Former Raiders, Gators linebacker Neiron Ball dies at age 27
Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, died Tuesday, his family and agency announced. He was 27.
Woman files lawsuit against Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown alleging sexual assault and rape
A former trainer who claims Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown sexually assaulted her during two separate encounters, and raped her during a third, filed a federal lawsuit against him on Tuesday, according to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports.
Michael Jordan pledges $1 million for hurricane relief in Bahamas
Hornets owner and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is pledging $1 million to organizations assisting with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas.
California closer to letting college athletes make money; Draymond Green, LeBron James lend support
The California Assembly has passed legislation to let college athletes make money, setting up a confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the athletic futures of programs at USC, UCLA and Stanford.
Houston Astros hit MLB-record 6 HRs in 2 innings, beat A's 15-0
The Houston Astros showed how powerful their lineup can be for a second straight game.
Watt criticizes Texans defense after opening loss
Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans appeared poised several times to open the season with a victory over the favored New Orleans Saints in the Superdome.
Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28
Drew Brees and Wil Lutz supplied the accuracy and poise New Orleans needed to overcome another officiating gaffe and its defense's late collapse.
NFL star Drew Brees encourages students to ‘live out your faith,' bring Bible to school
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is calling on students to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day as a celebration of faith and religious freedom in America.
Head coach and GM June Jones talks Houston Roughnecks
XFL season starting soon with draft in October.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander pitches 3rd career no-hitter in 2-0 victory over Toronto Blue
TORONTO (AP) - Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander pitches 3rd career no-hitter in 2-0 victory over Toronto Blue Jays.
Texans trade Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle
NFL sources confirmed the Houston Texans traded DE/OLB Jadeveon Clowney to the Seattle Seahawks for a third-round pick and DE/OLB Barkevious Mingo and linebacker Jacob Martin.
Autopsy: Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died of alcohol, drug intoxication
The Skaggs family issued a statement calling this "completely out of character" from someone with such a "promising future" who worked hard to become a major league baseball player
101-year-old golfer has played nearly 10,000 rounds of the game: 'I hate to sit'
He’s lived through 18 presidents, fought in WW II, and has been retired for nearly 40 years.
Rules changes could come to NCAA if California bill passes
The NCAA wants a level playing field for all athletes, even if state law proposals threaten its longtime model for amateur sports.
College football players shave heads to stand in solidarity with beloved coach battling cancer
The Lyon College's football team in Arkansas is more than just a squad, it’s a brotherhood.
Texans expands merchandise line for women
Fashion artist Rongrong DeVoe says this is a dream come true for her, and she wanted to show the diversity of how many different types and ethnicities of Houston Texans female fans there are.
Family of minor league baseball pitcher slain by teen in Virginia
CHATHAM, Va. (AP) - The brother-in-law of a minor league baseball pitcher killed the athlete's wife, toddler son and mother-in-law before he was captured naked during a manhunt in a tiny southern Virginia community, authorities said Wednesday.
Spanning decades, Tar Heels program a major pipeline for World Cup
Not all universities are created equal.
Multiple people injured after lightning strike at PGA Tour Championship
Lightning struck a pine tree right after play at the Tour Championship was suspended, and ambulances took five people from the golf course.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces return to racing after fiery airplane crash
(FOX NEWS) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR car just two weeks after surviving a harrowing airplane crash with his wife Amy and their one-year-old daughter Isla.