history by being the first player to be unanimously voted into the hall of fame, receiving the highest possible 425 votes. The votes were cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Out of the four who were voted in, Halladay and Mussina were first-round draft picks.
LeBron still out on injury
On Jan. 24, LeBron James had to sit out once again because of an injury. This is the four-time MVP’s 15th game out because of a left groin strain. He participated in some drills with the team the day before but hasn’t experienced a full practice since suffering the injury on Christmas Day. James is expected to return on Jan. 27. Since Christmas Day, the Lakers have been 5-9 and dropped from No. 4 to No. 9 in the Western Conference.
