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New Mexico State University announced Friday night its men’s basketball program has been indefinitely suspended, according to The Associated Press. The school also placed first-year coach Greg Heiar and his staff on paid administrative leave for “violations of university policy.” Though a reason behind the moves was not given, the …

Earlier this week, Nike posted a video on Instagram that highlights LeBron James’ career and celebrates his recent feat of becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. However, the background music used to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers star has caused quite the uproar. In the black-and-white video full of his …

If anyone knows about not living up to sky-high expectations, it’s Ryan Leaf. Leaf was the second pick of the 1998 NFL Draft behind Peyton Manning by the San Diego Chargers, and he’s widely regarded as the biggest bust in NFL history. A combination of poor play, injuries and bad …

Earlier this week, former NFL defensive back Vontae Davis was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Police officers say they found him sleeping along the side of the road after a car accident. He allegedly hit a disabled car with his vehicle, injuring one person. After the incident, his …

The Big 12 announced Thursday that the conference has reached an agreement in principle to allow the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to leave the conference for the SEC following the conclusion of the 2023-24 athletic year.  Texas and Oklahoma will pay the conference $100 million combined …

Sam Workman, caddie for the reigning Charles Schwab Cup champion, Steven Alker, suddenly passed on Monday, less than a week after his cancer diagnosis was announced, Alker confirmed on social media. He was 55.  Alker released a statement on Instagram confirming Workman’s passing, which he said was “sudden.”  Steven Alker, …

Just days before the Kansas City Chiefs compete in the Super Bowl LVII, a protest group is renewing a call to change the team’s name, mascot and fan-driven “tomahawk chop.” They are “hurting” Native Americans and even more so now that the team is once again playing the big game, …

Offensive tackle Joe Thomas and cornerback Darrelle Revis were named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year on the ballot.  Here’s the entire Class of 2023:  Linebacker DeMarcus Ware Linebacker Zach Thomas Cornerback Ronde Barber Defensive lineman Joe Klecko Cornerback Ken Riley Linebacker Chuck Howley Coach …

In his first year as an NFL head coach, Brian Daboll was given the league’s highest honor in that category: Coach of the Year. Daboll was given the honor over San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan and Jacksonville Jaguars’ Doug Pederson on Thursday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …

Victor Cruz became a household name practically overnight in 2011. During his first full season with the New York Giants, he quickly became one of the league’s top receivers, catching 82 passes for 1,536 yards and nine scores. His magic carpet ride, which the rest of the New York Giants …