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University of Kansas puts football coach Les Miles on leave

Sports News // 4 hours ago

University of Kansas puts football coach Les Miles on leave

March 5 (UPI) -- The University of Kansas placed head coach Les Miles on administrative leave and will conduct a full review to determine his future with the football program.

NBA fines Jazz stars Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert for criticizing officials

NBA // 5 hours ago

NBA fines Jazz stars Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert for criticizing officials

Former All-Star forward Blake Griffin agrees to contract buyout with Pistons

NBA // 6 hours ago

Former All-Star forward Blake Griffin agrees to contract buyout with Pistons

Ex-NHL player, 'Miracle on Ice' star Mark Pavelich found dead at 63

NHL // 7 hours ago

Ex-NHL player, 'Miracle on Ice' star Mark Pavelich found dead at 63

NFL hires Maia Chaka as league's first Black female on-field official

NFL // 8 hours ago

NFL hires Maia Chaka as league's first Black female on-field official

March 5 (UPI) -- The NFL hired Maia Chaka as a gameday official for the upcoming season, making her the first Black woman to join the league's on-field officiating staff.

FitBit founder buys Tom Brady rookie card for $1.3 million

NFL // 17 hours ago

FitBit founder buys Tom Brady rookie card for $1.3 million

March 5 (UPI) -- James Park, the CEO and co-founder of FitBit, has purchased a Tom Brady rookie card for $1.32 million in a private sale, setting a record for the highest price paid for a football card.

Penguins admit to photoshopping masks on fans at NHL game

NHL // 18 hours ago

Penguins admit to photoshopping masks on fans at NHL game

March 5 (UPI) -- The NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins have disciplined a staff member for photoshopping masks onto fans in a picture posted to the team's Twitter account.

Mets' Pete Alonso gives mom birthday grand slam vs. Nationals

MLB // 19 hours ago

Mets' Pete Alonso gives mom birthday grand slam vs. Nationals

March 5 (UPI) -- New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso raked a grand slam in a spring training win over the Washington Nationals and said he was glad he could get the "birthday bomb" for his mom.

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Calgary Flames fire coach Geoff Ward, hire Darryl Sutter

NHL // 20 hours ago

Calgary Flames fire coach Geoff Ward, hire Darryl Sutter

March 5 (UPI) -- The Calgary Flames have fired head coach Geoff Ward after less than two seasons, the team announced, replacing him with Darryl Sutter.

Creighton suspends basketball coach Greg McDermott for 'plantation' remarks

Sports News // 20 hours ago

Creighton suspends basketball coach Greg McDermott for 'plantation' remarks

March 5 (UPI) -- Creighton University has suspended Greg McDermott for racially insensitive comments the men's basketball coach made during a locker room speech to players, the school said.

Three Kentucky Derby preps share weekend racing spotlight

Sports News // 20 hours ago

Three Kentucky Derby preps share weekend racing spotlight

March 5 (UPI) -- Three big Kentucky Derby preps, including a West Coast showdown, share the horse racing spotlight this weekend with Super Saturday in Dubai.

Spring training, NBA All-Star Game, UFC bouts pack weekend sports schedule

Sports News // 1 day ago

Spring training, NBA All-Star Game, UFC bouts pack weekend sports schedule

March 5 (UPI) -- MLB spring training games, a trio of UFC title fights, the NBA All-Star Game, three NASCAR races and a PGA Tour golf tournament highlight this weekend's sports schedule.

Walter Gretzky, father of NHL great Wayne Gretzky, dies at age 82

NHL // 1 day ago

Walter Gretzky, father of NHL great Wayne Gretzky, dies at age 82

March 4 (UPI) -- Walter Gretzky, the father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, has died, his son said late Thursday. He was 82.

Most pro athletes show no lasting heart damage from COVID-19

Health News // 1 day ago

Most pro athletes show no lasting heart damage from COVID-19

In some reassuring news for professional athletes, a new study finds very few develop inflammatory heart disease after being infected with COVID-19, and most can safely return to play.

LeBron James takes Giannis Antetokounmpo with first pick in NBA All-Star draft

NBA // 1 day ago

LeBron James takes Giannis Antetokounmpo with first pick in NBA All-Star draft

March 4 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James used the first pick in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game draft to select Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kansas City Chiefs FB Anthony Sherman retires from NFL after 10 seasons

NFL // 1 day ago

Kansas City Chiefs FB Anthony Sherman retires from NFL after 10 seasons

March 4 (UPI) -- Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.

New Orleans Saints release longtime punter Thomas Morstead

NFL // 1 day ago

New Orleans Saints release longtime punter Thomas Morstead

March 4 (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints released longtime punter Thomas Morstead on Thursday, the team announced.

Detroit Lions to release ex-Pro Bowl CB Desmond Trufant

NFL // 1 day ago

Detroit Lions to release ex-Pro Bowl CB Desmond Trufant

March 4 (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions are planning to release former Pro Bowl cornerback Desmond Trufant after only one season.

Pittsburgh Penguins activate Sidney Crosby from NHL's COVID-19 list

NHL // 1 day ago

Pittsburgh Penguins activate Sidney Crosby from NHL's COVID-19 list

March 4 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins activated captain and star center Sidney Crosby from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list ahead of Thursday night's game against the cross-state rival Philadelphia Flyers.

Steelers sign QB Ben Roethlisberger to new contract for 2021

NFL // 1 day ago

Steelers sign QB Ben Roethlisberger to new contract for 2021

March 4 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a new contract for the 2021 season, the team announced Thursday.

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