Much-maligned Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria said, "Barry … you have so much to give the game," so the former slugger decided to "give back."
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The redshirt sophomore and his girlfriend were driving home to California for the holidays when a tire on their car blew out.
SMU fans chanted their coach's first name as he returned to the floor in a 90-74 win over Kent State at the Las Vegas Invitational.
The Giants wide receiver's actions vs. the Panthers, including a helmet-to-helmet hit on Josh Norman, led to the suspension from Sunday's game vs. the Vikings.
A second straight second-half collapse puts the pressure on the 10-4 Broncos with two games to play, beginning with the Bengals on Monday.
The junior RB and team's leading rusher joins WR Demarcus Robinson and DE Alex McCalister as the latest Gators to leave for the NFL.
When the senior suffered a torn biceps muscle on Oct. 3, Spartans teammates promised him "two games at the end of the season," a CFP reference.
The NFL usually acts quickly on suspensions, so if the normal timeline applies, here's why you'll know OBJ's fate sooner than later.
The Hall of Fame QB hasn't made public his plans beyond 2015, but the Titans offer a blank slate for him, his former GM and others in 2016.
Their playoff hopes dead, Dallas has two games to evaluate players, but coach Jason Garrett wasn't ready to name Moore his starting QB yet.
The retiring Lakers star sat out Saturday's loss to the Thunder because a dunk may have aggravated his surgically repaired shoulder.
A left-handed hitter, Span could be a good complement to Juan Lagares, who has struggled to a career .627 OPS against right-handed pitching.
Christopher Drone Bassett, 20, is being held in a Knoxville jail in Zae Dobson's shooting death as Dobson was shielding three girls.
Brandon Weeden and Matt Cassel have struggled in replacing injured Tony Romo, so former Boise State star Kellen Moore may be the next QB up.
Mike Mauk's comments frame his son's status in the current semester and "as far as he knows" as Mizzou transitions to new coach Barry Odom.
With fans alarmed by QBs Kyle Allen's and Kyler Murray's reported transfers, John Sharp strongly denied he is pondering his coach's future.
Navy's all-time winningest coach is staying put after turning down BYU.
Wednesday’s decision sets the stage for the sides to decide whether they want to try to take the athlete-pay case before the Supreme Court.
"He's not doing great" two months after a suspected overdose, an unidentified source said of Odom, 36, according to Entertainment Tonight.
The slugging infielder will help Chicago compete with the Royals, while the other two teams get young players for the future or trade bait.
The junior seen as heir apparent to record-breaking Badgers RB Melvin Gordon was limited by a sports hernia to three games and 155 yards.
Coach Jim McElwain, whose team was 7-for-17 on FG attempts in 2015, made a casting call for kickers but now has the best in the nation.
The Pac-12's 2016 slate includes a non-conference lineup that should impress CFP pollsters and a final month of mouth-watering matchups.
Kyrie Irving made it clear he's not returning Thursday posting on Twitter "When I do come back, you'll hear it directly from."
The Broncos said Tuesday evening that Manning would return to practice on Wednesday, but Brock Osweiler will start against the Steelers.
UMass is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Final Four appearance that was later vacated, and Calipari faced some tough questions.
In an interview months before his death, the inventor of basketball describes what led him to draft the game's 13 original rules.
The Broncos coach declined to name Brock Osweiler the starter for the Steelers, though it appears unlikely Peyton Manning will be ready.
The WR-turned-QB at midseason will face North Carolina as the injury bug that bit Baylor continues to have an impact.
The best available starter remaining wants upwards of $25 million per year, so San Fran would need to make some trades to afford him.
Houston's starting QB suffered a concussion and maybe a neck strain, so his backup, 2-0 in relief this year, likely will start at Indy.
By shortening the waiting period from five seasons in retirement to five calendar years, the Hall of Fame could see a mega-class in 2016.
If Peyton Manning rejoins team drills this week and is healthy, then who'll start in Week 16 against the Bengals if AFC seeding is in play.
Authorities found a small amount of suspected marijuana in the hotel room where they say the DE broke a window before his fall.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood sweetens the Orioles' $150M offer to free agent Chris Davis with crab cakes for life for him, his kids and grandkids.
Edelman's hope to return by regular season's end from a broken foot in Week 10 might just happen.
The 2016 season will mark the first time Scott, who finished fourth in the Xfinity Series in '15, has raced a full-time Sprint Cup schedule.
The nine-year veteran will add depth and is adept at catching the ball coming out of the backfield.
The 5-11 point guard, whose "storybook" performance in the 2013 title game made him a Michigan hero, underwent two offseason hip surgeries.
