Chuck Schilken

With fans reaching for a touch, the Bulls' Michael Jordan steps into the spotlight as he's introduced at the teams' fifth NBA championships ring ceremony at the United Center in 1997,

LaVar Ball, father of UCLA star Lonzo Ball, says he could have beaten Michael Jordan one-on-one

June 1, 2019 at 2:07 a.m.

LaVar Ball raised eyebrows earlier this year when he declared that his oldest son, UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball, was already better than two-time reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry of the...

Cubs fans pour down North Michigan Avenue following the World Series celebration parade Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.

MLB will destroy Indians’ World Series champion gear instead of donating it to charity

May 20, 2019 at 8:45 p.m.

Major League Baseball has decided to destroy all the T-shirts, hats and other gear it licensed to commemorate a Cleveland Indians World Series championship that didn't happen. For major sporting...

Mike Ditka is interviewed at the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII media center on Jan. 29, 2014.

Mike Ditka: ‘I don’t see all the atrocities going on in this country that people say are going on’

May 13, 2019 at 4:17 p.m.

Mike Ditka said Friday he has no respect for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has refused to stand during the national anthem since the NFL preseason. "Anybody who...

Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo in June 2015. The western lowland gorilla was shot and killed after a child climbed into his enclosure this year.

‘Harambe’ taken off banned-word list, so NFL fans can honor the late gorilla on customized jerseys

May 11, 2019 at 12:32 a.m.

NFL fans can once again put "Harambe" on the back of team jerseys if they wish to do so. On Wednesday, that wasn't the case. ESPN's Darren Rovell reported that...

Former Green Beret Nate Boyer, second from right, stands next to a kneeling Colin Kaepernick during the national anthem on Thursday.

Colin Kaepernick kneels during national anthem while former Green Beret stands beside him

August 22, 2019 at 12:58 a.m.

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick continued his protest against social injustice Thursday night by kneeling during the national anthem before the 49ers preseason game in San Diego. And he did...

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert talk on the sideline during an Aug. 26 preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Jerry Rice to Colin Kaepernick: ‘All lives matter. … I respect your stance but don’t disrespect the Flag’

August 18, 2019 at 8:53 p.m.

Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice has jumped into the debate surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit down during the national anthem this preseason. "All lives...

Suspended Raiders LB Aldon Smith may have posted video of himself violating NFL drug policy

May 11, 2019 at 12:29 a.m.

Aldon Smith is serving a year-long suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. It wouldn't be a good idea for the Oakland Raiders linebacker to break that policy again —...

Rob Manfred speaks to reporters during a news conference at Major League Baseball headquarters in New York on May 19.

MLB Commissioner says he’s in favor of restrictions on use of relief pitchers

May 20, 2019 at 8:35 p.m.

Major League Baseball is considering a limit on the number of relief pitchers a team can use as a way to speed up the game and make the later innings...

Lou Holtz, shown in 2009, spoke about immigrants during a luncheon at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Ex-Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz speaks of immigrant ‘invasion’

May 14, 2019 at 11:20 a.m.

Legendary retired Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz said Tuesday that immigrants coming into the U.S. made up "an invasion" and that they need to do a better job of assimilating,...

Tiger Woods takes part in a trophy ceremony for his Quicken Loans National on June 26.

Tiger Woods pulls out of the PGA Championship, won’t compete for the rest of this season

May 12, 2019 at 7:07 p.m.

Tiger Woods will miss all four major championships in a single year for the first time in his career. The former world No. 1 golfer has withdrawn from the PGA...

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