Jeremy Medina, a Georgia high school baseball player, died Monday, Gainesville High School confirmed. He was 18. 

Medina died several weeks after the high school senior suffered a traumatic head injury as he practiced in a batting cage. 

Gainesville High School Principal Jamie Green previously said Medina was injured Nov. 20 when he leaned into a net and was struck in the head as another player was swinging a bat. Green added there was “no horseplay, no misconduct and no intent.”

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Shortly after being injured, Medina was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he remained in a coma. 

At a press conference with Medina’s family last week, Dr. Michael Cormican revealed the young athlete was declared brain-dead after a series of tests. His family later added they were following through with Jeremy’s wishes to become an organ donor. 

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“As you all know, he arrived in very serious condition from a devastating head injury,” Cormican said. “Unfortunately, at this time, he has progressed to death by neurological criteria or brain-dead.” 

Gainesville High School senior Jeremy Medina was a pitcher and catcher for the school’s baseball team. (Fox News)

A “Pray for Jeremy” campaign was launched at Gainesville High School and across the local community in support of Mediana. Medina hoped to one day play professional baseball and had received a scholarship to play in college.

“We know Jeremy was and will always be in God’s hands, and we will see him soon,” the Medina family said in a statement. “We are grateful for all the prayers and support over the last three weeks, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding as we take time now to be with our family.”

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Details on memorial arrangements have not been released.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens continues to show his frustrations on the sideline, and it’s becoming something of a problem. 

Head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the situation during a press conference with reporters on Monday after he was captured seemingly lecturing the second-year wideout during the broadcast of the Steelers’ loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday night. 

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“It’s a problem because it’s not solution-oriented,” Tomlin said. 

“You know we are all frustrated, but we got to manage our frustrations in a professional, mature way. And when it’s not done that way, it’s not necessarily pushing us toward solutions.”

“And so from that perspective, certainly,” Tomlin added. 

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George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium on December 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Pickens’ frustrations have been a point of contention since he wiped any mention of the team from his Instagram page in early November, a move he said had nothing to do with football. He was also called out for seemingly skipping out on Dionate Johnson’s go-ahead touchdown in their win over the Tennessee Titans.

Tomlin dismissed the issue back in November, calling it “a pebble in my shoe.” But this week, the veteran head coach elaborated. 

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“I think it can happen to anyone when things aren’t going well, to be honest with you.”

“We care a lot, we put a lot into it and so frustration is a natural human response,” he said. “But I’m also completely comfortable asking these guys to do unnatural things because they’re professional athletes. That’s our job to do the unique things and make them look regular, to make it look ordinary.”

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) looks on during the regular season NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers on December 07, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. (Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Pickens finished Thursday with five catches for 19 yards, his second-lowest yardage of the season. 

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The Los Angeles Dodgers weren’t the only team to offer Shohei Ohtani $700 million.

Their arch-nemesis San Francisco Giants did as well, but ultimately, the two-way superstar chose to stay in Southern California but move from the Angels to the Dodgers.

Of course, the Dodgers, since 2014, have had more success. Although the Giants won three World Series from 2010 to 2014, the Dodgers have made the postseason in 11 consecutive seasons while the Giants have made it just twice since their last Fall Classic victory.

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The Dodgers already figured to be World Series contenders even before getting Ohtani with the likes of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, but a Giants legend says there are more factors aside from the on-field product that forced Ohtani’s decision to stay in L.A.

Buster Posey was part of the recruiting process to get Ohtani to play in the Bay Area, but his efforts were unsuccessful. However, he says the current state of the city’s “crime” and “drug” issues likely played a role in his decision.

“Something I think is noteworthy, something that unfortunately keeps popping up from players and even the players’ wives, is there’s a bit of an uneasiness with the city itself, as far as the state of the city, with crime, with drugs,” Posey told The Athletic. 

Buster Posey, above, was part of the recruiting process to get Ohtani to play in the Bay Area, but his efforts were unsuccessful. However, he says the current state of the city’s “crime” and “drug” issues likely played a role in his decision. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin/File)

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“Whether that’s all completely fair or not, perception is reality. It’s a frustrating cycle, I think, and not just with baseball. Baseball is secondary to life and the important things in life. But as far as a free-agent pursuit goes, I have seen that it does affect things.”

That doesn’t mean the Giants are out on everyone. San Fran actually struck a megadeal with Carlos Correa last year, but physicals turned them and the New York Mets, away. The Giants also just inked a six-year deal with Korean superstar Jung Hoo Lee.