They recently invested in a Premier League team to “get to know the market’’ and get a footing in London ahead of a bid to land an NFL team.
Considered the most valuable post-World War II card, the Topps '52 Mantle rookie card has routinely brought $300,000 to $500,000 recently.
After reportedly checking on at least two relievers at the winter meetings, St. Louis re-signed Broxton, 31, acquired at the trade deadline.
The big man from the Bronx led NYU to the 1945 Final Four as a 16-year-old freshman before going on to a 16-year NBA career.
DeMarcus Ware has missed four consecutive games with a back injury. He is second on the team in sacks, with 6.5.
The 8-4 Panthers are coming off their best season since 2009, and the first-year coach was rewarded with a deal that now runs through 2021.
The Tigers coach has his unbeaten team on a 16-game winning streak and seeded No. 1 in the College Football Playoff.
A season-ending loss to K-State that dropped WVU to 7-5 led to speculation that the fifth-year coach (35-28) would be fired.
The CFP-bound Sooners, who finished the regular season atop the conference, won the most individual postseason awards in Big 12 history.
Despite its unsightly season, Dallas is only a game back in the NFC East, and the team owner/GM says, "The bottom line is 'why not?'"
The Texans DE says his grandmother suggested he watch the fashion show after a tough loss. "You're the best Grandma," he tweeted.
The investigating officer cited multiple reasons for finding evidence lacking to file charges, and the case is closed pending new evidence.
Already convicted of a separate 2013 murder, the former Patriots tight end is scheduled to go on trial Jan. 19 for killing two men in 2012.
Lawson, who said the move to the NFL was a "tough decision," leads the nation with 22.5 tackles for loss and has 9.5 sacks.
The award, named for the longtime Sporting News publisher, is given annually to a sportswriter for "meritorious contributions to baseball."
At 193-100-1 with two conference titles, K-State's most successful coach will be inducted Tuesday into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Four days before he went missing in Utah, Michael Cavallari, 30, was arrested outside Dana Point (Calif.) City Hall with a loaded shotgun.
Mayfield, a two-time walk-on, and Matakevich, who had only one FBS scholarship offer, proved Monday that recruiting isn't a science.
By signing Hayward, 26, the Cubs would not only get a very good, versatile player but also put a dent in the rival Cardinals' plans.
Prosecutors dropped an additional felony charge against the former Giants star receiver in exchange for the guilty plea.
The Orange Bowl is a rematch of Clemson's bowl blowout last year, but neither high-octane QB this season played in that game.
"Coach Spurrier raised the expectation level here, and we're going to continue pushing that," the ex-Florida coach said in Columbia, S.C.
Miami is seeking as up to five players in return for the 23-year-old right-hander, who was 6-1 in 11 starts coming off Tommy John surgery.
A day after USC lost big to Stanford in the Pac-12 title game, the head coach shook up his staff.
The two-time All-Star is averaging 28 points per game over the past three games, but his status for Monday's game in Miami is unclear.
As KC's closer, the right-hander had 160 saves from 2007-11 but was let go after undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing the 2012 season.
"Big Game James" is coming off his worst season but is owed $63 million over the next three years, a deal the Padres are eager to unload.
If Michigan State wins the Big Ten Championship, the Rose Bowl isn't obligated to take a 12-1 Iowa team, and Ohio State (11-1) is lurking.
It doesn't seem the Chargers, Raiders or Rams have enough votes to move to L.A. alone, but owners aren't 'averse to two' sharing a stadium.
The two have had some very public confrontations in the past. Now that they're going to be teammates? "All that's in the past," Papi says.
The former UGA coach must choose whether to continue coaching; it he doesn't, then Mississippi State's Dan Mullen is Miami's No. 2 pick.
Reportedly runners-up to the Red Sox, the Cardinals now face an expensive, even overpriced, free-agent market. Here are some possibilities.
The talented outfielder's disappointing, fractious 2014 was followed by a reported nightclub brawl, leaving L.A. to ponder trading him.
Of the teams that owe taxes (the Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox and Giants), two didn't win playoff series and two didn't reach the postseason.
Jayhawks coach Bill Self says the athletic 6-9 freshman from Mali can solve some of KU's shortcomings in the frontcourt.
Franchise moves are the focus in Dallas, but owners also will talk about trading compensatory picks and the tampering window in free agency.
The former Nebraska QB, 40, played for and has coached with a who's who of the game's big names, including Bill Walsh and Tom Osborne.
Ilitch, 86, made a rare appearance at Jordan Zimmermann's introduction and talked about a range of topics, usually in a feisty way.
