Amid pressure, Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football

If things move quickly, the Big Ten could start a season in about a month, but for now there is no timetable for a vote to move forward.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam

The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.

Marlins rally past Phils, open 1st 7-game series since '67

Starling Marte hit a tying, three-run double off Brandon Workman in the eighth inning, Jorge Alfaro singled home the winning run in the ninth and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 Thursday night in the opener of a seven-game series, the longest in a major league regular season in 53 years.

Texans remain in locker room for national anthem

The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.

DeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-Semitic posts, controversy during offseason

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson says he’s been educating himself after facing backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media in July.

Eagles restructure Peters' contract after move to left tackle

The Philadelphia Eagles are showing their appreciation for Jason Peters' decision to move back to left tackle with a restructured contract.

Kansas City Chiefs nix face paint, headdresses to start NFL season

Kansas City Chiefs fans who file into Arrowhead Stadium for a masked and socially distanced start to the NFL season won’t be wearing headdresses or face paint amid a nationwide push for racial justice following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Smoke from wildfires creates eerie baseball scene in California

A number of Northern California wildfires sent a thick, sometimes orange-glowing haze over the area Wednesday that left the Bay Area in an eerie darkness all day. The sun was blocked by the smoke.

Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement after 2017 injury

The 28-year-old said in a social media post that while he still loves the game, it is time to get on to the next chapter in his life.

These are the NFL Coach of the Year favorites, oddsmakers say

The NFL’s Coach of the Year award is given to the head coach of a team who is determined to have had the best season in the league and who has made the biggest improvement.

Eagles add Josh McCown, 41, to practice squad; LeBlanc re-signed

The Philadelphia Eagles are seemingly quarantining a quarterback with the news they'd added veteran backup Josh McCown to the practice squad.

La Salle College High School football player dies after collapsing at practice

A La Salle College High School student-athlete died on Friday following what the school described in a press release as a "sudden, catastrophic medical event." 

Phillies put Bruce, Quinn on IL; thin ahead of busy stretch

The Philadelphia Phillies put outfielders Jay Bruce and Roman Quinn on the injured list Sunday, leaving the roster in a bind ahead of a busy stretch in the schedule.