Author: Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY

49ers cornerback Richard Sherman said Wednesday he will apologize to Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for misrepresenting their pregame handshake.

A 76ers fan said he and his wife were kicked out of the team’s preseason game for bringing pro-Hong Kong signage and chanting “Free Hong Kong!”

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden was upset brother Jay Grude was fired by the Washington Redskins, although he did say “Welcome to the club, bro.”

NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in a clarifying statement on China, said it is not the league’s role to “adjudicate the differences” among people.

Eastern District of New York indicted Benjamin Bifalco on sports bribery for trying to get players of a team to throw a NCAA game in December 2018.

On the brink of elimination, the Washington Nationals turn to their ace Max Scherzer. Can “Mad Max” help send the series back to Los Angeles?

Oakland Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict, suspended for rest of the season after illegal hit, learns from NFL that he had another illegal hit vs. Colts.

Warriors guard Damion Lee is married to Sydell Curry, Steph’s sister. But Lee doesn’t want to be asked about the family dynamic going forward.

Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni became the first coach to use the new challenge rule when he had officials take a look at a James Harden foul.

Sparks general manager Penny Toler told ESPN she used a racial slur in a postgame locker room tirade, although it was not directed at anyone.