Mike Vrabel, who played linebacker for the New England Patriots for eight seasons and won three Super Bowls with the team, is tasked with turning the once proud franchise around. But the first-year Patriots head coach’s attention recently turned to a reporter who raised a question about star receiver Stefon …
Read More »Caitlin Clark takes key step toward Fever return after month-long absence
Caitlin Clark has been unable to get back on the court with the Indiana Fever, but she presumably took an important step to making that happen. Clark, who has been out since July 15 with a nagging groin injury, was spotted doing some light work at shootaround on Sunday before …
Read More »LSU football player recovering after emergency surgery to remove brain tumor
LSU’s Greg Brooks Jr. underwent an emergency surgery Friday to remove what his family called a “large” brain tumor. The family said the surgery was successful, and they’re awaiting biopsy results for the starting safety. “We are grateful for the work and care of the medical staff helping Greg through …
Read More »Bills’ Damar Hamlin expected to make season debut against Dolphins: report
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is expected to be active for the first time this season nearly nine months after suffering cardiac arrest on the field during “Monday Night Football.” Hamlin is expected to make his season debut against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to NFL Network. Damar Hamlin, …
Read More »Bengals hand 49ers third straight loss as they push own winning streak to three games
The Cincinnati Bengals extended their winning streak to three games in a big road victory over the San Francisco 49ers, 31-17, as the Niners dropped their third straight contest. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy came into this game as perhaps the fastest player to be cleared from concussion protocol, as San …
Read More »Bronny James' progress 'going in the right direction,' LeBron says
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gave an update on how his son, Bronny, was progressing following his cardiac arrest during a summer workout at USC before the start of the season. Bronny James was on the bench for the Trojans on Monday night as they beat Kansas State, 82-69. …
Read More »Lawyer says Mahone not welcome at Notre Dame with pending felony charges, seeks to return
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A lawyer for Will Mahone says the receiver hopes to return to Notre Dame but has been told by the university he is not welcome while felony charges are pending. Attorney James Gentile said Tuesday he hopes to reach a plea agreement before Mahone is due …
Read More »Phillies earn series win over first-place Nats
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Carlos Ruiz’s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning drove in Ben Revere with the deciding run as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Washington Nationals, 4-3, on Tuesday. The Phillies have taken the first two games of this seemingly lopsided NL East set and have won three …
Read More »NFL players union files grievance for Saints TE Jimmy Graham over franchise tag issue
METAIRIE, La. – The NFL Players Association confirms that the union has filed a grievance on behalf of Jimmy Graham concerning the Saints tight end’s franchise tag designation. At issue is whether the NFL was correct to apply the tight end tag to Graham or whether Graham should have received …
Read More »Neutral-site game between No. 12 UCLA and Texas tops Pac-12 schedule for Week 3
Things to watch in Week 3 of Pac-12 play, including a big non-conference game: GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 12 UCLA (2-0) vs. Texas (1-1) in Arlington, Texas. This was one of the non-conference headliners going into the season, two power programs meeting at Jerry Jones’ football-topia. UCLA hasn’t quite …
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