Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone announced in a news conference Monday that QB Blake Bortles has been benched, and backup quarterback Cody Kessler will start against the Indianapolis Colts this week. Marrone told reporters; “I had a
The Atlanta Braves announced they have signed 2015 American League MVP Josh Donaldson to a one-year, $23 million contract. Donaldson, who turns 33 on Dec. 8, was a three-time All-Star in four seasons with the Toronto Blue
North Carolina fired coach Larry Fedora on Sunday, following a second straight nine-loss season. Athletic director Bubba Cunningham said in a statement, “we appreciate all that Larry Fedora has done for us over the last seven years
On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers said they plan to release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested at the team hotel in Tampa, Florida on a domestic violence charge. Foster was arrested by Tampa police at
The Dallas Cowboys have taken the NFC East lead with their 31-23 win over Washington in the annual Thanksgiving Day game at AT&T Stadium. The game’s star was a breakout performance by new WR Amari Cooper. who
Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah has broken former Dallas Cowboys star Randy White’s Thanksgiving Day career sack record with his third-quarter takedown of Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel. The Lions drafted Ansah with the fifth overall pick back
The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard J.R. Smith will part ways, as the team figures out the best route in which to trade the 15-year NBA veteran. Smith and his representatives will work with the team to figure
Third baseman Adrian Beltre is retiring after eight years with the Texas Rangers. Beltre said in a statement, “after careful consideration and many sleepless nights, I have made the decision to retire from what I’ve been doing
On Monday, the Chicago Bulls announced that Denzel Valentine is suffering from ongoing ankle instability and will undergo surgery that will keep him out for four to six months. Left ankle issues have kept Valentine sidelined since the start
The Washington Redskins signed veteran quarterback Mark Sanchez to serve as Colt McCoy’s backup, after starter Alex Smith was lost for the season with a broken tibia and fibula on Sunday. The Redskins did not have another
