Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots

Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots

Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.

Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.

Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium

Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.

NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.

Team of the Week pep rally at Monroe Area HS

Team of the Week pep rally at Monroe Area HS

Congrats to the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes - our High 5 Sports Team of the Week! 

Congrats to the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes - our High 5 Sports Team of the Week! 

Jake LaMotta, boxer who inspired 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95

Jake LaMotta, boxer who inspired 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95

Jake LaMotta, an iron-fisted battler who brawled his way to a middleweight title and was later memorialized by Robert De Niro in the film "Raging Bull," has died. He was 95.

Jake LaMotta, an iron-fisted battler who brawled his way to a middleweight title and was later memorialized by Robert De Niro in the film "Raging Bull," has died. He was 95.

Midwestern State player, 19, dies after injury during game

Midwestern State player, 19, dies after injury during game

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) - A 19-year-old Midwestern State football player has died after suffering a neck injury while making a tackle during a home game last weekend. School President Suzanne Shipley on Wednesday released a statement mourning the death of cornerback Robert Grays of Houston. Shipley says Grays died Tuesday at a hospital in his hometown. He was critically injured during a game...

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) - A 19-year-old Midwestern State football player has died after suffering a neck injury while making a tackle during a home game last weekend. School President Suzanne Shipley on Wednesday released a statement mourning the death of cornerback Robert Grays of Houston. Shipley says Grays died Tuesday at a hospital in his hometown. He was critically injured during a game...

Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes: Team of the Week

Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes: Team of the Week

Back to basics. That's been the recipe for success so far in 2017 for the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes. It started with a weightlifting program implemented back in February by new head coach Kevin Reach.

Back to basics. That's been the recipe for success so far in 2017 for the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes. It started with a weightlifting program implemented back in February by new head coach Kevin Reach.

Tom Brady: I hope Colin Kaepernick gets another chance in NFL

Tom Brady: I hope Colin Kaepernick gets another chance in NFL

Tom Brady had kind words for Colin Kaepernick when asked whether the controversial figure should get another shot at playing with the NFL.  

Tom Brady had kind words for Colin Kaepernick when asked whether the controversial figure should get another shot at playing with the NFL.  

Protestors gather outside Falcons first home game in support of Colin Kaepernick

Protestors gather outside Falcons first home game in support of Colin Kaepernick

Protestors marched to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of the Atlanta Falcons first home game of the regular season at their new home in support of free agent Colin Kaepernick

Protestors marched to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of the Atlanta Falcons first home game of the regular season at their new home in support of free agent Colin Kaepernick

Kaepernick's fraternity marches toward Ford Field in support

Kaepernick's fraternity marches toward Ford Field in support

It's happening more and more across our community, people deciding to sit for the National Anthem or the Pledge of Allegiance.

It's happening more and more across our community, people deciding to sit for the National Anthem or the Pledge of Allegiance.

Parachute accident at BYU vs. Wisconsin game

Parachute accident at BYU vs. Wisconsin game

A college football game on Saturday between BY and Wisconsin started off with a bang -- literally.

A college football game on Saturday between BY and Wisconsin started off with a bang -- literally.

VIDEO: Amazing time-lapse of Mercedes-Benz Stadium

VIDEO: Amazing time-lapse of Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Ahead of its big debut this weekend, Earth Cam released a new time-lapse video of Atlanta's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Ahead of its big debut this weekend, Earth Cam released a new time-lapse video of Atlanta's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Wayne State football team will wear 100th anniversary uniforms to honor Medal of Honor recipients

Wayne State football team will wear 100th anniversary uniforms to honor Medal of Honor recipients

On Saturday night, the Wayne State football team will take the field against Saginaw Valley State. But if you're looking to identify them based on the name on the back of the jersey, you will be out of luck as the team is wearing very special jerseys to honor the military.

On Saturday night, the Wayne State football team will take the field against Saginaw Valley State. But if you're looking to identify them based on the name on the back of the jersey, you will be out of luck as the team is wearing very special jerseys to honor the military.

Lions fan who posted racist Snapchat rant gives up season tickets, banned from Ford field

Lions fan who posted racist Snapchat rant gives up season tickets, banned from Ford field

The Detroit Lions say that a fan who posted a picture of two Lions fans sitting during the national anthem that included a racist name no longer has his season tickets.

The Detroit Lions say that a fan who posted a picture of two Lions fans sitting during the national anthem that included a racist name no longer has his season tickets.

Falcons with a repeat performance in 34-23 win over Packers

Falcons with a repeat performance in 34-23 win over Packers

Green Bay's offense was without both starting tackles from the start and then lost both starting wide receivers.

Green Bay's offense was without both starting tackles from the start and then lost both starting wide receivers.