Texans quarterback Watson donates first NFL paycheck
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.
Team of the Week: Chestatee War Eagles
Down 30-7 with just seconds to go in the first half, the Chestatee War Eagles appeared to be headed to defeat at Habersham Central last Friday night, but one big kickoff return and an explosive second half turned the game-and the season- around for head coach Shaun Conley's team. Jacob Goodall returned a kickoff 75-yards for a score, closing the gap to 30-14 as the teams went to their...
Down 30-7 with just seconds to go in the first half, the Chestatee War Eagles appeared to be headed to defeat at Habersham Central last Friday night, but one big kickoff return and an explosive second half turned the game-and the season- around for head coach Shaun Conley's team. Jacob Goodall returned a kickoff 75-yards for a score, closing the gap to 30-14 as the teams went to their...
Trump, fans react to Cowboys' national anthem demonstration
The Dallas Cowboys put a new twist on the protests during Monday night’s game. The team took a knee but then stood up for the national anthem.
The Dallas Cowboys put a new twist on the protests during Monday night’s game. The team took a knee but then stood up for the national anthem.
Two years after paralyzing injury, Devon Gales is ‘doing great'
Two years after being critically injured during a college football game, Devon Gales is doing great and continues on the path toward a full recovery.
Two years after being critically injured during a college football game, Devon Gales is doing great and continues on the path toward a full recovery.
Mark Cuban loans J.J. Barea team plane for Puerto Rico relief effort
Mavericks guard J.J. Barea took the Mavericks team plane to Puerto Rico on Monday to deliver supplies to the devastated island.
Mavericks guard J.J. Barea took the Mavericks team plane to Puerto Rico on Monday to deliver supplies to the devastated island.
Louisville places Rick Pitino, AD on administrative leave
Rick Pitino has just been fired by Louisville, according to multiple reports... marking the first big-name head coach to get the ax after the FBI corruption sting that rocked NCAA basketball on Tuesday.
Rick Pitino has just been fired by Louisville, according to multiple reports... marking the first big-name head coach to get the ax after the FBI corruption sting that rocked NCAA basketball on Tuesday.
Congresswoman kneels on House floor
A Democratic congresswoman called President Trump a racist and kneeled on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday night.
A Democratic congresswoman called President Trump a racist and kneeled on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday night.
Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva on standing for anthem: 'I made my teammates look bad'
(FOX NEWS) -- Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger and the only Pittsburgh Steeler seen standing during the national anthem on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, told reporters he “unintentionally” threw his teammates under the bus.
(FOX NEWS) -- Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger and the only Pittsburgh Steeler seen standing during the national anthem on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, told reporters he “unintentionally” threw his teammates under the bus.
4 NCAA basketball coaches among 10 charged with fraud, corruption
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
Football ratings are down; reason unclear
Most television shows would love to have the "bad ratings!" that President Donald Trump tweeted the NFL is suffering from. But he's generally right that the TV audience size for professional football is off this year.
Most television shows would love to have the "bad ratings!" that President Donald Trump tweeted the NFL is suffering from. But he's generally right that the TV audience size for professional football is off this year.
SC bar won't show NFL games until all players stand for anthem
A South Carolina restaurant owner says he won't be playing any more NFL games at his establishment until all players stand during the national anthem. App users click here.
A South Carolina restaurant owner says he won't be playing any more NFL games at his establishment until all players stand during the national anthem. App users click here.
Big Show recap - Week Six
Thing are getting real! It’s Week Six of HIGH 5 Sports and the first Friday of fall. That’s right, we’re full steam into the heart of the season. Some teams will find glory, some will soon find regional dominance, some will later find the playoffs, but for now, they’re just playing it game-by-game.
Thing are getting real! It’s Week Six of HIGH 5 Sports and the first Friday of fall. That’s right, we’re full steam into the heart of the season. Some teams will find glory, some will soon find regional dominance, some will later find the playoffs, but for now, they’re just playing it game-by-game.
Trump begins the morning by slamming the NFL
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is up and tweeting, and his target is the NFL. Trump says "ratings for NFL football are way down except before game starts when people tune in to see whether or not our country will be disrespected." He also says that booing at the Dallas game Monday night when the team dropped to its knees was the "loudest I have ever heard."
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is up and tweeting, and his target is the NFL. Trump says "ratings for NFL football are way down except before game starts when people tune in to see whether or not our country will be disrespected." He also says that booing at the Dallas game Monday night when the team dropped to its knees was the "loudest I have ever heard."
Tillman's widow: Don't politicize Pat in effort to divide
Marie Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, says that her husband's service "should never be politicized in a way that divides us."
Marie Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, says that her husband's service "should never be politicized in a way that divides us."
Jerry Jones kneels with Cowboys players before anthem
Some Dallas Cowboys players plan to protest during the national anthem before Monday night’s nationally televised game vs the Arizona Cardinals, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Some Dallas Cowboys players plan to protest during the national anthem before Monday night’s nationally televised game vs the Arizona Cardinals, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Tim Tebow boosts minor league baseball attendance
Helped by New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow, attendance increased by 12.4 percent this year in the Florida State League and by 2.1 percent in the South Atlantic League.
Helped by New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow, attendance increased by 12.4 percent this year in the Florida State League and by 2.1 percent in the South Atlantic League.
World War II veteran joins #TakeAKnee movement
A 97-year-old World War II veteran has gone viral after he showed his support for the #TakeAKnee movement.
A 97-year-old World War II veteran has gone viral after he showed his support for the #TakeAKnee movement.
Take a knee: Over 200 NFL players sit or kneel during national anthem
More than 200 players around the NFL were seen kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday. The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire Oakland Raiders team protested, in addition to six Redskins.
More than 200 players around the NFL were seen kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday. The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire Oakland Raiders team protested, in addition to six Redskins.
NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
Falcons hold on to beat Lions 30-26 thanks to NFL rule
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stafford threw a slant to Tate and a video review determined he was down just inside the 1 with 8 seconds left. By rule, 10 seconds had to run...
DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stafford threw a slant to Tate and a video review determined he was down just inside the 1 with 8 seconds left. By rule, 10 seconds had to run...