DALLAS — The attorney for former USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny says her client had no clue of a Texas grand jury indictment when he traveled to Tennessee on a family vacation. The Walker County district attorney’s office says Penny … more
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have been fined $20,000 for not downgrading guard Kelechi Osemele to out for a Week 5 game. A person with knowledge of the fine told The Associated Press on Thursday that the team violated … more
MIAMI — The G League is planning to offer an option to players who are not yet eligible for the NBA draft a chance to turn pro out of high school and avoid the college one-and-done route. Players will be … more
As Riley Cote took and delivered countless punches over more than a decade of junior and pro hockey, he was eager to avoid painkillers. Early on, marijuana was touted to the enforcer as a healing option. “I started noticing some … more
A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday: SALE ON HOLD Red Sox ace Chris Sale is still feeling weak and trying to regain lost weight after a stomach illness forced him to spend a night in the hospital … more
There is a Big 12 surprise deep in the heart of Texas. Since the Longhorns lost their season opener to Maryland for the second year in a row, coach Tom Herman’s team has a six-game winning streak and is ranked … more
MILAN — Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Juventus started with a selfie, included a goal in a practice game, and will likely end up with a starring role on Saturday. Ronaldo, who has been accused of rape and is facing a … more
STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Olympic leaders have tried to assure Stockholm’s newly formed local government that the city’s taxpayers will not be asked to foot the bill for the 2026 Winter Games. Stockholm’s bid to host the games is at risk … more
