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Patriots star has charges dropped over jumping on car incident

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman will not be prosecuted for misdemeanor vandalism charges, according to a report by TMZ Sports. Edelman was arrested Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills,...

Oklahoma State coach's re-start date hope shot down by school

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy said Tuesday he’s confident tests for the coronavirus will be available in a few weeks, which he hopes will allow his staff, and eventually...

AD: Mississippi St. coach will be raising ‘his cultural awareness’

Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen said Tuesday that Mike Leach will participate in “listening sessions” to “expand his cultural awareness of Mississippi” after the school’s football coach shared an...

UFC 249 finds way around stay-at-home order

The location of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 249 has finally been revealed. UFC 249 will be held at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, Calif., which is situated...

Alabama called out for Apple Watch usage

Alabama coach Nick Saban spoke about how his team is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic by using different methods to keep players in shape -- including providing Apple Watches to...

NBA and ESPN working on televising a H-O-R-S-E tourney

The NBA and ESPN are in discussion to bring live basketball action to the airwaves by televising a H-O-R-S-E competition with players competing from their homes, according to ESPN’s Adrian...

Mets create coronavirus assistance fund for employees

The New York Mets announced Friday they are creating the Mets COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Fund to aid employees that haven’t worked due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Mets are putting...

National championship-winning coach files for divorce

LSU Tigers football coach Ed Orgeron has filed for a divorce from his wife of 23 years, according to documents filed in February. Orgeron filed the divorce petition on Feb....

NFL's top medical officer on what league needs to start on time

The NFL's chief medical officer said Thursday the league is hoping to start on time, but that widespread testing would have to be available before the reopening of the league...

Mike Francesa issues cease-and-desist warning to social media

The Funhouse Twitter account @BackAftaThis has gotten many followers over the years posting clips of Mike Francesca's WFAN show, but it looks like it's coming to an end. After opening...

Jerry Jones giving former NFL star a second chance

Former NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Aldon Smith is returning to the league after a four-year absence after signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, according to...

Saints moving NFL draft headquarters to a brewery

The New Orleans Saints are taking their NFL 2020 draft headquarters to a brewery. After the coronavirus forced teams to close their facilities because of the pandemic, Saints coach Sean...

Tua Tagovailoa pushes back against growing NFL draft doubts

Tua Tagovailoa has heard plenty of questions pertaining to the health of his surgically repaired hip leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, but the former Alabama star quarterback has...

UFC star Jon Jones agrees to plead guilty to latest DWI charge

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on Tuesday agreed to plead guilty to driving while intoxicated in a deal with prosecutors, following his March 26 arrest in Albuquerque, N.M. If...

Astros owner: I can’t be sued because MLB ‘exonerated’ me

The owner of the Houston Astros said in a legal filing that he cannot be sued in the team’s sign-stealing scandal in response to the lawsuit filed by former MLB...

College football star restarts coronavirus fundraising

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend Marissa Mowry announced on social media Saturday a new GoFundMe initiative to raise money for victims and their families affected by the coronavirus...

NHL team hit with another coronavirus case

The Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday that a second unidentified player had tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the team’s statement, the Avalanche were advised of the positive test for...

NFL star QB's frantic dash to escape coronavirus shutdown

Aaron Rodgers is pleased to be at his home in Malibu, Calif., after describing a harrowing tale of his departure from Peru due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic....

Melvin Gordon regrets legacy-tarnishing Chargers holdout: 'Tension'

Melvin Gordon is enjoying his new surroundings after the free-agent running back officially signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Denver Broncos. While Gordon stays in the AFC West,...

WNBA going virtual for 2020 draft

The WNBA announced Thursday it will hold its upcoming draft as scheduled on April 17 -- as a virtual event without fans, media or players in attendance. With the WNBA...