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NFL -- Ex-Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64; family cites CTE -- Former San Diego Chargers defender Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died after a battle with dementia, his family announced. Smith's family also cited CTE.
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Renegade wins Jim Dandy; keeps his name in 3-year-old championship mix1 minute ago
Chicago White Sox to trade for New York Mets pitcher Huascar Brazoban30 minutes ago
FIFA drops plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after backlash42 minutes ago
Dolphins' Paul, Proctor growing as AFC's biggest left-side 'shield'2 days ago
Soccer -- Gianni Infantino adviser quits over FIFA World Cup stake sale plan -- Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a FIFA senior adviser in protest of the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, he said Friday.42 minutes ago
MLB -- New York Mets to trade A.J. Minter for two Minnesota Twins prospects -- The New York Mets agreed to trade pitcher A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for two prospects, a league source told UPI on Friday.1 day ago
Sports News -- 3-year-olds clash again at Saratoga; Breeders' Cup bids awarded -- The 3-year-olds go at it again at Saratoga, as Colonial Downs renews the Arlington Million, Del Mar has a major Breeders' Cup qualifier.2 days ago
MLB: Chicago White Sox defeat New York Yankees in extra innings3 days ago
MLB: Toronto Blue Jays defeat Washington Nationals5 days ago
NFL -- San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Deebo Samuel agree to one-year deal -- The San Francisco 49ers and free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract, he confirmed on social media.1 day ago
Soccer -- 'Nobody is selling football,' FIFA tells investment-plan critics -- FIFA on Friday vowed to proceed with its proposed private-investment plan amid staunch opposition from the sport's major governing bodies.2 days ago
NFL -- Under-radar Dolphins thrive on technique, challenge 'rebuild' label -- First-year Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley says his immediate focus is on technique and challenges the idea of a franchise "rebuild."2 days ago
NBA -- NBA to halt Middle East preseason games due to war -- The NBA will not play preseason games this year in the Middle East due to war in the region, a source familiar with the matter told UPI on Thursday.2 days ago
NFL -- Green Bay Packers great Ahman Green diagnosed with Parkinson's disease -- Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he announced. Green said memory loss is among his symptoms.2 days ago
Sports News -- Tennessee linebacker Carter gets 2-game ban for accepting $427 flight -- The NCAA suspended Tennessee senior linebacker Arion Carter for two games for accepting a $427 flight from an agent, the Volunteers said Wednesday.3 days ago
Soccer -- Soccer great Neymar Jr. confirms Brazil retirement -- Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar Jr. effectively confirmed he will no longer play in international matches. He is Brazil's all-time leading scorer.3 days ago
NHL -- Sharks sign forward Macklin Celebrini to 5-year, $94M extension -- The San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension, general manager Mike Grier announced Wednesday.3 days ago
NFL -- Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out with injury 'flare-up' -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out due to an injury "flare-up," coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday in Flowery Brach, Ga.3 days ago
Soccer -- Brazil bans defender Gabriel until Pec returns from broken leg injury -- Internacional's Victor Gabriel is suspended until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec returns from a broken left leg, Brazil's sports court said.4 days ago
MLB -- Record-setting Sandy Alcantara aces Phillies to push Marlins to .500 -- Sandy Alcantara dazed deadwood swingers with lethal pitches, carrying the Miami Marlins to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in Miami.4 days ago
CBS places NFL broadcaster Tony Romo on leave after intoxication arrest2 days ago
Chiefs release renderings of $3 billion Kansas stadium11 days ago
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame6 days ago