It's not an uncommon belief in the football world that punters and kickers should concentrate on their jobs, keep their mouths shut and stay invisible. … [Read more...]

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett told a Honolulu television station Saturday that he may hold out from training camp because of his unhappiness with his contract. … [Read more...]

LeBron James will bypass his $21.6 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers and become a free agent on July 1, sources told ESPN.com. The move, which was expected, marks the third time in the past six years that James will be an unrestricted free agent. … [Read more...]

Peyton Manning lifted the spirits of a grieving family Tuesday, sending a birthday gift to one of his fans in Indiana who was killed earlier this year by a drunk driver. … [Read more...]

CHICAGO --  Cubs manager Joe Maddon, angry with a call on the final play of his team's 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, lashed out at the replay system, calling for an overhaul that includes "nerds" well versed in analyzing video on the fly. … [Read more...]

Jahlil Okafor's wait is almost over. The NBA draft is Thursday night, and the Duke big man will be one of the top picks. He said Wednesday he wished he already knew his destination. … [Read more...]

LAS VEGAS -- No matter how many qualifiers and caveats commissioner Gary Bettman attaches to talk of expansion, make no mistake: Wednesday was a seminal moment in the history of the NHL and, perhaps, professional sport in North America. … [Read more...]

Rob Gronkowski certainly is one to enjoy himself, but the New England Patriots tight end refuses to break the bank to do so. In fact, he says in his new book "It's Good to be Gronk" that he's yet to spend any of the money that he's made from the Patriots over his five NFL seasons -- which amounts to more than $10 million. … [Read more...]