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Vikings pull off biggest comeback in NFL history with victory over Colts
Greg Joseph's 40-yard field goal with two seconds remaining in overtime sealed the NFL North for Minnesota, which trailed 33-0 at halftime. → Read More
USC quarterback Caleb Williams wins Heisman Trophy, capping electric sophomore season
Caleb Williams of Southern California was selected the Heisman Trophy winner for the 2022 college football season, the school's seventh all-time. → Read More
Brittney Griner released from Russian prison as part of prisoner exchange for Viktor Bout
President Joe Biden said the exchange for Brittney Griner had been in the works for the past two weeks, and that he had given the final go-ahead. → Read More
Ex-Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza won't face charges in sexual assault case
The San Diego County District Attorney's Office said Matt Araiza and his former San Diego State teammates would not be charged from a 2021 incident. → Read More
Kyrie Irving: 'Anti-semitic' label not justified, meant no disrespect to anyone's religious beliefs
Kyrie Irving responded to Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai who condemned the seven-time All Star after he promoted an antisemitic film and book. → Read More
Rachel Nichols hired at Showtime after public ESPN exit
Nichols also discussed what went on behind the scenes that eventually led to her leaving ESPN. → Read More
Race against outrage: How a 6-year-old's marathon participation has polarized a community
When Rainier Crawford ran the Flying Pig Marathon with his family, heavy criticism -- and Child Protective Services -- arrived. But is it dangerous? → Read More
Milwaukee radio station pauses Brett Favre appearances amid welfare fraud scandal, per report
Favre has not been charged with a crime, but texts messages from he and former Mississippi governor confirmed Favre knew where the money came from. → Read More
College Football Playoff board approves expanded format with 12 teams
The College Football Playoff is growing. The current-four team system will expand to 12 teams after unanimous approval from the Board of Managers. → Read More
Fred Couples trolls LIV golfers, including British Open winner Cameron Smith: 'I was busy earning a living'
Couples ripped Cameron Smith, the 2022 British Open champion and latest golfer to defect to LIV Golf. → Read More
Pro Football Hall of Fame Game: Jaguars vs. Raiders time, date, how to watch, live stream
The NFL kicks off its preseason slate Thursday with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars. → Read More
Veteran WR Danny Amendola retires after 13 seasons, two Super Bowl titles
Veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola, who won two Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots, is retiring after 13 NFL seasons. → Read More
WWE CEO Vince McMahon stepping back from role during misconduct investigation
WWE CEO Vince McMahon has stepped back from his role amid an investigation into whether he paid money to a former employee to keep an affair quiet. → Read More
Seattle Storm guard, four-time champion Sue Bird announces 2022 will be her final season in WNBA
The WNBA's all-time assist leader, 12-time All-Star and five-time Olympic gold medalist has spent her entire 21-year career with the Seattle Storm. → Read More
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas says she didn't transition to gain advantage in college sport
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas responded to critics who say that she gained an unfair advantage competing against women. → Read More
No charges for Mike Tyson after video of punching man on plane
Authorities in California say they will not charge Mike Tyson following an incident on a plane last month. → Read More
Parents of Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins not attending son's funeral
After the funeral on Friday, two memorials are planned for Saturday and Sunday to honor Dwayne Haskins in New Jersey and Maryland. → Read More
Reports: Bodybuilding legend Cedric McMillan dies at age 44
Bodybuilding legend Cedric McMillan died Tuesday at the age of 44, according to multiple media outlets. → Read More
Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins dead at age 24 after being hit by car
The 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft for Washington, Haskins spent 2021 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. → Read More
WWE Hall of Famer Tamara Lynn Sytch, known as 'Sunny,' involved in fatal car crash
No charges have been filed against Tamara Lynn Sytch, who was known as 'Sunny.' Authorities are waiting on toxicology results. → Read More