Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY

Arizona governor Doug Ducey ripped Nike for its decision to cancel the release of a shoe featuring an early design of the U.S. flag.

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in a hotel room Monday, hours before his team was scheduled to face the Texas Rangers. He was 27.

Hall of Fame horse trainer Jerry Hollendorfer was banned from Santa Anita racetrack after the death of another horse under his care.

Rod Smart, who rose to fame in the XFL with his “He Hate Me” moniker and later played for the Panthers, had not been seen for more than six days.

American middle-distance runner Gabriele Grunewald, an Olympic hopeful who publicly chronicled her fight with cancer on social media, died at age 32.

David Ortizunderwent a second surgery after being transported to a Boston hospital on Monday night from the Dominican Republic.

Pedro Martinez broke down in tears Monday night while talking about the shooting of his friend and former Boston Red Sox teammate, David Ortiz.

Swin Cash, who won three WNBA titles and was a four-time all-star, is joining the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office, according to an ESPN report.