Rafael Nadal to skip Wimbledon to prepare for Olympics - ESPN
Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon in July to prepare for the Olympic Games in Paris, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros, the Spaniard posted on social media Thursday.
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Falcons forfeit draft pick, fined for tampering; Eagles cleared - ESPN
The Atlanta Falcons on Thursday were docked a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft and fined $250,000 for violating the NFL's anti-tampering policy related to free agent signings, while the league cleared the Philadelphia Eagles of tampering while signing running back Saquon Barkley this offseason.
Australia's Kerr signs contract extension with Chelsea
Chelsea forward Sam Kerr has signed a contract extension until 2026, the Women's Super League (WSL) champions said on Thursday (Jun 13).
Drew Bledsoe jokes Tom Brady was 'worst backup quarterback' in NFL history
Colin Cowherd on "The Herd" discusses Tom Brady's recent advice to the 2024 NFL rookies as it relates to social media and football.
Gullet cancer survivor issues warning over subtle reoccuring symptom
Meet John Tattum, who was diagnosed with gullet cancer back in 2011, after suffering from a simple symptom most of us would tend to ignore.
FA to fund police unit to combat online abuse of England players, says CEO
The Football Association (FA) will provide funding to the police to aid in the prosecution of individuals who abuse England's players on social media, the governing body's CEO Mark Bullingham said ahead of the European Championship.
'Unfinished Beef': Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to compete in Netflix competition
After organizers for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn't compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut and his "fiercest rival."
Congressional Baseball Game descends into chaos after protesters storm field
Several people jumped onto the field at Nationals Park in D.C. Wednesday evening as lawmakers played their annual game. Spectators chanted "U-S-A" as authorities got the situation under control. (Video: Emily Hillstrom)