Robbie Roper was a late bloomer as quarterback at Roswell High in Georgia but was weighing several Division I offers before he died on Dec. 22.
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An eighth grader is buried in criticism after Kevin Durant trashed him. ‘Why’s KD being so mean?’
Video of a boy’s flashy basketball move on the court drew sharp criticism in a tweet from NBA star Kevin Durant. Others piled on.
Jake Paul knocks out Tyron Woodley in sixth round to win rematch: Round-by-round analysis
Jake Paul defeated Tyron Woodley again, this time via knockout in the sixth round. Paul is now 5-0 in his boxing career.
Frank Gore, the third-leading rusher in NFL history, set to box retired NBA All-Star Deron Williams
Frank Gore will make his pro boxing debut Saturday against retired NBA player Deron Williams on the undercard of the Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley fight.
Joe Buck criticized for speculation about Donald Parham Jr.’s injury during FOX broadcast
As Donald Parham Jr.’s arms were shaking after he was taken off the field on a stretcher, Joe Buck speculated the reason was ‘it’s cold tonight.’
Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce connection lifts Kansas City Chiefs past Los Angeles Chargers in overtime
The Chiefs defeated the Chargers in an overtime thriller at SoFi Stadium, extending their win streak to seven games.
Former NFL player Phillip Adams, who shot to death six people and killed himself, suffered from CTE
Phillip Adams, the former NFL player who shot to death six people before killing himself, suffered from CTE, an examination of his brain determined.
Mater Dei High School caps championship season in shadow of serious hazing allegations
Mater Dei High School won the CIF open division state championship, but controversy and serious hazing allegations surround the program.
David Letterman takes aim at Bill Belichick as Patriots coach became source of amusement on ManningCast
ESPN’s primary telecast spared Bill Belichick during an embarrassing moment caught on national TV. There was no such luck on the ManningCast.
Shaq’s 21-year-old son says his famous dad ‘plays super dirty’ in one-on-game games
Shaquille O’Neal’s son Shareef dishes on his dad’s playing style when they play one-on-one, saying he’s dirty and fouls a lot.