The No. 5-rated pocket passer could compete for playing time amid Will Grier's absence and the Gators' struggles with Treon Harris at QB.
The Shockers forward will continue to rehab in Wichita from a spinal concussion and plans to return to basketball when he's fully recovered.
The Patriots tight end's injured right knee will need further testing, but multiple early reports indicate it wasn't serious.
Multiple outlets are reporting that the Memphis coach will keep coordinators Bud Foster and Shane Beamer on the Hokies staff.
Braxton Lynch had seven touchdown passes on nine completions en route to a 56-0 halftime lead over SMU.
The 1B/DH reportedly will meet with Twins officials and undergo a physical, leading to speculation that he's close to an eight-figure deal.
The Cowboys owner said, "The dream was if Tony could have come in and been the catalyst." Instead, a nightmare scenario played out.
In the wake of his Boston run-in comes a report that a heckler in Philly held a gun to the 19-year-old rookie's head in October.
The senior forward's MRI came back negative, and he reportedly slowly regained feeling and movement in his extremities Friday evening.
An audit shows a more than $30 million increase over previous reports of settlements with victims of child sexual abuse by the former coach.
Redshirt freshman QB Peyton Bender will make his first career start for No. 20 Washington State in the Apple Cup.
Milwaukee's coach is suspended without pay for Friday's game in Orlando for his actions Wednesday against the Kings.
The score from last year's Big 12 showdown has been a hot topic — until Friday, the two teams agree.
Aired despite legal threats from Jameis Winston's attorney, the film drew 10 percent more key viewers than four previous Sundays on CNN.
Orlando's The Basement promised free beer until UCF won when the Knights were 0-4, but they finished the season 0-12 on Thursday.
Current and past Dodgers, as well as former teammates and coaches were effusive in their praise for L.A.'s new skipper.
There are a record 80 bowl berths this year but with two weeks remaining in the regular season only 71 teams with the required six wins.
Coach Todd Bowles wouldn't rule out a change to Geno Smith after Sunday's loss to the Texans in which his starter threw two key picks.
Feleipe Franks is looking at Florida and Florida State, and his decommitment dropped LSU's 2016 recruiting class out of the No. 1 spot.
The former Met and Phillie reportedly amended his Los Angeles lawsuit, claiming that he suffered brain damage in a 2012 jailhouse beating.
The Hall of Famer suffered a massive heart attack in September and after having a pump implanted to assist his heart is rehabbing.
The former Padres manager was almost hired in that role by the Nationals and interviewed for the Dodgers job, too.
Washington State's AD says Falk's head injury is “not season-ending or career-ending … but his status for this week, we’re not sure."
The Rams quarterback stayed in the loss to the Ravens, after which it was widely reported he had suffered a concussion ... which appeared obvious when his head was slammed into the turf.
The reported meeting Nov. 12 focused on what the defensive tackle can do personally to avoid creating negative issues for himself.
The Sooners QB, who has thrown for 3,209 yards and 33 TDs with only five interceptions, passed concussion tests over the weekend.
The possibility that the back, 29, could miss the rest of the season is leading to speculation that his tenure with the team could be over.
If his backup manages the offense, limits turnovers and keeps Denver's defense in position to secure wins, then Peyton Manning may sit.
The Cyclones fell to 3-8 Saturday after blowing a 21-point halftime lead over Kansas State.
The defending NBA champions, two wins from breaking the record for most wins to start a season, face the Nuggets on Sunday.
If LSU's final games are a referendum on the coach's tenure, then it isn't going well, but the AD will wait until after the season.
The nation's leading passer lay motionless after a hard sack but gave the crowd two thumbs up as he was carted off on a backboard.
The senior has 1,261 of Utah's 1,840 rushing yards, leaving a big hole in the No. 13 Utes' shot at winning the Pac-12 South.
Seattle's star cornerback says the Seahawks always play to the last whistle, so how do you account for five blown fourth-quarter leads?
Team president David Samson: "Some players are more likely to be traded than others. Jose fits in the latter category"
The "banged up" veteran officially was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice but is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings.
Chile's governing body for soccer confirmed that Sergio Jadue, 36, traveled to the U.S., and "it's not a vacation," one media outlet reported.
Instead of "Cupcake Saturday," the two conferences' strength-of-schedule ratings would get a boost under the Hogs coach's plan.
The Giants QB suffered a torn plantar fascia in 2009 and predicts his older brother will 'bounce back' for the Broncos.
The 18th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has played only six minutes this season for the 4-7 Rockets.
The former soccer star becomes only the third non-actor to win the magazine honor that has been awarded annually since 1985.
The former bantamweight champion already had planned to take some time off before her shocking loss to Holly Holm in UFC 193.
