Florida QB Anthony Richardson drops 'AR-15' nickname, says he no longer wants to be 'associated' with gun
"While a nickname is only a nickname and ‘AR-15’ was simply a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any way or form," the UF quarterback said.
Bobby East murder: California police shoot, kill suspect wanted in former NASCAR driver's death
Trent William Millsap was accused of fatally stabbing former NASCAR driver Bobby East at a California gas station on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods makes emotional, potentially final exit from British Open
Tiger Woods made an early and emotional departure from the British Open at St. Andrews, perhaps for the last time.
Young wheelchair athletes in NYC qualify for national meet
Hard work by some young athletes in the Rising New York Road Runners Wheelchair Training Program has paid off. They're heading to Denver to compete in a national meet.
Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star
Brittney Griner was arrested in February at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She has been jailed since then, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Elite basketball academy nurtures talent in young players in NYC
The Program NYC's co-founders — Jared Effron and Griffin Taylor — hooped together as kids on courts of New York City. They say they want to restore the city's rep as a mecca of hoops talent.
Long Island triple-jumper leaps to the top of her sport
Rocky Point High School graduate Alexandra Kelly is considered the top-ranked high school female triple-jumper in the nation.
LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
Cornhole growing with pro and social sports leagues
The American Cornhole League, which was formed in 2015, has some lofty goals, including getting the sport into the Olympics within a decade.
Simone Biles offered coloring book, mistaken for child on flight
A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.
Former Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber died of heat stroke, medical examiner says
TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."
AI will help referees make offside calls at 2022 FIFA World Cup
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
Mets retire Keith Hernandez's No. 17 in Citi Field ceremony
The New York Mets have retired Keith Hernandez's number 17 jersey in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field.
Mets outfielder hosts Little Leaguers for sandlot game in Queen
Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo hosted a special game Friday for a group of little leaguers from across the NYC area, helping inspire them both on and off the field.
Raiders’ Sandra Morgan is NFL’s 1st Black female team president
Sandra Douglass Morgan is the Raider's first Black woman to be the president of an NFL team.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before semifinal with injury
The 22-time Grand Slam champion was preparing to play for a chance to get to the Wimbledon final.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
Browns trade QB Baker Mayfield to Panthers
Baker Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday when the Browns traded the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Former USA Softball president John Gouveia charged with sexual abuse of a minor, released on bail months ago
John Gouveia was released on $250,000 bail back in April.
Late NFL, Georgia Tech football player Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE, researchers say
The Boston University CTE Center confirmed Tuesday that former Georgia Tech football standout and NFL star Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE when he died suddenly in December 2021.