Former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett believes the conversation on protests during the national anthem would be different if a white QB participated.
Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY
Fresno Grizzlies apologize to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Memorial Day tribute video
The Fresno Grizzlies apologized to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a Memorial Day tribute video that contained “misleading and offensive editing.”
Bill Yoast, former high school football coach portrayed in ‘Remember the Titans,’ dies at 94
Bill Yoast, a former football coach at T.C. Williams High in Virginia, has died at 94. Yoast and the school’s football team were famously portrayed in ‘Remember the Titans.’
Legendary baseball writer Gerry Fraley dies after cancer battle
Gerry Fraley, who spent three decades at The Dallas Morning News covering the Texas Rangers, baseball and other sports, died Saturday at 64.
Division III school ‘involuntarily removed’ from conference because it won too much
The University of St. Thomas is being kicked out of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference because of “athletic competitive parity.”
Olympian Danielle Scott was stabbed while trying to save her sister’s life. Now, she fights to find her way forward
Former Olympic volleyball player Danielle Scott was stabbed while trying to save her sister’s life last November. Now, she is grieving — and healing.
NCAA tables possibility of overseeing esports
NCAA’s board of governors voted unanimously late last month to table the possibility of overseeing and holding championships for esports.
Minor league team complete rare four-HR, cycle feat achieved only once in MLB history
The Class AA Reno Aces had players who hit four home runs (Yasmany Tomas) and the cycle (Matt Szczur) in one game, something done once in MLB history.
Magic Johnson speaks out about tenure with Los Angeles Lakers, says he felt betrayed by GM Rob Pelinka
Magic Johnson said he abruptly left the Lakers last month as president of basketball operations in part because he felt betrayed by GM Rob Pelinka.
With season on the brink, Damian Lillard confirms he’s playing through rib injury
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard revealed he’s playing with a separated rib on his left side, but he said the injury isn’t affecting his play.