The wide receiver returns to the team for which he starred in 2011's Super Bowl season but this time as a backup.
The Cowboys' franchise QB has a daunting task in trying to rally a 2-7 team to a playoff spot over the last seven games.
In the swingman's six-game absence after a bizarre incident at his condo, Miami has made a big trade and built a strong bench rotation.
The court ruled that Shelly Sterling had the right to sell the Clippers for $2 billion to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
The senior has 333 rushing yards and 234 receiving yards but will miss the 9-1 Tide's next two games, including the Iron Bowl.
The coach who brought stability and success to Mizzou will coach his last home game Saturday against Tennessee.
Kyle Postma rallied UH (10-0) from a 20-point deficit against Memphis, but Ward will start at UConn if he's 100 percent, his coach said.
The junior had feeling in his extremities and was walking later after being removed from the court at New Mexico State on a stretcher.
After describing the Broncos QB's effort Sunday "painful" to watch, his former coach said he wouldn't start Manning against the Bears.
It's been almost 50 years since football was played at Fenway Park; that all changes next Saturday with BC vs. Notre Dame.
A state court rules that he is entitled to his pension because he wasn't a Penn State employee when he committed child sex abuse crimes.
DFS sites attack the "misguided attempt by the New York attorney general to act as ‘judge, jury, and executioner.'"
Ahead of the surgery Friday on his left (non-throwing) thumb, he said he intends to be back for the Jets' game Nov. 22 vs. the Texans.
Despite calling the '14-15 season "probably the best season of my career," Ronaldo picks Messi, who led Barcelona to the Treble last season.
A group led by Grizzlies minority partner Steve Kaplan may be maneuvering to eventually buy a majority share of the Minnesota team.
The senior transfer returns to the first team after Sean Maguire was largely ineffective in the Seminoles' key ACC loss to Clemson.
The outfielder gets trade-veto rights in April and could leave LA on the hook for the two years and $38 million still on his contract.
If, as Jets owner Woody Johnson said, the league waits until March to make its L.A. decision, then that causes a ticket-sales problem.
Thursday was the last day of a 21-day window the Giants had to activate Beatty, but he suffered another injury.
The timing and context of Missouri wearing special all-white uniforms against BYU is unfortunate to say the least.
Miami is looking at the circumstances that led to its former coach's firing at North Carolina while some fans are eager to see him hired.
The right-hander, 32, is coming off his best season in the majors for the AL East champions: 13-8 with a 3.13 ERA.
The Hall of Famer and L.A. icon hopes to help to bring the Summer Games back to "the best sports town in America."
If L.A. can't land either top option, it won't necessarily spend big on Jordan Zimmermann or Johnny Cueto.
He reportedly suffered a "small breakdown" and "nervous shock" related to the pressure he is under.
"Overdose" was listed as a possible crime on officers' initial incident report from the scene where Hanson was found unresponsive Sunday.
The Gators and Gamecocks legend, who abruptly resigned at South Carolina last month, doesn't plan on being at Saturday's game in Columbia.
A week after undergoing neck surgery in Dallas to repair injuries suffered against the Cowboys, the wide receiver returned to Seattle.
The clock is ticking on the KU freshman's eligibility ruling as the No. 4 Jayhawks open the season Friday, leaving his legal team impatient.
The QB passed the first test in the NFL's concussion protocol and early indications are he'll be allowed to play Sunday.
Safety Thomas Wilson says, "We will be discussing this (strike) and answering questions on this topic."
If the 6-1 Midshipmen keep winning, then the CFP selection committee could delay its final rankings until Dec. 12, after Army-Navy.
The team offered little in terms of when the 29-year-old swing man might play again after he was admitted for an as-yet-undisclosed reason.
Two breweries announced a collaboration tribute to a certain quarterback ahead of Sunday's Broncos-Colts game.
Believe it or not, this isn't the first time a Cowboys player has brought his pet monkey into the locker room, the former Dallas QB says.
The late Nittany Lions coach's wife vows to keep fighting to clear Joe Paterno's name from the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
The dynamic FSU back is eager for "a field trip to Death Valley," but coach Jimbo Fisher remained mum about Everett Golson and Sean Maguire.
The 7-0 NFC South leaders host the Packers (6-1) on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, where activists rappelled from the upper deck.
At 40, the five-time Gold Glover was a graceful in his retirement press conference as he was climbing an outfield fence.
Bob McNair told GM Rick Smith and coach Bill O'Brien to get things worked out, but he disputes the notion that they can't work together.
The school is too cheap to spring for a potential $6 million buyout, former coach Joe Tiller said, despite Hazell's .188 winning percentage.
