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'You can't win this one': What President Trump told Jerry Jones in private about player protests

President Donald Trump spoke directly with several NFL owners, including the Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones.

NFL owners say Trump told them to stand down

The president told Jerry Jones to share a message with NFL owners during a discussion about protests during the national anthem: “You can’t win this one.”

Sylvester Stallone making biopic about boxer Jack Johnson

NEW YORK (AP) Days after the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson, Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African-American heavyweight champion.

Film Breakdown: Can Tre Flowers succeed at corner for Seahawks?

Since Pete Carroll became head coach back in 2010, the Seattle Seahawks have thrived at developing tall, lengthy cornerbacks. Under Carroll’s guidance, cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner used their size and physicality to terrorize opponents starting alongside one another from 2011 to

Kyle Gibson shines despite Twins' struggles

Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson takes center stage in our latest Midweek Stock Report following his best outing of the season

Fraud investigator being considered by judge in NFL concussion settlement

The federal judge in Philadelphia is considering a special investigator to uncover fraudulent claims.

Callahan, Mauer lead referee selections for NBA Finals

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.

Tennessee coach says linebacker decides not to transfer

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. has changed his mind and will be staying with the Volunteers.

Fraud investigator sought for concussion claims

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL’s request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement. The league last month cited an independent study that it said found

Sixers executive bashes own players on Twitter with burner accounts

The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used Twitter accounts to anonymously trash players and other executives.

TUNE-IN: Shohei Ohtani back on the mound vs. Tigers (3:30p, FSW)

Game also available on FOX Sports GO.

Could Dez Bryant end up on the San Francisco 49ers? | First Things First

Cris Carter on why the San Francisco 49ers don’t need Dez Bryant | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Pivotal FCS conference games in 2018

(STATS) – When most of the FBS matchups and big intersectional meetings are over, FCS fans look forward to the conference schedule for the most intense and meaningful games of the regular season.

Breaking down new-look Rams: Suh boosts defense; Cooks refines offense

The Los Angeles Rams’ response to a long-awaited breakthrough season in 2017 has been a Hollywood marquee-worthy 2018 offseason. After going 11-5 and winning the NFC West for the first time in 14 years thanks to rookie coach Sean McVay getting the best out of the offense, the Rams went to work in

Indians still working out treatment plan for Miller’s knee

CLEVELAND (AP) The Indians are working on a treatment plan for All-Star reliever Andrew Miller’s sore right knee.

Yost had no idea Esky’s jack helped Royals beat the weather

Ned Yost on the rainstorm that was about to hit The K before Alcides Escobar ended the game in the 14th inning: “I didn’t have any idea. I heard somebody say, ‘If we don’t score this inning we’re going to be here ’til 5 in the morning.’ I thought they were talking about our offense.”

NBA Finals Preview Capsule

Capsule preview for the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors:

Leading scorer Jalen Hudson returning to Florida for senior season

Florida guard Jalen Hudson, the team’s leading scorer last season, will return to school for his senior year.

FIFA drops Saudi referee from World Cup after fixing ban

ZURICH (AP) FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.

Auction of boxing champ's home canceled

WARWICK, R.I. (AP) The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been canceled.

FOX Sports Florida to televise Orlando Magic's introduction of new head coach Steve Clifford

Tune into FOX Sports Florida and FOX Sports Go at 1 p.m. to see the Orlando Magic introduce new coach Steve Clifford.

At French Open, Osaka balances tennis and PlayStation

PARIS (AP) Rattling through the first two rounds of the French Open without losing a set leaves more time for PlayStation for Naomi Osaka.

He's back: Cardinals activate Reyes, send Mayers to Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals make room for Alex Reyes by optioning Mike Mayers to Triple-A Memphis and moving Dominic Leone from 10-day to 60-day disabled list

Brewers place Saladino on 10-day DL, recall Arcia

Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with an ankle injury, and Orlando Arcia is headed back to Milwaukee

Darrell Waltrip commends FOX for matching him up with a ‘rock star’ like Jeff Gordon

Darrell Waltrip tells Daryl Motte why he wasn’t sure about working with Jeff Gordon in the FOX booth at first, but has since come around.

Welcome back: Magic hire Steve Clifford to be new head coach

Steve Clifford, who helped lead the Orlando Magic to the 2009 NBA Finals as an assistant coach has been named the team’s head coach.

Magic hire Steve Clifford as head coach

Steve Clifford was there the last time the Orlando Magic were a playoff contender.

Cris Carter responds to Steve Kerr’s comments that Warriors would’ve beaten Rockets in 5 games with Iggy

Looking ahead to the 2018 NBA Finals with Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe, Cris Carter responds to Steve Kerr’s comments that the Golden State Warriors would’ve beaten the Houston Rockets in 5 games with Andre Iguodala.

You will never believe which team NBA Champion Antoine Walker believes will land LeBron James next year

Joining Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe in studio on First Things First, former NBA Champion (Miami Heat ’06) Antoine Walker believes LeBron James should leave the Cleveland Cavaliers next year, and his theory on where The King might land is unlike any other. Would Walker’s scenario ever work?

Ghana spoils Nishino’s debut, beats Japan 2-0 in friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) Akira Nishino made his debut as Japan coach on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to Ghana.