Mike Atkinson, a high school football official for 45 years, was recorded using racial slur and won’t be allowed to work any games in 2019 season.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Kawhi Leonard sues Nike over use of his personal logo
In a lawsuit filed Monday, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard says Nike tried to register copyright on a design he created for his personal brand.
Cubs’ Albert Almora overcome with emotion after foul ball hits child in stands
A young girl was taken to a hospital after being hit by a foul ball off the bat of visibly shaken Cubs player Albert Almora; no word of injuries.
Astros’ Carlos Correa suffers fractured rib during massage
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been put on the injured list with fractured rib suffered during an in-home massage.
Former MLB outfielder Angel Pagan rescued after boat capsizes in Puerto Rico
Ex-Giants, Mets, Cubs speedster Angel Pagan was one of three men aboard boat hit by 15-foot wave off coast of Puerto Rico.
Magic Johnson denies allegations in ESPN story that he mistreated Lakers employees
Hall of Famer Magic Johnson refutes allegations in ESPN story that he created a hostile work environment in the Los Angeles Lakers front office.
Indians pitcher Oliver Perez waits out unusual delay in socks vs. Red Sox
Veteran left-hander Oliver Perez had to change his spikes immediately after entering game in Boston — to the strains of “Footloose.”
St. Louis Blues surprise team employees with trip to Stanley Cup Final
St. Louis Blues line up charter to take front office staffers and players’ families to first two games of Stanley Cup Final vs. Boston.
Bill Buckner, a batting champion infamous for World Series gaffe, dies at 69
Buckner played 22 seasons, won the NL batting title in 1980 and finished his career with 2,715 hits.
MLB’s best nicknames: From ‘Thor’ through ‘El Mago,’ we pick the top ones in the game
What are some of the best nicknames in MLB? After a lengthy newsroom discussionandplentyof (nick)name-calling, we’ve narrowed down our listto 13.