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Brewers set early NLCS rotation

After Gonzalez opens the series against Clayton Kershaw, Wade Miley will get the ball for the Brewers in Game 2.

Sabathia ejected, forfeiting bonus

CC Sabathia needed to complete seven innings on Thursday to earn a $500,000 contract bonus by reaching 155 innings this MLB season.

Dustin Pedroia done for season

Dustin Pedroia, 35, will not play again in 2018 due to a knee issue as he focuses on returning next season.

Nike unveils striking new Colin Kaepernick 'Just Do It' ad campaign

A big play by Nike just days before the start of the NFL season.

Kyrgios umpire not disciplined

The umpire who gave Nick Kyrgios a mid-match pep talk at the US Open went "beyond protocol" but will be allowed to continue working the tournament.

Phillies claim Mets' Bautista

The veteran outfielder could soon be suiting up for his third team this season.

2019 MLB schedule released

The regular-season finales on Sept. 29 could include the final game played by the Rangers at Globe Life Park.

Austin Jackson to Mets

With Yoenis Cespedes done for the season, the Mets added some veteran depth.

Red Sox get Eovaldi

Hours after the Yankees made a move to shore up their bullpen, the Red Sox responded Wednesday with a rotation upgrade.

Lochte accepts 14-month ban

Lochte posted a photo of himself receiving IV fluids on social media in May, prompting a USADA investigation.

Chase Utley bowing out

It appears Chase Utley's days of getting hit by pitches are almost finished.

Kevin Love will not be suspended for leaving Cavs bench in Game 1 scuffle

Love came onto the court just before tempers flared between Tristan Thompson and Draymond Green.

Raptors fire Casey

Weeks removed from wrapping up the most successful regular season in Raptors history, Dwane Casey is out of a job.

Yawkey Way going away

For more than 40 years, the street that runs behind home plate at Fenway Park has been known as Yawkey Way, after the longtime Red Sox owner.

Curry eyes second-round return

Stephen Curry is inching closer to a return, but it sounds like he'll need the Warriors to survive their first-round playoff series to make it happen.

Vogel fired by Magic

The last time Frank Vogel got fired, it was on the heels of a first-round playoff loss by the Pacers. He didn't come close to making it that far in Orlando.

Knicks fire Hornacek

Jeff Hornacek is out as coach of the New York Knicks as the playoff drought at Madison Square Garden continues.

USA Basketball names player pool

Stephen Curry and LeBron James will participate in a USA minicamp ahead of the 2019 World Cup and the 2020 Olympic Games.

Holloway out of UFC 223

Up until last weekend, Khabib Nurmagomedov had been training to face Tony Ferguson in the main event at UFC 223.

Did Anthony Davis actually shave off his unibrow?

Pelicans star Anthony Davis posted a video to Twitter that appears to show him shaving off his famous unibrow.

Wall returning to Wizards

The All-Star guard hasn't played since undergoing knee surgery in late January.

Romo struggles in Round 2

On the heels of a back-nine collapse Thursday afternoon, things got even worse for the former QB Friday.

Disgraced doctor Larry Nassar sentenced to 40-125 years in third trial

A judge in Eaton County, Michigan, joined her counterparts in handing down a long sentence to ex-USA gymnastics physician Larry Nassar.

Griffin reacts to trade

As he leaves the only team and city he has known since beginning his professional career nearly eight years ago, Blake Griffin expressed gratitude to Los Angeles, the Clippers and their fans on Wednesday {AEDT).

Lonzo Ball to miss Christmas Day vs Timberwolves with shoulder sprain

Ball will miss the Lakers' Christmas Day contest against the Timberwolves and more games after that, the team said.

Browns clinch number one pick

The Cleveland Browns will become the first team to pick number one in the draft in consecutive years since the 1999-2000 Browns.

Basketball HOF nominees unveiled

Ray Allen and Grant Hill join longtime college coaches Bob Huggins and Steve Fisher among other first-time nominees.

Rose returning to Cleveland

Rose reportedly had contemplated retirement but instead will resume treatment on his injured ankle Tuesday.

Judge, Porzingis got mayor votes

Incumbent Bill de Blasio didn't have to sweat write-in votes for a couple of New York sports stars — this time.

Halladay plane down in Gulf

The Pasco County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office said there was one fatality, but the victim was not immediately identified.