Childhood friend and Lakers forward Metta World Peace planned to visit his former teammate on the L.A.’s off day Wednesday.
Trying to run an uptempo offense with a team full of freshmen, Mullin watched St. John's commit 28 turnovers against full-court pressure.
The redshirt freshman who helped lead the Gators to a 6-0 start aims to get his 12-month suspension shortened.
LB Natrez Patrick and DL Chauncey Rivers, who have seen limited playing time, were suspended for Saturday's game against Kentucky.
The brother of Buckeyes star Joey Bosa is rated the No. 6 prospect overall and the top defensive end in the nation.
The College Football Playoffs selection committee begins its weekly Top 25 rankings Tuesday with an eye toward Selection Day on Dec. 6.
The woman, saying the investigation has caused stress on her and her family, reportedly signed a document ending her cooperation.
The sophomore has a team-high 52 receptions for 956 yards and eight touchdowns for the 5-3 Trojans.
Fisher may feel comfortable with two quarterbacks in his system, but he must decide between Everett Golson and Sean Maguire.
The Hokies coach said he'll "work like heck" to get three more wins this season to make his last team bowl eligible.
The new Miami skipper defines optimism by signing a four-year contract for a job that has seen seven men hold — and lose — it since 2011.
Next up for the Broncos quarterback: His former team, the Colts, and Brett Favre's records for career yards and victories.
An NFL-like centralized review system was being discussed even before the Miami-Duke debacle, the NCAA's head of officiating says.
He was angry after questions about whether he had taunted the Seattle special teams star in a Vine that appeared to accuse him of doing so.
The fired Dodgers manager has a lot going for him, not the least of which is his on-field success and appeal to GM Mike Rizzo.
After a rash of on-field, champagne-spraying incidents, MLB is trying to put a cork in things bubbling over from the clubhouse.
When No. 4 TCU's Heisman-candidate QB stopped, knelt and asked Abby Faber, 7, "What's your name?" it led to a viral helping hand.
A linesman says he was pressured to favor Real over Barcelona in El Clasico on Nov. 21.
Cerruti Brown, the mystery man behind AmeriLeague, admits that he's a former college player who served time in federal prison for fraud.
The broken leg and ligament damage he suffered at the hands of New York police caused him to become "substantially disabled," he says.
"As long as they can flip it through the uprights, I’m good with it," coach Jim McElwain said.
The settlement would pay Bengals cheerleaders from the 2011-13 seasons at least $2,500 each per season.
The new contract includes brings Monster Energy on board as a "co-primary sponsor" of the No. 41 SHR Chevrolet.
"He's pretty much excused for personal reasons, so I'll just leave it at that," coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday.
The NCAA reportedly sent a letter Tuesday canceling a meeting with DraftKings and FanDuel, further distancing itself from the sites.
The change is an effort to balance not finishing a race under caution with not risking a multicar crash after restarts, NASCAR said.
The junior became the starter after Evan Moeal was injured in the Utes' opener, and now a sophomore and freshman are 1-2 on the depth chart.
The daily fantasy sports employee who won $350,000 on FanDuel's site didn't have inside data when he made out his lineup.
The Terps snapped a 29-game winless streak in the series last year in Happy Valley, now they want a home win for the first time since 1961.
The left-hander's best years were with the A's, for whom he went 23-5 in 2002, his third season, to win the AL Cy Young Award.
The Mets believe they have their 2B of the future in Dilson Herrera, so to keep their payroll manageable they'll let Murphy walk after 2015.
The No. 13 Gators' kickers have experienced injury problems, so the team put out an "All Call for Kickers!" on its recruiting Twitter feed.
The senior captain, who finishes his career with 124 tackles, "represents what we want in a Miami Hurricane," coach Al Golden says.
The team reportedly is cautiously optimistic that the rookie suffered an MCL injury, which would heal with rest, on a controversial low hit.
Pat Haden, 62, visited a local hospital before heading home late Saturday on a private plane, capping a week in which he fired Steve Sarkisian.
Even in the shock shortly after a heartbreaking loss, teammates and coaches rallied to support Michigan punter Blake O'Neill.
The Spartans player who scooped and scored on Michigan's botched punt suffered what the school called a dislocated hip.
Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez, suspended all last season for steroid use, joins a Fox studio crew that includes banned-from-baseball Pete Rose.
Indy went 2-0 in his absence with a shoulder injury, but he's expected back for the rematch of last season's AFC Championship.
"Continued patronage in Nevada is impossible," the Fantasy Sports Trade Association said after the state ruled daily fantasy is gambling.
