Buddy Ryan, architect of iconic '85 Bears defense, dead at 82
Buddy Ryan, the brash and plain-spoken architect of the '85 Chicago Bears defense and a longtime NFL head coach, died Tuesday, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He was 82.
Buddy Ryan, the brash and plain-spoken architect of the '85 Chicago Bears defense and a longtime NFL head coach, died Tuesday, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He was 82.
Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, has died at 64
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women's game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, has died. She was 64.
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women's game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, has died. She was 64.
Jason Day says Zika fears will keep him out of Rio Olympics
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jason Day pulled out of the Olympics on Tuesday because of the Zika virus, costing golf its No. 1 player as it returns from a century-long absence at the games. The sport has lost two of its biggest stars in the last week, adding to the perception that the Olympics are not a high priority. Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, also said Zika will keep from competing...
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jason Day pulled out of the Olympics on Tuesday because of the Zika virus, costing golf its No. 1 player as it returns from a century-long absence at the games. The sport has lost two of its biggest stars in the last week, adding to the perception that the Olympics are not a high priority. Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, also said Zika will keep from competing...
Family of ex-Tennessee women's coach Pat Summitt 'preparing for the worst'
Former University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt is “struggling” and those close to her are “preparing for the worst,” a source said Sunday morning.
Former University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt is “struggling” and those close to her are “preparing for the worst,” a source said Sunday morning.
Messi's retirement from Argentina could hurt his legacy
Lionel Messi's surprising decision to stop playing for Argentina could damage his legacy with the national team and fans back home. If Messi sticks to his announcement, made in the heat of the moment shortly after Argentina's penalty shootout loss to Chile in Sunday's Copa America final, Argentina will be left dwelling on the fact that it was not able to win any significant title...
Lionel Messi's surprising decision to stop playing for Argentina could damage his legacy with the national team and fans back home. If Messi sticks to his announcement, made in the heat of the moment shortly after Argentina's penalty shootout loss to Chile in Sunday's Copa America final, Argentina will be left dwelling on the fact that it was not able to win any significant title...
Text: Lawyer seeks plea deal, doubts Manziel can stay clean
DALLAS (AP) — A text message accidentally sent to The Associated Press shows that Johnny Manziel's lawyer is seeking a plea deal in his domestic violence case, but has doubts about the quarterback's ability to stay clean. The text message is from defense attorney Bob Hinton. It was transmitted after an AP reporter contacted him asking for comment about a hit-and-run crash Manziel...
DALLAS (AP) — A text message accidentally sent to The Associated Press shows that Johnny Manziel's lawyer is seeking a plea deal in his domestic violence case, but has doubts about the quarterback's ability to stay clean. The text message is from defense attorney Bob Hinton. It was transmitted after an AP reporter contacted him asking for comment about a hit-and-run crash Manziel...
Johnny Manziel's lawyer accidentally texts AP and confirms he is seeking a plea deal in domestic
DALLAS (AP) — Johnny Manziel's lawyer accidentally texts AP and confirms he is seeking a plea deal in domestic violence case, but has doubts about the quarterback's ability to stay clean .
DALLAS (AP) — Johnny Manziel's lawyer accidentally texts AP and confirms he is seeking a plea deal in domestic violence case, but has doubts about the quarterback's ability to stay clean .
3 Florida NFL teams uniting to support OneOrlando Fund
The three Florida-based NFL teams are combining to give $400,000 to the OneOrlando Fund to support the victims' families and survivors of the deadly night club shooting in Orlando.
The three Florida-based NFL teams are combining to give $400,000 to the OneOrlando Fund to support the victims' families and survivors of the deadly night club shooting in Orlando.
Derrick Rose traded to New York Knicks
The New York Knicks acquired Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, hoping the former NBA MVP can be their answer at point guard.
The New York Knicks acquired Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, hoping the former NBA MVP can be their answer at point guard.
Big 12 asks Baylor for 'full accounting' of investigation
The Big 12 is asking Baylor for a full accounting of the investigation into how sexual assault allegations were handled at the school, including information that has not been released publicly.
The Big 12 is asking Baylor for a full accounting of the investigation into how sexual assault allegations were handled at the school, including information that has not been released publicly.
Massive crowd swarms Cleveland for Cavs' NBA title parade
Cheered by a sea of wine-and-gold dressed fans spilling off sidewalks and choking the streets, LeBron James and the Cavaliers are parading as NBA champions.