Celtics' Hayward patient on return

Gordon Hayward isn't even hinting at when he might return to the court for the Boston Celtics, but he also isn't letting the horrific leg injury he suffered in the season opener keep him off the court.

Livingston to miss Saturday game

Livingston helped arrange Stephen Curry's meeting with Bruce Harris' young son, a moment captured on video and widely circulated.

Panthers fan caught on video repeatedly punching man in face arrested by Charlotte police

A man in a Cam Newton jersey pummeled an older man sitting behind him after the pair had exchanged words throughout Thursday's game.

WATCH: Panthers fan repeatedly punches another fan in the face

The Carolina Panthers' motto in recent years has been #keeppounding, and one fan took the hashtag to heart Thursday night.

Harry Giles won't make Kings debut until at least January

The 19-year-old has had three knee surgeries in the last four years, and Sacramento will take it slow with him.

Brady disagrees with Trump

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady criticised US president Donald Trump's comments about players kneeling for the national anthem.

NFL's Aaron Hernandez had severe, degenerative brain disease: Report

The former Patriot said to have had Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death.

Report: Mason Plumlee returning to Nuggets on a three-year deal

The restricted free agent will stick around after playing 27 games for Denver last season following a trade from Portland.

NFL hires 21 full-time game officials to work year-round

The remaining 103 game officials will continue to work part-time for the league.

Tracy McGrady, wife host barbecue for hundreds displaced by Hurricane Harvey

The McGradys decided on a whim to host a Labor Day gathering at a Houston church.

Houston businessman Tilman Fertitta buying Rockets for record $2.2 billion

The billionaire made his fortune in the restaurant industry through franchises like Morton's and McCormick & Schmick's.

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert will 'never' move team out of Cleveland

The team pulled out of a deal that would have funded renovations to Quicken Loans Arena, leading some to fear Gilbert might leave town.

Bulls to buy out Wade?

Chicago already has unloaded Jimmy Butler and appears to be gunning for the highest possible pick in the 2018 draft.

Sixers, Celtics to play in London

The Phialdelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics are headed to London.

Ledecky suffers 1st loss at Worlds

Italy's Federica Pelligrini came from behind to hand American superstar Katie Ledecky an unprecedented defeat in the women's 200m freestyle final at the World Championships in Budapest, with Australia's Emma McKeon sharing the silver medal.

L.A., Paris in line for Olympics

History is about to be made.

Hill, Kings agree to 3-year deal

Sacramento accomplished its mission of adding veteran leadership to a young core.

Billups out of Cavs GM race

The former All-Star guard made his BIG3 debut Sunday, leading some to believe his interest in the Cleveland job had cooled.

U.S. Open spectator dies

The USGA reported some sad news on Friday, confirming the death of a spectator at the U.S. Open.

Congressman shot at baseball field

Rep. Steve Scalise and others were shot during a practice for the Congressional Baseball Game on Wednesday morning.

Mayweather-McGregor fight date set, report says

The Las Vegas Review-Journal says Mayweather Promotions has reserved the MGM Grand Garden Arena for August, 26.

Cavs sticking with J.R. Smith

Smith has made just 1 of 6 attempts in the Finals, leading to speculation Tyronn Lue might make a change.

Tiger Woods was asleep at wheel, police say

Tiger Woods was asleep at the wheel of his black Mercedes when a Florida police officer approached the vehicle in the early hours of Monday morning, eventually leading to the golfer's arrest on a DUI charge.

Georgia installs DJ booth

Coach Kirby Smart showed off the new addition Friday.

Cardinals fan grazed by bullet

The fan was treated for minor injuries at Busch Stadium.

Curry leads NBA jersey sales

LeBron James was second on a list dominated by Warriors and Cavaliers.

NBA could hold 2019 All-Star Game in Charlotte to promote 'inclusion'

Adam Silver: "An All-Star Game in Charlotte could be a powerful way to display our values of inclusion"

Tristan Thompson to miss first Cavs game in more than five years

A sprained thumb will keep Thompson out of the lineup for the first time since February 2012.

Raiders' move to Las Vegas approved by NFL owners

The Raiders are leaving Oakland for the second time as the NFL gambles on Las Vegas as a major sports market.

Johnny Manziel not giving up on NFL return: 'I want to play football'

Manziel was summoned to a Dallas courtroom Tuesday (US time) to update a judge on his progress in getting his life back on track.

