Tag: Pro Athletes

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All Charges Dropped Against Pro Golfer in “Officer Dragging” Incident

Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 player, was on his way to Valhalla for an early-morning tee time in the second round of the PGA Championship when he was stopped by police just outside the club's gates.

May 29, 2024

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Retiring California Officer Serves as Caddy for PGA Star Tiger Woods

An officer with the San Diego Police Department who is preparing to retire from nearly two decades of service to her community was given the opportunity this week to add an unusual garment to her duty uniform—the "caddy bib" for none other than PGA legend Tiger Woods.

January 23, 2020

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MMA Fighter Conor McGregor's Distillery Donates $1M to First Responders

One year ago this month, decorated mixed martial artist Conor McGregor launched a new Irish Whiskey company dubbed Proper No. 12. On the occasion of the company's anniversary, the fighter said on social media that the company has donated $1 million to first responder charities.

November 22, 2019

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British Officer Faces Murder Charge for In-Custody Death Involving ECD

An officer with the West Mercia Police Service in England now faces a murder charge in the death of a retired professional soccer player in 2016.

November 8, 2019

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New York Yankees Send Flower Wreath to Texas Deputy's Funeral

The New York Yankees—while preparing to begin a run at another World Series appearance—took time to send their condolences to the family, friends, and fellow deputies of Dep. Sandeep Dhaliwal with a wreath of flowers.

October 4, 2019

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Major League Baseball Player Comes to Aid of Family of Slain Officer

Carlos Correa—the Houston Astros shortstop who is preparing to play in the American League Wildcard Game on Wednesday—took time to visit with the family of Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop Friday.

October 1, 2019

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Major League Baseball Player Will Not Face Charges After Accidentally Striking Police Officer

Sano had been speaking to a police officer in front of the club. After the exchange, he went to back up his white pickup truck without realizing that the officer had not moved his motorcycle from behind him.

October 8, 2018

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NASCAR Champ Tony Stewart Makes Cameo in Indiana Lip-Sync Challenge Video

The Columbus (IN) Police Department released its answer to the viral "lip-sync challenge" on Facebook, and it included an appearance by one of that city's most famous native sons — NASCAR driver Tony Stewart.

July 31, 2018

Special Units

LAPD: Former NBA Player Killed Self During Standoff with Police

The Los Angeles Police Department says it responded Friday afternoon to a report of a man with a gun, and during the initial encounter, the suspect fired a shot out of a residence and officers returned fire.

July 10, 2018

Training

Peyton Manning to Give Keynote at Axon Accelerate Conference

Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time MVP and 14-time Pro Bowl selection, will discuss the importance of leadership, teamwork, and communication both on and off the field at Axon Accelerate's closing keynote presentation on June 6th.

March 1, 2018

Training

Former NFL Star Now Serving as FBI Agent

The 13-year NFL veteran entered the 20-week program last year, and had until his 37th birthday (Feb. 23, 2018) to earn his badge due to a stipulation that a new agent must be appointed before he or she reaches that age.

February 26, 2018

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NFL Player Threatened to Sexually Assault FL Officer's Wife, Police Say

A wide receiver for the New York Jets is accused of threatening to find the wife of the police officer who took him into custody and sexually assault her, as well as making threats against the officer's family.

January 22, 2018