Texas A&M coach Mike Elko quashed speculation about Shemar Stewart potentially seeking a return to college amid the rookie's contract dispute with the Bengals.
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.
An arbiter in February ruled in favor of the NFL in a grievance that the NFL Players Association encouraged running backs to "exaggerate" injuries to increase leverage during contract disputes.
Fever star Caitlin Clark will not participate in the WNBA 3-point contest or All-Star Game, saying she needs to rest after suffering a groin injury earlier this week.
Jon Rahm downplayed a terse interaction with a fan during the first round of The Open Championship, saying bad timing on a whistle during his backswing drew his frustration.
Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz wants to follow the Big Ten's proposal of guaranteed automatic qualifiers for the College Football Playoff, likes eliminating the CFP selection committee and isn't opposed to cutting the SEC championship game.
The NFL Players Association executive director was sued in 2011 for sexual discrimination and retaliation while at Booz Allen. But a dispute has emerged about whether the players who voted for him were aware of the lawsuit prior to his 2023 election.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is believed to have recovered from his recent right shoulder setback as the team prepares to report for training camp, a source told ESPN's Stephen Holder.
Ruth Chepngetich, who set the marathon world record by almost two minutes at the Chicago Marathon last October, was provisionally suspended Thursday for a positive doping test.