William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died Saturday following a medical emergency during the team's season opener against Fort Lewis College in Liberty, Missouri. The incident occurred during the first half of the game, prompting emergency responders from Liberty Fire and EMS to rush onto the field around...
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson signed a four-year, $88 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers via sign-and-trade after declining to play in the postseason. During the 2026 NBA playoffs first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Watson was medically cleared by Denver staff but refused to play, creating organizational friction. Watson...
The New York Jets are releasing defensive tackle Mazi Smith before roster cuts. ESPN reported this major transaction on Saturday morning. Smith entered the league as a first round draft choice selected by the Dallas Cowboys in twenty twenty three out of Michigan. He arrived in New York last season...
Tadej Pogačar abandoned the Vuelta a España on Saturday after crashing during Stage 8 near Xeraco, Spain, ending his bid to win all three Grand Tours. The five-time Tour de France champion led by 3 minutes, 50 seconds over Enric Mas before the 171-kilometer stage from Puçol to Xeraco. He...
Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, leaving new manager Andoni Iraola still searching for his first Premier League victory after two matches. The Reds also drew 2-2 at Newcastle in Iraola's opening league game last weekend. Summer signing Víctor Muñoz scored an 82nd-minute...
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Junior sustained a right foot injury during the team preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High. Mims exited the game on the opening possession after landing awkwardly while tracking a deep pass from quarterback Jarrett Stidham. He limped off...
A Louisiana federal judge has issued a ruling allowing former college players who signed professional contracts to return to collegiate football. The controversy arose after athletes excluded from the NCAA's new age-based eligibility framework filed lawsuits, arguing they would not have turned professional under earlier rules. Plaintiffs such as Dae'Quan...
Six former University of Utah football players have publicly accused the athletic program and coaching staff of mishandling serious injuries between 2020 and 2024. The allegations, initially published by The Salt Lake Tribune, detail instances of delayed medical diagnoses, inadequate imaging, and intense pressure from coaches to play through debilitating...
Philadelphia Eagles safety Andre Sam left Friday night's preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on a cart following an apparent left leg injury late in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Sam sustained the injury while tackling Bengals running back Kentrel Bullock and required assistance from trainers to exit...
A Texas state judge dissolved his own temporary restraining order, upholding Little League International's decision to disqualify the Tulsa National Little League team from the Southwest Region Tournament. Judge Ryan Luna of the 414th District Court acted after an emergency motion filed by Little League representatives argued that tournament rules...
