Raiders break ground on 65,000-seat stadium in Las Vegas

After years of planning, dealing and getting millions in public financing approved, the Oakland Raiders will break ground Monday on a 65,000-seat domed stadium in Las Vegas, across the freeway from the city's world-famous casinos.

49ers Marquise Goodwin lost his son before Sunday's game, due to pregnancy complications

Marquise Goodwin caught an 83-yard touchdown pass in Sunday’s 31-21 win over the Giants. It’s the biggest play of the 49ers season and helped the team land their first win. Goodwin did it with a heavy heart.

GQ: Colin Kaepernick is 'citizen of the year'

Gentleman's Quarterly magazine has dubbed the controversial Colin Kaepernick 'citizen of the year.'

Adrian Clayborn has 6 sacks, Falcons romp past Cowboys 27-7

Adrian Clayborn set an Atlanta record with six sacks, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short touchdown passes and the Falcons romped to a 27-7 victory Sunday over the Dallas Cowboys, who looked anemic offensively in their first game without suspended running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Kerryon Johnson, Auburn knock off No 2 Georgia, 40-17

Kerryon Johnson ran for 167 yards and caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from Jarrett Stidham and No. 10 Auburn smothered No. 2 Georgia's running game in a 40-17 victory Saturday.

Braves hire former Dodgers, Blue Jays exec Anthopoulos as GM

The Atlanta Braves have hired former Dodgers and Blue Jays executive Alex Anthopoulos as their general manager, giving the team a young but experienced leader to provide stability amid a crisis.

Christian players frustrated by criticism for anthem protest

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Eric Reid and other Christian players who support Colin Kaepernick's social justice movement want believers on the opposite side of the controversial anthem protest to ask themselves a simple but powerful question: What would Jesus do?

Falcons want win over Cowboys to be turning point in 2017

ATLANTA (AP) - The Falcons weren't content to savor the long-awaited complete game that was so elusive in the first half of this season. Their emphasis was on making sure this isn't the only time they show their 2016 Super Bowl season was no fluke. Atlanta proved it could win without Devonta Freeman as it overwhelmed a Dallas team that looked lost without Ezekiel Elliott, 27-7, on Sunday.

Big Show recap - Playoffs Week One

It’s the first round of playoffs here on HIGH 5 Sports. Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? Let’s find out.

Bracketology - Who made it to Playoffs Week Two?

So, now that we know the winners of Friday's games, let's take a look at who is making it to Week Two of the Playoffs.

Boston radio host apologizes after mocking Roy Halladay's death calling him a 'moron'

While the family, friends, and fans of Roy Halladay continue to grieve the tragic death of the former Phillies pitcher, two Boston-area radio hosts spent a portion of the day following his death criticizing his actions on his final day.

UGA fans crowd Auburn for 'Oldest Rivalry'

Saturday will be the 121st time Georgia and Auburn will face off in the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.” Some Georgia fans got to Auburn, Alabama Wednesday to stake their claim on this coveted corner.

Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was assaulted by Dr. Nassar

Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney said in a message posted to Twitter early Wednesday morning that she was assaulted by Dr. Larry Nassar, the team doctor for the US Women's National Gymnastics Team.

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor.

Devon Gales celebrating 24th birthday in Athens

Devon Gales has celebrated many special milestones this year after walking for the first time since being critically injured during a football game in Athens two years ago. Thursday marks yet another milestone, his 24th birthday. 

Cowboys' Elliott loses appeal, suspended 6 games

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has lost his most recent appeal and will be suspended again. He will be ineligible to play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

Attorney: O.J. Simpson banned from Las Vegas hotel-casino

LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's attorney says the former football star has been banned from The Cosmopolitan hotel-casino in Las Vegas. Attorney Malcolm LaVergne on Thursday told The Associated Press that Simpson received a trespass notice from the hotel Wednesday. He denied that Simpson was intoxicated or belligerent while at the Las Vegas Strip property.