Malik Jackson's season is over.According to NFL Media, which cited unidentified sources, the Eagles defensive tackle is expected to sit out the rest of 2019 with a left Lisfranc injury suffered in Sunday's win over the Redskins.The report noted Jackson is scheduled to have surgery on his foot next week, though a timetable for his recovery will likely remain...

Despite Andrew Luck's shocking retirement, T.Y. Hilton has high hopes for the Colts in 2019.The team enforced their belief in Jacoby Brissett by signing the backup to a contract extension, and the veteran receiver echoed that faith as he assured the loss of Indy's franchise quarterback did not shake his confidence in the squad as a whole."This is the best team I've ever...

David Carey wrote his name into the record books with a sublime 57 at the Cervino Open on the Alps Tour.Carey's card showed 11 birdies in Thursday's blemish-free round in Italy and he was leading the 54-hole tournament by four strokes.The Irishman's score is one better than Jim Furyk's PGA Tour best of 58, the same number achieved by...

There's a lot to look forward to in the first week of the NFL season. First of all, there are three very good games (we'll get to that in a moment), but there are also some very good storylines from players making their first appearances on new rosters, quarterbacks returning from injury and one running back setting a...

Lonzo Ball admitted that his signature Big Baller Brand shoes fell apart when he was playing for the Lakers, forcing him to switch shoes every quarter because they ripped so easily.Ball said his "ZO2" sneakers were not ready to be played in and it looked like his shoes "exploded" after each game. He had a system in place with his manager Darren Moore to...

There's a new sense of hope surrounding Andrew Luck's latest injury.According to a report from ESPN, which cited unidentified sources, there's a "guarded optimism" the franchise quarterback could be ready for the Colts' regular-season opener Sept. 8 at the Chargers.Luck suffered a calf strain this spring and participated in just three practices during training camp, all as a limited participant. Colts owner...

The XFL has its first quarterback, announcing Thursday it has signed former Steelers backup Landry Jones. The 30-year-old is the first of eight "leading quarterbacks" the startup league says it will sign in the coming months. A release Thursday says those QBs will be in the fold ahead of the XFL's inaugural draft in October and each team's coach...

Draymond Green is defending Kevin Durant in how he handled leaving the Warriors for the Nets in free agency.Green said Durant didn't owe it to anyone to explain his free agency process and added he's fine with how Durant moved on to Brooklyn."I found out that he was picking Brooklyn when everybody else found out, which is exactly how...

As Andrew Luck continues dealing with his injured leg, the Colts are facing a decision on their starting quarterback for the season opener.The Colts have been cautious with Luck, who suffered a strained calf this spring. Colts general manager Chris Ballard revealed Tuesday that Luck also has a high-ankle injury. He's missed all but three practices in training camp.With time running out before...

The 49ers and their fans are excited to see what quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can do in a full season, so Wednesday's practice was a terrible indicator of things to come.Garoppolo threw five consecutive interceptions in a 49ers practice. That's not easy to do, even in a practice session.49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shrewdly analyzed the performance."He threw it to...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Bills running back Christian Wade caused a stir when he scored on a 65-yard run on his first-ever touch in the NFL last week, igniting the conversation about international players eager to make names for themselves in the United States.Efe Obada has been down that road before.The Panthers defensive end was born in Nigeria and trafficked to...

Kelly Olynyk will not be playing for Team Canada in the FIBA World Cup.The 28-year-old suffered a knee injury when he slipped on a wet spot on the floor during an exhibition game against Nigeria last week. Olynyk was evaluated by the Heat and will not be able to play with Team Canada in the coming weeks, according...

Golden Tate will have to serve his four-game suspension for a positive test of performance-enhancing drugs.The Giants wide receiver appealed but an arbiter ruled against him Tuesday and Tate's appeal was denied.He is entering his first season with New York, which will now be without its key acquisition as it works through its offense."This morning, I received the unfortunate...

Some of the narratives everyone has been following this NFL preseason took a new twist Tuesday. Antonio Brown, who just days ago reportedly threatened to retire because he couldn't use his old helmet, returned to Raiders training camp. Jadeveon Clowney, a camp holdout who has been widely expected to report to the Texans later this month, now appears likely to be traded, according...

Brittney Griner says her future in the WNBA will stem from how the league handles the messy brawl she was involved in Saturday.The Phoenix Mercury center said her love for her team is keeping her rooted in the WNBA, but if she doesn't feel protected, she will consider her future."How they handle this will determine a lot about the future,"...

Bryson DeChambeau insists he is trying to improve the pace of his play and is determined to be "part of the solution" after criticism at the Northern Trust.Numerous clips shared on social media last week showed DeChambeau taking several minutes to line up shots in New Jersey, with playing partners Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood apparently disinterested.The video...

The Redskins appear to be planning to hold onto Trent Williams.Washington is telling opposing executives it is not planning to trade the 31-year-old offensive lineman despite his holdout, according to a report from ESPN. Teams that have inquired about dealing for Williams have so far “been rebuffed,” the report says.Washington has told multiple teams this summer it is...

If you thought the first week of preseason was intense, the second should bring even more excitement.One player won't be around to see it firsthand after announcing his retirement Monday, while another notable absence from last week could come to an end soon.Three things that matterArbitrator rules against Antonio BrownThis isn't the news Antonio Brown wanted to hear considering the Raiders wide...

Roberto Luongo will go down in Panthers history in more ways than one.The team on Monday announced the veteran goaltender will become the franchise's first player to have his number retired.Luongo's No. 1 jersey is scheduled to be sent to the BB&T Center rafters March 7 before the Panthers host the Canadiens.Luongo will become the first #FlaPanthers player in franchise...