LeBron James calls Trump a 'bum' after rescinding White House invitation to Steph Curry
LeBron James defended fellow basketball pro Stephen Curry on Saturday after President Trump rescinded his White House invitation for the Golden State Warriors player.
NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
Tim Tebow boosts minor league baseball attendance
Helped by New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow, attendance increased by 12.4 percent this year in the Florida State League and by 2.1 percent in the South Atlantic League.
President Trump tweets support for 'locked arms' during National Anthem after NFL response
President Donald Trump sent tweets Sunday afternoon in support of "locked arms" during the National Anthem following a wide-ranging response across the NFL.
Take a knee: Over 200 NFL players sit or kneel during national anthem
More than 200 players around the NFL were seen kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday. The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire Oakland Raiders team protested, in addition to six Redskins.
World War II veteran joins #TakeAKnee movement
A 97-year-old World War II veteran has gone viral after he showed his support for the #TakeAKnee movement.
Trump tweet, NFL response escalate drama of Sunday games
The NFL's players and owners are frequently at odds over the issues, finances and rules of the game, a long-running feud that looms large toward another potential work stoppage after the 2020 season.
Valbuena helps Angels end skid with 7-5 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - Luis Valbuena hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning and Justin Upton tacked on an insurance run with a solo homer in the eighth, helping the Los Angeles Angels snap a six-game skid with a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night. It was a much-needed victory for the Angels, who are 4 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the second AL wild card.
Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week - Grant Gunnell
Standing at 6-feet 5-inches tall, St. Pius X Panthers quarterback Grant Gunnell earns Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week honors again. Gunnell was also presented with the plaque during the 2016 Texas high school football season.
Player of the Week - Grant Gunnell
St. Pius X quarterback Grant Gunnell is your Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week for Sept. 24, 2017.
Houston Texans lose on the road to New England Patriots 36-33
NE_Gronkowski 5 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 10:33.
Oakland's Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during anthem
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.
Penguins say they will accept White House invite
The Pittsburgh Penguins say they've accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to go to the White House after winning the Stanley Cup.
Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off
President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.
Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots
Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.
Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.
Midwestern State player, 19, dies after injury during game
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) - A 19-year-old Midwestern State football player has died after suffering a neck injury while making a tackle during a home game last weekend. School President Suzanne Shipley on Wednesday released a statement mourning the death of cornerback Robert Grays of Houston. Shipley says Grays died Tuesday at a hospital in his hometown. He was critically injured during a game...
Texans players give back to Kingwood High School Football
Houston Texans players and cheerleaders surprised Kingwood High School football players with new equipment and swag.
Tom Brady: I hope Colin Kaepernick gets another chance in NFL
Tom Brady had kind words for Colin Kaepernick when asked whether the controversial figure should get another shot at playing with the NFL.
Lions fan who posted racist Snapchat rant gives up season tickets, banned from Ford field
The Detroit Lions say that a fan who posted a picture of two Lions fans sitting during the national anthem that included a racist name no longer has his season tickets.