Bills tab Sean McDermott from Panthers' staff to replace Rex Ryan

McDermott, who turns 43 in March, has directed Carolina's defense for the past six seasons after 12 years with the Eagles.

Raiders Pro Bowl LT Donald Penn out vs. Texans after starting 156 straight

Penn has never missed a game since making his NFL debut in the 2007 season opener.

Giants coach Ben McAdoo takes 'Fight Club' approach to Green Bay weather

The wind chill could be minus-20 degrees leading up to Sunday's NFC wild-card game, but McAdoo has no time for your weakness.

Bengals' Adam 'Pacman' Jones released from jail, questions charges against him

Cincinnati cornerback Adam Jones expressed frustration about the circumstances that led to his arrest.

Jabrill Peppers smacks down report saying he'll leave Michigan for NFL

The Wolverines star says no decision has been made regarding his future.

ESPN analyst Louis Riddick will interview for 49ers' GM job, report says

Riddick spent more than a decade in NFL scouting and personnel jobs before becoming a rising star on television.

Broncos' Trevor Siemian to have shoulder surgery 3 months after injury

The QB was knocked out of the Oct. 2 game against the Buccaneers with a shoulder separation and missed the next game.

Robert Griffin III believes he proved a lot of people wrong this season

Despite playing in only five games for the Browns, RGIII says his career is back on track.

AP Top 25: Villanova holds No. 1 spot, Baylor up to No. 2

The defending national champion Wildcats picked up an impressive win against Creighton last week.

Saints 'open' to trading Sean Payton to Rams, report says

After a third consecutive 7-9 season, it appears the Saints would be willing to part ways with their coach if they can agree to a deal.

Alabama's Dakota Ball blew off his own index finger with a shotgun

The senior defensive lineman will miss Saturday's Peach Bowl because ... well, we'll let him tell it.

Marvin Lewis confirms plans to return to Bengals in 2017 despite rumors

The 14th-year Cincinnati coach was upset by a report this week that he would retire after this season.

Ex-NFL player Keion Carpenter dies at 39 after collapsing on vacation

Carpenter played at Virginia Tech and spent eight years in the NFL before founding The Carpenter's House in his hometown of Baltimore.

DeMarcus Ware's season ends with back surgery; is retirement next?

An injury-marred season will end a game early for the pass-rushing legend, who sits eighth on the NFL's all-time sacks list.

Pitch clocks coming to MLB? Rob Manfred sounds like a fan

The commissioner notes that pitchers in the minors have become accustomed to 20-second pitch clocks, and games have gotten faster.

Marcus Mariota 'shouldn't' lose mobility with surgery, could return for OTAs

Titans QB Marcus Mariota is expected to miss four to five months after surgery this week on his broken leg.

QB Luke Falk returning to Washington State in 2017, Mike Leach says

Leach said Monday that the upcoming Holiday Bowl will not be the final college game for his star.

Former Rangers pitcher John Barfield shot to death

Little Rock, Ark., police say Barfield, 52, was killed by an acquaintance on Christmas Eve.

AP Top 25: Kentucky drops to No. 8; Villanova still on top

With conference play set to start this week, there was little movement in the most recent poll.

Bob Diaco fired after three seasons as UConn coach

The surprise move comes a month after the Huskies' 3-9 season ended in a loss to Tulane.

Ravens' Terrell Suggs can't believe somebody asked him about retirement

The 14-year veteran tore his biceps Oct. 16 but has missed only one game since.

Coyotes lifer Shane Doan scores 400th goal in 1,500th game

The Arizona captain reached a pair of milestones Friday night.

Redskins' Jordan Reed reportedly out Saturday vs. Bears

Kirk Cousins will be down a key receiver as Washington tries to keep its playoff hopes alive in Week 16.

Lane Kiffin hires Kendal Briles as FAU offensive coordinator

The NCAA infractions committee just wrapped up a case involving Briles earlier this week.

Jets' Bowles hospitalized

The Jets said Bowles is in stable condition but did not travel with the team to New England.

Josh Hamilton cleared by Rangers' doctors, could get one last chance

The oft-injured outfielder is coming off ACL surgery and turns 36 in May, but Texas seems inclined to see if he has anything left.

MLB free agent rumors 2017: Ivan Nova staying with Pirates on 3-year deal

The right-hander spent his entire career with the Yankees before going to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline.

