JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is being analyzed and criticized like never before.
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Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin
Carroll supports Bennett while saying Seahawks should stand
RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is supporting Michael Bennett’s decision to sit during the national anthem while also saying he believes players should stand for ”The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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Broncos take a depleted roster to California
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are taking a depleted roster to San Francisco, where they’ll practice twice with the 49ers in advance of their preseason game Saturday.
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World Cup committee seeks bids from 44 cities
CHICAGO (AP) The committee that is hoping to bring the 2026 World Cup to the United States, Mexico and Canada is seeking bids from 44 cities that may be interested in hosting matches.
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Creamer out to prove in Solheim Cup she's still got game
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) For virtually her entire career, Paula Creamer has been a lock to play in the Solheim Cup.
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Mowins to be first woman to call NFL play-by-play for CBS
Beth Mowins will become the first woman to call NFL play-by-play for CBS.
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Reggie Jackson lists his top clutch players in baseball
‘Mister October’ singled out Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Jose Altuve, and Bryce Harper when asked who he thinks is the most clutch player in baseball.
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Getting heated: Jaguars, Bucs involved in skirmishes during shared practice
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars had three skirmishes and several heated exchanges during a joint practice Tuesday.
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The Natural: Browns rookie Peppers flashing many skills
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Jabrill Peppers has instincts on the football field that can’t be taught or coached.
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Chargers MLB Perryman likely out 2 months from ankle surgery
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman is likely to be out for at least two months after injuring his ankle in the preseason opener.
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John Andretti begins new round of chemotherapy treatment
John Andretti has started another round of chemotherapy.
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Mixed martial arts fighter hospitalized after match dies
BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) A mixed martial arts fighter who suffered a technical knockout in a match in Massachusetts has died.
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US star Lexi Thompson fighting virus ahead of Solheim Cup
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Star U.S. golfer Lexi Thompson has a virus, and captain Juli Inkster is worried about her status for this weekend’s Solheim Cup.
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Runners galore: Bama group led by Scarbrough, Damien Harris
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Damien Harris doesn’t believe Alabama’s tailbacks will be bickering over carries, or lack of them.
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US star Lexi Thompson fighting virus ahead of Solheim Cup
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Star U.S. golfer Lexi Thompson has a virus, and captain Juli Inkster is worried about her status for this weekend’s Solheim Cup.
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Marquette signs 7-year agreement to play at Bucks' new arena
The Golden Eagles and the Bucks will continue to share a home court
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Pacers sign swingman Damien Wilkins, forward Ben Moore
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have signed 37-year-old swingman Damien Wilkins and rookie forward Ben Moore.
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Jets tempering expections for “rookie” Christian Hackenberg
Christian Hackenberg is taking some reps with the Jets’ first offense, and he may end up their starter. But they’re not ready to declare that yet, and they’re not even sure where Hackenberg is in the process. Via Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Jets offensive coordinator John Morton seemed to
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Top fantasy football rookies 2017: Rankings, sleepers, busts, keepers
Everyone’s asking: Who will be 2017’s top fantasy football rookies? Vinnie Iyer goes deep into the rankings for potential sleepers, keepers and busts to add to your cheat sheet and be on the lookout for during your draft and on the waiver wire.
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Track and field PED testing issue won’t affect Marquise Goodwin in the NFL
The 49ers and Marquise Goodwin say there’s no cause for concern after Goodwin, a former Olympic long jumper, found himself in trouble with track and field’s performance enhancing drug testing authority. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency requires all active Olympic athletes to keep it apprised of their whereabouts
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Pacers sign free agents Wilkins, Moore
The Indiana Pacers signed a pair of free agents Tuesday, 37-year-old Damien Wilkins and rookie Ben Moore.
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Westwood making cuts, but not making progress in majors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) It’s not quite a badge of honor, though it beats the alternative. Lee Westwood was among 13 players who made the cut in all four majors this year, and he has the longest active streak of cuts made among those who have played them all.
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Debating defining stretch on Grizzlies' 2017-18 schedule
What is the toughest stretch on Memphis’ 2017-18 slate?
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University: Workout procedures followed before player death
KENT, Ohio (AP) Kent State’s athletic department says its trainers and coaches followed the right procedures during an offseason workout in June after which a freshman football player died.
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Danica to race Darlington with paint scheme honoring Yates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Danica Patrick will honor NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Robert Yates at NASCAR’s throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway for the Southern 500.
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Michael Bennett: Why I chose not to stand during the national anthem
Sunday, Michael Bennett chose not to stand during the national anthem prior to the Seattle Seahawks preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Here, in his own words, is why, as told to Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
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Michael Bennett: Why I didn't stand for anthem
“I’ve been thinking about this for a minute, especially after everything that’s been happening the last couple weeks. … I know it offends a lot of people.”
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StaTuesday: Brewers' Braun keeps mashing vs. Reds
Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has hit a whopping 40 of his nearly 300 career home runs against the Reds
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Oklahoma State carries big expectations for Big 12 title
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Even by Oklahoma State’s lofty standards, this year’s offense should be exceptional.
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2017 NEC Season Preview
(STATS) – Saint Francis got over the hump last season in claiming its first Northeast Conference title and FCS playoff appearance in over two decades playing in the conference.
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