Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19

Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.

NFL player to be paid in bitcoin

In May 2019 NFL player Russell Okung tweeted "Pay me in Bitcoin" and now that appears to be happening.

Phillies announce they have acquired Jose Alvarado

The Philadelphia Phillies announce they have signed left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarado, in a three-way trade with Los Angeles and Tampa Bay.

Cotton Bowl looks to be a high scoring affair between Oklahoma and Florida

Both the No.6 Sooners and No.7 Gators have had some struggles on defense this season and both have shown an ability to put points on the board but both the Gators missing key components which may be the difference.

Cincinnati searches for respect in Peach Bowl against Georgia

The Bearcats from the American Athletic Conference seek a perfect season. To do so, they’ll have to beat the Bulldogs in Atlanta.

Notre Dame tries to stay with Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal

The Fighting Irish are being counted out because of their poor performance against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide keeps rolling along.

Villanova head coach Jay Wright tests positive for COVID-19, season paused

Villanova men's basketball has put its season on hold after head coach Jay Wright tested positive for COVID-19, the university announced on Sunday.

Braves legend, Hall of Famer pitcher Phil Niekro dies after cancer battle

Braves legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away Saturday night in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.

Embiid, Simmons extend dominance over Knicks as Sixers roll

Joel Embiid had 27 points and 10 rebounds while remaining unbeaten at Madison Square Garden, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 109-89 on Saturday night.

Eagles, Cowboys meet in late season battle for lackluster NFC East

The preseason favorites in the NFC East are set to meet in Week 16 without their franchise quarterbacks starting and with their playoff hopes in the hands of a team that didn’t figure to be in the running this late.

Embiid leads 76ers past Westbrook, Wizards 113-107 in opener

Joel Embiid scored the go-ahead basket with 1:09 left and had 29 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-107 win over Washington on Wednesday night and spoil Russell Westbrook’s triple-double Wizards' debut.

Raiders try to stay alive against Dolphins

Miami controls its own destiny and can eliminate Las Vegas with a win or a tie.