MLB free agent rumors 2017: Edwin Encarnacion has several multiyear offers, agent says

Agent Paul Kinzer told a Toronto radio station Wednesday that the slugger has numerous options as he narrows the field.

Clay Buchholz traded to Phillies; Red Sox get minor leaguer in return

The veteran has one year left on his contract, at $13.5 million.

Ezekiel Elliott not a fan of NFL draft prospects bailing on bowl games

The former Ohio State star apparently thinks Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette are making a mistake.

Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola nominated for Trump cabinet post

Viola, a 1977 West Point graduate, has been tabbed as Secretary of the Army by the president-elect.

Stanford's Christian McCaffrey will skip Sun Bowl, focus on NFL Draft

The Stanford all-purpose threat joins Leonard Fournette in what is quickly becoming a trend for elite draft prospects.

Eagles' Darren Sproles to miss Ravens game thanks to illegal hit

Darren Sproles has missed only handful of games in the past decade, but he'll sit out Sunday with a concussion.

Hall of Famer Rod Carew set for heart transplant Thursday

The Twins and Angels legend suffered a massive heart attack in September 2015 and had been awaiting a donor for months.

Jeurys Familia domestic violence charges dropped

The Mets' closer still could face MLB discipline even though the legal case has been dismissed.

Antonio Brown says Vontaze Burfict apologized and pair have 'no issue'

The All-Pro receiver and controversial linebacker will be back on the same field this weekend.

We've seen the last of NFL's 'Pink October'

After eight seasons of focusing on breast cancer awareness in October, the NFL is expanding the scope of its efforts next year.

Rockies' Chad Bettis reveals testicular cancer diagnosis, surgery

The right-hander underwent surgery last month and expects to be recovered in time for a "normal" spring training.

Army hype video for Navy game employs Eisenhower's D-Day message

The Cadets and Midshipmen are bowl-bound, but their biggest game of the year comes Saturday against each other.

Tiger Woods roars back on Day 2 at Hero World Challenge

Woods avoided the back-nine pitfalls that sunk his opening round and broke out a fist pump for good measure.

Watch Jung Ho Kang's DUI crash thanks to dash-cam video

The Pirates infielder was charged with leaving the scene of a DUI wreck early Friday morning in Seoul.

MLB, players union agree to new CBA in time to avoid lockout

Major League Baseball hasn't had a work stoppage since the 1994-95 strike.

Hernandez sues over calls

The former Patriots tight end's calls were accessed by an unauthorized person while he was awaiting trial for murder in 2014.

Woods optimistic on return to action: 'I'm going to try and win this thing'

After 15 months on the sidelines, Tiger Woods is anxious to tee it up at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas this week.

Ohio State staffer mocks Michigan's discarded 'division champions' gear

The unused shirts and hats hopefully will find a better home, since they won't be needed in Ann Arbor.

BYU QB Taysom Hill suffers fourth season-ending injury in five years

It's the third time in Hill's career his season has ended after an injury against Utah State.

RGIII might get chance to lead Browns to first win of season, after all

Cleveland's starting QB has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his left shoulder in Week 1.

Vikings finally solve their Blair Walsh problem, maybe too late

Blair Walsh is out in Minnesota. We're not sure what took so long.

Greg Ballard, former Oregon and NBA standout, dies at 61

The No. 4 pick in the 1977 NBA Draft had a productive career with the Washington Bullets.

Torey Lovullo to be named Diamondbacks manager, reports say

Lovullo led the Red Sox to a 28-20 record to finish the 2015 season while filling in as John Farrell underwent cancer treatment.

Brewers' Keon Broxton arrested, charged with trespassing

The outfielder allegedly yelled at police responding to reports of a fight early Friday morning in Tampa.

Indians pick up Terry Francona's contract options through 2020

The AL champions also picked up DH Carlos Santana's option for next season, as expected.

World Series 2016: Chicago Cubs' parade, celebration details released

The parade route will take the Cubs from Wrigley Field to Grant Park for a midday celebration Friday.

World Series 2016: Give Joe Maddon credit for all the moves we didn't see

Some of the Cubs manager's decisions in Games 6 and 7 might not have played out exactly as intended, but his process prevailed.

Senators' Craig Anderson leaves team to be with wife after cancer diagnosis

Nicholle Anderson, 35, was recently diagnosed, and the veteran goaltender is headed home to spend time with her.

