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Plans to have a parrot announce a Tampa Bay Buccaneers day-three draft pick have been confirmed by the NFL.
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(STATS) - Villanova defensive tackle Tanoh Kpassagnon's second-round selection by the Kansas City Chiefs in last year's NFL draft underscored the widespread talent across the FCS.
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SI examines the Blue Jays' strong showing, Bartolo's mad dash to first and concern for contenders in this week's Nine Innings column.
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Giants first baseman Brandon Belt made history Sunday, working a 21-pitch at-bat during San Francisco's 4-2 win over the Angels in Anaheim. Belt hit 16 foul balls in the first-inning at-bat against Jaime Barria that ended in a fly ball to right field. Belt's 21-pitch at-bat is now the longest on record since 1988, as far back as the data is available.
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The pitcher, a father of three, collapsed during a game Friday night.
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NFL teams will announce their Day 3 picks in creative ways, including the Buccaneers' plans to have a parrot deliver their fourth-round selection to an announcer located in the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium.
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Everything you need to know for Rockets-Wolves and Thunder-Jazz.
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He collapsed at the 22.5-mile mark of the race, his second marathon in two weeks.
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One of the top prospects in the game, the 21-year-old second baseman has arrived in the big leagues. Here's what you need to know.
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After placing wagers at 200-1 (or more) for a Golden Knights championship, these fans are looking at their "joke" bets a little more seriously.
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 LONDON (Reuters) - A 29-year-old chef who collapsed while running in Sunday's London Marathon has died in hospital, event organizers said on Monday.
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Cleveland needed every single one of LeBron's 46 minutes to avoid falling into a 3-1 series hole against the Pacers.
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The NFL draft is finally here.
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New Orleans Saints draft capsule
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There was a "living" statue at Derek Jeter's golf tournament, and the reactions are priceless
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A Milwaukee restaurant issued a public apology Sunday night after not accommodating Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a timely fashion after the team's victory over the Celtics in Game 4.
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Belt broke a major league record by battling Jaime Barria for 21 pitches in a single at-bat on Sunday. It was tiring for all involved.
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In addition to keeping their 16th season together season alive, long-time Spurs teammates Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker made history with Sunday's victory over the Warriors. The result gave them 132 wins together, more than any other tandem in league annals. Not surprisingly given their many years together, the previous record had been held by Parker and Tim Duncan, followed closely by Duncan and Ginobili.
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The Pacers once again rallied from a double-digit deficit, but this time around, the Cavs made enough plays down the stretch to hold on and even the series.
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Washington tries to close out the series in Columbus.
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The horse named after Patriots star Rob Gronkowski may not run in the Kentucky Derby, according to his trainer, after suffering an unspecified setback.
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The New Orleans Saints have declined to match the Baltimore Ravens' two-year, $7 million offer to restricted free-agent wide receiver Willie Snead.
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Gronkowski suffered a setback that may threaten his participation at Churchill Downs.
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The pressure will be on Tukka Rask and the other men between the pipes in Monday's Game 6s. Nazem Kadri and Columbus' special teams could also have a big impact on how their teams fare.
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It usually takes a lot of birdies to win a PGA Tour event. Here are five players capable of producing several of them.
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NEW YORK (AP) Former NFL kicker Jay Feely says a photo of him holding a pistol while standing between his daughter and her prom date was intended to be a joke.
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The Cavaliers insist Lance Stephenson's antics won't influence their focus after run-ins with the Pacers guard. "It's not worth it to give that extra energy to him," Cavs forward Jeff Green said.
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Wizards guard Bradley Beal said he managed to control his emotions after fouling out late in Sunday's win over Toronto that tied the series at two games apiece.
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James and Kyle Korver led a 10-2 run late in the game to help Cleveland avoid a 3-1 series deficit.
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After three games of dreadful 3-point shooting, the Spurs started sinking shots, putting an end to a late Warriors run and staving off elimination.
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Brandon Belt of the Giants saw 21 pitches in an epic plate appearance against Angels rookie right-hander Jaime Barria in the first inning Sunday, the most pitches seen in an at-bat in Major League Baseball history.
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Before calling up Gleyber Torres the Yankees had him move to second base so Andujar could stay at third. On Sunday, Andujar showed why.
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White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in critical but stable condition Sunday, a day after undergoing surgery to relieve swelling on his brain after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game.
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Gleyber Torres is about to try on his Yankees pinstripes. The 21-year-old infielder is on his way to New York and will be added to the active roster prior to Sunday's game against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium, a source confirmed to MLB.com. The club has not made a formal announcement.
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The Giants' Brandon Belt owned the stage Sunday, not only for his historic 21-pitch at-bat during a 4-2 win over the Angels, but also for hitting a home run in his fourth consecutive game played.
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The Cubs wasted no time establishing momentum in Sunday's rubber match with the Rockies, riding a four-hit, three-run rally in the first inning to a 9-7 victory. Rockies starter German Marquez was cruising through the first before a 96-mph fastball got away from him and hit Kris Bryant in the brim of his helmet. Bryant left the game, and preliminary tests showed no signs of concussion. Brandon Morrow closed the game with a nail-biter of a save, loading the bases on two hits and a two-out walk before throwing a wild pitch to Ian Desmond and getting Nolan Arenado at the plate on a reviewed play after Arenado was initially called safe.
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Fresh from being docked $15,000 for public criticism of the officiating, Marcus Morris once again vented frustration about the rash of technical fouls that he has been given in recent weeks, including one in Boston's Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Cubs star Kris Bryant left Sunday's game in the first inning on Sunday after being hit in the helmet by a pitch from Rockies starter German Marquez.
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Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session Sunday and the Japanese two-way sensation is listed as the Angels' starter for Tuesday's game against the Astros. Ohtani is batting cleanup for the first time on Sunday.
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Brandon Belt sets MLB record for longest at-bat, seeing 21 pitches before flying out.
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Cubs star Kris Bryant was helped off the field Sunday in Colorado after getting hit in the head by a fastball from Rockies pitcher German Marquez in the first inning. According to the team, he passed all tests and did not have any concussion symptoms.
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Danny Farquhar was "stable but in critical condition" Saturday after collapsing in the dugout Friday night.
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The Raptors' all-star backcourt has a frustrating finish Sunday, allowing Washington to tie the first-round playoff series.
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Manu Ginobili extended a benchmark he set this postseason, as the only player age 40 or older to score in double figures off the bench in the postseason. But his 132nd win with teammate Tony Parker was a first in NBA playoff history.
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Mike Moustakas, needing a hit to extend his hitting streak to 14 games, did so dramatically, blasting a go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning, propelling the Royals to an 8-5 win over the Tigers on Sunday at Comerica Park.
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Former NFL kicker Jay Feely has apologized for posting a picture of himself with a gun alongside his daughter and her date.
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LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are in an unfamiliar position, trailing in 2-1 in a first round series and facing an Indiana Pacers team that is feeling confident as it heads to a Game 4 in their home building.
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Farquhar passed out in the sixth inning on Friday night after getting two outs against the Houston Astros.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Baltimore Ravens have offered New Orleans Saints restricted free agent receiver Willie Snead a two-year, $10.4 million contract.
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