Recovering Amendola angling to play against Patriots
Buffalo Bills: Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Wednesday that the team released veteran wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin because the player-team pairing “obviously didn’t work.” He added: “The important (thing) … for us, is that we continue to …
Jaguars RB Fournette aims to salvage tough season
Houston Texans: Running back D’Onta Foreman was activated Tuesday and figures to further bolster a rushing attack that is tied for second in the NFL at 140.8 yards per game. Foreman has missed the past 12-plus months since tearing his Achilles tendon a…
Aikman says Jimmy Johnson deserves Cowboys honor
Dallas Cowboys: Former Cowboys executive Gil Brandt became the 22nd member of the team’s Ring of Honor last Thursday. Troy Aikman, one of the 22, wants a 23rd member to join the select company. That’s his former coach, Jimmy Johnson, who led the Cowboy…
USA Gymnastics, reeling from abuse claims, files for bankruptcy
USA Gymnastics, the sport’s governing body, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, saying that it is staggering under the weight of lawsuits filed by hundreds of women who were sexually abused by former national team doctor Larry Nassar.
U.S. Gymnastics, reeling from abuse scandal, files for bankruptcy
USA Gymnastics, the sport’s governing body, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, the latest blow for an organization that has struggled to recover from scandal after former national team doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused hundreds of gymnasts.
Durant: Environment around LeBron is ‘toxic’
Kevin Durant could become a free agent following the season, but it doesn’t sound as if he sees himself as a fit with LeBron James.
Ex-Michigan State DE Robertson sentenced in assault case
Former Michigan State defensive end Auston Robertson was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty last month to sexually assaulting a female student.
NCAA puts Oregon on two years’ probation
Oregon received two years of probation after the NCAA found rules violations relating to the men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as the track and field program, the NCAA committee on infractions announced.
Football: XFL reboot names eight charter franchises
The XFL American football league signaled it was back in business on Wednesday, announcing eight charter franchises for its reboot that will kickoff in 2020 and a change of direction from its short-lived predecessor that folded 17 years ago.
Alpine skiing: Shiffrin eyes record but says Schild is greatest
Mikaela Shiffrin will probably become the most prolific World Cup women’s slalom winner in the coming weeks, but she said on Wednesday she would never consider herself the equal of the current record holder.
