The XFL unveiled the names and logos of its eight teams Monday morning, including the San Antonio Brahmas, who are new and unique.
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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann sues Magnus Carlsen for defamation over cheating allegations
American grandmaster Hans Niemann filed a lawsuit Thursday against five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen and online platform Chess.com.
Lawyers for ex-Washington employees seek explanation from Roger Goodell on Dan Snyder allegation
ESPN reported Commanders owner Daniel Snyder used information from an NFL-commissioned investigation as a “tip sheet” to help create a “enemies list.”
What’s in it for interims? Carolina’s Steve Wilks latest Black coach thrust into challenging role
A USA TODAY analysis found Black interim coaches average slightly shorter interim stints and higher win percentages, but lower retention odds.
Ex-Angels employee Eric Kay sentenced to 22 years in prison in connection with Tyler Skaggs’ death
Kay was facing a minimum sentence of 20 years after being convicted earlier this year of distributing the opioids that resulted in Skaggs’ overdose.
What we learned: Four key findings from USA TODAY’s analysis of NFL coaches
USA TODAY Sports compiled data on all 722 on-field NFL coaches, including age, race, gender, family ties and career paths. Here’s what the data shows.
Doug Gottlieb retracts Freddie Freeman report in wake of lawsuit, says he ‘simply got it wrong’
Doug Gottlieb has retracted his incendiary report about Freddie Freeman’s departure from the Braves, which caused a stir and prompted the a lawsuit.
Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. released from hospital after being shot in armed robbery
Commanders coach Ron Rivera on Monday morning said rookie RB Brian Robinson had received positive feedback from doctors.
Cardinals assistant James Saxon put on leave after news of domestic battery charges
James Saxon, the running backs coach for the Arizona Cardinals, is facing domestic battery charges in Indiana stemming from an incident in May.
Breaking down the significance – and timing – of the Dolphins’ tampering punishment
A deeper look at what the NFL’s investigation found, and the ripple effects it might have on some of the other off-field issues NFL is confronting.