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Mike Wilbon Steps Away From ESPN With 'Multiple Health Issues'

Michael Wilbon, a longtime NBA analyst for ESPN and co-host of Pardon the Interruption, has announced that he will take a leave of absence from the network while dealing with personal health issues. "This isn't retirement," Wilbon wrote

By John Newby

NASCAR

Data Provides Damning Look at Carson Hocevar-Austin Cindric Incident

Data has provided a new look at an on-track incident at Martinsville Speedway involving Spire Motorsports' Carson

By John Newby

NASCAR

William Byron's Quiet Demeanor Highlights Duck Traits

MARTINSVILLE, Va — William Byron may appear from the outside to be a calm and collected person,

By John Newby

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Racing

Racer Dies in Reported Suicide: Romano Hummel Was 27

By John Newby

Soccer

Emerson Dies of Heart Attack

By John Newby

Rugby

Athlete Found Dead in Shower at Team Hotel: Hyron Andrews Was 31

By John Newby

NASCAR

Defending Winner Leads Cup Series Starting Lineup at Talladega

By John Newby

College Football

College Football

Legendary Football Coach Passes Away: June Jones Was 73

June Jones, a man who helped change the way offense is played in American football, has passed away at the age of 73 after entering

By John Newby

ACC

Longtime College Football Coach Dies After Cancer Recurrence: Chuck Amato Was 80

Chuck Amato, a coach who helped build a powerhouse at Florida State University and led North Carolina State University to multiple bowl games, has passed

By John Newby

College Football

Military Member Dies After College Football Game Stunt

An Air Force member died after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome's ceiling during a military tribute before a college football game in San Antonio,

By Sam Amico

College Football

College Football Player Tyler Ulrich Dead at 21 After Suffering Serious Injury During Game

Southern Nazarene University is mourning the death of sophomore football player Tyler Ulrich, who died five days after suffering a traumatic injury during a game.

By Sam Amico

Indycar

IndyCar Champ Takes Over Indiana Football Pre-Game Tradition

Alex Palou is taking on a new endeavor while celebrating his fifth NTT IndyCar Series championship. He is taking over the Indiana Hoosiers pre-game ritual.

By John Newby

Big 12

Big 12 Conference Returns to NASCAR for Chase Weekend

The Monster Energy Big 12 Conference is returning to NASCAR for the upcoming Chase weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Joe Gibbs Racing announced the news and

By John Newby

NFL

NFL

Troy Aikman Tears up as He Mourns Death of Longtime Colleague

ESPN analyst Troy Aikman is mourning the passing of his longtime spotter, David Moulton, who died after a battle with cancer. Aikman choked up while

By John Newby

NFL

Detroit Lions Pick Iconic Group for Thanksgiving Game Halftime Show

The Detroit Lions are going all out for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day Classic. The NFC North team is bringing in an iconic group for the

By John Newby

NFL

Panthers Making Coaching Change After Thursday Night Loss

The Carolina Panthers have made a change to the coaching staff after a Thursday night loss to the Green Bay Packers. The team announced on

By John Newby

NFL

Bears Give up Massive Haul for 4x Pro Bowler

The Chicago Bears have given up a massive package to acquire a four-time Pro Bowl defender via a late October trade. According to NFL insider

By John Newby

NFL

NFL Player Dies 'Peacefully Following a Long Illness': Phil Vandersea Was 83

Massachusetts native Philip Vandersea, a former member of a championship-winning NFL team, has passed away at the age of 83. A three-sport athlete at Northbridge

By John Newby

NFL

Colts Kick off Potential Selling Spree by Trading 8-Time Pro Bowl Player

The Indianapolis Colts are kicking off a selling spree after losing to the Minnesota Vikings. The team is trading away a major player. According to

By John Newby

College Basketball

College Basketball

Jim Richards Has Died

Jim Richards, a former Western Kentucky men's basketball coach and athletic director whose connection to the school stretched across more than four decades, has died

By Sam Amico

College Basketball

Longtime College Coach Steps Down Just Weeks Before Season

Oregon will begin its basketball season with a new head coach after Dana Altman announced his immediate retirement Wednesday, ending a 16-season run with the

By Sam Amico

College Basketball

Revered College Basketball Coach to Retire After 36 Years

Steve Alford is preparing to coach his final college basketball season. The Nevada coach announced that he will retire following the 2026-27 campaign, ending a

By Sam Amico

College Basketball

ESPN's Chris Spatola 'Passed Away Unexpectedly,' Network Says

Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, Army veteran and former Duke staff member, died unexpectedly Monday, the network announced. He was 47. A cause

