Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

HBO’s NFL training camp series “Hard Knocks” will feature the Oakland Raiders and coach Jon Gruden for the in-depth preseason docu-drama.

In a magazine interview, former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo revealed that she was “hours from dying” after a 2018 miscarriage with twins.

Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson gets upset after being hit by pitch from Pirates right-hander Joe Musgrove. Chaos then ensues.

Howie Kendrick, Trea Turner, Adam Eaton and Anthony Rendon slug back-to-back-to-back-to-back homers in San Diego.

Giants starter Madison Bumgarner takes offense to Max Muncy’s slow home-run trot; war of words continues after the game.

Raptors star Kyle Lowry has thoughtful answer to youngster’s question about his status as an ‘icon’ at NBA Finals press conference.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen suffers torn ACL trying to escape a rundown and will miss the rest of the season.

When Paige Winter, 17, was attacked by a shark, her dad, Charlie Winter, punched the shark repeatedly. Paige survived but had her leg amputated.

Mike Atkinson, a high school football official for 45 years, was recorded using racial slur and won’t be allowed to work any games in 2019 season.