Three-and-out: Sam Darnold's first start and other Jets-Redskins observations August 16, 2018 Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold made his first start in Thursday's preseason game, one where the Redskins looked like the stronger team.

Nick Foles has rough preseason debut for Philadelphia Eagles, leaves game with injury August 16, 2018 Nick Foles had a rough preseason debut for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New England Patriots, leaving the game with a shoulder injury.

Texas Rangers turn rare triple play vs. Los Angeles Angels not seen in 106 years August 17, 2018 Baseball's latest triple play was an incredibly rare one. The Rangers' 5-4 triple play was the first in which the batter was not retired since 1912.

Malcolm Jenkins wears 'You aren't listening' t-shirt before Eagles' preseason game August 16, 2018 Malcolm Jenkins clearly doesn't feel his message is being heard, and the Eagles safety put his feelings on display before Thursday's preseason game.

John Elway: Colin Kaepernick 'had his chance' with Broncos and 'passed' on contract offer August 16, 2018 John Elway said the Broncos won't be giving Colin Kaepernick a shot after a 2016 trade attempt didn't pan out.

John Elway should be embarrassed over his disingenuous comments about Colin Kaepernick August 16, 2018 When asked if the Broncos would consider Colin Kaepernick, John Elway said, "Colin had his chance." But that offer came in 2016, before the protests.

Tiger Woods' caddie paid heckler $25 to get lost August 16, 2018 This is why LaCava is a great caddie.

Marlins' Jose Ureña suspended six games for plunking Ronald Acuña Jr. August 16, 2018 Marlins pitcher to miss six games after hitting Braves rookie Ronald Acuña in the elbow.

Mets’ 24-4 win over Phillies was comically historic August 16, 2018 The Mets won 24-4 and lost 25-4 in the same season.

MLB suspends Dodgers' Yasiel Puig two games for fighting August 16, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has been suspended two games for triggering a bench-clearing incident .

How Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy would address NFL players protesting during national anthem August 16, 2018 Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy says he believes there's a way to give players a voice and make them feel heard on social issues: a larger platform.

With two years until Tokyo Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles better and virtually untouchable August 16, 2018 With four Olympic gold medals already, Simone Biles upping the ante before Tokyo Games. Even the U.S. team coordinator says no one can touch her.

Madonna is the Queen of Pop, a soccer mom, and now getting involved in the beautiful game August 16, 2018 Madonna has plans to open a soccer academy in Malawi, a move inspired by her adopted son David Banda, who has ambitions to be a professional player.

Get on the gridiron and join our new Facebook Group, 'The Ruling Off the Field' July 20, 2018 If you're as excited about football season as we are, we've got the perfect spot for you.

Lakers owner rips LeBron haters in Los Angeles August 16, 2018 Jeanie Buss speaks out.

Marcus Mariota or Jameis Winston? It's not that complicated August 16, 2018 Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, the top two picks in the 2015 NFL draft, will face off in a preseason game. But one is clearly ahead of the other.

Brandt Snedeker shoots 10th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history at Wyndham Championship August 16, 2018 Snedeker started on the back nine and shot a 3-under 32 before getting on a roll and finishing 8-under 27 on the front nine.

NFL preseason Week 2 viewer's guide: Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen square off in Cleveland August 16, 2018 The second week of the NFL preseason is here, and once again rookie quarterbacks will be under the microscope.

Blue Lives Matter group turns down partnership offer from Jets August 16, 2018 The founder of pro-police group Blue Lives Matter highlighted player protests as a reason he did not want to partner with the Jets.

NFL should ignore fascist frenzy over national anthem protocol August 16, 2018 Players are right to ignore fabricated outrage, especially after Jerry Jones failed to follow proper protocol.

Ben Roethlisberger's injury scare reminds Steelers how easily their season can swing August 16, 2018 Ben Roethlisberger appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario on a hit that left him in the concussion protocol, but the scare was a key reminder.

Corey Coleman gets a second chance with Bills after things fell apart with the Browns August 16, 2018 Bills WR Corey Coleman, who was acquired from the Browns, goes back to Cleveland Friday night when Buffalo plays the Browns in preseason game No. 2.

Notre Dame pay homage to New York Yankees with uniforms for game at Yankee Stadium August 16, 2018 The Fighting Irish will wear uniforms, which include pinstripes on sleeves, pants, gloves and shoes, against Syracuse in November.

Serena Williams learned sister's killer was out on parole just before worst career loss August 16, 2018 Robert Edward Maxfield was convicted of killing Serena Williams' sister Yetunde Price in 2003.

Odell Beckham Jr. thought he was going to Detroit Lions in 2014 draft August 16, 2018 New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. thought the Lions would draft him in 2014. Playing with Calvin Johnson would have been "great opportunity."

