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.

Chipper Jones tours Hall of Fame ahead of July induction

He's considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and ow his hard work has landed him a seat in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come July, Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Young Atlanta area golfers head to Masters for Drive, Putt and Chip competition

It's almost Master's week, but before the pro golfers take the course, the youngest ones get their shot at Augusta National Golf Club. We sat down with the handful of talented, local golfers hitting the course.

UFC star McGregor facing criminal charges in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) - Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters on Thursday after a news conference for UFC 223 at...

Texas Rangers add second Dilly Dog stand due to popular demand

One of the most bizarre food items at Globe Life Park is so popular that Texas Rangers officials are adding a second stand due to popular demand.

Baltimore Ravens agree to 1-year deal with Robert Griffin III

The Baltimore Ravens have announced they have agreed to a one-year deal with former Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III

Yankees' home opener against Rays postponed because of snow

NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Boone woke up before heading to the ballpark for his first home opener as New York Yankees manager and peeked outside the window. "Huh," he recalled saying to himself. "It really is 100 percent chance of snow at 7 a.m." Two hours later, the Yankees postponed Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays and rescheduled it for 4:05 p.m. Tuesday.

Matt Barnes organizes rally for Stephon Clark

Former Sacramento Kings player Matt Barnes joined the cause with protestors in Sacramento who are demanding accountability for the shooting death of Stephon Clark.

Accountant-turned-goalie helps Blackhawks beat Jets

Emergency goaltender Scott Foster played the final 14 minutes after Chicago lost Anton Forsberg and Collin Delia to injuries, closing out the Blackhawks' 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night