Florida QB Anthony Richardson drops 'AR-15' nickname, says he no longer wants to be 'associated' with gun

"While a nickname is only a nickname and ‘AR-15’ was simply a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any way or form," the UF quarterback said.

Healthy James Harden vows return to 'top of my game'

James Harden is vowing a return to his high-scoring form after battling a lingering hamstring injury that created rare doubt for the three-time NBA scoring champion over the last two seasons.

Dominant Nola, Phillies shut down Marlins for 3-game sweep

José Alvarado relieved and struck out Garrett Cooper and retired Bryan De La Cruz on a grounder for his first save. The Phillies shut out Miami in the final 25 innings of the series.

LA Dodgers set to host 1st All-Star Game in decades

The 92nd MLB All-Star Game is set for Tuesday, July 19 on FOX, with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting for the first time in more than 40 years.

Schwarber hits NL-leading 29th HR, Phils rout Marlins 10-0

Philadelphia broke it open with a five-run eighth against reliever Cody Poteet. Gregorius hit his first homer, a two-run shot, and Schwarber added a solo blast.

Phillies score late against Alcantara, hold off Marlins 2-1

J.T. Realmuto had three hits against his former team, including a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a four-game skid when they held on to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Friday night.

Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star

Brittney Griner was arrested in February at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She has been jailed since then, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Oregon standout tight end Spencer Webb dead at 22

Webb played in 11 games for Oregon last season and was set to be the starting tight end under new head coach Lanning. He had 13 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. In 2019, he had 18 catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns in nine games.

Philadelphia Phillies Rob Thomson becomes first Canadian to manage in home country

Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson became the first Canadian to manage a major league game in his home country when he led the Phillies against the Toronto Blue Jays.

LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home

“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm leaves game with apparent hand injury

Philadelphia third baseman Alec Bohm left the Phillies’ game with an apparent hand injury after sliding headfirst into second base.

Former Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber died of heat stroke, medical examiner says

TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."

Gibson keeps ball in the park as Bohm, Phils edge Cards 1-0

Kyle Gibson kept the ball in the park this time against St. Louis, Alec Bohm broke a scoreless tie with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Cardinals 1-0 Saturday.

Hall homers, drives in 2, Phillies take series from Nats

Didi Gregorius added an RBI triple for Philadelphia, which took two of three from last-place Washington and improved to 6-2 against its NL East rival. The Phillies entered third in the division, eight games behind the Mets.