At least four fixtures of Alabama’s great teams of the 1960s had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or C.T.E., at their deaths. Researchers expect it in other players, too. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. By Alan Blinder TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Near the end, his […]

The NBA is investigating whether or not the Knicks made contact with former Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson before free agency began. The Knicks agreed to a four-year deal worth $104 million with Brunson, the standout Mavericks point guard who averaged 16 points, five assists and four rebounds alongside Luka Doncic last season, in the hours after free agency kicked […]

Ravens outside linebacker Vince Biegel tore his Achilles tendon in practice Thursday, ending his promising training camp bid for a roster spot and thinning the team’s defensive depth. Ravens rookie center Tyler Linderbaum, meanwhile, will be “fine,” coach John Harbaugh said, after leaving practice early with a left foot injury. Biegel was carted off the field near the end of […]

The Chicago Cubs are finally heading to London. They were initially scheduled to play the St. Louis Cardinals in London during the 2020 season before the pandemic canceled the series. Major League Baseball announced Thursday that the Cubs and Cardinals will play in the London Series on June 24-25, 2023, at London Stadium. “The MLB London Series between the Cubs […]

From worst to first? The Jets’ pitiful defense ranked at the bottom last season in nearly every key category, most notably points and yards allowed, which became the largest stain on coach Robert Saleh’s rookie campaign. With offseason upgrades in multiple positions, a repeat from Gang Green’s defense would be unacceptable. And DT Sheldon Rankins has them completely flipping the […]

A petition circulating in Arlington Heights could hamper the village’s ability to offer financial incentives to the Chicago Bears in their proposed relocation to the village, as well as to any business looking to settle there. An organization called Americans for Prosperity, which its Illinois director, Brian Costin, described as libertarian, is spearheading the campaign for an ordinance that would […]

By JIM HEINTZ KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling, and was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that ultimately could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. The 31-year-old Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and a eight-time all-star […]

BOULDER – When asked about positives from the 2021 season, Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis had to think for a few seconds. “Towards the end of the season, we showed improvement and started moving the ball,” he said, before quickly shifting to thoughts of the upcoming season. “We’re gonna see a lot more of that this year. (Offensive coordinator Mike) Sanford […]

Lance Lynn went more than an hour between appearances on the mound Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. What does a starting pitcher do during that stretch? “Played cards,” Lynn joked. “No, I threw twice (in the tunnel). Had hot packs on the whole time. Ride the bike. It was an hour and 10 minutes of staying hot. I’m too […]

Zach Wilson has diverted from the norms of his generation. He deleted his social media. Not that the Jets quarterback wiped away his accounts, which can still be found on Instagram or Twitter with content that’s mined by his PR team. But Wilson said he deleted those apps from his phone, just as he’s done since college before every season, […]