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees, July 17, 2023, in Anaheim, California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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But instead of having him on, by far, the richest contract in North American sports, the Giants will now face Ohtani upwards of double-digit times a season for the next 10 years despite tying the Dodgers’ offer.

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It’s fight week, and Jake Paul’s chirping has begun.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will get back in the ring this Friday against a relatively unknown in Andre August.

August is a 35-year-old from Houston who boasts just a fraction of Instagram followers Paul does. Paul has almost 26 million followers, while August has just over 17,000.

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In speaking with Fox News Digital recently, August seemed rather surprised he got the nod to face Paul, given his status compared to Paul’s celebrity. But Paul is showing no mercy to August, who admits the new fame is an adjustment.

In their joint press availability on Wednesday, Paul made a bold prediction about their Florida bout.

“I doubt he’s even going to land a punch. That’s really what it is,” Paul said, via USA Today. “Sloppy feet, all that. … I’m going to just dust him up real quick, and you’re going to see who the better boxer is.”

“I’m going to pick him apart and show the world I’m the better boxer at the end of the day.”

Paul has not had a knockout since Dec. 18, 2021 against Tyron Woodley. He beat both Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz by unanimous decision while losing to Tommy Fury in a split decision.

So, he called one more shot.

Jake Paul gestures to the audience during weigh-ins before his fight against Nate Diaz at American Airlines Center on August 04, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

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“And look for that knockout. It’s been too long without a knockout, so I’m going to try to deliver that for the fans at home.”

But August, still adjusting to the new clout, kept it mellow.

“I appreciate you for having me here, man,” August said. “At the same time, I don’t have time for all that talking.”

August told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that all the publicity he’s received is a bit of a culture shock.

“As far as with the interviews and the media stuff and all that, dealing with all those different types of things, it’s kind of a juggle,” he said.

Andre August will face Jake Paul on Dec. 15 in Orlando. (Most Valuable Promotions)

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His response to Paul should come as no surprise, either.

“I’m a mellow-type guy, man. I’m 35, I don’t want to go in that yelling and lip-talking, man. I’m not like that,” he added in that interview.

The two will duke it out at the Caribe Royale in Orlando.

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The infamous “tush push” or “brotherly shove,” as the Philadelphia Eagles have called it, was rumored to be the subject of discussion among the NFL competition committee for a potential ban. 

NFL head of football operations Troy Vincent Sr. denied that’s the case during a league meeting Wednesday. 

“That was false,” Vincent told Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “This play has evolved.”

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The Athletic reported in October that some within the league office didn’t like that the tush push was viewed as an “ugly” play, with both teams piling on top of one another as quarterback Jalen Hurts was shoved over for a first down or touchdown. 

The Athletic added that some players felt being able to push, but not pull, each other forward was being taken advantage of. But The Athletic noted there was “far more support for keeping the tush push than banning it.”

Vincent’s comments here prove the league views the situation differently. 

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The play has become an Eagles signature, especially last season when Hurts scored twice using the brotherly shove. Hurts has been pushed over for first downs and touchdowns all season, and Philadelphia is near the top of the NFC with a 10-3 record. 

Other teams have tried to match the success rate of the Eagles with the play, but it just hasn’t been the same. 

Jalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles sneaks for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

“Philly does it better than anyone else; that’s a fact,” Vincent said, via NFL Network. “You don’t want to punish anyone for doing something well.”

The NFL Network report also said Vincent did not find enough data to “substantiate a greater injury risk on the play.” Basically, the sample size just isn’t there. 

Vincent talked about other rules being discussed by the league, including a fumble going through the end zone from an offensive player being a touchback and resulting in a change of possession and fair catches on kickoffs. 

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs for a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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So, the Eagles will likely continue pestering defenses in short-yardage situations with the tush push.

It’s been a rough go for the Philadelphia Eagles recently, and their fans aren’t happy.

The Birds are coming off back-to-back blowout losses: a 33-13 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday, and a 42-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC title game rematch.

Suddenly, they look human, and Eagles fans are in full-blown panic mode, and they’re letting their anger be known.

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However, some social media users have taken their emotions to not just the players on the team, but their wives.

Cornerback Darius Slay’s wife, Jenn, received a post that read, “Your husband and his team suck tonight. F— you.”

That prompted a mini rant from Mrs. Slay, but perhaps a necessary one.

“Lemme just get this out the way!! IDGAF what you gotta say but stop acting like I’m on the field,” she replied. “Like…I don’t understand. Leave me tf alone. Y’all be weird. I NEVER entertain this BS but enough is enough. Sh-t”

Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills lines up against Darius Slay #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

“Real s— … the amount of negativety [sic] I get is honestly sickening. I be tryna be so positive on this app and spread so much love for me to get so much hate. S— makes no sense! It’s sad honestly!!! Smh,” she said in a separate post.

