Sports - Page 53

April 28

Patriots captains deflect questions about Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini controversy: 'We're just focused'

Patriots captain Hunter Henry said the team is focused on football amid head coach Mike Vrabel's off-field controversy involving Dianna Russini.

April 28

Ex-NFL defensive end Josh Mauro dead at 35 as family shares emotional social media tribute

Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died at age 35, his family announced. Father Greg Mauro shared the devastating news in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

April 28

High school football recruit has wrong hat at commitment ceremony

A high school football player had a commitment ceremony to decide where he was going to college, but one of the hats on the table may have been a bit off.

April 28

FIFA Proposes New World Cup Yellow Card Rule To Avoid Knockout Round Bans

FIFA is preparing to tweak World Cup rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended for key elimination games in North America.

April 28

Lions star files lawsuit claiming NCAA, conferences unlawfully profited from his likeness

Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams is reportedly suing the NCAA, Big Ten and SEC over alleged unpaid use of his name, image and likeness rights.

April 28

Jose Mourinho back to Real Madrid? Perez Favors Benfica Boss To Replace Arbeloa

Jose Mourinho is reportedly the leading candidate to return to Real Madrid as head coach if Alvaro Arbeloa is sacked.

April 28

The public is hammering San Antonio, but the betting value is on Portland in Game 5

The Trail Blazers are down 3-1 to the Spurs heading into Game 5, but San Antonio's inexperience in closeout games makes Portland a worthy underdog bet.

April 28

Are we sure Mike Vrabel will survive Russini scandal and coach Patriots this season?

Mike Vrabel's future as Patriots head coach is uncertain as the Dianna Russini photo scandal grows, with some predicting a resignation or leave.

April 28

Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report

Alex Cora was reportedly offered the Philadelphia Phillies manager's job days after being fired by the Boston Red Sox but declined, and the Phils made Don Mattingly interim skipper.

April 28

Former Eagles coach reveals the two things that contributed to the team's major regression last season

Former Philadelphia Eagles coach Jeff Stoutland blamed bad play-calling and execution for the Eagles' offensive decline a year after winning the Super Bowl.