Recently traded pitcher Keynan Middleton says the White Sox had “rookies sleeping in the bullpen,” players missing meetings with no consequences.
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Liberty University freshman offensive lineman Tajh Boyd dies at age 19
Liberty announced the death of freshman lineman Tajh Boyd, 19, a three-star recruit who was set to begin his college football career this fall.
Tom Brady buys stake in English soccer team Birmingham City
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady turns his post-retirement attention to soccer with minority ownership in second-tier club Birmingham City.
MLB trade deadline’s fantasy impact: Heavy on pitching, light on hitting
As Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander move to the AL, some pretty obvious winners and losers emerge from the flurry of deals that went down.
MLB trade deadline updates: Latest news, analysis, rumors as teams tweak rosters
The MLB trade deadline is one of the most exciting times of the year for baseball junkies. USA TODAY Sports has everything you need to know.
A’s, Giants fans band together with ‘Sell the team’ chant
With the Oakland A’s all but assured of moving to Las Vegas, opposing fans in San Francisco show support in stadium-wide protest during Bay Area series.
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh facing four-game suspension, per reports
If proposed settlement with NCAA for alleged recruiting violations is approved, Michigan will be without Jim Harbaugh on the sideline to start season.
Saquon Barkley agrees to one-year contract with Giants, ending standoff with team
After considering holding out for the entire season, two-time Pro Bowl RB Saquon Barkley will be in attendance as training camp opens this week.
MLB trade deadline tracker: Contenders bolster rosters for pennant race
Who’s coming and going? Here are all the deals made before MLB’s Aug. 1 trade deadline.
NFL running backs band together to address position’s reduced financial muscle
“We’re at a position where our production hurts us the most,” Browns RB Nick Chubb said as top backs have struggled to find big-money deals this offseason.