Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Bills star is this week’s top-ranked QB, but his status for Sunday is up in the air. RB Austin Ekeler, WR Cooper Kupp, TE Travis Kelce lead their positions.

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will be joined by Curt Schilling, Don Mattingly, four others on the Baseball Hall of Fame “Contemporary Era” ballot.

With six NFL teams taking the week off and several deadline deals shaking up rosters, fantasy managers have even more variables than usual to consider.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos could also include music mogul Jay-Z in a possible bid for the Washington Commanders if owner Dan Snyder decides to sell.

While Tuesday’s trade deadline likely surpassed NFL fans’ wildest expectations, first half of season has clearly fallen short in many other respects.

It was all Houston as Lance McCullers carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Astros lit up Phillies pitchers for 19 hits in a 16-1 rout.

NFL fans urged to “Stand Up To Jewish Hate” in 30-second spot that aired during Sunday’s games.

The NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL seasons are all in alignment Thursday with a full slate of games, plus MLS, LPGA and college football action too.

After her historic decision not to wear a traditional hijab in competition, Elnaz Rekabi receives hero’s welcome in early-morning return to Teheran.

Fantasy lineups may not be at full strength with the Eagles, Bills, Vikings and Rams not playing. Can Lamar Jackson, Tyreek Hill carry the freight?