Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's availability for the team's season opener is in question, coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday.Campbell said the team is being cautious after LaPorta recently suffered an injury following a hit to his hip."It flar...

Coming off a College Football Playoff appearance last season, Oklahoma announced a new six-year contract for football coach Brett Venables on Thursday, pending approval by Oklahoma's Board of Regents.The university didn't disclose financial details. Th...

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday."Elvis informed us a few weeks ago that he was experiencing some discomfor...

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team and joined the latter's board of directors as vice chairman, effectively immediately.The F1 team announced Thursday that Johnson's focus will be to ...

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is expected to miss approximately one week with a minor groin injury, NFL Network reported Thursday.The injury is not expected to impact his availability for the Sept. 13 season opener against the visiting Balt...

Utah contends ex-tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham breached his contract when he left to join his brother, Kyle Whittingham, on the Michigan football staff and has filed a lawsuit against him.Kyle Whittingham, 66, had been the head football coach of...