Lacrosse team in St. Mary's County sings national anthem after speakers fail

When the national anthem couldn't be played at a school in St. Mary’s County due to technical difficulties, a boy’s lacrosse team showed their patriotism by singing it loud and proud.

Tennis team steps in and saves a life following a car wreck

The Rockmart High School boy’s tennis team helped save a man's life on the road back home after a state playoff match.

Falcons QB Ryan agrees to 5-year, $150 million extension

Quarterback Matt Ryan has become the NFL's highest-paid player, agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $100 million with the Atlanta Falcons.

Report: Cowboys TE Jason Witten retiring after 15 seasons

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 years playing in the NFL, according to an ESPN report.

Yawkey Way by Fenway Park to be renamed over racist past

BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials Thursday approved changing the name of Yawkey Way, the street outside Fenway Park, because of allegations former Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey was a racist who resisted signing black ballplayers in the 1940s and '50s.

Football fans enjoy NFL Draft festivities at AT&T Stadium

Football fans showed their pride and enjoyed the beautiful North Texas weather on Thursday at AT&T Stadium for the 2018 NFL Draft.

Bears draft Georgia LB Roquan Smith with No. 8 pick in draft

The Chicago Bears drafted Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith with the No. 8 overall pick Thursday night, adding a potential cornerstone player on defense rather than another offensive weapon for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

Browns select QB Baker Mayfield No. 1 in NFL draft

The Cleveland Browns believe all Baker Mayfield has in common with Johnny Manziel are height and a Heisman.

Mike Budenholzer out as coach of Atlanta Hawks

Mike Budenholzer wanted to coach elsewhere. The Atlanta Hawks finally agreed it's a good idea.

New Redskins WR Paul Richardson claims Virginia trooper asked him if he was in a gang

Virginia State Police said they are reviewing the traffic stop of a Washington Redskins player after he posted on social media alleging that the trooper who pulled him over asked him if he was in a gang.

Trump considering pardon for late boxer Jack Johnson

President Donald Trump says he's considering a posthumous pardon for boxing's first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after the late Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of accompanying a white woman across state lines.

49er takes teen to prom for special-needs students

It will likely be a night she will remember for quite some time. An Alabama teen with Down syndrome was the talk of her prom last week when she arrived to the dance with a very special date-- San Francisco 49er defensive back Don Jones.

Animal rights groups slam bear use at soccer match

Animal rights groups have condemned the use of a bear that performed before a Russian soccer match.

WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino dead at 82

Professional wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino died Wednesday, WWE announced. He was 82. Sammartino, a WWE Hall of Famer, was known as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of any era and one of the ultimate good guys in the ring.

Desiree Linden, of Michigan, first American woman to win Boston Marathon in 33 years

Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday, the first American woman to win the race since 1985.

Dallas Cowboys release WR Dez Bryant

The Dallas Cowboys released Dez Bryant on Friday, ending the tenure of one of the franchise's most notable players.