World Series 2016: Charlie Sheen headed to Cleveland to save Indians in Game 7

And he's bringing Ricky Vaughn's glasses with him. World series 2016 game 7

For first time in four years, UConn not No. 1 in women's preseason Top 25

The Huskies have won 75 consecutive games and four straight national titles but aren't favored heading into this season.

Texas player apologizes for saying goal is to 'injure' Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes

Longhorns defensive end Breckyn Hager is fired up to face the high-powered Mahomes this weekend, perhaps too much so.

Andre Johnson retires in midst of 14th NFL season

Johnson had no catches in the Titans' last three games.

Big 12 won't split into divisions; top two teams will meet in title game

The decision reportedly went against the wishes of league's coaches.

World Series 2016: Kyle Schwarber not cleared for outfield play

The Cubs slugger will be limited to pinch-hitting duty in World Series games at Wrigley Field, the team said Thursday.

UPDATE: C.J. Anderson to undergo knee surgery, reports say, could be headed to IR

The Broncos running back's status had been up in the air, but now it appears he has more than the bone bruise originally diagnosed.

Last World Series at Wrigley Field was hardly a fall classic

Seventy-one years ago, the Cubs and Tigers ushered out wartime baseball with a bumbling series it seemed no one was good enough to win.

World Series 2016: Sorry, Charlie — 1990s Indians stars get first-pitch honors

We already knew Charlie Sheen wouldn't get to reprise his role as Ricky Vaughn. Instead, two actual ex-Indians will perform the duties.

Top Georgia LBs won't face suspension after marijuana investigation

Natrez Patrick and Roquan Smith have been cleared to face No. 14 Florida on Saturday.

World Series umpires named

The longest-tenured umpire in baseball, Joe West, also is part of the seven-man crew for the Fall Classic.

49ers' Chip Kelly addresses coaching future, return to college rumors

Whether Kelly is looking to move or not, you can bet he'll be hearing from colleges with high-profile openings.

Leach fined by Pac-12

The Washington State coach is concerned about the Sun Devils' "very unsavory practice" regarding opponents' signals.

Curt Schilling says he'll run for U.S. Senate if his wife lets him

The former major league pitcher has been hinting at a challenge to Sen. Elizabeth Warren for a couple of months.

Big 12 reportedly decides not to expand 'at this time'

Houston, BYU and other hopefuls will have to stay put where they are for now.

Indians have had about enough of their playoff opponents' disrespect

Jose Bautista's accusation that "circumstances" are conspiring against the Blue Jays prompted a Twitter retort from Cleveland.

Raiders owner Mark Davis already 'proud' to call Las Vegas home

The final piece of the funding puzzle for a $1.9 billion stadium in Las Vegas fell into place Friday.

Indians' Bauer suffers drone injury

A pitcher's hobby forced the Indians to juggle their rotation for the ALCS.

Fulton Walker, first player to return kick for TD in Super Bowl, dies at 58

Walker was a return specialist for the Dolphins and Raiders in the early 1980s.

Kings lose Quick

The goaltender spent more time on the ice than any NHL player last season, but it "could be awhile" before he returns.

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak will miss Thursday's game against Chargers

Kubiak was hospitalized after Sunday's game with what the team called a "complex migraine."

Red Sox pitcher offers debate star Ken Bone tickets to ALDS game

The darling of Sunday night's Trump-Clinton presidential debate suddenly is enjoying the perks of celebrity.

East Carolina postpones Navy game due to flooding

Rivers throughout eastern North Carolina are expected to crest later this week in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Florida coach Jim McElwain blasts critics of LSU game postponement

“Dodging a game?" McElwain said Monday. "How anyone can even think that way is beyond me.”

Colin Kaepernick restructures contract, could see playing time soon

The quarterback is set to leave a lot of money on the table in a restructured deal, but that might get the team to put him on the field.

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett reportedly has thumb surgery with Tom Brady set to return

Brissett was injured two weeks ago against the Texans but played through the pain in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.

LSU athletic director says it will be 'very difficult' to reschedule Florida game

The SEC has quite a mess to sort out, with no obvious solution to making up the high-profile game postponed because of Hurricane Matthew.

Chris Leak, Former Florida star, under investigation in alleged sexual assault

Leak resigned Monday serving five games as football coach at an Orlando high school.

Police shoot, kill suspect at Colorado football facility, report says

University officials alerted the campus Wednesday morning about a man armed with a machete at the new Champions Center.