La Liga, the top soccer league in Spain, will play a regular-season game in the U.S. August 16, 2018 Spain's La Liga will become the first top European soccer league to play a league game in the U.S., and will possibly do it as soon as this season.

Urban Meyer, DJ Durkin have failed as football coaches and human beings August 15, 2018 If Ohio State's Urban Meyer and Maryland's D.J. Durkin practiced what they preached, each would have already stepped aside following scandals at their programs.

Jordan McNair's parents say Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired August 16, 2018 Maryland president Wallace D. Loh said earlier this week the school accepts responsibility for Jordan McNair's death.

Olympic gymnasts Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross reveal abuse by Larry Nassar August 16, 2018 Two more Olympic gymnasts – Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross – revealed that they too were abused former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is 7-7. He could win the Cy Young award August 16, 2018 While the Mets' season has been an unmitigated disaster, Jacob deGrom leads the majors in ERA and has a strong case to win the NL Cy Young award.

Rick Pitino says he wasn't responsible for naming horse he co-owns 'Party Dancer' August 15, 2018 The jokes were everywhere last week when Rick Pitino's horse 'Party Dancer' won a race. But the former Louisville coach says he didn't name the filly.

Simone Biles has had enough of the silence from USA Gymnastics CEO Kerry Perry August 16, 2018 Since taking over Dec. 1, USA Gymnastics CEO Kerry Perry has said little publicly about how organization is changing after Nassar sex abuse crisis

Elon Musk's Boring Company proposes building a tunnel to Dodger Stadium August 16, 2018 Elon Musk's Boring Company has a solution to the constant L.A. traffic problems baseball fans have attending Los Angeles Dodgers games.

Keith Hernandez says 'you gotta hit' Ronald Acuña referring to Jose Urena's plunking August 16, 2018 Commenting on the Braves and Marlins brawl that occurred after Jose Urena hit Ronald Acuna Jr., Keith Hernandez seemed to advocate the action.

Jalen Ramsey: Josh Allen is 'trash' and Matt Ryan is 'overrated' August 15, 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey offered his unfiltered opinions of Josh Allen, Matt Ryan and other quarterbacks in an interview with GQ.

The 10 craziest stadium foods for 2018 NFL season August 16, 2018 Hungry yet?

NFL players, coaches protecting skin on every given sun day August 17, 2018 Blocks and screens: NFL players and coaches protecting skin in different ways on every given sun day

Michigan-Notre Dame leads off games to watch in 2018 August 17, 2018 Michigan's matchup at Notre Dame on Sept. 1 could be one of the biggest games of the 2018 college football season

Ban Lifted: Kuwaitis compete under own flag at Asian Games August 17, 2018 Athletes from Kuwait will compete under their own flag in the Asian Games after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the country's suspension.

Profar starts triple play and homers, Rangers rally past LAA August 17, 2018 Jurickson Profar started an especially rare triple play and homered to help the Texas Rangers rally from an early five-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

Every NFL team's most critical person for 2018 August 16, 2018 Here is every NFL team's most critical player, coach or front office person heading into the 2018 season.

Best of the 2018 NFL preseason August 16, 2018

Players traded after the July 31 deadline August 14, 2018

NFL cheerleaders in 2018 season August 16, 2018

Best of the 2018 Major League Soccer season August 16, 2018

NBA team-by-team offseason grades: Who won the summer? July 30, 2018 With offseason player movement essentially done, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt grade each team's summer changes.

Global Poker Index: Ranking the top 300 players August 15, 2018 Who are the best poker players in the world? Find out here ...

NFL training camp power rankings: Eagles have competition in NFC July 30, 2018 As training camps ramp up, the NFL preseason landscape is starting to take shape, and plenty of up-and-coming teams appear ready to push the Eagles and Patriots at the top.

2018 NFL record projections: Will Patriots falter on road to Super Bowl LIII? July 20, 2018 USA TODAY Sports releases it annual NFL record projections, which suggest the Patriots and Seahawks will falter in 2018 on the road to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.

2018 NFL training camp previews, questions for all 32 teams July 14, 2018 The NFL offseason is complete, and training camps are just around the corner. With that in mind, here are questions facing all 32 teams heading into the 2018 season.

Ohio State and Wisconsin lead the Big Ten power rankings July 17, 2018 Ohio State and Wisconsin lead USA TODAY Sports' preseason power rankings for the Big Ten Conference, but Penn State and others aren't far behind.

2018 NFL schedules for all 32 teams April 19, 2018 Take a look at every NFL team's schedule for the 2018 season, which kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 6 when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.

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