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Why Patrick Mahomes' big-armed throw matters in today’s NFL

Folks better enjoy plays like that, because with the new helmet rule, the big downfield throw may soon be one of the only exciting plays in professional football.

White Sox's Kopech apologizes for racist, homophobic tweets

Chicago White Sox rookie pitcher Michael Kopech apologized for racist and homophobic tweets he posted as 17-year-old and has since deleted

Rays complete 4-game sweep by beating Royals 4-3

4 of 5 kneeling cheerleaders fail to make school's squad

4 of 5 kneeling cheerleaders fail to make school’s squad

Griner, Taurasi help Mercury beat Sun 96-86

Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi each scored 27 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 96-86 in the second round of the WNBA playoffs

Acuna homers, gets hit again, and Braves top Marlins 5-0

Atlanta rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his 21st homer and got hit by another Miami pitch, and the Braves beat the Marlins 5-0

Female tackle football players become foes during Fantasy season

The L.A Warriors are ferocious, both on and off the football field. The women’s tackle football team, based in Los Angeles County, finished its 2018 season as the second best team in the Women’s Football Alliance after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the league’s championship game Super Bowl game

Hansen scores 1st goal of season in 87th, Crew tie Fire 1-1

Niko Hansen scored his first goal of the season in the 87th minute and the Columbus Crew tied the Chicago Fire 1-1

Ariya Jutanugarn tied for lead in CP Women’s Open

Ariya Jutanugarn birdied five of her last eight holes for an 8-under 64 and a share of the CP Women’s Open lead at rain-softened Wascana Country Club

Cowboys' Gregory critical of NFL's mental health program

“We think that we have a connection with the players that are in our organization,” Jones said. “And we’re right here, hands-on with them, all the time and they’re with their teammates. We tend to believe that we’re better off working with the players. Mental illness, mental

Baby Cakes 2B Isan Diaz on working his way up Marlins minor league system

Jessica Blaylock talks with 2B Isan Diaz of the New Orleans Baby Cakes about his style of play, working his way through the Marlins minor league system and what parts of his game he’s currently refining.

Browns QB Taylor injures left hand; replaced by Mayfield

Browns starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor injures left hand against Eagles, returns after being replaced by top draft pick Baker Mayfield

WATCH: Ronald Acuña Jr. smacks mammoth 431-foot homer against Marlins

Ronald Acuña Jr. smacks mammoth 431-foot HR against Marlins

Yu Darvish relieved cause of his pain finally discovered

Rodney returns to Minnesota, now a key piece of Oakland pen

Rodney returns to Minnesota, arrows in storage but as significant piece in sound Oakland bullpen

NFL players, coaches, refs grapple with new helmet rule

The NFL is taking shots for the new way it’s legislating hits. This summer, pro football’s exhibition season centers on fallout surrounding a new rule banning players from lowering their helmets before contact. The NFL’s 32 owners unanimously approved the change in March. The new rule states

Ash addresses players charged with fraud, plans to pick QB

As Rutgers preseason practice nears its end, the two biggest story lines of summer appear to have reached their conclusion

Bears thinking of using Roquan Smith in preseason finale

Tight hamstring leads to possible delay in Roquan Smith’s Bears debut

Cowboys' George Andrie, who played in Ice Bowl, dead at 78

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end George Andrie, who played in Ice Bowl, dead at 78

LEADING OFF: Holliday rejoins Rockies, Moreland hurts knee

LEADING OFF: Holliday rejoins Rockies, Moreland hurts knee, Rodriguez returns to Giants

Chiefs still without 3 defensive starters for preseason game

Louisville to host rival Kentucky in nonconference schedule

Home games against rival Kentucky, Michigan State highlight Louisville’s nonconference schedule

Kentucky’s nonschedule includes visit to rival Louisville

Kentucky will visit rival Louisville as part of its nonconference schedule

Austin MLS team to be named Austin FC

Austin doesn’t have a Major League Soccer team just yet, but the club-to-come-later already has a name, a logo and team colors

The new analytics arms race in the NFL

Some NFL teams have been slow to embrace analytics. With the deep player-tracking era now upon us, the skeptical could get quickly left behind.

How nickel-sized tech helps Eagles track Wentz's recovery

There’s no reason to rely on eye tests when player-tracking technology can assist with injury returns, and the Eagles are leading the way.

OBJ, Giants progressing in talks, sources say

There is reasonable optimism from both sides that a deal between the Giants and star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. will be reached before Week 1, sources told ESPN.

49ers, Lions trade again: LB Harold to Detroit

The 49ers are sending linebacker Eli Harold to the Lions for a draft pick. With Harold’s departure, all three 49ers who initially knelt in protest of social injustice are gone from the team.

Gurley on sitting preseason: 'Everyone's dream'

The Rams will not play Todd Gurley in any preseason games this year, a decision that the running back called “everyone’s dream.”