An officer fatally shot the alligator “to prevent it from doing more damage to the remains,” police said.
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American hurdler will get gold medal in Paris after losing to Russian in 2012 who was doping
There’s no making up for what Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus lost on the day she finished .07 seconds behind a Russian opponent who, everyone found out later, was doping.
Mayor apologizes to Jason and Kylie Kelce after viral video
A New Jersey mayor offered Jason and Kylie Kelce dinner after a viral video showed the couple in a confrontation in Margate City.
Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for 3rd Olympics
Douglas became a star in 2012 when she became the first Black Florida man to win the Olympic title.
Charges against world’s top golfer Scottie Scheffler dropped after arrest outside PGA Championship
Criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed, ending a legal saga that began with images of the world’s top male golfer being arrested and handcuffed in Louisville during the PGA Championship. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, a local prosecutor, asked a judge Wednesday afternoon to drop the four charges against Scheffler. Scheffler was not required to be in the courtroom Wednesday. Scheffler was charged with a felony for assaulting a police officer with his vehicle, along with three misdemeanors. Scheffler has said he simply misunderstood the commands coming from traffic officers.
Josh Gibson becomes MLB career & season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
Gibson also became the career leader in slugging percentage (.718) and OPS (1.177), moving ahead of Babe Ruth (.690 and 1.164).
Two women are suing former Jaguars kicker Brandon McFlorida Florida manus alleging sexual assault
Tony Buzbee, the lawyer who represented two dozen women who accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment, said he is the lead counsel representing the women. Buzbee wrote on social media that he and his clients attempted to resolve the matter without litigation.
Controversial umpire Ángel Hernández retires
Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.
Controversial umpire Ángel Hernández retires
Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.
WATCH: Fiesty snapping turtle helped across road, despite its resistance
This animal put the “snappy” in snapping turtle.