Cheered by a sea of wine-and-gold dressed fans spilling off sidewalks and choking the streets, LeBron James and the Cavaliers are parading as NBA champions.
UT swimmers poised to make a splash in Rio
With the Olympics in Rio fast approaching, plenty of University of Texas swimmers are poised to make a splash. Nearly 50 (46 to be exact) current and former Longhorns are headed to the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials.
With the Olympics in Rio fast approaching, plenty of University of Texas swimmers are poised to make a splash. Nearly 50 (46 to be exact) current and former Longhorns are headed to the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials.
UT swimmers set to make splash in Rio
The Rio Olympics are fast approaching and FOX 7's John Hygh takes a look at a few of the close to 50 current and former Longhorns heading to the Olympic Trials.
The Rio Olympics are fast approaching and FOX 7's John Hygh takes a look at a few of the close to 50 current and former Longhorns heading to the Olympic Trials.
Where to watch tonight, US vs. Argentina
American players have said that playing Argentina and Lionel Messi in a Copa America semifinal in Houston was a big deal, yet not mind-boggling.
American players have said that playing Argentina and Lionel Messi in a Copa America semifinal in Houston was a big deal, yet not mind-boggling.
Game 7 draws top NBA Finals rating since Jordan's last title
Game 7 between the Cavaliers and Warriors drew the highest television rating for the NBA Finals since Michael Jordan's last championship.
Game 7 between the Cavaliers and Warriors drew the highest television rating for the NBA Finals since Michael Jordan's last championship.
Russian sports minister: Government not involved in doping
CHEBOKSARY, Russia (AP) — One day before an IOC summit to discuss Russia's ban from Olympic track and field, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko again insisted that the government played no role in doping. Instead, Mutko heaped blame on former Moscow anti-doping laboratory director Grigory Rodchenkov, who Mutko called "the author of everything."
CHEBOKSARY, Russia (AP) — One day before an IOC summit to discuss Russia's ban from Olympic track and field, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko again insisted that the government played no role in doping. Instead, Mutko heaped blame on former Moscow anti-doping laboratory director Grigory Rodchenkov, who Mutko called "the author of everything."
Who's the face of the Rio Games? You may not know them yet
This year more than ever, the so-called "face" of the Olympics could be a wrestler, or a fencer, or an athlete who most of the world has never heard of before. Armed with data that measures popularity in much deeper ways than in years past, and in hopes of picking the perfect storytellers to share their own stories, many top sponsors for the Summer Games are digging deeper into the...
This year more than ever, the so-called "face" of the Olympics could be a wrestler, or a fencer, or an athlete who most of the world has never heard of before. Armed with data that measures popularity in much deeper ways than in years past, and in hopes of picking the perfect storytellers to share their own stories, many top sponsors for the Summer Games are digging deeper into the...
US Open: Johnson breaks a rule and his championship drought
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Dustin Johnson didn't understand the rule. But what he had to do? That was another story. The heartbreak of losing other major championships taught him well. Johnson kept his cool Sunday while facing a possible penalty for something he claimed he didn't do. He played steady down the stretch before hitting the 6-iron of his life on the final hole — from...
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Dustin Johnson didn't understand the rule. But what he had to do? That was another story. The heartbreak of losing other major championships taught him well. Johnson kept his cool Sunday while facing a possible penalty for something he claimed he didn't do. He played steady down the stretch before hitting the 6-iron of his life on the final hole — from...
James and Cavaliers win thrilling NBA Finals Game 7, 93-89
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one he is so proudly bringing home to his native northeast Ohio just as he promised to do when he returned to the Cavaliers two summers ago.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one he is so proudly bringing home to his native northeast Ohio just as he promised to do when he returned to the Cavaliers two summers ago.
Pistorius family reports threats ahead of murder sentence
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius and other relatives have been threatened in an extortion attempt ahead of the former track star's sentencing on July 6 for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius' family said Monday. South African police said they are investigating alleged threats of violence made in WhatsApp messages to Arnoldus Pistorius, a cousin of the...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius and other relatives have been threatened in an extortion attempt ahead of the former track star's sentencing on July 6 for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius' family said Monday. South African police said they are investigating alleged threats of violence made in WhatsApp messages to Arnoldus Pistorius, a cousin of the...