German national teams end long Adidas partnership with Nike deal - ESPN
German soccer and Adidas are breaking up.
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Neymar's father says family won't bail Dani Alves out - ESPN
The father of Brazil star Neymar said Thursday that his family won't pay the €1 million ($1.1 million) required to bail Dani Alves out of a Spanish prison where the former Brazil defender awaits the result of an appeal to his rape conviction.
Source - Reps for Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani ask to investigate theft - ESPN
Representatives of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have contacted law enforcement authorities and asked them to investigate a «massive theft» of money from the player, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN on Thursday.
Ex-Wolves analyst gets supervised release after burglary arrest - ESPN
An ex-Minnesota Timberwolves employee is out of jail on a supervised release after being arrested and charged with felony third-degree burglary for allegedly stealing thousands of internal files, including «strategic NBA information,» from a team executive, according to a court filing Thursday that obtained by ESPN.
NFL officials back proposed hip-drop tackle rule change amid protests - ESPN
NFL officials responded Thursday to protests over a proposal to outlaw a version of the «hip-drop tackle,» a technique the league says has resulted in an injury rate that is up to 25 times higher than on tackles when it is not employed.
Lions release Cameron Sutton amid police search for CB - ESPN
The Detroit Lions on Thursday released veteran cornerback Cameron Sutton, who is still wanted by police in Florida because of his alleged involvement in a domestic violence case.
Injured Duke freshman Caleb Foster to miss NCAA tournament - ESPN
NEW YORK — Duke guard Caleb Foster will miss the NCAA tournament with a right ankle injury, coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday.
Boxer Jared Anderson on police chase, arrest - 'Lesson learned' - ESPN
Jared Anderson told ESPN he's «beyond blessed… to come away without any injuries» and acknowledged «it was a mistake,» after police said he led them on a 6-plus-mile car chase last month with speeds exceeding 130 mph.