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Is this the end? Dana White says Jon Jones may never fight again

Jones failed a drug test following UFC 214.

Fired Gophers football coach defends leadership after report

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Former University of Minnesota football coach Tracy Claeys is defending himself after an outside review blamed ”weak leadership” by the coaching staff for a threat by players to boycott the Holiday Bowl.

NFL execs: Right or wrong, anthem protests hurt Colin Kaepernick

The case for and against the Jaguars signing Kaepernick

Nebraska decides to punt on rugby-style tackling

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska football coaches no longer are putting players through rugby-style tackling drills, and the athletic department has ended its contract with the Seattle company that was helping the Cornhuskers transition to the technique.

Once overlooked, Huskers' Cole Conrad now man in the middle

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska’s Cole Conrad hopes his journey from small-school football star with no scholarship offers to starting center in the Big Ten can inspire players who feel as if they have been cheated by the sport.

Ridley, former US Amateur champ, to take over at Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Fred Ridley first came to Augusta National to compete in the 1976 Masters as the U.S. Amateur champion, and he played the opening round in the traditional pairing with the defending champion, Jack Nicklaus.

Jets sign TE Brandon Barnes, release WR Marquess Wilson

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed tight end Brandon Barnes and released wide receiver Marquess Wilson.

Nasty: Good pitching beats good hitting (so far) at LLWS

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) Some managers were struck by the power of the tournament’s young hitters headed into the Little League World Series.

Report: Browns have called teams about Brock Osweiler

The Cleveland Browns dangled Brock Osweiler in a potential trade to the Miami Dolphins following an injury to quarterback Ryan Tannehill. However, according to reports, they were intent on retaining the signal caller. At the time, he was the team’s starting quarterback. The Browns have always explored

Another Romo! Candace, Tony Romo welcome third son; did the ex-Cowboys QB name him after this guy?

He also posted a video of older brother Rivers – Romo now has Hawkins, Rivers and Jones in his crew – jumping up and down excited before promptly falling down. Click the arrow to the right of the Instagram post to see the video above. Romo will no longer call the Kansas City-Seattle preseason game on

The fans of the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Lions have the longest championship droughts

When the Chicago Cubs won the World Series last year, they ended the longest championship…

Ben McAdoo has “no regrets” about how Odell Beckham's injury handled

Giants coach Ben McAdoo had little to say about Odell Beckham’s sprained left ankle, other than to confirm the receiver has one. The Giants continue to be coy about Beckham’s injury, even after ESPN reported earlier Wednesday that Beckham could miss the Sept. 10 season opener against the Cowboys

Where do anthem protests in NFL go from here?

The Cleveland Browns demonstrated as a group before a game against the Giants. A rally was held at the NFL’s headquarters in New York. But what happens next?

Grand Canyon cleared for D-I play by NCAA

PHOENIX (AP) Grand Canyon has been granted Division I active membership by the NCAA following a four-year transition period.

Indians' Jason Kipnis on DL again with hamstring injury

CLEVELAND (AP) Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is on the disabled list again with a strained right hamstring.

Major feel, field boost Canadian Pacific Women's Open (Aug 23, 2017)

If there’s a major feel to this week’s Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, it might be because this tournament used to be one of the majors on the LPGA Tour.

Late burst lifts Lin Dan into badminton worlds 3rd round

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) Lin Dan stepped up a gear just in time to avoid an upset against Emil Holst of Denmark in the second round of the badminton world championships on Wednesday.

Get hyped for the college football season with a look at each Big Ten team

Catch a glimpse of all the Big Ten teams ahead of the new season, where Every Game is Everything.

TE Jordan Reed back from toe injury, practices with Redskins

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jordan Reed is back at practice with the Washington Redskins.

Call me maybe? Roethlisberger wants to hear from Bell

PITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger has a request for Le’Veon Bell: hit me up.

Meet the top linemen: Jarrett Patterson

Mission Viejo’s stud offensive tackle

FIFA to send in emergency team to run Cameroon football

ZURICH (AP) FIFA says it is sending in an emergency management team to run the troubled Cameroon football federation.

Baylor settlements could signal trend of more to come

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Baylor University’s recent settlement of a high-profile federal lawsuit suggests the nation’s largest Baptist school may be willing to reach more deals to help move past its sexual assault scandal.

Kaepernick's cause coming to NFL's doorstep

Following a demonstration by cops last weekend, a planned rally for the unemployed QB at NFL headquarters puts the issue right in front of Roger Goodell.

NFL Preseason Week 3: Keep your eyes on these six quarterback battles

Week 3 of the preseason is as close as we’ll get to actual regular-season NFL football in the month of August, with actual stars playing meaningful minutes. Coaches may even do a little game-planning as a dress rehearsal for the next four months. Jobs will be won (or lost), depth charts will start

Co-author of Rooney Rule to challenge NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith for his job

Civil right attorney Cyrus Mehri, co-author of the NFL’s Rooney Rule requiring teams to interview at least one minority candidate for any coaching or general manager openings, announced this week that he plans to challenge NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith for his job. Mehri made the announcement

Dave Coyle of Valparaiso High School Named First Coach of the Week For 2017

Coach Coyle was nominated and selected for this award after unranked Valparaiso defeated Class 6A No. 5 Penn 12-7. The Vikings victory ended a 7-game losing streak to the Kingsmen. The 2017 season marks the eighteenth year the Indianapolis Colts will be recognizing outstanding Indiana High School football

Falcons pass-rusher Vic Beasley willing to show off all-around game

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Bears for seven seasons at Chicago Tribune Also worked at Chicago Sun-Times, Fresno Bee Honorable mention, Football Writers Association of America for enterprise writing, 2002 Follow on Twitter FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Last Sunday at Pittsburgh, Atlanta Falcons

Griezmann banned for 2 matches after disrespecting referee

MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has been suspended for two matches after he used disrespectful language when complaining to a referee about being sent off in the Spanish league.