This weekend’s college football game: Big Ten foes Nebraska, Northwestern battle in Ireland
The college football season kicks off Saturday with a matchup featuring Nebraska and Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. This is the first regular-season international game in five years.
The college football season kicks off Saturday with a matchup featuring Nebraska and Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. This is the first regular-season international game in five years.
On this day in history, August 26, 1939, baseball broadcast on TV for first time
The first MLB game was broadcast on Aug. 26, 1939, launching what's now the multi-billion dollar industry of televised sports.
The first MLB game was broadcast on Aug. 26, 1939, launching what's now the multi-billion dollar industry of televised sports.
Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos
A federal jury found Wednesday that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed them.
A federal jury found Wednesday that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant’s widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed them.
Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 87
Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 and later served as a sports broadcaster.
Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title in 1970 and later served as a sports broadcaster.
Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million
Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.
Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.
Sonny Jurgensen’s jersey to be retired by Washington Commanders
Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen's jersey will be retired by the Washington Commanders during the team's final game of the season.
Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen's jersey will be retired by the Washington Commanders during the team's final game of the season.
Girlfriend of late Oregon football star Spencer Webb announces she’s pregnant: ‘We created an angel’
Girlfriend Kelly Kay announced on Monday that she's pregnant with the baby of late Oregon tight end Spencer Webb. Webb died in July in a diving accident.
Girlfriend Kelly Kay announced on Monday that she's pregnant with the baby of late Oregon tight end Spencer Webb. Webb died in July in a diving accident.
School sports hygiene and safety tips for student-athletes
Medstar sports medicine physician, Doctor Korin Hudson, says practicing smart sports hygiene and safety is the keep for student-athletes to have a fun and successful season.
Medstar sports medicine physician, Doctor Korin Hudson, says practicing smart sports hygiene and safety is the keep for student-athletes to have a fun and successful season.
Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season
The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.
The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.
‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage
A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.
A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.
Ex-Commanders trainer agrees to deferred prosecution on illegal drug distribution charges
Ryan Vermillion, a former head athletic trainer for the Washington Commanders, who has been under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency for illegally distributing oxycodone to NFL players, appeared in federal court Friday on drug charges.
Ryan Vermillion, a former head athletic trainer for the Washington Commanders, who has been under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency for illegally distributing oxycodone to NFL players, appeared in federal court Friday on drug charges.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
Urban Meyer returns to Fox's 'Big Noon Saturday'
Fox announced that Urban Meyer would rejoin the show that he was part of in its first two seasons.
Fox announced that Urban Meyer would rejoin the show that he was part of in its first two seasons.
Nationwide referee shortage causes concerns ahead of fall sports leagues starting
Summer’s still kicking, but fall is on the mind. With that, school and recreational sports leagues are on the horizon, but one of the game's most critical elements need for sports is facing a crisis right now -- the referee.
Summer’s still kicking, but fall is on the mind. With that, school and recreational sports leagues are on the horizon, but one of the game's most critical elements need for sports is facing a crisis right now -- the referee.
Boy hurt after bunk bed fall at Little League World Series out of ICU, walks with support
Easton Oliverson, a 12-year-old Little League World Series player from Utah, suffered a serious head injury after falling from the top bunk of his bed.
Easton Oliverson, a 12-year-old Little League World Series player from Utah, suffered a serious head injury after falling from the top bunk of his bed.
Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, will pay $5M fine
Because of the bye week schedule, Deshaun Watson will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 – facing his former team in Houston.
Because of the bye week schedule, Deshaun Watson will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 – facing his former team in Houston.
Big Ten lands $7-billion in NFL-style TV contracts
The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.
The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.
Washington Commanders' sports betting license approved for FedEx Field
Fans will soon be able to place bets on Washington Commanders games at FedEx Field after a sports betting license received final approval in Maryland.
Fans will soon be able to place bets on Washington Commanders games at FedEx Field after a sports betting license received final approval in Maryland.
Bernie's slide mishap: Dodgers reporter breaks arm, fractures ribs
Milwaukee Brewers fans see team mascot Bernie Brewer whip down the slide from his American Family Field chalet when one of the Brewers hits a homerun. But when someone other than Bernie takes the plunge, it doesn't always go well.
Milwaukee Brewers fans see team mascot Bernie Brewer whip down the slide from his American Family Field chalet when one of the Brewers hits a homerun. But when someone other than Bernie takes the plunge, it doesn't always go well.
Luke Knox, FIU football player, dies at age 22
FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday.
FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday.