Trade for QB Flacco builds more pressure on Elway

Read StoryMike JonesUSA TODAY

Kerr ejected from Warriors game after tiradeGolfer defends $5K pay to caddie after $1.2M winNike-Kaepernick protest backfires on sports storeTeam gets emotional win after GM replaces coachReport: NCAA sack leader’s combine invite revokedPoliticians will pay price for excluding KaepRookie’s block of Harden obscures 30-point streakMLB team trying to keep rival fans out of stadiumOBJ posts cryptic tweet after trade predictionFired ESPN anchor speaks out: ‘Did nothing wrong’NASCAR enters new era, moves on from Brian FranceReport: Browns owner’s company pulls ads on ESPN

MLB

Angels’ Matt Harvey says he’ll be better teammate, player going forward (February 14, 2019, 1:31 AM ET)Lincoln Riley thinks Kyler Murray ‘had a love of football that he just couldn’t get past’(February 14, 2019, 12:53 AM ET)Cubs add bullpen depth, sign left-handed reliever Xavier Cedeno (February 13, 2019, 9:55 PM ET)Adam Wainwright says he is healthy after rocky 2018 season (February 13, 2019, 9:29 PM ET)Royals sign Jake Diekman to 1-year deal with option for 2020 (February 13, 2019, 9:21 PM ET)Andrew Friedman says Dodgers have chance to be ‘an elite team’ (February 13, 2019, 9:20 PM ET)Padres LHP Brad Wieck recovering from testicular cancer surgery (February 13, 2019, 9:05 PM ET)Chris Sale sees room for improvement for Red Sox in ’19: For him not to miss time due to injury (February 13, 2019, 7:42 PM ET)RHP Doug Fister retiring at 35, eyes ‘new chapter’ (February 13, 2019, 7:02 PM ET)Astros’ Alex Bregman tries to stir up rivalry with Red Sox (February 13, 2019, 5:49 PM ET)

Kaepernick pulled from Black History resolution

Read StoryMolly BeckMilwaukee Journal Sentinel

Coach K addresses ex-star being accused of rapeAFL could be pipeline for huge football paychecksTerriers continue domination of Westminster | PhotosNo. 2 Duke stuns Louisville with historic comebackReport: Brawling broadcaster to join Red SoxProjected first-round NFL draft prospect tears ACLRetiring Vonn gets goat cake from boyfriendRacist emails yet another thing Cubs must explainEmbiid after loss: ‘Referees (expletive) sucked’Tiger commits to play in Mexico, report says‘Papa John’ supports Louisville’s biggest rivalPanthers player uses arm bar to detain car thief

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Daisuke Matsuzaka suffers shoulder injury at fan event in Okinawa (February 13, 2019, 1:57 AM ET)Cubs to ‘enhance’ domestic violence training ahead of Addison Russell’s return (February 12, 2019, 6:53 PM ET)Greg Bird says he’s fully healthy as he, Luke Voit compete at first base (February 12, 2019, 6:27 PM ET)Reliever Sergio Romo, Marlins agree on one-year deal (February 12, 2019, 6:13 PM ET)Brad Ausmus hopes to have Shohei Ohtani’s bat back in Angels’ lineup ‘sometime in May’(February 12, 2019, 5:28 PM ET)Bring on spring! After winter of discontent, can Cubs move on? (February 12, 2019, 5:22 PM ET)Dodgers: Corey Seager nearly 100 percent after elbow, hip surgeries (February 12, 2019, 4:57 PM ET)Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey want Bryce Harper to join Giants (February 12, 2019, 4:53 PM ET)

Fairfax accuser names Duke player in alleged rape

Read StoryA.J. PerezUSA TODAY

Westbrook logs record 10th straight triple-doubleMickelson says he was wrong about playing in darkNFL coach’s son faces drunk in public chargeNotre Dame WR accused of punching officersPenguins star faces hearing for nasty stick swingHarden needs 3 in final minute to extend streakBanishing Kareem Hunt from NFL just isn’t realisticVerlander: MLB free agency system is ‘broken’Nebraska RB facing Calif. ‘revenge porn’ chargesThe valid reason why AAF RB was flagged for spikeTamper-proof: Lakers didn’t overstep NBA rulesCountry singer reports to Pirates’ spring training

NFL

Kareem Hunt signs with Browns (February 12, 2019, 12:37 AM ET)Lions attempt to deflect ‘Hard Knocks’ season to Raiders (February 12, 2019, 12:03 AM ET)Bob Quinn: Lions open to drafting QB with No. 8 overall pick (February 11, 2019, 9:19 PM ET)Kyler Murray says he’s fully committed to becoming an NFL quarterback (February 11, 2019, 8:52 PM ET)Former 25-year NFL referee Red Cashion dies at 87 (February 11, 2019, 8:29 PM ET)J.J. Watt to serve as Daytona 500 grand marshal (February 11, 2019, 5:23 PM ET)Roger Goodell responds to La. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ letter on NFC title game (February 11, 2019, 5:21 PM ET)Jack Gruden, son of Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, arrested and charged with public drunkenness (February 11, 2019, 4:44 PM ET)Safety Eric Reid signs 3-year deal to return to Panthers (February 11, 2019, 3:29 PM ET)NFL experts predict: Kyler Murray’s perfect fit in 2019 NFL draft, more (February 11, 2019, 3:18 PM ET)What you need to know about Kyler Murray’s decision to pursue a career in football(February 11, 2019, 2:48 PM ET)

MLB

Brett Anderson agrees to one-year deal to stay with Oakland A’s (February 11, 2019, 11:24 PM ET)Yankees reliever Zack Britton now using legal spelling of first name (February 11, 2019, 9:03 PM ET)One thing to watch at spring training for all 30 teams (February 11, 2019, 8:54 PM ET)All-Star pitcher Gerrit Cole goes to arbitration with Astros (February 11, 2019, 7:29 PM ET)Stephen Vogt agrees to minors deal with Giants (February 11, 2019, 5:54 PM ET)Nick Hundley agrees to minor league deal with A’s (February 11, 2019, 5:36 PM ET)Country music legend Garth Brooks in spring training with Pittsburgh Pirates (February 11, 2019, 5:33 PM ET)Derek Jeter has ‘zero patience,’ wants competitive Marlins club now (February 11, 2019, 2:48 PM ET)

Magic rips Pelicans over Davis trade talks

Read StoryJeff ZillgittUSA TODAY

Who tops list of 19 top NFL free agents in 2019?Unheralded ex-Jets QB impresses in AAF debutLeBron, Lakers get taste of new beasts in the EastChristian Hackenberg’s AAF debut did not go wellMickelson leads as play called: ‘I can see fine’Costas on why he was booted from SB broadcastSpurrier pokes fun at Redskins after AAF openerJohnson triggers wreck then wins Daytona ClashMickelson two holes from fifth Pebble Beach winBulldog has incredible Westminster agility runBackup goalie’s birthday show: 55-save victoryPossible rabies exposure from bat at Pacers game

NFL

NFL overhaul rankings: Rating teams that will change most in 2019 offseason (February 10, 2019, 9:02 PM ET)Bob Costas, unplugged: From NBC and broadcast icon to dropped from the Super Bowl(February 10, 2019, 8:58 AM ET)Welcome to the Alliance of American Football: ‘Hell yeah, I’m playing football again’(February 9, 2019, 6:11 PM ET)

MLB

Reds plan season-long tribute to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings (February 11, 2019, 3:16 AM ET)Panama team wins country’s first Caribbean Series since 1950 (February 11, 2019, 12:43 AM ET)A’s GM David Forst still unsure if Kyler Murray will report (February 10, 2019, 6:55 PM ET)NL West prospect guide: Who to watch on the Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres and Giants (February 10, 2019, 5:35 PM ET)Projected over-under win totals that should catch your eye (February 10, 2019, 12:18 PM ET)Melky Cabrera agrees to minor league deal with Pirates (February 10, 2019, 12:08 PM ET)AL West prospect guide: Who to watch on the Astros, Angels, A’s, Mariners and Rangers

