Trump may eye Ali pardon, though late champ may not need one

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he may pardon the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who doesn't seem to need one. And for futures acts of clemency, he may seek recommendations from pro football players and other athletes who have protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.

Gattis and Cole lead Astros past Rangers 5-2

Evan Gattis hit a two-run homer and an RBI single, and Gerrit Cole allowed one run over six solid innings as the Houston Astros topped the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night.

Sea of red swarms DC as Washington Capitals look to win Stanley Cup

Authorities prepared for a sea of red to swarm the Capital One Arena Thursday evening as the Washington Capitals could claim the coveted Stanley Cup with a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction

Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.

Report: Colin Kaepernick's legal team expected to pursue Trump testimony in grievance case

Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is reportedly expected to seek federal subpoenas in the next few weeks in order to get President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, among possible others, to testify in the quarterback’s grievance case against the NFL.

Here's why the World Cup is a big deal for these 5 countries

The World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the globe, attracting billions of viewers every four years as nations contend for the coveted golden trophy. While the World Cup is a stage where soccer icons forge their legacy and attempt the etch their names into history, it’s also a big deal for the countries they represent.

President Trump cancels Eagles' White House visit

A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room. 

Houston among 30 cities proposed to host XFL team

Harris County - Houston Sports Authority chief executive officer Janis Burke says Houston is among thirty cities that have received proposals to be an XFL host city.

'No one wants the invite anyway': Lebron James, Steph Curry agree on no White House trip

LeBron James and Steph Curry may be fierce opponents on the basketball court. But the pair do agree on this: No matter who wins the NBA finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors, no one wants to go to the White House to meet President Donald Trump.

Mike Davis leaving as TSU head basketball coach

Mike Davis, who led Texas Southern to its first win in the NCAA Tournament in school history in 2018, will become the new head basketball coach at Detroit Mercy.

White House: Eagles offered to send ‘tiny handful' of representatives, abandoned fans

The White House has released another statement claiming the Philadelphia Eagles 'abandoned their fans'  just one day after President Donald Trump rescinded the team's invitation to visit the White House as Super Bowl Champions.

Capitals on verge of Stanley Cup after blowing out Golden Knights in Game 4

The Washington Capitals are one win away from the first championship in their 43-year history after routing the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.

Former cheerleaders file another lawsuit against Houston Texans

$7.25 an hour, that’s the state minimum wage and also what each Houston Texans Cheerleader is paid. It’s something they agreed to in their contracts, but the attorney’s representing 5 former cheerleaders are asking for a fair wage.

Former Rice players back Lance Berkman to become new Owls baseball coach

Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt, who played college baseball at Rice, signed a petition asking the school to name former Owls star Lance Berkman as its new baseball coach.

Washington Capitals win 3-1 over Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Game 3, lead series 2-1

Alex Ovechkin went airborne, Evgeny Kuznetsov flapped his arms like a bird of prey and the Washington Capitals are flying high, just two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup.

These soccer superpowers will have to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup from home

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, but come kickoff, some international soccer superpowers will be watching the action from home. Here are four juggernauts that shockingly didn’t qualify for Russia: