Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY

Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird said U.S. women’s soccer players are more popular than WNBA players because of their perception as “cute little white girls.”

The Falcons are shutting down their practice facility after they reported a positive COVID-19 test. They are slated to play Sunday against Vikings.

Vanessa Bryant posted an emotional message congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers following the franchise’s 17th NBA championship on Sunday.

No. 20 Texas A&M upset No. 3 Florida in a down-to-the-wire SEC showdown Saturday, handing the Gators their first loss of the season, 41-38.

The Rams lost to the Bills 35-32 on Sunday after a controversial penalty on fourth down late in the fourth quarter set up the winning score.

Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was cleared for physical activity after a heart condition caused by COVID-19 that kept him out of the season.

Gale Sayers played from 1965-71 and became one of the sport’s most electrifying players. He had been battling dementia since 2013.

Jeannette taught Spanish and French in the 1940s at Hiram College, where she met Steve Belichick, Bill’s dad, who coached several sports teams.

When news spread Monday that former Georgetown coach John Thompson had died at 78, Allen Iverson paid tribute to the man who had given him a chance.