BYU bans fan for yelling racial slur at Duke volleyball player

The fan was sitting in the BYU student section but was not a student, and has been banned from all athletic venues on campus, the statement said.

This weekend’s college football game: Big Ten foes Nebraska, Northwestern battle in Ireland

The college football season kicks off Saturday with a matchup featuring Nebraska and Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. This is the first regular-season international game in five years.

What's going on in NYC area this weekend? Aug. 26-28

Do you need ideas for what to do this weekend in the city? Good Day's Ryan Kristafer has these suggestions. One involves "hanging out" with Harry Styles... (OK, not really.)

Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated, withdraws from U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.

Alabama approves Nick Saban's 8-year contract worth $93.6 million

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

Police investigating couple who allegedly engaged in sex act in stands during Oakland A's game

The A's were taking on the Seattle Mariners when a fan in attendance tweeted a video showing two fans sitting by themselves section 334 of RingCentral Coliseum engaging in what appears to be a sexual act.

Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season

The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.

‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

Urban Meyer returns to Fox's 'Big Noon Saturday'

Fox announced that Urban Meyer would rejoin the show that he was part of in its first two seasons.

Fans pack Rucker Park for streetball game

New York City is known as the Mecca of basketball because of events like the Rucker Park Streetball Championship Game, which had some prominent New Yorkers on hand for the action.

Utah officials secretly looked into high school athlete's gender

A Utah high school athletics association secretly investigated a female athlete — looking as far back as kindergarten — after receiving complaints from the parents of two girls she had defeated in competition.

Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, will pay $5M fine

Because of the bye week schedule, Deshaun Watson will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 – facing his former team in Houston.

Video: Fan injured after more fights break out at Panthers, Pats joint practice

A day after five players were kicked out of the first joint practice between the Panthers and Patriots for fighting, two more incidents nearly brought an end to Wednesday’s practice session.