Tim Tebow's next stop, the Arizona Fall League, is a step up

The Mets' instructional league team played its last game Monday, so Tebow is headed to the desert this weekend.

S.C. governor 'can't imagine' Gamecocks hosting game as Hurricane Matthew nears

The ACC has several games potentially in the path of the storm but is still weighing its options for the weekend.

49ers' NaVorro Bowman done for the season with Achilles injury

The four-time All-Pro selection led the NFL in tackles last season after missing the previous year following a knee injury.

Baseball Hall of Fame 2017: Bud Selig, George Steinbrenner among candidates

Mark McGwire, Davey Johnson and Lou Piniella also are among 10 men who could be selected by the Today's Game Era committee in December.

Supreme Court won't hear appeals in NCAA-O'Bannon antitrust case

Lawyers for Ed O'Bannon and the UCLA had hoped the Supreme Court would take up disputed portions of the long-running case.

Rick Renteria gets another shot as manager with White Sox

Awkwardly fired by the Cubs two years ago after one season in charge, Renteria will try to prove himself on the south side of Chicago.

Antonio Brown to wear cleats honoring Arnold Palmer on Sunday

Brown will pay tribute to the pride of Western Pennsylvania during Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Texans' awful offense prompts Bill O'Brien to take over play-calling duties

After scoring three touchdowns through three games, a change was in order in Houston.

Ryder Cup fan goes inside ropes to sink money putt after heckling Europeans

David Johnson of North Dakota gave Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose a hard time about missed putts, then backed up his talk.

Cubs reward Theo Epstein with 5-year contract extension

From 101 losses in 2012 to the best record in baseball this season, Epstein has worked wonders in Chicago like he did in Boston.

Tim Tebow homers in first instructional league at-bat for Mets

The Heisman Trophy winner still has a feel for the dramatic.

Pain is not in Patriots quarterbacks' dictionary

Both Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett were able to practice Tuesday despite injuries.

Marlins' Marcell Ozuna declined chance to join Jose Fernandez on boat

The outfielder begged off, citing the need to get home to his wife and children Saturday night.

Scott Stricklin expected to be named AD at Florida, report says

Stricklin reportedly received an offer that will more than double the salary he makes at Mississippi State.

Losing Shane Vereen for season will leave hole in Giants' passing game

After playing without Rashad Jennings on Sunday against the Redskins, the Giants lost their other top running back for the year.

Miles praises LSU after firing

Miles had nothing but praise for the school that fired him Sunday, four games into his 12th season as head coach.

Manti Te'o latest victim of Chargers' apparent injury curse

The linebacker and team captain reportedly suffered a torn Achilles and will need surgery.

Patriots' Jacoby Brissett has torn thumb ligament, might need surgery, report says

The QB apparently was injured in the second half of his impressive debut as an NFL starter Thursday night.

Mariners' Steve Clevenger suspended for rest of season after controversial tweets

The catcher said in a tweet that was quickly deleted that protesters in Charlotte, N.C., "should be locked behind bars like animals".

Bucs' Doug Martin could be out a month with hamstring injury

Jameis Winston will potentially need to find another option on the ground through the Buccaneers' bye week.

Bears' Jay Cutler will avoid surgery for now, teammates not as lucky

Chicago lost five players to injury during Monday night's loss to the Eagles, and some won't be back anytime soon.

Cool Runnings: Drug cheat Tyson Gay to become bobsleigh athlete

The long-time track and field stalwart is the latest to attempt a jump to the Winter Games in the back of a bobsleigh.

Broncos' DeMarcus Ware to miss at least a month with broken arm

The nine-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher suffered a broken ulna in Sunday's win over the Colts.

Cal's players will now hand ball to official after TD in wake of goal-line drops

The Bears' Vic Enwere became the third player this season to drop the ball for no reason whatsoever as he was about to score a TD.

Oklahoma backup QB predicts Baker Mayfield will 'light up' Buckeyes

Freshman Austin Kendall's assessment of an Ohio State defense that hasn't allowed a TD in two games: "really basic."

Washington State player expelled from school, still practicing with team

Robert Barber allegedly was involved in a July 23 brawl in which two students were injured but has not been arrested or charged by police.

Eagles want Carson Wentz to eliminate 'noise' after impressive debut

After a week that included a shout-out from the president, the Eagles want to make sure the rookie QB stays grounded.

