Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots

Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.

Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.

Midwestern State player, 19, dies after injury during game

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) - A 19-year-old Midwestern State football player has died after suffering a neck injury while making a tackle during a home game last weekend. School President Suzanne Shipley on Wednesday released a statement mourning the death of cornerback Robert Grays of Houston. Shipley says Grays died Tuesday at a hospital in his hometown. He was critically injured during a game...

Jaguars claim WR Jaelen Strong off waivers from Texans

The Jaguars have claimed receiver Jaelen Strong off waivers from the Houston Texans, providing them some much-needed depth with Allen Robinson and rookie Dede Westbrook on injured reserve.

Final hurdle for new Braves Spring Training complex

The Atlanta Braves may soon have a new spring training site along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Winston, Buccaneers' defense shine in 29-7 rout of Bears

Jameis Winston threw for 204 yards and one touchdown Sunday, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return from an unscheduled bye week forced by Hurricane Irma to open the season with a 29-7 rout of the mistake-prone Chicago Bears. The defense stymied former teammate Mike Glennon with four turnovers. Robert McClain returned one of the quarterback's two interceptions for a TD, and the Bucs didn't...

Tom Brady: I hope Colin Kaepernick gets another chance in NFL

Tom Brady had kind words for Colin Kaepernick when asked whether the controversial figure should get another shot at playing with the NFL.  

Rusty or not, Buccaneers ready to start season against Bears

Jameis Winston concedes it felt a little strange watching the rest of the NFL begin the season while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were scattered around the country for an unscheduled bye imposed by Hurricane Irma.

No parking at Al Lopez Field Sunday during Bucs home game

If you have tickets to Sunday's game at Raymond James Stadium, you may want to plan ahead for where you'll park. 

Jemele Hill says 'white supremacist' comments 'painted ESPN in an unfair light'

ESPN host Jemele Hill took to Twitter on Wednesday evening “to address the elephant in the room,” after coming under fire Monday for calling President Donald Trump a “white supremacist.”    

UCF, Memphis game rescheduled for September 30th

The University of Central Florida on Thursday announced that the Knights' home American Athletic Conference game with Memphis has been rescheduled for Sept. 30 at Spectrum Stadium.

No. 17 Miami will practice next week in Orlando

When No. 17 Miami goes back to work next week, the Hurricanes will be hitting the road.  

Fans drape 'Racism is as American as baseball' banner over Green Monster

Protesters caused a stir at Boston's Fenway Park Wednesday night when they unfurled a banner proclaiming "Racism is as American as Baseball" over the famed Green Monster.  

Tennis champion Serena Williams announces birth of daughter

Go ahead and add another title to Serena Williams' collection: Mom. The tennis star announced via social media on Wednesday that she gave birth to a girl named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.

UCF game against Georgia Tech canceled

The University of Central Florida has announced the cancelation of Saturday's game against Georgia Tech University, due to Irma recovery efforts.

Judge blocks NFL from suspending Ezekiel Elliott six games

A judge sided with Ezekiel Elliott on Friday and blocked the NFL from enforcing its six-game suspension against the Dallas Cowboys running back.