NFL players 'significantly safer' on grass than turf, association says

The National Football League Players Association showed that during the 2022 season, NFL players suffered more non-direct contact injuries on turf than natural grass.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards cited for assault after loss to Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cited for assault for swinging a chair that struck two Nuggets employees, after missing the final shot of the team's series-ending loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday.

Washington Commanders declining Chase Young’s 5th-year option, source says

Chase Young could become a free agent following next season after the Washington Commanders opted not to pick up the edge rusher’s fifth-year option.

DC Pickleball Team partners with University of Maryland

D.C. Pickleball Team will donate professional-level equipment – including JOOLA pickleball paddles – to Maryland's team in an effort to raise awareness for the sport and make it more accessible in the community.

ESPN hit with layoffs as parent company Disney cuts costs

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that the company would reduce 7,000 jobs either through not filling positions or layoffs.

Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets

After weeks of speculation, a 12-day cleanse, and a four-day "darkness retreat," quarterback Aaron Rodgers is finally joining the New York Jets.

Australian jockey Dean Holland dead at 34 after falling off horse during race

Dean Holland, a longtime jockey in Australia, died Monday from injuries he sustained when he fell off a horse during a race, Racing Victoria said. He was 34.

NFL suspends 5 players for gambling policy violation

The players are suspended through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games last year.

Commanders coach Ron Rivera mum on potential sale, new owners

We’re hearing from head coach Ron Rivera for the first time since news broke of a potential buyer for the Washington Commanders.

Kings, E-40 release statement on ejection, call it a 'miscommunication'

Rapper E-40 and the Sacramento Kings released a joint statement Wednesday calling the musician's ejection from Saturday's Warriors v. Kings game a ‘miscommunication.’

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard fired after team misses playoffs again

The Washington Wizards fired general manager Tommy Sheppard on Wednesday after the team missed the postseason for a second consecutive season.

Tiger Woods recovering after ankle surgery, rest of majors in doubt

Tiger Woods is recovering from another surgery. Woods has posted on Twitter that he had fusion surgery on his right ankle to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone.

Shaquille O'Neal helps Michigan teen with size 23 shoes find the perfect fit

Eric Kilburn Jr., a 14-year-old student in Michigan, had been suffering from painful blisters and sores on his feet due to ill-fitting shoes. After a story about his problem went viral, former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help.

Damar Hamlin medically cleared to resume playing in NFL, Bills GM says

Damar Hamlin participated in the Buffalo Bills voluntary workout program, which began Monday. The 24-year-old collapsed on the field after making a routine tackle in a Jan. 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.