Bob Stoops ready for new coaching gig

Read StoryGeorge SchroederUSA TODAY

Former Heisman winner, NFL player leaves ESPNNBA trade deadline: Winners and losersMichael Vick out as OC of Atlanta team in new AAFLakers stun Celtics on Rondo’s buzzer-beaterMiami downs No. 4 Notre Dame for monumental upsetMickelson’s opening round better than his memoryWestbrook’s triple-double run one short of recordUFC’s White plots summer return for McGregorAnthony Davis will play rest of year with PelicansNHL ties record with 8 OT games in one dayLane Kiffin tweets scholarship offer to infantKansas hoops further decimated as Vick takes leave

NFL

CB Robert Alford signs with Cardinals days after release by Falcons (February 7, 2019, 8:19 PM ET)Ex-NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley to coach Morgan State (February 7, 2019, 7:56 PM ET)Bob Stoops returns to coaching with Dallas in relaunched XFL (February 7, 2019, 7:13 PM 

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Frank Robinson, MVP, first black manager, dies at 83 (February 8, 2019, 2:06 AM ET)Phillies acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto from Marlins (February 7, 2019, 10:24 PM ET)Will change of scenery send J.T. Realmuto into superstardom? (February 7, 2019, 9:53 PM ET)Reliever Brad Boxberger signs deal with Kansas City Royals (February 7, 2019, 9:17 PM ET)Cleveland Indians agree to minor league deals with Ryan Flaherty, Dioner Navarro (February 7, 2019, 9:08 PM ET)Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees have made the right moves (February 7, 2019, 8:41 PM ET)

Warriors star Kevin Durant rips media: ‘Grow up’

Read StoryJace EvansUSA TODAY

Winners and losers on college football signing dayNBA player was traded while he was on the courtPro golfer admits to drinking during tournamentsWizards hit reset by trading big-money playerStephenson invites fans to Hooters, doesn’t showHow the projected Top 25 fared on signing dayNBA trade deadline tracker: Wizards making dealsNBA trade deadline questions that need answersKoepka on Sergio Garcia’s meltdown: ‘Grow up’Hot-shooting Harden extends 30-point streakOne of NBA’s worst teams valued at $4 billionAAF offers timely change in wake of NFL’s no-call

Source: Giants don’t pick up RB Jonathan Stewart’s contract option (February 6, 2019, 6:14 PM ET)Will Rob Gronkowski retire? Why the Patriots star’s decision isn’t easy (February 6, 2019, 3:54 PM ET)

Yanks’ Clint Frazier feeling good after concussion cut short 2018 season (February 6, 2019, 11:05 PM ET)

Magic Johnson holds keys to NBA trade deadline

Read StoryMartin RogersUSA TODAY

Fans chant ‘LeBron’s gonna trade you’ to LakerFormer NFL QB, first-round pick arrested for DWIAussie punter might be most ‘The U’ signing everPlayer’s statement adds to Lakers’ dramaCubs owners reeling from patriarch’s racist emailsMichigan’s top RB no longer part of football teamNational Signing Day: Top 20 football recruitsFive coaches in need of strong signing dayReport: Foles voiding contract, will be free agentKoepka: Reed ‘kind of apologized’ after Ryder CupEdelman called for interception before Goff’s passTiafoe sets sights on becoming Grand Slam force

