LONDON (AP) — English rugby club Exeter will stop playing its “Tomahawk Chop” chant during games as part of a rebrand to move away from a Native American theme that had come under increasing criticism.
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PGA Tour Says Players Knew Consequences of Joining LIV Golf
The PGA Tour asked a federal judge in San Francisco to deny the appeal of three suspended players who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf and now want to compete in the tour’s lucrative postseason, arguing the players knew the consequences two months ago.
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Guilty on Drug Charges, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling Thursday and sentenced her to nine years in prison. for drug possession and smuggling.
Texans Rookie John Metchie III Diagnosed with Leukemia
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia.
Touched by Uvalde, Bo Jackson Donated to Pay for Funerals
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May, revealing himself as one of the previously anonymous donors who covered costs for famil…
Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star Had Doctor’s Note for Cannabis Use
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner at her drug possession trial in Russia on Friday gave the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain.
President Trump Rips NFL Over Anthem Protests, Calls League ‘Weak and out of Control!’
President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
Texas A&M Has Fired Football Coach Kevin Sumlin After 6 Winning Seasons
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M has fired football coach Kevin Sumlin after 6 winning seasons. The first black head coach in program history was 51-26 and never had a losing season. But his first year at A&M was his best, and he never could come close to matching it. In 2012, Sumlin had a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in Johnny Manziel and ushered in the program’s move from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference by going 11-2. That earned him a new contract and $5 million per year salary, but the Aggies have not won more than nine games since. The Aggies ended their regular season on Saturday by losing to LSU. They dropped to 7-5 and finish 4-4 in the SEC for the fourth time under Sumlin. The 53-year-old Sumlin had two years left on his contract.
Three UCLA Basketball Players Suspended After Theft in China
LOS ANGELES (AP) Three UCLA basketball players detained for shoplifting at three high-end stores in China publicly apologized Wednesday before coach Steve Alford announced they were being suspended indefinitely.