Surfers try to tame rare giant waves

Some of the world's top surfers competed in one of Hawaii's most prestigious big-wave surfing events Thursday.

Capitals place forward Brooks Laich on waivers

The Washington Capitals placed struggling forward Brooks Laich on waivers Saturday, a move that gives the NHL's top team some potential flexibility.

Blind military veteran represents Team USA at World Championships

This story is about a man you probably wouldn't expect to see riding a bicycle much less competing on one. He's a blind military veteran from Mooresville who will be representing the United States in a world championship race. We caught up with him and his fellow athletes at the Velodrome in Rock Hill.

49ers send homeless man package

A homeless man in New Jersey is now thanking the San Francisco 49ers after receiving a box of swag from the team...

Afghan boy with homemade Messi jersey scores a real one

A 5-year-old Afghan boy made international headlines after photos of him wearing a Lionel Messi shirt made from a plastic bag went viral.

Johnny Manziel assault case will be sent to grand jury

Dallas police will refer the assault case against Johnny Manziel to a Grand Jury, a source told FOX4.

British lawmakers write to NFL about changing Redskins nickname

Two British lawmakers have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to complain about the nickname of the Washington Redskins ahead of the team's visit to London next season.

Paralyzed Southern University football player Devon Gales leaves Atlanta hospital

Five months after Southern University wide receiver Devon Gales was critically injured during a game against the University of Georgia, he's headed home.  The 22-year old hasn't been back to Baton Rouge in nearly 5 months.  He says he can't wait to see his family and teammates.  Yet, he says, he leaves Shepherd Center and Georgia grateful.

Hamlin uses daring move to give Joe Gibbs a Daytona 500 win

Denny Hamlin has won the Daytona 500, edging Martin Truex Jr. by inches at the finish line. It was the closest finish in the history of the event.

Georgetown Hoyas host Xavier in 'Gray Out' at Verizon Center

The Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball team hosts Xavier at Verizon Center on Saturday--- and they’re going gray for this Big East battle.

Nationals' Papelbon apologizes for altercation with Harper

After walking into the clubhouse for the first time at spring training, Jonathan Papelbon smiled and laughed as he embraced former Boston Red Sox teammate Bronson Arroyo and joked Gio Gonzalez about his haircut.

Monty Williams urges forgiveness at wife's funeral

Monty Williams urged forgiveness in an emotional eulogy at the funeral of his wife Ingrid on Thursday in Oklahoma City, where a contingent of NBA coaches and players attended in support.

Wizards get Markieff Morris from Suns at trade deadline

A week after scuffling with a teammate, forward Markieff Morris was traded Thursday by the free-falling Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards, a team hoping to boost its chances of making the playoffs.

Cowboys' Brandon Carr donates $110k to help Flint water crisis victims

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr is giving back to his hometown of Flint, Michigan during the city's water crisis with lead-tainted water.

Items from legendary Cole Field House up for auction

Officially, it is called the William P. Cole Jr. Student Activities Building. But most know it as Cole Field House. It was the former home for the basketball team at the University of Maryland. But the Cole as we knew is now history. The school is building a new complex to house an indoor football facility.

After losing NBA career to drug addiction, Chris Herren shares his story of recovery

There is a growing heroin epidemic in our community. Even President Barack Obama is calling it a public health crisis and is proposing over a billion dollars for drug treatment and prevention programs. On Tuesday, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office helped put a real face on the heroin epidemic – a man who was destined to become an NBA basketball star, but lost it all to addiction.

Pacquiao sorry for saying gay couples  "worse than animals"

Boxing star and Philippine Senate candidate Manny Pacquiao apologized Tuesday for denouncing people in gay relationships as "worse than animals" but said he stood by his opposition to same-sex marriage.

Tim Tebow hosts prom for children with special needs

Everybody deserves to have their night to shine. Quarterback, Tim Tebow, redirected the spotlight and pointed in the direction of children with special needs during a prom he hosted. Can you imagine all the fun the princes and princesses had while celebrating an evening just for them?!