Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Vikings WR Adam Thielen partnered with Minnesota-based Hormel Chili on a cleat design that brings attention to hunger issues among Minnesota children.

Blue Jackets forward Sonny Milano wasn’t a lock to make roster out of camp. His goal Wednesday proved he has the talent to stick in the lineup.

The fledgling XFL, scheduled to start in 2020, held Day 1 of its two-day draft Tuesday, with eight teams drafting players for training camp rosters.

The XFL draft starts Tuesday. The eight teams will be filling their 71-person rosters over next two days, while drafting by position. Follow along.

Boxer Patrick Day suffered a traumatic brain injury and is in critical condition after he was knocked out in a Saturday fight against Charles Conwell.

Tony Dorsett is into the Final Four as two more running backs face off in our quest to determine college football’s greatest player.

The XFL is holding its inaugural draft next week, and the 1,000-player pool is full of NFL experience and college players fans will remember.

Dick Butkus moves on as Tony Dorsett and Earl Campbell face-off next in our quest to determine the greatest college football player of all-time.

Ten NHL teams now boast official team dogs, and that number may grow because team dogs are becoming as popular as players. They are full of cuteness.

Anaheim Ducks, James Neal, Mika Zibanejad are among the NHL’s early season surprises, as are the struggling San Jose Sharks.