LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva challenges Lebron James to match reward money for gunman who ambushed two deputies

"This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward," Villanueva said. "I know you care about law enforcement. You expressed a very interesting statement about your perspective on race relations and on officer-involved shootings and the impact that it has on the African-American community.

Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16

Ben Roethlisberger did a very Pittsburgh thing in his return to the lineup, riding the Steelers' defense and running game to victory.

Patrick Mahomes enters 2020 NFL season with 2nd Super Bowl win on his mind

Mahomes is taking up a big chunk of Kansas City’s cap space, around 20 percent, depending on the annual contract breakdown and final cap numbers.

Tom Brady and Drew Brees’ historic face-off draws ratings high, opens an unforgettable NFL season

On paper, the statistical greatness of Tom Brady and Drew Brees made the game a truly once-in-a-lifetime moment in sports history, and likely the most-watched telecast of any kind since Super Bowl LIV

NFL reminds teams to follow sideline rules on face coverings

"Must remain vigilant and disciplined in following the processes and protocols put in place by not only the league, union and clubs, but also by state and local governments.”

NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums

NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.

NASCAR: Brad Keselowski dominates in playoff win at Richmond Raceway

Brad Keselowski entered NASCAR’s playoffs certain he has as good a chance at the Cup championship as favorites Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin.

Naomi Osaka comes back, beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open title

After one errant forehand in the first set of the U.S. Open final, Naomi Osaka looked at her coach in the mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium stands with palms up, as if to say, “What the heck is happening?”

NFL: Poor air quality index due to wildfires could impact start time of season opener between Rams, Cowboys

NFL officials have announced that they will be closely monitoring the air quality index ahead of Sunday night’s season opener between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys, potentially delaying the start time due to smoke from wildfires raging across the region.

Amid pressure, Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football

If things move quickly, the Big Ten could start a season in about a month, but for now there is no timetable for a vote to move forward.

PREVIEW: Orlando City hosts Inter Miami CF on Saturday

Orlando City SC (4-2-4, 16 points) closes out its Phase 1 Continuation of Play schedule on Saturday, Sept. 12 against Inter Miami CF (2-6-2, 8 points), marking the first time the Club will welcome its intrastate foes to Exploria Stadium.

Zverev erases 2-set hole, will face Thiem in US Open final

For two full sets, Alexander Zverev was confused and listless, his body language as poor as his winner-to-error ratio against Pablo Carreno Busta in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday.