Rusty Staub, slugger who played 23 seasons, dies at 73

Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday. He was 73.

Ex-TCU QB Trevone Boykin arrested for alleged assault of girlfriend

Mansfield police arrested former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin on Wednesday in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend.

Washington Nationals opening day in Cincinnati postponed due to weather

The Washington Nationals opening day game slated to take place against the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio on Thursday has been postponed due to impending inclement weather, according to Major League Baseball.

Ex-MLB star Albert Belle accused of indecent exposure, DUI

Former Major League Baseball star Albert Belle was arrested on charges of indecent exposure and DUI at Phoenix Rising Stadium in Scottsdale over the weekend.

NFL star Michael Bennett indicted for injury to elderly woman at Super Bowl LI

"Honestly, I don't think there's a tight end in the NFL that can block me," said Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett. He obviously thinks highly of himself, but the leader of the Houston Police Department is not that impressed with the NFL star.

Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from Blockbuster, waste management, dies at 80

H. Wayne Huizenga, who built a business empire that included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation and three professional sports franchises, has died. He was 80.

That Kid's Got Game: 9-year-old 'Evel Knievel' from San Mateo

Move over Evil Knievel. That's because AJ Stuntz is in town. The 9-year-old San Mateo 4th grader (whose real name is AJ Heinckemy) is a force to be reckoned with on his motorcycle.

3-nation unified bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

CONCACAF member nations the United States, Canada and Mexico declared their intention to submit formally a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Party's over for UMBC, beaten by Kansas State

The party's over for UMBC. The team that made history for being the first No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament lost to ninth-seeded Kansas State 50-43.

UMBC facing No. 9 seed Kansas State for spot in Sweet 16

Now, it's time to see if the Retrievers can put all those post-victory texts and congratulatory calls in the rearview mirror when they play No. 9 seed Kansas State on Sunday with a Sweet 16 berth at stake.

Kirk Cousins signs with Vikings, hopes it will be 'a lifetime deal'

The Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins to a three-year deal reportedly worth $84 million, with another $6 million in incentives. 

UMBC knocks off Virginia in NCAA Tournament, becoming first No. 16 to defeat No. 1 in history

Senior guard Jairus Lyles scored 28 points, and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off the most shocking upset in NCAA Tournament history, defeating Virginia 74-54 on Friday night to become the first No. 16 seed ever to beat a No. 1 seed.

Tripp Halstead rooting for Falcons as recovery continues

Tripp Halstead and his family are rooting for the Atlanta Falcons as Tripp continues to recover from a tree accident that caused him severe brain injuries.

Quarterback Alex Smith officially joins Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins have the continuity at quarterback they've wanted by signing Alex Smith to a four-year contract extension.

Surveillance video shows former MLB prospect Vasquez attack fiancee

A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team has cut ties with an outfielder after the Corpus Christi Police Department released a video of a domestic violence incident for which the player completed a probationary sentence.