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Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for ‘The Blind Side,’ sues to end Tuohys’ conservatorship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration…
Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill takes to the skies with his pilot’s license
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee running back Derrick Henry is delighted that his Titans teammate…
Alex Collins, former Seahawks and Ravens running back, killed in motorcycle crash at age 28
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played five seasons…
Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather’ of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped…
Ivy League football coaches praise conference’s stability (and wish they weren’t so alone)
BOSTON (AP) — There’s one college football conference sitting out the reshuffling going on among…
Roughriders, Tiger-Cats make trade for QB, punter
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, both aiming to get back to .500…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Quarterfinals Sweden 2 Japan 1 — MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP…
Mississippi Supreme Court won’t remove Favre from lawsuit over misspent welfare money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL…
Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy Walters
Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion over the last three decades and wanted…
If you’ve ever wanted to be in ‘Hamilton,’ you can now do so – on Roblox
NEW YORK (AP) — The landmark Broadway musical “Hamilton” has landed on Roblox, turning the…
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a…
Ex-Las Vegas Raider Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-plus years in prison for fatal DUI crash in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs was sentenced Wednesday to…
The US Open is adding video review for double bounces. It’s a first for Grand Slam tennis
New U.S. Open tournament referee Jake Garner recalls being a chair umpire and having a…
NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university
The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in…
Lions sign American running back Hardy to practice roster
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions say they have signed American running back JaQuan Hardy to…
Georgia fires football staffer who survived fatal crash, less than a month after lawsuit
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia has fired the football recruiting staffer who survived a January…
Texans minority owner Javier Loya is facing rape charge in Kentucky
HOUSTON (AP) — Javier Loya, a minority owner of the Houston Texans, is facing a…
Tiger-Cats part ways with assistant coach Condell
HAMILTON – Fresh off Saturday’s 27-14 loss to the visiting Montreal Alouettes, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats…
Ex-Raiders cornerback Arnette says he wants to play in the NFL again after plea in Vegas gun case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette emerged from a Nevada…
Vikings sign Canadian receiver N’Keal Harry
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings have added Canadian wide-receiver N’Keal Harry to their 90-man…
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Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge The…
Eagles reserve lineman Sills acquitted of rape, kidnapping charges
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (AP) — Josh Sills, a reserve offensive lineman for the NFC champion Philadelphia…
Saints’ Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Colts defensive back Chris…
Bears great Steve McMichael, who has ALS, in intensive care with sepsis and pneumonia
CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985…