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NFL retirees who say the league’s disability plan is a sham can proceed to trial
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A lawsuit accusing the NFL’s disability plan of violating its duty to…
Lions release Cameron Sutton as search for defensive back continues on domestic violence warrant
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions released Cameron Sutton on Thursday as authorities continue to…
What is gambling addiction and how widespread is it in the US?
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter…
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL’s international player pro day
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching…
The IRS is investigating Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and an alleged bookmaker. Here’s what we know
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is being criminally investigated by the IRS,…
MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling…
Dumoulin-Duguay carries army experience into football with sights set on CFL draft
WINNIPEG – Nathaniel Dumoulin-Duguay doesn’t have any problem with football coaches yelling instructions or criticism.…
NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on…
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly…
Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ricky Hill packed his bags and prepared to uproot his life…
NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners on Tuesday…
Here’s what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Only a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly…
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
In the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering…
Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home at age 35
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) — Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was…
Carson Wentz, Clyde Edwards-Helaire agree to 1-year deals with the Chiefs, AP sources say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to one-year deals with…
Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice leased Lamborghini involved in Dallas crash, company’s attorney says
DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was leasing a Lamborghini sport…
The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the 1971 film “Diamonds are Forever,” James Bond stays in…
Larry Lucchino, feisty force behind retro ballpark revolution and curse-busting Red Sox, dies at 78
BOSTON (AP) — Larry Lucchino, the hard-driving force behind baseball’s retro ballpark revolution and the…
Voters reject stadium tax for Royals and Chiefs, leaving future in KC in question
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The future of the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City…
After voters reject tax measure, Chiefs and Royals look toward future, whether in KC or elsewhere
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals owner John Sherman and Chiefs president Mark Donovan stood…
Chiefs’ Rice takes ‘full responsibility’ for his part in Dallas sports car crash that injured four
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said Wednesday that he was…
Wilfrid Laurier’s Luke Brubacher impressing despite limited football experience
WATERLOO, ONTARIO – As Wilfrid Laurier’s head football coach, Michael Faulds has seen many walk-ons.…
The Buffalo Bills agree to trade top receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Whether or not he knew a trade to the Houston…
When voters say ‘no’ to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Like a loss in the playoffs, voter rejection of a…