Former Vikings linebacker Fred McNeill has been identified as the first living former NFL player diagnosed with CTE.
Joe Rodgers
Ezekiel Elliott is ending his fight against the NFL.
Julius Randle is approaching a cross roads with the Lakers
Dellavedova enjoys coming back to Cleveland and seeing the 2015-16 championship banner hanging from the rafters at Quicken Loans Arena.
Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony was ejected as a result of this play, which was called a Flagrant-2 foul against the Trail Blazers.
Wizards' Carrick Felix and Markieff Morris have been suspended one game, while Draymond Green and Bradley Beal were fined.
The Warriors guard tossed his mouthpiece toward an official when no foul was called as he drove to the hoop for a layup Sunday.
Cavs coach Tyronn Lue and new Clevelander Dwyane Wade weigh in on Kyrie Irving's "Boston is a major city" remark.
The lengthy court battle between the NFL and Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott turned in favor of the league Thursday.
The Wizards were the No. 3 seed in the East last season and despite stronger competition, Bradley Beal says Washington is team to beat.
Wade picked up his $24 million option for the 2017-18 season only days before the team traded Jimmy Butler and went into rebuild mode.
Kyrie Irving wanted to be "the man" with a new team outside of Cleveland, and now Draymond Green says he has to prove it.
One of the few remaining free agents is off the NBA market.
Some Celtics felt betrayed when Ray Allen took less money to join the rival Heat in 2012 and still hold it against him.
Washington Nationals clinch National League East title, again
With Lane ejected, former Patriots defensive back Justin Coleman will take over in the nickel spot the rest of the game.
Dwyane Wade is the last household name standing in the Bulls' locker room, but he's expected to find a new team in the coming months.
Randolph was charged with drug possession with intent to sell, a felony.
Kyrie Irving appears to be on his way to Boston, again.
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum are reported Cavaliers targets to complete the Kyrie Irving trade.
Manu Ginobili isn't letting his age stand in his way of continuing to play professional basketball.
This trailer of Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor trash-talking and fighting will leave you begging for the Aug. 26 bout.
Both players were injured in the top of the sixth inning after chasing a pop-up off the bat of Darwin Barney down the right-field line.
Conor McGregor made an appearance at the famed Muscle Beach in Venice recently for a quick workout before his famed boxing match with Floyd Mayweather — or so fans thought.
James has turned a slice of Blaze Pizza into roughly a $35 million stake.
Unlike Kyrie Irving, Rose is committed to the Cavaliers for next season.
So far, Anthony has agreed to trades to two places: Houston and Cleveland. Is Portland next? McCollum hopes so.
Anthony's camp is confident a deal will be completed before the start of the season.
The Celtics have been discussing trades involving Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley
Patton suffered the injury during a recent workout and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Westbrook made NBA history during the regular season and now has the hardware to reward his accomplishments.
After a poor draft and missing out on a possible trade involving the Suns' Eric Bledsoe, the Nuggets need to make a splash in free agency.
Jimmy Butler: Not mad at Bulls but wish some things handled differently.
With Jackson eyeing Lauri Markkanen, a 7-footer with a similar game to Porzingis', it appears the Latvian's days in NYC could be numbered.
The 7-2 big man, who was projected has high as the No. 20 pick, was told of a serious heart issue after undergoing a series of tests.
Forget the LeBron James-Michael Jordan debate. Vegas sets lines for dream matchup between 2017 Warriors and Michael Jordan's 1996 Bulls.
The Kings have two picks inside the top 10 of this month's NBA Draft but are infatuated with Kentucky guard De’Aaron Fox.
View the current order of both rounds of the 2017 NBA Draft.
Are the Golden State Warriors on their way to a dynasty of success?
LeBron James is making a seventh straight Finals appearance, so there's no reason not to think Warriors can do the same, right?
Bryce Harper and Hunter Strickland were banned for their roles in a brawl in MLB.
A boy was struck on the head by Chris Carter's broken bat during the Yankees' 3-0 victory over the Royals on Wednesday (US time).
LeBron James is playing on a different level this playoffs but the Cavaliers star will not win his fifth MVP award.
What does Paul cherish more — a legitimate shot at an NBA championship or a max deal worth about $205 million with the Clippers?
Chris Bosh has not played basketball since February 2016 due to recurring blood clots, but he hasn't given up hope on an NBA return.
Cris "Cyborg" Justino was cited for battery for allegedly punching UFC fighter Angela Magana in the face for disparaging social media posts
Leonard did not return after the incident and is uncertain to be ready for Game 2.
Lowry attended Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia and spent two seasons at Villanova before leaving for the NBA.
After meeting with Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, Floyd Mayweather apparently has aspirations to buy an NBA team.
The San Antonio Spurs' worst fears have become a reality, with confirmation that Tony Parker will miss the rest of the playoffs through injury.
