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NY Knicks fire head coach Derek Fisher

February 8, 2016 1:44pm EST

The NY Knicks say they have relieved head coach Derek Fisher of his coaching duties. Kurt Rambis has been named interim coach.

Defense carries Manning, Broncos to 24-10 Super Bowl win

February 8, 2016 10:49am EST

With his prolific passing and complete control of the game at the line of scrimmage, Peyton Manning helped usher in the NFL's wide-open era of high-scoring offenses and pass-happy game plans.

Making the perfect football

January 19, 2016 1:28pm EST

Paul is the founder of Leather Head Sports, a custom, handmade sports equipment company that, according to the Wall Street Journal, makes the perfect football.

Football Academy

January 15, 2016 8:22pm EST

NFL hopefuls come from across the country to train at TEST Football Academy in Martinsville NJ.

Gymnast creates new move; lands in history books

January 14, 2016 3:12pm EST

Gymnast Marisa Dick of Trinidad and Tobago is fighting for a spot on the Caribbean nation's Olympic team, but she's already earned a spot in the history books.

Philly hoopster a star in Venezuela

January 5, 2016 3:54pm EST

Former West Philadelphia resident John Cox plays basketball for the Venezuelan league team in Caracas, which is equivalent to the NBA.

Joe Anderson back in the NFL, lands job with New York Jets

December 23, 2015 9:48am EST

You may remember Joe Anderson from a viral Instagram post. He stood outside NRG Stadium every day with a sign, asking the Houston Texans for a job.

Michael Jordan donates $8.9M in lawsuit proceeds to 23 charities

December 17, 2015 9:10am EST

Michael Jordan has picked 23 Chicago-area charities to receive gifts from his legal settlements with the Jewel-Osco and Dominick's Finer Foods grocery chains.

High school coach pleads guilty in player attack on referee

December 15, 2015 10:50am EST

BURNET, Texas (AP) — A former assistant high school football coach was sentenced to probation Monday after pleading guilty to assault for an attack on a game referee by two of his players.

Giants forge 1st-place tie by beating Dolphins 31-24

December 15, 2015 9:09am EST

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Killing time hours before kickoff at the New York Giants' hotel, Eli Manning plotted a play he wanted to try against the Miami Dolphins. It worked better than he ever imagined. With the game tied in the fourth quarter, Odell Beckham Jr. slipped 5 yards behind the secondary to score the go-ahead 84-yard touchdown, and the Giants forged a three-way tie atop...

Cause of Death Release for Former Braves Pitcher Tommy Hanson

December 14, 2015 3:21pm EST

New details were released Friday into the death of former Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson.

Jay Cutler's brother-in-law found dead

December 11, 2015 9:23am EST

Michael Cavallari has been found dead three days after he was reported missing, according to a report.

Heisman Finalists in Atlanta for College Football Awards

December 10, 2015 9:41am EST

Monday night the Heisman finalists came down to three: Christian McCaffrey from Stanford, Derrick Henry from Alabama, and Deshaun Watson from Clemson.