Author: Christopher Bumbaca, USA TODAY

Former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas, now with the Baltimore Ravens, doesn’t regret flipping off former coach Pete Carroll last year.

Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, of “butt fumble” fame, has retired from the NFL and is joining ESPN as a college football analyst.

Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of Mark Buehrle throwing one of 23 perfect games in MLB history. He has White Sox teammate Dewayne Wise to thank.

The MLB trade deadline fast-approaching, and several teams are looking to swap. These are the biggest trades made at the deadline over the last 15 years.

Newly acquired Lakers star Anthony Davis said at a camp this week that he could sign with the Chicago Bulls “if the opportunity ever presents itself.”

Houston Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez has 35 RBI in his first 30 games, passing the mark Albert Pujols set with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001.

Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett called Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane a “disgrace” after Zidane said “we hope (Bale) leaves soon.”

A fan at PNC Park caused a game stoppage as he tried to get a handshake from Philadelphia Phillies infielder Brad Miller.

Jon Jones was arrested in April on a misdemeanor battery charge against a waitress at a strip club, records obtained by USA TODAY Sports show.