A user replied to her saying to just block those users, and she seemed to be taking that advice, joking that she’s had “growth” on social media.

“My block list gotta be the longesttttt. fxkers! Growth cause I used to be cussin MF out!” she posted on Tuesday.

It’s the first time this season the Eagles have lost back-to-back games after starting 10-1..

Darius Slay #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Philly is back in action on Monday night when they travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks. The Birds have not lost three-straight games since Weeks 2-4 in 2021.

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The NFL debuted in Germany in 2022 and played two more games there this season. The United Kingdom, the longtime home of NFL international games, also hosted three games this season. 

During this week’s owners meetings in Texas, owners from across the league voted in favor of playing a regular-season game on a different continent — South America. 

On Wednesday, the league announced a regular-season game will be played in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2024.

Madrid was also believed to be in the running to host an NFL game next year, but Peter O’Reilly, the league’s executive vice president of club business, international and league events, said Spain’s capital city could land a game by 2025.

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“The good news is both are really viable and interested in hosting games,” O’Reilly told NFL.com. “Pending having the opportunity to play in Madrid and Brazil in the future, we would be excited to do that. The reason we went first with Brazil really ties to going to a new continent for the first time, into South America for the first time for the regular season.”

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Team owners also passed a resolution that encourages teams to participate in at least one international game every four years.

The NFL logo on the field before a game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

“Bringing the NFL to new continents, countries and cities around the world is a critical element of our plan to continue to grow the game globally,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.

The NFL will also expand to up to eight international games starting in 2025. The Jacksonville Jaguars play at Wembley Stadium in London on an annual basis as part of a separate agreement. The deal is not included in the NFL’s yearly total count of international games.

Wilson brand footballs before a game between the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes led the Brazilian contingent that made a presentation to owners and smiled widely as he held a football during a news conference.

“The right choice was made,” Nunes said through a translator.

The stadium in São Paulo belongs to Corinthians, one of Brazil’s most popular soccer teams, and is part of the country’s bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

“We are immensely happy and proud with this partnership,” outgoing Corinthians president Duilio Monteiro Alves said. “There were many months of studies and negotiations, including two visits to Europe and many meetings at the stadium, so we could get here.”

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It’s unclear at this point when the Brazil game will be held. Summer and spring hit the Southern Hemisphere when teams in the U.S. will be bundling up for winter.  

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Aaron Rodgers addressed the recent leaks to the media again this week after a report speculated that the veteran quarterback is expected to make his return in time for the New York Jets’ home game against the Washington Commanders on Christmas Eve. 

A report from TMZ Sports on Monday cited sources saying the four-time league MVP is expected to be medically cleared to return to the field in time for Week 16, barring any major setbacks. 

Rodgers has previously said his return would depend on several factors, including the Jets’ playoff chances. 

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Despite a big win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Jets’ chances of making a run in the postseason seem highly unlikely and, as a result, Rodgers’ return. 

During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, Rodgers addressed the reports and again called out what continues to be a constant stream of leaks. 

“Yeah, I’m not sure where that report is coming from. There’s been a lot of interesting reporting over the last few weeks of our team,” Rodgers said, hinting at reports from last week that Zach Wilson was reluctant to take back the starting role after two straight benchings. 

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“I’m not sure about some of these reports, but there’s loose lips everywhere. I’m not gonna let that sink my ship, though.”

Rodgers previously ripped the report and other media leaks as a “problem with the organization.”

Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets watches from the sidelines during the Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

“We need to get to the bottom of whatever this is coming from and put a stop to it privately. There’s no place in a winning culture (for this),” he said last week. 

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“They’re not your friends. And even if they are, is that really what you want to be about? You want to be about using someone in the media to leak stuff to in order, for what, to get them to put your name out there for a job, or if you’re a player to get you a write-up? I think it’s chicken s— at its core, and I think it has no place in a winning organization.” 

As far as his return, Rodgers said he’s continuing to rehab.

“I’m getting better, improving. Still some things I gotta do in order to be able to be cleared. But I’ve done some limited practice the last couple of weeks and done some seven-on-seven stuff at the end of practice.”

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers works the sidelines during the New York Giants game, Oct. 29, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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The Jets will travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins for the second time this year on Sunday. They host the Commanders on Christmas Eve, and close out the season with two away games against the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots. 

Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report. 

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