By Sam Amico

College Basketball

Basketball Player Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Police Officer Seen Punching Him in Face on-Camera

Former Chattanooga basketball player Tedrick Washington Jr. was arrested following a high-speed police chase in Arkansas, with video showing a state trooper pulling him by

By Sam Amico

College Basketball

Basketball Star Recovering 'Ahead of Schedule' Following Surgery

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes offered an encouraging update on sophomore point guard Troy Henderson, saying the former freshman has been ahead of schedule in

By Sam Amico

NBA

NBA

‘Inside the NBA’ Host Ernie Johnson Makes Surprising Career Announcement

Ernie Johnson, a legendary broadcaster and host of Inside the NBA, has revealed that he is stepping away from the show after the 2026-27 season. Johnson, 70,

By John Newby

NBA

Ben Simmons Likely out for the Season After Huge Injury

Ben Simmons' fresh start with the Sacramento Kings has been interrupted by another major injury. The three-time NBA All-Star tore his Achilles tendon during a

By Sam Amico

NBA

Major Life Update on Former NBA Star Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin has added a wedding band to his jewelry collection. The six-time NBA All-Star and Frankies Bikinis founder Francesca Aiello are married, Griffin's representative confirmed

By Sam Amico

NBA

NBA Legend Dies at 94: RIP to Cliff Hagan

Cliff Hagan, the Hall of Fame forward who helped the St. Louis Hawks win the 1958 NBA championship, died Thursday at 94. His death was

By Sam Amico

NBA

NBA Hall of Famer Graduates Police Academy, Fulfills Childhood Dream

Amar'e Stoudemire spent years building a Hall of Fame basketball career. But long before the NBA, he had another job in mind. The 43-year-old has

By Sam Amico

NBA

Milwaukee Bucks Make Big Change to Home Opener

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series, and the Bucks are clearing room on the city's sports calendar. The Bucks announced Friday that

By Sam Amico

WNBA

WNBA

Basketball Icon's Statue Revealed

Lisa Leslie has a permanent place alongside some of Los Angeles' biggest sports legends. And she had an immediate verdict on how her statue turned

By Sam Amico

WNBA

Athlete Who Inspired Disney Channel Movie Dies of Cancer: Heidi Burge Horton Was 54

Heidi Burge Horton, the former WNBA player whose basketball journey with her twin sister inspired Disney Channel's Double Teamed, has died at 54. Horton died

By Sam Amico

WNBA

Caitlin Clark Makes Firm Promise as $1.3 Million Contract Decision Looms

Caitlin Clark hasn't decided whether to pursue a new contract this offseason — but she has decided where she wants to play. "No matter what,

By Sam Amico

WNBA

Update on Brittney Griner's Divorce

Brittney Griner's divorce is moving into questions of money and custody. Her estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, is asking a court to award her financial support,

By Sam Amico

WNBA

A’ja Wilson Confronts Fan During Heated WNBA Playoff Game

A tense moment between A'ja Wilson and a courtside fan became one of the biggest talking points from the Fever's playoff win over the Aces

By Sam Amico

WNBA

Enes Kanter Freedom Campaigns to Become Next WNBA Commissioner

Enes Kanter Freedom apparently has a new job in mind. The former NBA center threw his name into the mix to become the next commissioner

By Sam Amico

NASCAR

NASCAR

'Squirrel McNutt' Takes on Full 2027 Season With Championship Hopes

The 2027 ARCA Menards Series season will feature another newcomer to the full-time lineup. "Squirrel McNutt" is setting out to race for the championship. McNutt,

By John Newby

NASCAR

Kyle Larson’s Path to the 2026 Championship Is Incredibly Clear

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Once again, the NASCAR Cup Series championship will come down to one final race. Unlike the finales that took place in 2014-25,

By John Newby

NASCAR

Shane van Gisbergen Sets Career-Best Marks at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Shane van Gisbergen may have missed the Chase in his second full Cup Series season, but he has delivered career-best marks while

By John Newby

NASCAR

Reality Sets in for Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell After Martinsville Misses

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin are both mathematically in contention for the Cup Series championship, but neither driver has much confidence heading

By John Newby

NASCAR

William Byron Delivers Career-Best Night in Dominant Martinsville Run

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — The winless streak has ended for Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron after a career-best night at Martinsville Speedway. The North Carolina native

By John Newby

NASCAR

A 5-Driver Battle Heads to Homestead for O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Title Bout

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — The standard Martinsville Speedway attrition returned on Saturday evening, setting up a five-driver title bout heading into the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

By John Newby

MLB

MLB

Beloved Sports Talk Show Canceled After 16 Seasons

It's the end of an era in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a long-running sports talk show will come to an end after 16 seasons.

