Taliaferro, first black NFL draft pick, dies at 91
George Taliaferro, a three-time All-America running back at Indiana who became the first black player to be selected in an NFL draft, died Monday night in Mason, Ohio, at the age of 91.
Miami reveals four-game suspension for backup quarterback Weldon
University of Miami third-string quarterback Cade Weldon has three games left on a four-game suspension levied for an undisclosed violation of team rules, the school announced Tuesday.
Cormier-Lewis to headline UFC 230
Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis will headline UFC 230 in a heavyweight title fight on Nov. 3, UFC president Dana White told ESPN on Tuesday.
Reports: Steelers wide receiver Brown faces two lawsuits
Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown is facing two lawsuits stemming from an alleged incident in April, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
Axe throwing takes aim at sunny Los Angeles
Axe throwing may not seem to have a place in Los Angeles, where sun and surf reign supreme, but the city’s first venue featuring the niche sport is counting on people to ditch the waves for steel hatchets.
Padres fire hitting coach Stairs
Matt Stairs’ reign as the San Diego Padres’ hitting coach was brief, as is typical for that position.
NFL notebook: Chargers owner Spanos dead at 95
Los Angeles Chargers owner Alex Spanos died Tuesday at age 95.
F1 virtual champion sheds the kilos ahead of title defense
There is no need to ask Formula One’s first virtual world champion Brendon Leigh about the transformative power of esports, you have only to look at him.
IOC has asked Senegal to help in Diack investigation
The International Olympic Committee has asked Senegal to support a French investigation into the son of the former head of the international athletics federation (IAAF) who is suspected of corruption, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Tuesday.
Prince Ali focusing on football mission outside FIFA and AFC
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan is not planning a return to the frontline of football politics, even with presidential elections for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA taking place next year.