Padres withheld medical information from MLB database, report says

At least four teams reportedly complained to MLB that the Padres didn't provide a full accounting of players' medical records before trades.

Deshaun Watson takes blame for Clemson's shaky start

DeShaun Watson says that "you can tell my body language has been bad and it kind of spreads throughout the team."

FSU's Derwin James will miss Louisville showdown, but knee injury not serious

The second-ranked Seminoles got a scare from their top defensive back, but he should return soon after having surgery Monday.

Larry Fitzgerald coy on retirement report: 'I don't talk about the future'

The Arizona receiver downplayed a report that this is his final season, but he didn't exactly deny it.

Former Bengals, Bucs coach Sam Wyche needs heart transplant

The man who led the Bengals to their most recent Super Bowl appearance is awaiting a matching heart donor.

Chargers 'not optimistic' Joey Bosa will be able to play in opener

The No. 3 pick in this year's draft is now nursing a "minor" hamstring injury after ending his lengthy contract holdout.

Rio Paralympics 2016: Jarryd Wallace rediscovered life after letting go of his leg

An agonizing decision led the young U.S. sprinter to unforeseen heights.

Rio Paralympics 2016: Lex Gillette's vision could lead to long jump gold

Gillette can't see the long jump runway, takeoff board or landing pit, but he can jump 22 feet.

Rio Paralympics 2016: Mallory Weggemann redefines limitations in quest for gold

Navigating one obstacle after another, the U.S. swimmer refuses to give in.

Rio Paralympics 2016: Blind Navy veteran Brad Snyder seeks more gold

Snyder lost his sight to an IED in Afghanistan five years to the day before the Rio Paralympics opening ceremony.

Rio Paralympics 2016: Tatyana McFadden set to dominate in Brazil

The nearly unbeatable wheelchair racer will be favored to win seven golds in Rio, racing every distance from 100 meters to the marathon.

Rio Paralympics 2016 TV schedule: Where to watch the games

American audiences will be able to watch an unprecedented amount of coverage on TV and online.

Sex-offender swimmer Brock Turner granted early release

Former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner was released from jail Saturday morning (AEST) after serving half of his six-month sentence on a sexual assault conviction.

Brock Turner out of jail

Turner was convicted in March of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in 2015; his light sentence sparked national outrage.

Ryan Lochte defends robbery story as police raise questions

Ryan Lochte and his attorney pushed back Tuesday against questions about the swimmer and his teammates being victimised in an armed robbery Sunday in Rio.

Rio 2016: Solo calls Sweden 'cowards' after USA defeat

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo did not take her country's shock Rio 2016 loss to Sweden at all well.

Rio 2016: Final opening ceremony rehearsal a 'disaster', director says

Film director Fernando Meirelles has endured budget battles for years in planning Friday's Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

Spurs prepare for Tim Duncan's looming retirement with Pau Gasol deal

The Spurs icon just finished his 19th season in the league, and the team already has his replacement lined up.

Muhammad Ali hospitalised with respiratory infection

Muhammad Ali is in fair condition after being hospitalised for a respiratory infection.

Kings hire Dave Joerger

Sacramento pounced for Dave Joerger, who led Memphis to the playoffs in each of his three seasons in charge before getting fired on Saturday

Phil Jackson insists no one has turned down Knicks coaching job

With Randy Wittman out, Wizards might want Scott Brooks

The Wizards reached the second round of the playoffs the last two seasons but finished 10th in the Eastern Conference this year.

Kings commit to Vlade Divac's leadership with contract extension

A new multiyear deal for the Sacramento GM probably doesn't bode well for coach George Karl's job security.

Tony Parker has change of heart, will play for France in Olympic qualifiers

The Spurs guard had said last week the impending birth of his son would make it "complicated" for him to play this summer.

Randy Wittman coaches Wizards to emotional win after brother's death

Wittman's older brother, Rick, died early Saturday morning in Indianapolis.

Kristaps Porzingis could take Latvia to the Olympics

Latvia, Croatia and Turkey were named Tuesday to round out the field for last-ditch Olympic qualifying tournaments in July.

High-school footballer killed in drive-by shooting

Peephole lawsuit: US sports journalist seeks $75 million in damages

The television personality's attorneys filed documents in a Nashville court this week in connection with the 2008 incident.

Bucks GM John Hammond gets contract extension

Hammond, the team's GM since 2008, is now under contract for two more seasons, as is coach Jason Kidd.