Veteran point guard Tony Parker will likely need season-ending surgery after injuring his left leg in Thursday's (AEST) Western Conference semi-final game against the Rockets, according to reports.
The Celtics star is getting some advice from one of the greatest playoff performers of all time.
Dahntay Jones doesn't see much playing time with the Cavaliers, so when he entered today's playoff game he wanted to make the most of it.
Age is just a number for Vince Carter.
Porzingis will leave for Latvia on Friday (AEDT) without speaking to the team's front office but he still wants to be a Knick moving forward.
Smart let his emotions get the best of him late in the Celtics' home playoff loss to the Bulls, and now he's paying for it.
Manning, who has been accused of taking part in the scheme so he could hang on to his personal items, sent an incriminating email in 2010.
Oscar Robertson presented Russell Westbrook with the Dr. James Naismith Achievement Sculpture for individual achievement.
Rockets hoped to be "cold-blooded" against the Warriors on Tuesday but James Harden and Houston were just plain cold.
Since LeBron James is involved in this particular incidence, the Cleveland Cavaliers star feels things are different.
Joel Embiid will wait until next season to "Trust the Process" once again.
Leonard was injured when he was hit in the head in Friday's Spurs-Thunder game.
Andrew Bogut's first game ended with a situation all too familiar with the veteran big man.
Despite his previous transgressions and a myriad of legal issues, Johnny Manziel claims to have his life together and is focused on a return to the NFL.
New team, same Boogie.
Everything you need to know about the 2017 Daytona 500.
Thursday's two 150-mile qualifying races called the Can-Am Duels will set the 2017 Daytona 500 field and starting lineup.
Anthony Davis' 52 points were the most points in NBA All-Star MVP history breaking Wilt Chamberlain's single game record of 42.
Everything you need to know about the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona, which unofficially opens the 2017 NASCAR season.
The NBA has heard enough about the ongoing spat between Charles Oakley and Knicks owner James Dolan.
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley said in January he is the “worst-treated champion” in the history of the promotion.
The Knicks fan favourite is making an impact.
Ferrell takes his opportunity.
The Cavs are still searching for reinforcements.
Russell Wilson became the latest athlete to criticise United States president Donald Trump.
Despite averaging a triple-double, Oklahoma City Thunder guard and MVP favourite Russell Westbrook was not named an All-Star starter.
Adam Silver says there's more growth in store.
Not to be outdone in stunning news by the "other" Los Angeles NFL team on Thursday, the Rams introduced Sean McVay as its new head coach.
After the Steelers' playoff win Sunday over the Dolphins, Porter allegedly lifted a doorman off the ground outside a Pittsburgh bar.
The Chargers' new logo looks ... familiar.
Michael Floyd went from counting his free agency dollars to getting waived due to a December DUI arrest.
It is clear Rajon Rondo, who has been playing pickup games at a local middle school to stay in shape, is unhappy with the Chicago Bulls.
Rose did not turn up to the game against the Pelicans.
Should the Dolphins have allowed their quarterback to re-enter the game after just one play?
Not done with their scandals for the week, the Giants reportedly trashed their first-class cabin on their flight home from Wisconsin.
Thought Saturday's men's basketball fight between Missouri and Georgia was good? Take a peek at this Mountain West throwdown.
Davis pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct as part of a plea agreement in 2016 related to incidents involving a former girlfriend.
No one will be busier during the Patriots' bye week than Josh McDaniels.
In the handshake line after the game, Clemson's Brad Brownell was clearly heated with Williams, who appeared to be trying to apologize.
This season was just Kelly’s fourth in the NFL, coming after three years in Philadelphia. His current overall NFL coaching record is 28-35.
After losing Ameer Abdullah (foot) and Theo Riddick (wrist) to season-ending injuries, Zenner has stepped up for the Lions.
Claeys went 9-4 this season and recorded a 11-8 record in 19 games with the Gophers.
Just before halftime, Tigers fans began chanting “He hits women!” at the Sooners running back.
Payton hopes to finish the remaining four years of his contract with the Saints.
Talk about heartbreak — Rams TE Lance Kendricks just missed out out on a huge bonus.
Instead of turning their focus to the playoffs, some of the Giants receivers wanted to ring in the new year in style 1,000 miles away.
Brandon Marshall has every intention of returning to the Jets — even if that means taking a big pay cut.
Are the Bulls ready to move on from Rondo?
Despite undergoing season-ending back surgery, DeMarcus Ware says he's not done playing professional football.
If the Browns beat the Steelers on Sunday, there's a chance Cleveland won't secure the top pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Sprinkle issued an apology Friday after getting caught shoplifting at Belk earlier this week.
Was Rex Ryan too nice to his players? LeSean McCoy and Sammy Watkins say discipline among players was lacking under Ryan.
