Author: Scooby Axson, USA TODAY

Jimmy Hayes, 31, was found dead Monday in his Boston-area home. The former NHL player will be remembered for his huge heart and smile.

The lawyer for Texans’ Deshaun Watson says his client has not talked to the NFL yet about 22 lawsuits accusing the QB of sexual misconduct.

Naomi Osaka pledges winnings earned in the Western and Southern Open to the Haitian earthquake victims.

The National Hockey League will investigate claim San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on his own games. He calls accusation “completely false.”

The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire slugging outfielder Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers.

Maria Taylor made her debut on NBC’s replay of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony just days after leaving ESPN.

Cleveland, which had faced criticism over its longtime nickname, is changing its name to the Guardians, the team announced Friday.

New for Tokyo: Live gymnastics, track and field action and all of Peacock’s Olympics programming will be available on the free tier of Peacock.

Peyton and Eli Manning were once fixtures on “Monday Night Football” as players, but now they’ll be behind the mic for games.

NFL free-agent CB Richard Sherman was released from jail on Thursday but ordered to appear to face four charges including DUI and criminal trespass.