WR DeSean Jackson a no-show at Redskins' 1st voluntary OTAs

DeSean Jackson isn't taking part in voluntary team workouts, and the Washington Redskins don't seem to care.

Md. high school student takes Redskins cheerleader to prom

It was a high school prom to remember for a Maryland student and he has social media to thank for helping him land his date.

Report: BMX star Dave Mirra diagnosed with CTE following death

BMX legend Dave Mirra was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his death in February, according to ESPN.

Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles selected to host Super Bowls

The NFL awarded Super Bowls to Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles, three cities that made significant financial investments in new stadiums or recently upgraded an existing one.

Report: NFL sought to influence study on brain injuries

National Football League officials improperly sought to influence a government study on the link between football and brain disease, according to a senior House Democrat in a report issued Monday.

Cricket growing in popularity among students in Prince George's County

It is the second most popular sport in the world and played virtually everywhere but the United States. But Prince George’s County in Maryland is hoping to change all that with the nation's first-ever elementary and middle school cricket league.

Former Wizards player Etan Thomas calls out train passenger in viral Facebook post

Former Washington Wizards player Etan Thomas turned to his Facebook faithful when he was left stunned by something that happened to him on a train this week. As Thomas explained in a post on his personal page, he asked a woman politely if he could sit in the empty seat next to her, and she said no. But moments later, he writes, she answered yes to the same question-- when...

2 horses die in first 4 races on Preakness Day undercard

In a tragic start to Preakness day, two horses died at Pimlico Race Course and a jockey broke a collarbone after a spill on a damp, rainy Saturday.

City of Arlington, Rangers announce new retractable-roof stadium plans

Relief from the summer heat could be on the way for Texas Rangers fans -- but it would mean the end of Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Report: Orlando Magic agree to deal with Frank Vogel

The Orlando Magic have reached a deal in principle with Frank Vogel, to become the team’s new head coach, the Orlando Sentinel is reporting.

Poll: 9 in 10 Native Americans not offended by Redskins name

A recent national poll found that nine of 10 Native Americans aren't offended by the Washington Redskins name.

100-year-old runner sets new world record

There's a new world record for the 100-meter-dash and it was set by an elderly woman who has lived a year for each of those meters.

Former NFL player Tim Tebow writing book on 'life's storms'

A new book by former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow will be a guide on how to handle success and disappointment.

Rangers' Odor suspended eight games for brawl with Bautista

Rangers infielder Rougned Odor has been suspended for eight games after punching Toronto's Jose Batista during Sunday's game in Arlington, according to a report.