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Umpire Angel Hernandez sues MLB for racial discrimination, cites Joe Torre’s “animosity”
Veteran umpire Angel Hernandez filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball on Monday, claiming that he has been repeatedly passed over for professional advancement, fitting into a broader pattern of...

Tiger Woods announces that he’s completed a “private intensive program”
Tiger Woods announced Monday that he has completed a "private intensive program" and will "continue to tackle" an unspecified issue.

Chauncey Billups may take over Cavaliers with GM David Griffin set to depart
There has been a lot of talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers trading for a big name, such as Jimmy Butler or Paul George. But the team could be on the...

Kaepernick free agency exposes NFL’s racial divide, says Seahawks’ Michael Bennett
Michael Bennett openly campaigned for his Seahawks to sign Colin Kaepernick, and he expressed disappointment when Seattle instead signed Austin Davis to compete for a backup position.

Michael Phelps to race a great white during “Shark Week”
Michael Phelps, the Olympic hero, is set to test his mettle once again. This time, though, Phelps will be putting his aquatic prowess up against his most dangerous opponent yet:...

War Machine, former UFC fighter, gets 36-years-to-life for assault on ex-girlfriend
Former UFC competitor War Machine received a life sentence Monday, with the possibility of parole after 36 years, for assaulting his ex-girlfriend and a companion of hers.

Mike & Mike hosts reportedly on poisonous terms as ESPN show winds down
There are such things as amicable breakups, but more often than not parting ways engenders hard feelings, particularly when one side is perceived as having set the breakup in motion...

Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor negotiations have been “a nightmare”
While Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor were trading verbal barbs in 2016, Dana White spent most of that year throwing cold water on the idea that the two superstars might...

Ronda Rousey engaged to UFC heavyweight Travis Browne
It seems increasingly unlikely that Ronda Rousey will ever again wear a UFC title belt, but she now has another prized accessory: an engagement ring. The former bantamweight champion said...

St. Louis sues NFL over relocation of Rams to Los Angeles
The city of St. Louis and other regional entities filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the NFL and all 32 of its teams and owners. The plaintiffs are seeking over $1...