Johnny Manziel did not participate in the XFL’s invite-only showcase in Houston, but he said he’d love to reunite with the team’s coach, June Jones.
Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY
Data shows 2018 was a Baby Giannis, Baby Baker boom in U.S.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Baker Mayfield are among biggest names in sports. New parents noticed, as those were two of top sports baby names for 2018.
Meet 17-year-old American Amanda Anisimova who pulled off shocker over Simona Halep at French Open
Amanda Anisimova stunned third-ranked Simona Halep in the quarterfinals at the French Open, cruising in straight sets to a 6-2, 6-4victory.
Pirates broadcaster criticizes Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. for ‘all the jewelry’ after hit by pitch
Longtime Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass tacitly criticized Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. for wearing jewelry Tuesday after a hit by pitch.
DeMar DeRozan feels like ‘sacrificial lamb’ for Raptors, says he helped lay groundwork for NBA Finals run
DeMar DeRozan said he’s rooting for Raptors in NBA Finals— even though his former team left him feeling in some ways like the “sacrificial lamb.”
Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster attends high school prom with fan
Steelers star wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster went to prom with student Anthony Molinaro after he had no date after a breakup.
After French Open drama, Dominic Thiem complains, says Serena Williams has ‘bad personality’
French Open officials moved Dominic Thiem to a smaller interview room to make way for Serena Williams on Saturday. He was not happy.
Cyclist Miguel Angel Lopez slaps fan who knocked him off his bike during Giro d’Italia
Cyclist Miguel Angel Lopez apologized for slapping a fan who knocked him off his bike Saturday during the penultimate stage of the Giro d’Italia. Lopez finished 18th in the stage.
Olympian John Carlos on 1968 Brent Musburger criticism: He ‘doesn’t even exist in my mind’
During a forum on athletes and activism Thursday, Olympian John Carlos discussed a 1968 Brent Musburger column that harshly criticized his protest with Tommie Smith at those Summer Games.
Martellus Bennett: White quarterback would change conversation on NFL player protests
Former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett believes the conversation on protests during the national anthem would be different if a white QB participated.