6:33 PM ET ESPN News Services Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball is in a medically induced coma after a brain aneurysm ruptured Sept. 16, the team said Tuesday. From enduring the deaths of his parents to dealing with a frightening brain condition, Raiders rookie Neiron Ball has faced tremendous obstacles. Ball, 26, was diagnosed
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6:38 PM ET EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers took the court for the first practice of the LeBron James era and the first voice they heard from was their coach, Luke Walton, rather than the four-time MVP and three-time champion that signed with the franchise in July. It might seem obvious that
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7:22 PM ET Nike CEO Mark Parker on Tuesday said the company’s use of Colin Kaepernick in the brand’s recent “Just Do It” spots has resulted in “record engagement with the brand.” “We feel very good and are very proud of the work we’ve been doing,” Parker said, speaking on the company’s quarterly earnings call.
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6:04 PM BST PORT ELIZABETH — Vincent Koch probably revolutionised tighthead-prop play in South Africa before he left for England. Quite a bold statement? Well, he was probably the first player to show that a great scrummager can also make close to 10 carries and tackles in a rugby match. When Koch made his debut
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5:48 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers veteran cornerback Davon House is expected to undergo shoulder surgery that will end his season, a source told ESPN.com. House will be placed on injured reserve, and the Packers are expected to sign at least one cornerback. The team had a group of corners in
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7:01 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ quarterback situation will remain a mystery — for at least another day and possibly through the week. Coach Dirk Koetter said Tuesday that he isn’t divulging who his starter will be, even after meeting with both Jameis Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick and informing them of
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5:18 PM ET Associated Press CINCINNATI — Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin is not a candidate to become the next manager of the Reds. Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams said Tuesday that Larkin prefers to remain in his current role of helping develop minor leaguers. A Cincinnati native, Larkin spent his entire
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