NFL discussing possible steps to deal with anthem protests
The NFL approved a new owner for the Carolina Panthers, passed a rule to eject players who hit with their helmets, and took steps to spice up the kickoff. Still to be resolved: a much more contentious issue. What to do, if anything, about players who kneel during the national anthem?
Accountant-turned-goalie helps Blackhawks beat Jets
Emergency goaltender Scott Foster played the final 14 minutes after Chicago lost Anton Forsberg and Collin Delia to injuries, closing out the Blackhawks' 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night
Justify takes win at Preakness, has eyes on Triple Crown run at Belmont
Justify endured the most difficult race of his career and came away a step closer to becoming trainer Bob Baffert's second Triple Crown champion in four years.
Hazard wins FA Cup for Chelsea with victory over Manchester United
Eden Hazard ensured Chelsea's lackluster season ended on a high note by securing the FA Cup in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final on Saturday.
J.J. Watt offers to pay for funerals of all Santa Fe High School shooting victims
Santa Fe High School administrators have been notified that Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will personally pay for the funerals of all the victims of the shooting. Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, a student at the school, was arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault of a peace officer in the shooting in which ten people were killed and ten others were injured.
$500M settlement in Nassar case won't be shared equally
The $500 million settlement between Michigan State University and hundreds of Larry Nassar's victims will be divided up after weighing many factors, including the date and victim's age when the sexual assaults occurred and the impact it had on their lives, lawyers say.?
25-year-old enrolled, played basketball at Dallas ISD's Hillcrest High School
A 25-year-old man posed as a teenager enrolled in a Dallas ISD high school and played basketball this school year.
Former UGA football player Roquan Smith's stolen helmet, jerseys recovered
Former University of Georgia linebacker, Roquan Smith's stolen UGA helmet and jerseys have been found after someone broke into his car several days ago.
Victims of disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar demand action from Texas AG
Victims of sexual abuse under renowned doctor Larry Nassar say USA Gymnastics coaches Martha and Bela Karolyi, knew about the abuse and did not report.
English soccer star Wayne Rooney set to join DC United, reports say
English soccer star Wayne Rooney will cross the pond to join DC United, according to reports.
Houston Rockets beat Utah Jazz 112-102 in Game 5, advance
Chris Paul didn't want to talk about his postseason failures, not after Houston's win Tuesday over Utah finally got him into the Western Conference finals.
Former NFL player both a barber and businessman
In 2016, Sherrod Martin was an NFL free agent, who started his day in a typical NFL free agent way. He'd wake up early and work out, thinking about the chance to get back in the league. After that, however, was something a little different: he'd spend the rest of the day behind a barber's chair.
Justify wins 144th running of Kentucky Derby
It was a soggy day at Churchill Downs Saturday for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky.
NHL warns Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents
The NHL has told Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents or the Boston Bruins forward will face punishment.
Lacrosse team in St. Mary's County sings national anthem after speakers fail
When the national anthem couldn't be played at a school in St. Mary’s County due to technical difficulties, a boy’s lacrosse team showed their patriotism by singing it loud and proud.
Tennis team steps in and saves a life following a car wreck
The Rockmart High School boy’s tennis team helped save a man's life on the road back home after a state playoff match.
Falcons QB Ryan agrees to 5-year, $150 million extension
Quarterback Matt Ryan has become the NFL's highest-paid player, agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $100 million with the Atlanta Falcons.
Woman, 97, celebrates 60 years of service at Daytona International Speedway
It was a big party for a special lady on Tuesday.
Report: Cowboys TE Jason Witten retiring after 15 seasons
Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 years playing in the NFL, according to an ESPN report.
Yawkey Way by Fenway Park to be renamed over racist past
BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials Thursday approved changing the name of Yawkey Way, the street outside Fenway Park, because of allegations former Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey was a racist who resisted signing black ballplayers in the 1940s and '50s.