Author: Scooby Axson, USA TODAY

Rich Ohrnberger said he once overslept and purposely got into a fender-bender on the way to practice to avoid Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s wrath.

The NFL kicks off its preseason slate Thursday with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Charles Barkley said he would like to continue at “Inside the NBA” even if he takes a broadcast role at LIV Golf, but he expects “some blowback.”

Former NASCAR driver Bobby East was stabbed to death at a Westminster, California, gas station Wednesday.  He was 37.

In its quest to improve minority hiring at its schools, the West Coast Conference implemented the Russell Rule that has helped spur diversity gains.

Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play and his death appears to be accidental.

Tiger Woods has teed off at St. Andrews. Tracking his first round at the British Open as he seeks his fourth title.

Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic stormed back from a two-set deficit to beat Jannik Sinner and advance to another semifinal on Tuesday.

It was the first time the Yankees were no-hit since 2003, also an Astros combined no-hitter in the Bronx.

The veteran quarterback’s family said their youngest daughter recently underwent brain surgery.