Niners QB Kaepernick refuses to stand for anthem in protest
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand for the national anthem before games because he believes the United States oppresses African Americans and other minorities.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand for the national anthem before games because he believes the United States oppresses African Americans and other minorities.
SAfrican judge denies appeal for harsher Pistorius sentence
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African judge on Friday dismissed an appeal by prosecutors for a harsher sentence against Oscar Pistorius who was found guilty of murder for killing his girlfriend in 2013. Judge Thokozile Masipa said the state's appeal to extend the six-year sentence against the 29-year-old double amputee Olympic sprinter had a limited prospect of success.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African judge on Friday dismissed an appeal by prosecutors for a harsher sentence against Oscar Pistorius who was found guilty of murder for killing his girlfriend in 2013. Judge Thokozile Masipa said the state's appeal to extend the six-year sentence against the 29-year-old double amputee Olympic sprinter had a limited prospect of success.
Rio police charge Ryan Lochte with false report of robbery
Brazilian police charged American swimmer Ryan Lochte on Thursday with filing a false robbery report over an incident during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian police charged American swimmer Ryan Lochte on Thursday with filing a false robbery report over an incident during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Tokyo prepares for 2020, facing rising costs and new sports
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is preparing for a strenuous workout with the next Summer Olympics headed her way.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is preparing for a strenuous workout with the next Summer Olympics headed her way.
Katie Ledecky throws out first pitch as Nationals host Orioles
Swimmer Katie Ledecky threw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday night before the Washington Nationals hosted the Baltimore Orioles.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky threw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday night before the Washington Nationals hosted the Baltimore Orioles.
Homecoming for 'Final Five' Olympian Simone Biles
Olympics medal winner Simone Biles has returned to the Houston area and residents are showing their support in a multitude of ways.
Olympics medal winner Simone Biles has returned to the Houston area and residents are showing their support in a multitude of ways.
Olympics done, WNBA ready for sprint to the finish
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With the Olympics behind it, the WNBA is ready to restart its season after a month-long break. There should be quite the sprint to the finish over the league's final weeks. "Very excited to get the back end of the season going," WNBA President Lisa Borders said. "You think about the format changes, top eight teams make the playoffs, doesn't...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With the Olympics behind it, the WNBA is ready to restart its season after a month-long break. There should be quite the sprint to the finish over the league's final weeks. "Very excited to get the back end of the season going," WNBA President Lisa Borders said. "You think about the format changes, top eight teams make the playoffs, doesn't...
Federer looked into ways to play either Olympics or US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer says he contemplated scenarios in which he would play in the Olympics and skip the U.S. Open, and vice versa. In the end, his balky left knee wouldn't allow him to do either. The 17-time major champion was in Manhattan on Wednesday to talk about playing tennis next year at the new Laver Cup team event. But for the first time since 1999, he's not...
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer says he contemplated scenarios in which he would play in the Olympics and skip the U.S. Open, and vice versa. In the end, his balky left knee wouldn't allow him to do either. The 17-time major champion was in Manhattan on Wednesday to talk about playing tennis next year at the new Laver Cup team event. But for the first time since 1999, he's not...
UGA's Bentz releases statement regarding Rio incident
Officials in Brazil indicted two U.S. Olympic athletes Thursday. Swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen were indicted for falsely reporting a crime.
Officials in Brazil indicted two U.S. Olympic athletes Thursday. Swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen were indicted for falsely reporting a crime.
FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Cedar Ridge
A former Baylor quarterback takes over as head coach of a young Cedar Ridge program that's already a perennial playoff squad.
A former Baylor quarterback takes over as head coach of a young Cedar Ridge program that's already a perennial playoff squad.
Samba, reflections and pride in final Rio Olympics party
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief.
Coach: Receiver Ish Zamora to be disciplined for dog beating
Baylor is promising disciplinary action against sophomore receiver Ish Zamora after a video surfaced of him beating his dog with a belt this summer.
Baylor is promising disciplinary action against sophomore receiver Ish Zamora after a video surfaced of him beating his dog with a belt this summer.
Starr resigns as Baylor law professor, severs school ties
Former Baylor University President Ken Starr resigned his post as a law school professor Friday, severing his last tie with the faith-based campus still reeling from a sexual assault scandal involving its football team.
Former Baylor University President Ken Starr resigned his post as a law school professor Friday, severing his last tie with the faith-based campus still reeling from a sexual assault scandal involving its football team.
FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Westlake
The Chaparrals are returning state finalists and they've got a good chance to get back there. They're ranked 5th in the 6A preseason poll and boast one of the nation's top quarterbacks in UT commit Sam Ehlinger.
The Chaparrals are returning state finalists and they've got a good chance to get back there. They're ranked 5th in the 6A preseason poll and boast one of the nation's top quarterbacks in UT commit Sam Ehlinger.
FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Expert insight
Austin American-Statesman's Danny Davis and Rick Cantu give their take on several topics regarding the upcoming high school football season with the FOX 7 Sports Team.
Austin American-Statesman's Danny Davis and Rick Cantu give their take on several topics regarding the upcoming high school football season with the FOX 7 Sports Team.
FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Vista Ridge
Rodney Vincent's Rangers are fresh off making program history but not jump to 6A and join one of the state's toughest districts which includes two returning state finalists.
Rodney Vincent's Rangers are fresh off making program history but not jump to 6A and join one of the state's toughest districts which includes two returning state finalists.
FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Austin High
A new district brings new hope to the Maroons. It's a program looking for its first playoff win in more than half a century. Fortunately they have a head coach who's been there, done that at the highest level
A new district brings new hope to the Maroons. It's a program looking for its first playoff win in more than half a century. Fortunately they have a head coach who's been there, done that at the highest level
Hometown Olympic hero Katie Ledecky returns after gold-medal performance in 2016 Rio Games
Hometown Olympic hero Katie Ledecky returned home Wednesday after gold-medal performance in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Hometown Olympic hero Katie Ledecky returned home Wednesday after gold-medal performance in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Schaumburg Boomers offer Tim Tebow baseball contract
With professional football not working out, Tim Tebow is going to give baseball a try and the Schaumburg Boomers are looking to give him his first big break.
With professional football not working out, Tim Tebow is going to give baseball a try and the Schaumburg Boomers are looking to give him his first big break.
NBA: 2017 All-Star Game moving from Charlotte over HB2
The 2017 NBA All-Star game will be relocated from Charlotte after the state failed to reverse its decision on House Bill 2, North Carolina's controversial bathroom bill, the NBA announced Thursday.
The 2017 NBA All-Star game will be relocated from Charlotte after the state failed to reverse its decision on House Bill 2, North Carolina's controversial bathroom bill, the NBA announced Thursday.