MLB

Sources: MLB and players discussing rule changes that could alter game (February 6, 2019, 2:36 AM ET)Brandon Guyer agrees to minor league deal with White Sox (February 5, 2019, 11:20 PM ET)Former ace reliever Lee Smith ‘still in awe’ after touring Baseball Hall of Fame (February 5, 2019, 7:31 PM ET)Yankees’ Aaron Judge would welcome fellow right fielder Bryce Harper (February 5, 2019, 7:10 PM ET)Philadelphia Phillies sign veteran catcher Drew Butera (February 5, 2019, 6:54 PM ET)Giants acquire Jake Barrett from Diamondbacks for cash (February 5, 2019, 5:04 PM ET)Tom Ricketts: Father’s ‘racially insensitive’ email exchanges not reflective of Cubs’ culture(February 5, 2019, 4:44 PM ET)Astros’ Carlos Correa, Rays’ Tommy Pham win arbitration cases (February 5, 2019, 4:39 PM ET)Marlins sign Curtis Granderson to minor league deal (February 5, 2019, 1:06 PM ET)Wait, the Giants are interested in Jacoby Ellsbury? (February 5, 2019, 11:31 AM ET)Way-too-early 2019 All-Stars: Manny Machado and Bryce Harper will start for …? (February 5, 2019, 10:59 AM ET)

Kobe: Rockets won’t win title with this Harden

Read Story NBA photo of the day

Report: Foul ball killed woman at Dodger StadiumWhy new pro football league thinks it will succeedIs former president secretly a Bucks superfan?Super Bowl LIII was the least watched in a decadeFour teams make Anthony Davis’ trade wish listFired ESPN host leaked information on MLB talksNHL player smashes face in freak, bloody injurySaints players mock Rams during Super Bowl lossFSU QB’s ex-girlfriend recants abuse allegationBest suitors for free agents Harper, MachadoBrady shares special moment with family after winArmour: Super Bowl MVP shouldn’t have been playing

Armour: Super Bowl MVP shouldn’t have been playing

Read StoryNancy ArmourUSA TODAY

Tom Brady no longer at peak, but QB ‘still here’Why I love (or didn’t hate) this Super Bowl3 plays that tilted Super Bowl in Patriots’ favorBest part of Super Bowl? Tony Romo with the callSuper Bowl more proof Belichick never needed BradyRams’ McVay: I was ‘outcoached’ in Super BowlCurtain call for Gronk? Pats TE to weigh futureWorst Super Bowl ever? Where Pats vs. Rams ranksBrady pulls off great escape after Super Bowl winPatriots cement status as greatest NFL franchiseOne Super Bowl bettor lost nearly $4 millionRams’ Gurley non-factor, and that was difference

LeBron’s return only adds to the Lakers’ intrigue

Read Story NBA standings King goes Hollywood: LeBron in L.A.

Mavs get Porzingis, Knicks may sizzle in summerDak raves about Cowboys’ new ‘phenom’ coordinatorReports: Cowboys unlikely to extend Jason Garrett‘Shaq du Soleil:’ Super Bowl party sensation | GronkNBA All-Star reserves: Familiar faces among picksGary Player’s son jailed after fraud at MastersWomen’s hockey star minimizes awkward TV momentArenado, Rockies settle on record deal | More MLBKnicks once again fail fans by trading PorzingisReport: Top NFL prospect not invited to combineWhat Missouri’s probation means for Kelly BryantAD may prefer Lakers, but don’t count Celtics out

MLB

How cutting two divisions could energize MLB’s offseason (February 1, 2019, 6:14 AM ET)Bryce Harper meets with San Diego Padres, sources say (February 1, 2019, 3:18 AM ET)Wade Miley, Astros agree to $4.5 million, 1-year deal (February 1, 2019, 1:33 AM ET)Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies agree to $26 million, 1-year deal (January 31, 2019, 11:08 PM ET)Angels’ Shohei Ohtani progressing, won’t be ready for Opening Day (January 31, 2019, 9:12 PM ET)Why Harper (or Machado) to the Padres isn’t as crazy as you think (January 31, 2019, 6:31 PM ET)Rangers’ new stadium will have synthetic turf, not grass (January 31, 2019, 5:38 PM ET)Marlins, Neil Walker agree to one-year contract (January 31, 2019, 5:38 PM ET)Keith Law’s complete guide to AL East prospects: Yankees loaded, Red Sox restocking(January 31, 2019, 2:30 PM ET)