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Giants’ Wilson fires back at ‘classless’ jab from former coach, Broncos’ Payton
New York Giants backup signal-caller Russell Wilson wasn't impressed by a vague jab from his former coach with the Denver Broncos, Sean Payton.
Brazilian court acquits defendants in soccer academy fire that killed 10
A Rio de Janeiro state court acquitted the last remaining defendants accused of responsibility in a 2019 fire that swept through the sleeping quarters of an academy for Brazil's popular professional soccer club Flamengo, killing 10 teenage players.
From Fred Dean to Christian McCaffrey: How midseason trades reshaped NFL history
The in-season trade market in the NFL traditionally was a bit more tepid than other sports because the difficulty of inserting a player into a brand new scheme on the fly made deals much less appealing for contenders.
McLaurin, Samuel to have ‘full weeks of practice’ ahead of Chiefs game
The Washington Commanders' battered receiver corps is trending upwards. Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that pass-catchers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin would practice this week ahead of Monday's game in Kansas City against the Chiefs.
Angels’ Trout testifies that he loved late teammate Skaggs, saw no signs of drug use
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified Tuesday that he loved his teammate Tyler Skaggs like a brother and never saw signs of drug use before he died of an overdose on a team trip to Texas in 2019.
Giants’ Wilson calls Broncos coach ‘classless’ for postgame swipe at him
Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media Tuesday, a little under 48 hours since the Denver Broncos' coach took a swipe at the New York Giants' backup quarterback who lost his starting job to rookie Jaxson Dart following an 0-3 start.
LOVERRO: Move over, Waldo, it’s time to play ‘Where are the Wizards?’
The Washington Wizards open the NBA season Wednesday night in Milwaukee, a place where they know what the Larry O' Brien Championship Trophy looks like.
Ohtani continues to marvel fans, players in historic career
Shohei Ohtani keeps finding ways to top himself. Baseball's two-way superstar has been inspiring awe with his bat and arm from his days in Japan to joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on the once-biggest contract in North American pro sports.
With teardown complete, Wizards look to build foundation this season
The NBA world expects the Wizards, who open their season in Milwaukee against the Bucks on Wednesday night, to weather another woeful season. The team's coaches and executives don't mind that.
Angels hire ex-Nationals catcher Suzuki as new manager
The Los Angeles Angels have landed a new manager. Kurt Suzuki, who was a catcher with the Washington Nationals during their 2019 World Series run, is taking over the top role in the dugout.
Canada’s Blue Jays take aim at America’s pastime as cross-border relations have soured
Canada's only major league team will have an entire country behind it during the World Series and has a chance of claiming the championship of America's pastime at a time when U.S.-Canada relations remain near historic lows.
Vikings’ Isaiah Rodgers faces racist comments following loss to Eagles
Minnesota Vikings officials have condemned fans who sent racist remarks to cornerback Isaiah Rodgers following Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout expected to testify in pitcher’s wrongful death trial
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is planning to testify Tuesday in a lawsuit over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Brandon Graham is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Eagles, AP source says
Brandon Graham is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles, giving the defense a veteran edge rusher who was part of two Super Bowl championship teams, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Monday night.
Adam Silver says he expects big raises for WNBA players in new CBA, and that they ‘deserve it’
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver again expressed confidence Tuesday that WNBA players and that league will strike a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, with the current one set to expire on Oct. 31.
A peek inside the blue medical tent that has become a fixture on NFL sidelines
Jaxson Dart was getting checked for a concussion during the New York Giants' prime-time game against Philadelphia, and Brian Daboll was running out of patience.
