LeBron James says false positive was 'handled very poorly' by NBA
LeBron James says false positive was 'handled very poorly' by NBA
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After a false positive test result, James, 36, was placed in the protocols Tuesday
Report: Saints QB Taysom Hill to avoid surgery, play through finger injury
Report: Saints QB Taysom Hill to avoid surgery, play through finger injury
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Now the question is whether Hill remain under center or go back to a do-it-all weapon.
Bruce Arians wants NFL to examine more COVID-19 vaccination statuses?
Bruce Arians wants NFL to examine more COVID-19 vaccination statuses?
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In reality, Arians has three specific people to blame for Thursday's developments.
Montreal Canadiens will not make coaching change this season
Montreal Canadiens will not make coaching change this season
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There is no question that the position will be evaluated at that point, but Gorton repeatedly said that he needs more time to evaluate the whole organization before making any big decisions like that.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, GM Howie Roseman split on QB Jalen Hurts?
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, GM Howie Roseman split on QB Jalen Hurts?
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The Eagles’ quarterback decision figures to be one of next year’s top dominoes.
Mark Turgeon steps down as Maryland head coach
Mark Turgeon steps down as Maryland head coach
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Turgeon said the decision came after several conversations between him and athletic director Damon Evans.
Bears to start Andy Dalton in Week 13 vs. Cardinals
Bears to start Andy Dalton in Week 13 vs. Cardinals
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Sunday will be Dalton’s fourth start this season. Chicago is 2-1 in games Dalton starts, though the team’s Week 2 win over Cincinnati featured Fields replacing an injured Dalton mid-game.
Oklahoma to pay Bob Stoops $325K to coach through bowl game
Oklahoma to pay Bob Stoops $325K to coach through bowl game
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Stoops tried to refuse the money, but Oklahoma will pay him anyway.
Report: Bucks have 'optimism' that one-time All-Star Brook Lopez could return this season
Report: Bucks have 'optimism' that one-time All-Star Brook Lopez could return this season
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Lopez hasn't played since the team's season opener on Oct. 19 and it was reported on Thursday that he will be sidelined indefinitely following surgery on his back.
Report: Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr.'s status for Week 13 vs. Jaguars 'up in the air'
Report: Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr.'s status for Week 13 vs. Jaguars 'up in the air'
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was sidelined for Thursday's session and his availability for Week 13 is now in question.
Michigan to honor Oxford High School shooting victims during Big Ten title game
Michigan to honor Oxford High School shooting victims during Big Ten title game
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Oxford is an exurb of Detroit, located just over one hour northeast of Ann Arbor, Mich.
Lakers' LeBron James clears health and safety protocols, can play Friday vs. Clippers
Lakers' LeBron James clears health and safety protocols, can play Friday vs. Clippers
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James has produced eight negative virus tests since he returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Bronco Mendenhall to step down as Virginia head coach after six seasons
Bronco Mendenhall to step down as Virginia head coach after six seasons
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The team has a 36-38 record over Mendenhall's tenure.
Pelicans All-Star PF Zion Williamson's rehab delayed due to soreness in surgically repaired foot
Pelicans All-Star PF Zion Williamson's rehab delayed due to soreness in surgically repaired foot
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One of the most explosive and exciting players in the NBA has yet to make his season debut, and it was reported Thursday afternoon that his return may take a bit longer than expected.
Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point margin of victory vs. Thunder
Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point margin of victory vs. Thunder
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The most lopsided result in NBA history happened Thursday night when the Memphis Grizzlies dismantled the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 152-79 win.
Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for violating code of conduct
Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for violating code of conduct
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Director of player personnel Joe Cronin has been promoted to interim GM for the time being.
Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for code of conduct violations
Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey for code of conduct violations
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The Olshey dismissal comes two weeks after former Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan resigned from his position.
Chris Paul is finally understood
Chris Paul is finally understood
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Chris Paul has always had a mental edge on his peers and enemies. He is smarter than most and, perhaps more importantly, much more obsessed.
Bucks' Brook Lopez out indefinitely after back surgery
Bucks' Brook Lopez out indefinitely after back surgery
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Lopez tallied eight points, five rebounds, three blocks and a steal in his one and only appearance, to date, this season. He averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 2020-21.
Cardinals stars Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins expected to return Week 13 vs. Bears
Cardinals stars Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins expected to return Week 13 vs. Bears
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The Arizona Cardinals look likely to get back their two biggest offensive weapons in Week 13 for the first time in over one month.
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant named Players of the Month
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant named Players of the Month
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The NBA also announced its Rookies of the Month for October and November Thursday, awarding that honor to Thunder guard Josh Giddey in the West and Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley in the East.
Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns avoids serious injury in hard fall on dunk
Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns avoids serious injury in hard fall on dunk
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Towns is unsure whether he’ll be able to play Friday on the road against the Brooklyn Nets. Any lengthy absence would be a tough blow for Minnesota.
Major league portion of Rule 5 draft canceled
Major league portion of Rule 5 draft canceled
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The MLB instituted a lockout Wednesday after the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Until a new CBA is agreed to, the lockout will remain in place with teams prohibited from making transactions during that time.
Report: Saints Pro Bowl RB Alvin Kamara ruled out Week 13 vs. Cowboys
Report: Saints Pro Bowl RB Alvin Kamara ruled out Week 13 vs. Cowboys
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The four-time Pro Bowler was able to participate in practice all this week in a limited fashion, but the Saints will be forced to lean on backup Mark Ingram as their lead back for the third time in the last four weeks.
Red Sox reacquire one-time All-Star Jackie Bradley Jr., ship Hunter Renfroe to Brewers
Red Sox reacquire one-time All-Star Jackie Bradley Jr., ship Hunter Renfroe to Brewers
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Nobody knows if and/or when the 2022 MLB season will begin, but in the waning moments before the baseball lockout commenced, the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a notable trade involving four players.
One-time All-Star righty Marcus Stroman to sign with Cubs
One-time All-Star righty Marcus Stroman to sign with Cubs
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In Chicago, Stroman will pair with Kyle Hendricks at the top of the rotation.
Jim Valvano: Career retrospective
Jim Valvano: Career retrospective
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It has been 25 years since his untimely passing and his legendary speech at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993. That speech has taken on a life of its own and has carried on the life and cause of Jimmy V. Here is a retrospective on the impact Valvano had on the worl
Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns leaves game after ugly fall
Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns leaves game after ugly fall
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Towns went back to the locker room before the game was over and didn’t return to action. It looks to be a lower-back or tailbone injury.
Marcus Stroman breaks his own signing news on social media
Marcus Stroman breaks his own signing news on social media
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Marcus Stroman has always been fond of using social media, so perhaps it’s no surprise that he announced his own decision to sign with the Chicago Cubs.
Reports: Suns All-Star Devin Booker out 'a few games' with hamstring injury
Reports: Suns All-Star Devin Booker out 'a few games' with hamstring injury
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Booker leads the Suns with 23.2 points per game and is also contributing 4.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest.
Tigers officially announce signing of Javier Baez
Tigers officially announce signing of Javier Baez
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The Tigers have landed their new franchise shortstop. Detroit announced on Wednesday they’ve signed Javier Baez to a six-year contract.
Report: Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown out at least two more weeks
Report: Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown out at least two more weeks
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Brown continues to deal with an ankle injury suffered in Week 6.
Heat star Bam Adebayo expected to miss six weeks with torn UCL
Heat star Bam Adebayo expected to miss six weeks with torn UCL
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Adebayo tore the UCL in his thumb during the Heat’s rematch vs. the Nuggets on Monday.
The 'NBA league leaders in assists per game' quiz
The 'NBA league leaders in assists per game' quiz
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How many of the NBA players to lead the league in assists per game since the NBA-ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Cowboys activate star WR Amari Cooper off reserve/COVID-19 list
Cowboys activate star WR Amari Cooper off reserve/COVID-19 list
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Cooper heads into Thursday night second on the Cowboys with 583 receiving yards and five touchdown catches. He's third with 44 receptions on 65 targets.
Bulls, Heat each lose second-round pick for tampering with Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry
Bulls, Heat each lose second-round pick for tampering with Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry
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The ruling ends an investigation that started back in August into whether the teams in question entered discussions to sign free agents Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry before the free-agent window was open.
Marcus Freeman to be named Notre Dame head coach
Marcus Freeman to be named Notre Dame head coach
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Freeman has a reputation as a rising star in coaching circles and is considered an excellent recruiter.
Athletics eyeing Las Vegas Tropicana site for new stadium
Athletics eyeing Las Vegas Tropicana site for new stadium
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There’s a decent chance that the small-market Oakland Athletics will head to the Las Vegas desert at some point within the next few years.
Seahawks sign seven-time Pro Bowl RB Adrian Peterson
Seahawks sign seven-time Pro Bowl RB Adrian Peterson
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Adrian Peterson has added another stop to his illustrious resume.
Safety Kenny Vaccaro retires from to focus on esports organization
Safety Kenny Vaccaro retires from to focus on esports organization
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«I've been a gamer for even longer than I've played football, and I've always thought of myself as a gamer first,» Vaccaro said.
