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Brandt: 'I don't think Philip Rivers is a Hall of Fame guy'

NFL Network’s Kyle Brand and former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman give their takes on whether or not Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is a Hall of Fame candidate.

Tomlinson and Taylor Join Pro Football's Immortals

Players don’t enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame wearing team hats or colors, but Jets Nation will see a splash of green when running back LaDainian Tomlinson and defensive end Jason Taylor are enshrined with the Class of 2017 on Saturday. “Now that it’s here, it’s really amazing and

Lynn will try to carry July's success into August

St. Louis Cardinals-Cincinnati Reds preview August 5, 2017

Bairstow out for 99 but England in control vs. South Africa

MANCHESTER, England (AP) England is in control of the fourth and final test against South Africa despite the disappointment of Jonny Bairstow being dismissed for 99 on Day 2 on Saturday.

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2017: Start time, TV channel, and inductees for enshrinement ceremony

On Saturday, the NFL will induct a few of yesterday’s NFL stars into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kenny Easley, Jason Taylor, Morten Andersen, Terrell Davis, LaDainian Tomlinson, Jerry Jones, and Kurt Warner will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 5 in Canton Ohio at 7 p.m

Sri Lanka reaches 209-2, needing 230 to avoid innings defeat

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Kusal Mendis hit a fighting century and shared 191 runs with opener Dimuth Karunaratne as Sri Lanka battled to escape innings defeat against India in the second cricket test on Saturday.

Neymar to miss PSG league opener because of paperwork issues

PARIS (AP) Paris Saint-Germain’s new star player won’t make his debut with the French league side against Amiens on Saturday because of paperwork issues.

The Latest: Ibarguen, Rypakova qualify in triple jump

LONDON (AP) The Latest from the track world championships (all times local):

The Latest: Van Niekerk wins his heat in 400 meters

LONDON (AP) The Latest from the track world championships (all times local):

The Latest: Walsh's 1st throw puts him into shot put final

LONDON (AP) The Latest from the track world championships (all times local):

Van Niekerk starts at worlds in qualifying for 400 meters

LONDON (AP) Wayde Van Niekerk, the man seeking to succeed Usain Bolt as the sport’s best athlete, sets off for double gold at the world championships in the 400 meters.

Numbers game: Analytics spreading through college football

The game still nags at Tulane coach Willie Fritz. The big upset that got away.

PGA Championship, Grand Slam capsules

Jordan Spieth became the 13th player to capture the third leg of the modern Grand Slam when he won the British Open, sending him to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina with a chance to become only the sixth player to win all four majors.

Canada goalkeeper Labbe candid about her depression

When Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe returned home from the Rio Olympics last summer, everyone wanted to see her bronze medal. It became a constant refrain: Where’s the medal? Can I see the medal? Show us the medal!

Jets' Still draws inspiration from daughter's cancer fight

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Devon Still could hardly wait to break the news to his daughter.

Giants' Stratton has more time to prepare for start vs. Diamondbacks (Aug 05, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants rookie right-hander Chris Stratton didn’t get much of a heads up before making his first major league start on July 6 against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Mariners, Royals point toward postseason goal (Aug 05, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals are battling for postseason play.

Ieremia resigns as Samoa national coach

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The Samoa Rugby Union says it has accepted the resignation of national coach Alama Ieremia after the Pacific nation’s disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign.

Remembering the Nolan Ryan – Robin Ventura fight 24-years later

Rangers, Twins still looking to make run (Aug 05, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — Following Minnesota’s stirring win against Texas on Friday as 44-year-old Bartolo Colon became the oldest pitcher to throw a complete game since 2010, the Twins also closed the gap on the Kansas City Royals for an American League wild-card spot to 3.5 games.

Cardinals' Lynn looks to keep Reds under wraps (Aug 05, 2017)

CINCINNATI — Lance Lynn’s name was bantered about in the weeks leading up to the July non-waiver trade deadline, but the 30-year-old right-hander remained with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Padres, Pirates continue 2nd straight weekend duel (Aug 05, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — San Diego Padres manager Andy Green found himself second-guessing his decision to stick with starter Travis Wood at the start of the sixth inning Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tigers vie to extend win streak against Orioles (Aug 05, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The Detroit Tigers will try to stretch their winning streak to five games on Saturday when they take on the Baltimore Orioles in the third contest of a weekend series at Camden Yards.

Rays aim to rebound vs. Brewers (Aug 05, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When Tampa Bay’s bats aren’t connecting, the margin of error is slim enough that the Rays’ success and failure can be as close as whether they make the right calls in sending runners from third base.

Angels rally with 4 runs in seventh to stun A's 8-6 (Aug 04, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Daniel Coulombe opened the seventh with three straight walks, pinch-hitter Luis Valbuena hit a tying, two-run single off Blake Treinen that sparked a four-run inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the Oakland Athletics 8-6 Friday night for their fourth straight win.

Mets face tall order trying to slow down Dodgers (Aug 05, 2017)

NEW YORK — One game into a three-game series, the New York Mets have already learned what the rest of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ opponents knew even before the Dodgers went out and acquired Yu Darvish: It’s hard to establish momentum against the best team in baseball.

Brandt: 'I don't think Philip Rivers is a Hall of Fame guy'

Tomlinson and Taylor Join Pro Football's Immortals

Lynn will try to carry July's success into August

Bairstow out for 99 but England in control vs. South Africa

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2017: Start time, TV channel, and inductees for enshrinement ceremony

Sri Lanka reaches 209-2, needing 230 to avoid innings defeat

Neymar to miss PSG league opener because of paperwork issues

The Latest: Ibarguen, Rypakova qualify in triple jump

The Latest: Van Niekerk wins his heat in 400 meters

The Latest: Walsh's 1st throw puts him into shot put final

Van Niekerk starts at worlds in qualifying for 400 meters

Numbers game: Analytics spreading through college football

PGA Championship, Grand Slam capsules

Canada goalkeeper Labbe candid about her depression

Jets' Still draws inspiration from daughter's cancer fight

Giants' Stratton has more time to prepare for start vs. Diamondbacks (Aug 05, 2017)

Mariners, Royals point toward postseason goal (Aug 05, 2017)

Ieremia resigns as Samoa national coach

Remembering the Nolan Ryan – Robin Ventura fight 24-years later

Rangers, Twins still looking to make run (Aug 05, 2017)

Cardinals' Lynn looks to keep Reds under wraps (Aug 05, 2017)

Padres, Pirates continue 2nd straight weekend duel (Aug 05, 2017)

Tigers vie to extend win streak against Orioles (Aug 05, 2017)

Rays aim to rebound vs. Brewers (Aug 05, 2017)

Angels rally with 4 runs in seventh to stun A's 8-6 (Aug 04, 2017)

Mets face tall order trying to slow down Dodgers (Aug 05, 2017)

Terrell Davis on CTE: 'Can't lie; we're all scared'

Zeke's 'kettle' jump a penalty under new rules

Valbuena's clutch pitch-hit RBIs propel the Halos to victory

Taurasi's 33 not enough as Sun outshine Mercury