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CW, EA Team on 'Madden NFL 18' eSports 'Survivor'-Style Special for TV

While eSports fans are a large — and growing — rabidly engaged bunch, the genre hasn’t really crossed the divide into mainstream entertainment. The CW believes eSports has appeal outside the hard-core base, and its latest bet is “EA Madden NFL 18 Challenge,” a one-hour primetime special produced

Chris Broussard reveals why the OKC Thunder should trade Paul George if struggles persist

In his discussion with Colin Cowherd and Kristine Leahy, Chris Broussard reveals why the Oklahoma City Thunder should trade Paul George if struggles persist with team chemistry between PG13, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony.

Wild veteran Eric Staal thriving at 33

Eric Staal is getting older, but he remains one of the Wild’s top scorers

SMU hires Texan and former Cal coach Dykes to replace Morris

Misses in blizzard might cost Vinatieri $500K

Adam Vinatieri’s field goal percentage dropped to 88 percent after he missed two attempts during the blizzard at Buffalo on Sunday. He needs a success rate of 90 percent by the end of the season to collect a $500,000 bonus.

FOX Sports Southwest to deliver exclusive coverage of 2017 UIL Football State Championships

All UIL State Championship Games Will Stream Live on FOX Sports GO

Grubes also won a trophy like Baker Mayfield | The Dose

A dose of the fun and humor in sports

Kick return ace Devin Hester retires from NFL

CHICAGO (AP) Devin Hester, the all-purpose speedster who holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns with 20, has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Steelers put LB Shazier on injured reserve with spine injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier’s season is over.

Steelers place Shazier on IR, ending season

The Steelers placed Ryan Shazier on injured reserve, officially ending his season. The linebacker underwent spinal stabilization surgery last week after suffering his injury making a tackle against the Bengals on Dec. 4.

THUNDER BLUNDER: Colin reveals why it's time to put OKC's Big 3 experiment to bed

Reflecting on OKC’s recent loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Colin Cowherd reveals why Russell Westbrook may be incapable of playing with other super stars like Carmelo Anthony and Paul George.

Shazier's injury doesn't just affect Steelers

Ryan Shazier’s spinal injury has obvious football implications, but his absence from the field has a cascading effect from Connecticut to San Francisco.

Kennesaw State freshman LB Armstrong wins Jerry Rice Award

(STATS) – Bryson Armstrong wasn’t heavily recruited out of high school, so he jumped at a scholarship offer from Kennesaw State, just 10 minutes down the road from where he grew up.

Cavs could get Thompson back vs. Hawks

Tyronn Lue said that if Thompson does play against the Hawks, he would not rejoin the starting lineup.

Vikings Snap Counts: Sorting through makeshift O-line

The Vikings had to reshuffle their offensive line after losing several players to injuries

Fury receives backdated 2-year doping ban, free to box again

LONDON (AP) Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is free to box again after receiving a backdated two-year doping ban.

Agent: Redskins' Cravens is healthy, plans to play in 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) Su’a Cravens’ agent says the Washington Redskins safety has been cleared to resume football activities and plans to play next season.

All-time return TD leader Hester retiring

Devin Hester, the all-time leader in combined punt and kickoff returns for touchdown, is retiring from the NFL.

D-Boss Night at Little Caesars Arena (VIDEO)

Did you get your Dylan “D-Boss” Larkin Bobblehead?

LiAngelo, LaMelo Ball turn pro with club team in Lithuania

A basketball club from Lithuania says it has signed LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball to pro contracts, making LaVar Ball’s two younger sons ineligible for college basketball.

Independiente and Flamengo meet for South American trophy

SAO PAULO (AP) Independiente, relegated for the first time in its history in 2013, can complete a remarkable turnaround by winning the Copa Sudamericana at the Maracana Stadium on Wednesday.

Skip Bayless reveals why he is not worried about Tom Brady's age affecting the Patriots' star

Reflecting on the New England Patriots’ loss to the Miami Dolphins, Skip Bayless reveals to Shannon Sharpe and Joy Taylor why he is not worried about Tom Brady’s age affecting the Patriots’ star this season.

FIFA bans Colombia midfielder Cardona 5 games for gesture

ZURICH (AP) FIFA has banned Colombia midfielder Edwin Cardona for five matches for making a discriminatory gesture with his eyes toward a South Korean opponent.

With focus on defense, Braves reunion with Martin Prado could fit plan … and not block Austin Riley

The 34-year-old Prado has two years and $28.5 million remaining on his contract

Cris Carter explains why Antonio Brown and other star wide receivers should not be the NFL MVP

In his conversation with Greg Jennings, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe, Cris Carter explains why Antonio Brown who leads the NFL with 99 receptions is not deserving to be the MVP.

Only 1 player separates Westbrook, Melo & PG13 from being the three least efficient NBA shooters

Reflecting on the Thunder’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Nick Wright discusses what’s going wrong in OKC with Billy Donovan’s squad, revealing the 1 player in the league that stands in the way of Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Paul George being the three least efficient shooters in the NBA.