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NFL Helmet Policy Update: “Incidental Contact” Will Not Be Prohibited

The league has clarified incidental contact during a conventional tackle won't be a penalty.

Delaware’s First Three Weeks of Legal Sports Betting Bring in $1 Million in Revenue

From June 5 to June 24, nearly 70,000 wagers led to the state making $1 million.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Planning $10 Million Showdown

The winner-take-all match almost happened on July 3 in Vegas but plans fell through.

Letter Reveals Hunter S. Thompson Pressed Colts to Draft Bust Ryan Leaf Over Peyton Manning

Leaf found the letter Thompson wrote to Colts owner Jim Irsay in 1998 before the NFL Draft.

Trump: NFL’s New Anthem Policy Is “Worse Than Not Standing”

The President took aim at the league at a campaign-style rally Thursday in Montana.

How Jeanie Buss Took Control of the L.A. Lakers

Buss cleared the path for LeBron James to join the team.

Soccer Club Denies Former Exec Bought Black Market Liver for Former Player

FC Barcelona dismisses report that its former president bought illegal organ for defender Eric Abidal.

Negotiations “Ongoing” Over Conor McGregor’s Return to UFC

McGregor's coach said UFC star could return for title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Lakers Are Building an Anti-Cavaliers Team Around LeBron

Apparent madness to L.A.'s roster moves has a method that James endorses.

Brewers Rookie Gets Curtain Call After Hitting Homer in First Career At-Bat

Fans give undrafted free agent Nate Orf standing ovation for going yard in first hit of his career.

Plenty of Big Moves Left to Be Made in the NBA Offseason

LeBron and Paul George are off the board, but the NBA hot stove is still cooking.

Everything You Need to Know About Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

The Fourth of July tradition is held on Coney Island every year.

Brother of Murdered Colombian Footballer Fears Similar Fate for This Year’s Team

Andres Escobar was killed after scoring an own-goal against Colombia in 1994 against the U.S.

Report: NFL Pressures Arbitrator to Rule in Colin Kaepernick Collusion Case

The league is seeking a summary judgment in its favor to end the case.

ESPN’s Interns Pick Stephen A. Smith as Favorite On-Air Personality

The four-letter network surveyed its summer interns about a number of their preferences.