By John Newby

MLB

Vanessa Bryant Shares Sweet Shot With Daughters Bianka and Capri at Dodgers Game

Vanessa Bryant had two special companions for the Dodgers' playoff opener: her daughters, Bianka and Capri. Bryant shared photos from Saturday's trip to Dodger Stadium

By Sam Amico

MLB

Don Mattingly May Be Out After Saving Phillies’ Season

Don Mattingly took over a Philadelphia Phillies team that was 9-19, got it into the playoffs and may now be headed out the door. Philadelphia

By Sam Amico

MLB

Elderly Man in Critical Condition After Driver Strikes Him Near Yankee Stadium, Arrest Made

A 75-year-old man remained in critical condition after a driver struck him in a crosswalk near Yankee Stadium on Tuesday morning, according to New York

By Sam Amico

MLB

Yankees Fans Boo the Wrong Person During Playoff Win

Yankees fans thought Aaron Boone was about to take Cam Schlittler out of a dominant playoff start. They made their feelings heard immediately. There was

By Sam Amico

MLB

Yankees Star’s Girlfriend Celebrates Grand Slam in Wild-Card Rout

Ben Rice gave Yankees fans plenty to celebrate Tuesday night. His girlfriend, Sara Falkson, had an especially good view of it. Rice hit two home

By Sam Amico

College Sports

Baseball

College Baseball Player Dies in Train Collision: Tommy Offer Was 18

Wheaton College freshman baseball player Tomassino "Tommy" Offer died Sunday after his car was struck by a freight train in Wheaton, Illinois. He was 18.

By Sam Amico

College Sports

College Athlete Found Dead at Yosemite National Park: Ryan George Was 19

Ryan George, an All-American wrestler at Santa Rosa Junior College, died after falling near a waterfall at Yosemite National Park. He was 19. George was

By Sam Amico

College Volleyball

College Athlete Dies After Rare-Disorder Diagnosis: Amanda Mack Was 20

College volleyball player Amanda Mack died Wednesday night, weeks after revealing that she had been diagnosed with a rare and potentially life-threatening blood disorder. She

By Sam Amico

College Sports

College Coach Dies Months After Suffering Serious Injuries in Car Crash: Emily McNamara Was 42

Emily McNamara, a decorated college hockey coach and former national championship player, has died six months after suffering critical injuries in a car crash. She

By Sam Amico

College Sports

College Cheerleader Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence

A college cheerleader in Tennessee was reportedly arrested twice in a matter of days following an alleged domestic violence incident. Kailyn Hasty, a freshman cheerleader

By Sam Amico

College Baseball

A Legendary LSU Coach Has Died: Skip Bertman Was 88

Legendary LSU coach and former athletic director Skip Bertman, who transformed the Tigers into one of college baseball's great programs, has died. He was 88.

By Sam Amico

High School

Football

Luke Bryan's Son Injured During Football Game

Luke Bryan's oldest son, Bo, is facing time away from football after suffering a broken collarbone during a high school game. The 18-year-old Battle Ground

By Sam Amico

High School

Football Coach Fired After Attempting Onside Kick with 57-Point Lead

A 63-0 victory turned out to be Zach LoBoy's final game leading an Oregon high school football program. Marist Catholic fired its head coach after

By Sam Amico

High School

Youth Hockey Owner Threatens to Suspend Kids Over Their Moms’ Jackets

A group of hockey moms ordered matching team jackets. Their children wound up facing a suspension threat. That was the message Jersey Hitmen owner Bobby

By Sam Amico

High School

Teen Football Player Dies After 'Sudden Brain Hemorrhage': Family Confirms Owen Coyne's Death

Owen Coyne, a Massachusetts high school football captain who had committed to play at Williams College, has died after a sudden brain hemorrhage, his mother

By Sam Amico

College Football

Young Football Star Found Dead: Police Investigating Shooting Death of Chris Wilson

Christopher Wilson Jr., a 17-year-old Indiana high school football standout who had committed to West Virginia, was found dead Monday morning in Muncie. Police are

By Sam Amico

Football

High School Football Star Fired AR-15 Onto Interstate, Police Say

A recent Ohio high school football standout is facing felony charges after authorities say he fired an AR-15 along Interstate 71. Aaron Phelan, 18, admitted

By Sam Amico