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Jessica Breland leads balanced Sky past Sun, 96-83 (Aug 25, 2017)

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) Jessica Breland scored 15 points, Adut Bulgak added a career-high 14 points in her first game of the season, and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 96-83 on Friday night.

Charles and Prince lead Liberty to 74-66 win over Mystics (Aug 25, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Tina Charles and Epiphanny Prince each scored 20 points and the New York Liberty used a stellar defensive effort in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Mystics 74-66 on Friday night.

Pats' Edelman carted off early with knee injury

Pats’ Edelman carted off early with knee injury

Chiefs starting RB Spencer Ware injures right knee

SEATTLE (AP) Kansas City running back Spencer Ware injured his right knee and was carted off the field in the first quarter of the Chiefs’ preseason game against Seattle on Friday night.

Dream hope to take advantage of slumping Fever (Aug 25, 2017)

The Atlanta Dream snapped a nine-game losing streak and staved off being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday. The Indiana Fever weren’t as lucky.

Colorado football program to retire Rashaan Salaam's number

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) The University of Colorado football program will retire No. 19 in honor of Rashaan Salaam, who killed himself last December at age 42.

BYU to replace Jamaal Williams with committee, for now

PROVO, Utah (AP) Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams finished his collegiate career as the all-time leading rusher in BYU history and now the Cougars must find a way to replace his 1,375 yards from 2016.

5 months after surgery, Murray finally ready for Vikings debut

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray is finally ready to get back on the field

Patriots WR Julian Edelman lips off field, later carted off

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman limped off the field, trying to keep weight off his injured right knee, after making a catch on the game-opening possession against the Detroit Lions.

Washington leads talented Oklahoma State receiving corps

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph was relieved to be asked a question about the running backs.

Castroneves, IndyCar back at Gateway with a hot points race

MADISON, Ill. (AP) Helio Castroneves is a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and has 30 victories overall and 50 poles in his 19-year career.

McGregor earning respect among UFC stars for taking shot at Mayweather

Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee don’t consider it a betrayal of their profession.

Mayweather, McGregor ready to rumble in Vegas

The biggest selling point of the spectacle that is Saturday night’s 154-pound fight is the unknown.

Houston to practice at Texas as Hurricane Harvey looms

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The University of Houston is sending its football team to Austin to practice and get out Hurricane Harvey’s way.

Earning the Letter: Pirate attack II (VIDEO)

Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates are attacking another title

RSL forward Ricardo Velazco charged with sex with a minor

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Real Salt Lake forward Ricardo Velazco has been arrested on accusations he had unlawful sexual activity with a minor and was suspended by Major League Soccer.

Tigers' Cabrera banned 7 games, Yankees' Sanchez 4 for fight

NEW YORK (AP) Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been suspended seven games and New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez got banned four games for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon at Comerica Park.

Colin thinks LeBron's star power makes him difficult to play with

Colin Cowherd, Jason Whitlock, Eric Davis and Jason McIntyre discuss LeBron’s role as the premier star of the NBA and how it makes him tough to play with.

49ers release LB Ahmad Brooks after 8 seasons with team

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have released outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks after eight seasons with the team.

Wife of former NFL player: 'Who does this to people?'

Wife of former NFL player: ‘Who does this to people?’

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's big month continues

After a post-break slump, the Twins have slugged their way back into playoff contention, and Byron Buxton is leading the charge

Wake Forest suspends defensive lineman Paris Black 3-games

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Wake Forest says defensive lineman Paris Black has been suspended three games for violating undisclosed team rules.

Chattanooga QB Bennifield suspended 4 games

(STATS) – Chattanooga quarterback Alejandro Bennifield has been suspended for the first four games of the season because of an NCAA academic issue.

The Todd & Jody podcast: Episode 8

Todd and Jody talk solar eclipse, tumbling cacti and ‘Players Weekend’ at Chase Field.

Mayweather, McGregor ready to rumble in much hyped fight

LAS VEGAS (AP) Conor McGregor has been kept pretty much under wraps ever since his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. was announced, emerging occasionally to trash Mayweather only to disappear again behind the closed doors of the UFC training center.

Rays sign infielder Danny Espinosa, option Daniel Robertson to Durham

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed switch-hitting infielder Danny Espinosa and optioned infielder Daniel Robertson to Triple-A Durham.

Jaguars owner says he would be open to signing Kaepernick

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says he would be open to signing free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Indians' Miller won't throw for 5 to 7 days

CLEVELAND (AP) Indians All-Star reliever Andrew Miller will be shut down from throwing for five to seven days because of tendinitis in his right knee.

Diamond Stories: LaTroy gets advice from Griffey

LaTroy Hawkins talks about facing Ken Griffey Jr., and the piece of game-changing advice he received from the Mariners star.

Starters to get extended playing time as Steelers host Colts

PITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown will make their annual preseason cameos on Saturday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host Indianapolis. James Harrison will hop out of the weight room and into uniform, too, so coach Mike Tomlin can see if Harrison’s 39-year-old legs are ready for the regular season.