Football ratings are down; reason unclear

Most television shows would love to have the "bad ratings!" that President Donald Trump tweeted the NFL is suffering from. But he's generally right that the TV audience size for professional football is off this year.

Jerry Jones kneels with Cowboys players before anthem

Some Dallas Cowboys players plan to protest during the national anthem before Monday night’s nationally televised game vs the Arizona Cardinals, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar

For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.  

Tim Tebow boosts minor league baseball attendance

Helped by New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow, attendance increased by 12.4 percent this year in the Florida State League and by 2.1 percent in the South Atlantic League.

Felony fraud complaints filed against 9 suspended Gators

Florida standout receiver Antonio Callaway used a stolen credit card to add $1,970 to his campus bookstore prepaid account and then used the money to purchase a high-end computer and fancy headphones, according to university police.  

Arthur Blank releases statement after Trump's comments on NFL

Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank released a statement on Saturday following President Donald Trump's comments on Friday about the NFL.

Take a knee: Over 200 NFL players sit or kneel during national anthem

More than 200 players around the NFL were seen kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday. The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire Oakland Raiders team protested, in addition to six Redskins. 

President Trump tweets reaction to NFL players' protest

President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday morning to react to protests by hundreds of NFL players during the national anthem before games across the country on Sunday.

Trump tweet, NFL response escalate drama of Sunday games

The NFL's players and owners are frequently at odds over the issues, finances and rules of the game, a long-running feud that looms large toward another potential work stoppage after the 2020 season.

NASCAR legend Richard Petty: 'People who don't stand up for anthem should leave'

It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn’t want anyone in their organizations to protest.

Case for Keenum: Vikings backup leads 34-17 victory vs. Bucs

Case Keenum has carved out a place in the NFL as a capable backup quarterback, an undrafted former practice squad player who's on his third team in six years.

LeBron James calls Trump a 'bum' after rescinding White House invitation to Steph Curry

LeBron James defended fellow basketball pro Stephen Curry on Saturday after President Trump rescinded his White House invitation for the Golden State Warriors player.

Penguins say they will accept White House invite

The Pittsburgh Penguins say they've accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to go to the White House after winning the Stanley Cup.

Oakland's Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during anthem

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.

With Vikings QB unknown, Bucs prepare for running back Cook

Tampa Bay can't be sure who's playing quarterback for Minnesota this week, so the Buccaneers are preparing for Sam Bradford and Case Keenum.

Trump tells NBA star Curry that White House visit is off

President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.

Yanks' Frazier says expanded netting should go up this year

After speaking with the family of the young girl hit in the face by his foul ball, the New York Yankees' Todd Frazier said teams should move quickly to expand protective netting at major league ballparks.