Author: Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards used a homophobic slur in a since-deleted Instagram story posted to his account. He apologized on Sunday.

Duke Blue Devils women’s volleyball player Rachel Richardson was subject to racial slurs Friday during a match against Brigham Young University.

The Buffalo Bills released punter Matt Araiza, 22, Saturday night, two days after a civil lawsuit alleged he was involved in the gang-rape of a minor.

The Panthers traded for Baker Mayfield, the 2018 No. 1 overall draft pick, in July. On Monday, the team announced him as the starting quarterback.

The NFL announced Thursday it had agreed on a settlement with the NFL Players Association to suspend Deshaun Watson 11 games and fine him $5 million.

In October 2021, ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale announced a lymphoma diagnosis that came just months after he had beaten melanoma.

Carl Nassib, 29, most recently played with the Las Vegas Raiders, but will rejoin the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played two seasons.

Police in Lancaster Texas, said a disagreement turned into a physical altercation and that one of the persons involved fired a gun and shot a man.

Marshawn Lynch, 36, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of DUI. According to an arrest report, Lynch was asleep behind the wheel when police found him.

Tom Brady turned 45 on Aug. 3 and will spend more than a week away from the Buccaneers to address a personal matter, coach Todd Bowles said Thursday.