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The violent play that caused Belichick to walk away from football
Bill Belichick was a sophomore at Wesleyan when a dangerous practice tactic left the future Patriots coach injured and fuming.
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esports
The Jacksonville shooting -- an inside look at what happened
On Aug. 26, David Katz competed in a Madden tournament at a Florida pizza parlor. After he lost, he left, only to return with two guns. This is what happened next.
NBARank
Tatum and Mitchell surge into the top 30
Our annual forecast of the best players in the NBA continues at No. 30, with a group of future and current All-Stars.
NBArank 5-on-5 debate: The next top-10 superstars
Our panel answers the big questions as NBArank enters the top 30.
Epic 20-hour series
LeBron, Magic, Taurasi and other legends talk hoops and culture
62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women’s game, international hoops and socio-cultural issues, as told by 165 legends of the game.
49ers
NFL
'I'm also struggling every day': An NFL player on the loss of his sister
Devastated by the suicide of his older sister earlier this year, 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas opens up about his loss -- and shares his newfound dedication to fighting America's mental health crisis.
NFL
Le'Veon Bell saga 3.0: Protecting future money, fantasy fallout, more
From potential insurance policies to suffering fantasy owners, Bell's stalemate with the Steelers goes beyond the field as it moves into Week 3.
Giants
NFL
Woody: Eli Manning is 'toast'
Alabama
College Football
Alabama fans carry on 'Bear' Bryant's name
Meet the Pauls, Paulas, Williams and Bryants -- so many Bryants -- who showed up to the annual Paul W. Bryant Namesake Reunion.
College football
How Tua and Kyler took over college football
One is making Alabama look better than ever. The other has let Oklahoma lose a Heisman winner without missing a beat. The CFB world belongs to Tua and Kyler.
The most important remaining game for each Top 25 team
From rivalry games to the battles that will decide the College Football Playoff, these are the biggest contests for the nation's top teams.
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- Brown returns; Big Ben defends 'passionate' WR
- Book: Brady considered 'divorce' from Belichick
- QB Watson: 'Not worried' about racist comments
- Yankees get Chapman back for stretch run
- Fans find Red Sox title banner that fell off truck
- FanDuel won't make big payout due to line error
- How to fix the NFL's most unbalanced teams
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On This Date: Sept. 19, 1947
- AP Photo
Jackie Robinson named Rookie of the Year
The Dodgers second baseman won the inaugural award in the first year it became a national award. Robinson's legacy would only grow, and the award was renamed in his honor in 1987.
NBA absurdities
- Harry How/Getty Images
Welcome to the NBA's hall of absolute absurdities
The NBA is the most absurd major U.S. sports league. Let's celebrate it.
NFL trades
- Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The best and worst NFL trade debuts ever: Khalil Mack has company
Khalil Mack was a monster in his first game after being traded. Randy Moss had two huge debuts after being dealt, while Jay Cutler did ... the opposite.
Future HOF classes
- Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images
Looking ahead at the next three Basketball Hall of Fame classes
All eyes are already on 2020, when a star-studded group featuring Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett could become part of one of the best Hall classes ever.
