The suspensions delivered by the NBA to players for the Rockets and Lakers could have been – and should have been – longer. The Lakers got lucky.
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Reports: Top high school prospect Darius Bazley signs New Balance deal worth up to $14 million
Top high school prospect Darius Bazley has agreed to an endorsement deal with New Balance that could be worth up to $14 million, according to reports.
Patrick Peterson seeks trade from Arizona Cardinals, but Steve Wilks says team won’t deal CB
Patrick Peterson has been selected to seven Pro Bowls as a member of the Cardinals, but now he’s seeking a fresh start.
Who’s to blame for Eagles’ collapse, poor season so far? Start with the coaches
Eagles coaches should look in the mirror if they want to explain how the team wasted a 17-point fourth-quarter lead to end up at 3-4.
Amway Coaches Poll Week 8: Ohio State isn’t for real
USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg on the biggest risers, fallers and surprises from Week 8 in the top 25 of the Amway Coaches Poll.
Six NHLers feeling the pressure before season is three weeks old
The Kings have not looked good — but whose fault is it?
ICYMI in NFL Week 7: Kaepernick, social issues back in news
In case you missed it in Week 7 of the NFL season: Colin Kaepernick is no longer in the league _ which, when one considers that Derek Anderson and Cody Kessler are getting snaps at quarterback, is fascinating _ but his name was back in the news.
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Brady, Patriots hang on against Bears, win fourth straight
Tom Brady threw for three touchdowns and the New England Patriots hung on to beat the Chicago Bears 38-31 Sunday when Kevin White got stopped at the 1 on a 54-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky
NBA suspends Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul and Brandon Ingram for roles in Lakers-Rockets brawl
A day after the melee, the NBA suspended the three main participants: Brandon Ingram four games, Rajon Rondo three games and Chris Paul two games.
Titans have no regrets over 2-point conversion attempt
Titans have no regrets about 2-point conversion attempt after losing to Chargers in London