Jaguars sue Amit Patel, ex-employee who stole funds - ESPN
The Jacksonville Jaguars sued their former employee who stole $22 million from the team in Florida state court Thursday for $66.6 million in damages.
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Reds sign RHP, No. 2 pick Chase Burns to draft-record $9.25M bonus - ESPN
Right-hander Chase Burns has broken Paul Skenes' draft bonus record, landing a $9.25 million signing bonus from the Cincinnati Reds, a source told ESPN.
Auburn's Freeze 'couldn't go another year' without calling plays - ESPN
DALLAS — Auburn coach Hugh Freeze conceded Thursday that relinquishing playcalling duties for the first time in his career last season was «so dang uncomfortable» that he had to make a change.
Lamar Jackson disputes Troy Aikman's trademark bid for No. 8 - ESPN
Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson is challenging Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman's use of their shared No. 8 in a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office complaint, according to federal records.
Commanders president Jason Wright changes role, out after season - ESPN
ASHBURN, Va. — Jason Wright, the first Black team president in NFL history, will no longer serve in that role and will leave the Washington Commanders after the season, a team spokesperson confirmed. He'll serve as a senior adviser until his departure.
Pittman on hiring Petrino as OC at Arkansas - 'I want to win' - ESPN
DALLAS — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said Thursday he knew his hiring of offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino would be controversial, but he remains convinced that bringing back Petrino was what was best for the program.
England's Brown uses late birdie run to grab lead at Open; Lowry 1 back - ESPN
TROON, Scotland — Daniel Brown had a major championship debut he won't soon forget. He birdied two of the last three holes Thursday in the Open Championship, giving him a 6-under 65 with just enough spectators still left in the twilight of Royal Troon to celebrate with him.
Diana Taurasi, seeking 6th gold, sets high Olympic standard - ESPN
PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi joked after the Tokyo Olympics that she would see everyone in Paris. The 42-year-old guard turned the joke into reality: She will be playing in a record sixth Olympic Games when the U.S. women's basketball team goes for its eighth consecutive gold medal later this month.