Drew Morgan was ejected during the Razorbacks' second-half meltdown against the Hokies.
Victor played in eight games (five starts) this season, averaging 10.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the 8-3 Tigers.
Duncan didn't have a farewell tour with teams presenting gifts before his final games. That's exactly how Fitzgerald wants to go out.
Bautista rejected a one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer from the Jays in November, but hasn't found many suitors since.
Oregon's buzzer-beater against UCLA was so good Ducks fans stormed the court twice
Avid outdoorsman Carson Wentz took care of his Eagles offensive line with a unique Christmas present.
Gates needs two TDs against the Chiefs to move past Tony Gonzalez into first place for most touchdown catches by a tight end.
Four players are now suspended for the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.
After announcing a new premier series sponsor, NASCAR has unveiled a new logo for the 2017 season.
The Orioles' four-year offer to free agent Mark Trumbo is "off the table," but that doesn't necessarily mean he won't re-sign with the team.
Longtime broadcaster and current Fox Sports NFL and MLB announcer Joe Buck appears to be in the final stage of his career.
Quintana has hurled 200 innings or more innings in four consecutive seasons, none with an ERA over 3.55.
Ezekiel Elliott will not be fined for his Salvation Army kettle celebration, much to the chagrin of Jerry Jones.
Mark Ingram went off on his coaches after they took him out of the game in the red zone Sunday.
It's good to have goals for next season if you are the winless Cleveland Browns.
Donnel Pumphrey passed Wisconsin's Ron Dayne for most career rushing yards in NCAA history. But there's a catch.
Fallout from the Wake Forest game-plan scandal appears to be coming to an end.
Luke Kuechly was cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol Saturday, nearly a month after he was carted off in tears.
Aldon Smith thought he'd be back in the NFL by now.
Iverson could have added muscle to his 165-pound frame during his NBA career, but much like practice, he wasn't a fan of lifting weights.
USC fired Sarkisian last season after it was made clear he had an issue with alcohol use.
Donnel Pumphrey is getting plenty of support in his attempt to break the career NCAA rushing record, including from Marshawn Lynch.
In a lawsuit filed in McLennan County, a former assistant AD accused Philadelphia law firm Pepper Hamilton of negligence and defamation.
Aly Raisman and Colton Underwood have been dating since the MTV Video Music Awards in August.
The Cowboys can clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs this weekend.
Jim Harbaugh to the Rams is gaining more traction after a vote of confidence by Eric Dickerson.
Del Rio also doesn't understand why any of his players — especially punter Marquette King — should get flagged for unsportsmanlike penalties
The home of English soccer and rugby will host the 2017 London Series, with Ravens-Jaguars or Saints-Dolphins kicking off the international festivities at Wembley Stadium.
Prosecutors allege Kennedy, a redshirt freshman and nearby Muskegon native, killed Jones during a robbery of a phone and money.
The Rams don't have star power, but could the team make a splash hire to put the NFL spotlight back on Hollywood?
The Celtics' charter flight from Boston to Oklahoma City was the subject of a phoned-in bomb threat Saturday night.
Stephen Strasburg plans to use his slider less in 2017 to put less stress on his pitching elbow.
Westbrook was twice arrested on complaints of domestic violence against the mother of his children.
The NFL will be taking a closer look at player celebrations and could relax the penalties associated with excessive end-zone antics.
The NFL has increased its commitment to the UK market by scheduling four games in London in 2017.
Amari Cooper said the "duck" was of no fault of a wire, instead that the ball just moved on him at the last second.
Is Erin Andrews engaged? She teased a possible engagement former Kings star Jarret Stoll on social media.
Bragg, a 20-year-old sophomore, faces one count of misdemeanor battery.
Art Briles' fallout from a sexual assault scandal took another turn as the former coach is now suing three regents and a vice president.
The NFL has increased its commitment to the British market.
With the Red Sox betting on a resurgence by their onetime third baseman in 2017, Sandoval says he's ready to make the most of the second chance.
The Rams are crumbling from the inside out as players and personnel try to find out who is to blame for the team’s failings.
Although the winter meetings are over, the hot stove is just heating up. Here are five questions remaining this offseason.
NASCAR's most popular driver was initially was injured in a wreck at Michigan in June
The 2015 All-Star fits the outfield needs of the Dodgers and Cardinals, who parted ways with Josh Reddick and Matt Holliday, respectively.
Harper's camp is asking for an extension exceeding 10 years that would pay him more than $400 million.
Texas will have to send a better package than what the Nationals and Dodgers are offering to land All-Star Andrew McCutchen.
As the relatively cheaper alternative to Kenley Jansen and Aroldis Chapman among the "Big Three" closers available this winter, Melancon was sought by the Giants, Nationals and Marlins.
Toronto is out of the running to re-sign Edwin Encarnacion as talks heat up with other bigger-spending teams during Winter Meetings.
