Jamari Smith, an incoming freshman on the University of Alabama at Birmingham football team, drowned in a lake while swimming with friends Wednesday, according to Alabama authorities. He was 18. “Our hearts are broken to learn about the tragic passing of Jamari Smith,” UAB coach Bill Clark said in a […]

BOONE — In response to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to position App State Athletics for future success, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced May 26 that the department is reducing its operating budget and discontinuing the varsity sports of men’s soccer, men’s tennis […]

The Bills needed a difference-maker. It had been 15 years since they’d made the playoffs. So, they gave up three draft picks — including a pair of first-rounders — to move up and land the most impactful talent available with the fourth pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Aaron Donald […]

The University of Toledo has removed the interim tag from Brie Globig ‘s title and named her the head coach of the school’s women’s swimming & diving team. Globig was the interim head coach for the 2019-2020 season. “I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to continue to lead […]

UCF defensive lineman Raymond Cutts was arrested in Orlando Monday and charged with carrying a concealed firearm and third degree grand theft of a firearm. Two Orlando police officers pulled over a car Cutts was a passenger in Monday because the driver wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. Driver Christian Casas told […]

“Ms. McKown will be a great addition to the Crusader Volleyball program,” the school said in a statement. “We are very pleased to welcome her back to Cardinal Newman.” In 2018, McKown was Cardinal Newman’s junior varsity head coach while also working as an assistant coach for the varsity team. […]

Ravens safety Earl Thomas was held at gunpoint by his wife in Austin last month after he was discovered with his alleged mistress, according to a report from TMZ. Citing court reports, TMZ says that the Austin Police Department responded to a call from at 3:41 a.m. on April 13, […]

Rick Pitino AP “Villains!” I shrieked. “Dissemble no more! I admit the deed! Tear up the planks! Here, here! It is the beating of his hideous heart!” — Edgar Allan Poe, 1843, “The Tell-Tale Heart.” I don’t even know if such jobs come with torments, anymore, but if they do, […]

TYRONE, Ga. — Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he was accused of firing a rifle at two people who were looking at homes for sale, police said. Brown, 34, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault stemming from an incident May 2 at […]