Greg Hawthorne, Super Bowl champion with Pittsburgh Steelers, dies at 69

Greg Hawthorne played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won a Super Bowl championship and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

How Maradona’s 'Hand of God' fueled the Argentina-England rivalry

Just over 40 years ago, Argentina and England faced off in a World Cup match that saw two of soccer’s most famous goals.

DC Council proposes $620M public-private partnership to expand Audi Field

The D.C. Council has introduced a new proposal for a $620 million expansion of Audi Field, marking the latest major investment plan for sports facilities in the District.

Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89

Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says.

Loud AF: July 11, 2026
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FOX 5's Chad Ricardo talks all things sports in Loud Athletes & Fans.

GOP puts WNBA 'on notice' after recent treatment of star player Caitlin Clark

House Republican Study Committee members sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert claiming that the league has not consistently addressed physical contact involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Washington Commanders to retire former running back John Riggins’ jersey

The Washington Commanders will retire former running back John "Riggo" Riggins’ No. 44 jersey in November, marking his historic football career and the 94th anniversary of the team’s franchise.

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

US-Belgium was the most-watched soccer telecast in US history

The latest host-nation game between the United States and Belgium in the round of 16 was a hot ticket for fans and TV ratings, turning the broadcast into a ratings demon that now stands as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. 

FIFA probes incident between IShowSpeed and fan during World Cup

FIFA said it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed and a fan in the stands during Friday's World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.

2 US soccer staff members suspended for Belgium game

While Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension may have been lifted prior to the U.S. men’s soccer team’s eventual loss to Belgium on Monday night, two of the club’s staff members were not as fortunate. 

Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites

More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.

Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death

A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.

Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.