The new CBA is dropping players' road-meal allowance from $105 to $30 per day.
Josh Norman said it was "probably" the most angry he's seen Jay Gruden.
Under Armour will replace Majestic Athletic as MLB's official uniform provider, and Fanatics will handle the retail side for consumers.
Jaguars owner Shahid Khan is mulling over coaching changes, and Tom Coughlin has appeal to the team in various capacities.
Colin Kaepernick's contract restructure doesn't mean he'll leave San Francisco.
Turns out the Philadelphia Eagles miss DeSean Jackson, after all.
While Temple fans are celebrating a championship and their 10th win of the season, the CFP committee is breathing a sigh of relief.
Yankees have offloaded most of the veteran bashers who were bogging down their checkbooks.
Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch's positive test for marijuana last week isn't going to cost him any playing time.
Darryl Schroeder took his criticism of Tom Herman to a whole new level in a now-deleted Facebook post from Thursday.
Ronald Peters' body was found in his bedroom.
Jon Jones' risk-taking tendencies go back to when he first started in MMA, and it's easy to see why he is his own worst enemy.
Texas' record-setting running back D'Onta Foreman announced Wednesday he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.
Clay Matthews says a cheap shot from Philadelphia's Allen Barbre on Monday night is to blame for separated AC joint in his left shoulder.
Sophomore Keyon Dilosa is the second Missouri player arrested this month.
Say it with me now, "Chip Kelly is not going back to coach at Oregon!"
Reno Mahe's 3-year-old daughter, Elsie, died Tuesday, ending a week-long fight in the hospital after an accident at the family's home.
Pennel is seeking additional neutral arbitrators because the arbitrator currently assigned to handle his case was "improperly assigned."
Houston board of regents chairman Tilman Fertitta isn't mincing his words over Texas taking Tom Herman away from the Cougars.
Baylor officials are turning their attention toward California coach and native Texan Sonny Dykes.
Starting next season, the NFL will stop playing London games separate and apart from the usual 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday window.
Cooks wasn't targeted in Sunday's blowout win over the Rams, adding to his already brewing frustration within the potent Saints offense.
Hendrick Motorsports and Nationwide revealed the No. 88 paint scheme that will be run for the majority of the 2017 season.
Tom Brady’s son Benny made a cameo appearance on his dad's radio show just a few weeks shy of his 7th birthday.
Gronk hasn't played in a full season since 2011 and an old rival thinks his nagging injuries is going to lead to the Patriots parting ways.
Despite going down to his first loss in more than 10 years to Conor McGregor, featherweight Jose Aldo believes he would win a rematch.
After being ranked No. 8 in the Associated Press poll, the Bears have lost five consecutive games, losing by an average of 20.4 points.
Bruce Arians thinks some players are playing just to fill up the stat sheet instead of doing what's in the best interest of the team.
P.J. Fleck isn't going to Purdue, and he's isn't going anywhere else for that matter.
Safe to say Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh wasn't pleased with an offsides penalty against his Wolverines late in the third quarter.
Are the Giants willing to overlook Sandoval's weight issues and poor 2016 performance?
Iowa defensive tackle Faith Ekakitie said the incident happened in the first half but refused to identify the player responsible.
LSU was choosing between interim coach Ed Orgeron and Houston head coach Tom Herman.
One-finger salutes from Burfict and Baldwin resulted in a $12,154 fine for each player.
Houston coach Tom Herman said reports linking him to other schools are "absolutely" false.
The name Jon Gruden is expected to surface if Texas doesn't hire Tom Herman, which is becoming increasingly likely.
Donald Trump may be willing to put a controversy aside with the Cubs brass and pick co-owner Todd Ricketts to be in his cabinet.
Tom Brady got a kick out of a sex toy thrown onto the field during a Patriots-Bills game, but Buffalo are taking the matter seriously.
The Bills are thankful "nobody got hurt" when a fan threw a dildo onto the field last month. Seriously.
Four University of Kansas cheerleaders put the "KU" in Ku Klux Klan.
Dontre Wilson will be back on the field but has his work cut out for him against Jabrill Peppers and the No. 1 ranked team in total defense.
While Thanksgiving football has become a staple in the NFL, not everyone is a fan of playing on Thursday.
Morehead State coach players are petitioning the NCAA with claims of mistreatment as a reason to transfer.
Matthew McConaughey has Charlie Strong's back through thick and thin.
It will be 232 days since Dale Earnhardt Jr. was in a Cup race when he wheels the No. 88 Chevrolet in the 2017 Daytona 500.
The derogatory chant was picked up on ESPN's broadcast multiple times.
The iconic No. 3 finished its third season in NASCAR Sunday since returning to the sport following Dale Earnhardt's death.
Cincy remains optimistic that Green, who reportedly suffered a "significant" tear in his hamstring, can return before the end of the year.
