Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who a judge recently ruled was eligible to compete this fall after entering a treatment program for gambling addiction, has decided not to play for Texas Tech University and instead pursue a career in the NFL. The announcement was made Monday by Cody Campbell, the billionaire megadonor and chairman of the Texas...

The official social media account for Elmo responded to critics after the beloved "Sesame Street" character found itself in hot water for saying it "hopes" the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs "have fun" in their NBA Finals matchup. "KNICKS that last message! Elmo didn’t mean to SPUR you on!" the red puppet's account...

Senators in both parties say they are close to passing landmark legislation that would pave the way for a major overhaul of the rules governing college athletics. The Protect College Sports Act, introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) last week, would set a national standard for NCAA member schools on issues...

Don't expect another mixed martial arts fight on the White House lawn anytime soon. UFC President Dana White ruled out the possibility of ever hosting another event like Sunday's "UFC Freedom 250," citing high cost and logistical hassles. “It was an amazing experience; this was a one-of-one,” White said, according to the Associated Press. “It...

A federal judge on Friday refused two Virginia residents’ request to block this weekend’s UFC event on the White House South Lawn, ruling they have no right to challenge the fight. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said the two had no legal standing because they hadn’t shown the event, timed to Flag Day and President Trump's 80th...

President Trump said Thursday he plans to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week, after receiving an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan. “The answer is yes — he’s invited me, I’m going,” Trump, a longtime Knicks fan and New York native, told reporters in the Oval Office, when...