Former Washington defensive tackle Dave Butz, a two-time Super Bowl winner, has died at 72, the Commanders announced Friday.
Author: Scooby Axson, USA TODAY
Pro Football Hall of Famer punter, Raiders legend Ray Guy dies at 72
Ray Guy was known for his hang time on punts, was named to seven Pro Bowls, and was a six-time first-team All-Pro.
College football report card: Visit to Jackson State shows what ESPN’s College GameDay should be
ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast at Jackson State represented everything the show should be, Scooby Axson writes in the Week 9 report card.
Kyrie Irving: ‘Anti-semitic’ label not justified, meant no disrespect to anyone’s religious beliefs
Kyrie Irving responded to Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai who condemned the seven-time All Star after he promoted an antisemitic film and book.
San Jose State football player Camdan McWright dies after being struck by bus while riding scooter
San Jose State freshman running back Camdan McWright was killed Friday morning after the electric scooter he was riding on was struck by a school bus.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Houston’s open roof ‘kind of killed us’ in ALCS loss
New York skipper points out the open roof, wind conditions after Game 2 loss put his team in a 2-0 hole.
Former top-ranked tennis star Simona Halep suspended for positive drug test at US Open
Halep, 31, is a two-time Grand Slam champion. The International Tennis Integrity Agency said the positive test came at this year’s U.S. Open.
Hampton’s Byron Perkins becomes first HBCU football player to come out as gay
Byron Perkins, a defensive back for the Pirates, says he posted the news on social media to “stop running away from myself.”
After offseason of drama, it’s championship-or-bust for Nets – even if they won’t say it
Drama accompanied the Brooklyn Nets throughout the 2021-22 season and into the summer. Can they regroup and win the NBA championship this year?
The most overpaid coaches in college football? The list starts with Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher
The Aggies’ coach, who is in his fifth season in College Station, is making $9 million with no SEC titles or playoff appearances to show for it.