CHICAGO — It’s easy to pinpoint the main reasons the Chicago Cubs went from potential buyers at the trade deadline to imminent sellers. The offensive shutdown, a lack of consistency from the rotation and an overtaxed bullpen all figured prominently in the…

Jul. 9—The NCAA wasn't ready for name, image and likeness. South Dakota wasn't ready either. But the NCAA passed rules at the final moment — June 30 before some states enacted new laws on July 1 — that allow athletes to make…

Jul. 9—MINNEAPOLIS — Mitchell splits its first two games at the Gopher Classic on Friday. Mitchell defeated Eagan Patriots in Game 1 4-2 and lost to Hike Real Estate Seniors in Game 2 6-5. In Game 1, Mitchell was down 2-0 by…

Jul. 9—Normally, eight-inning baseball games don't take nearly five hours to complete, but two rain delays and extra innings had this matchup pushing for a midnight finish in Dickinson on Thursday. It was worth the wait for those who withstood the rain…

Jul. 9—Sa'Nya Fleming got it done at the Calhoun County track championship, sectional and state, and she did it in multiple events. For her brilliance in the long and triple jumps, Fleming is The Anniston Star's Calhoun County athlete of the year…

Jul. 9—The president of Talladega College met with the king of college football this week. Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, president of Talladega College, met with Alabama coach Nick Saban as part of an event hosted by Coca-Cola United. According to a news…

The institution of an automated strike zone almost feels like an inevitability at this point for MLB, especially as the league experiments with the system in its minor leagues and partner leagues. Many are eager to see the system after more than…

European soccer’s governing body has ordered the Hungarian Football Federation to play its next three home matches “behind closed doors” over recent homophobic and racist behavior by its fans. On Friday afternoon, UEFA’s Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body announced in a statement…

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Cassel: Belichick 'not blinking an eye' at Gilmore situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Stephon Gilmore's contract situation remains the top story surrounding the New England Patriots with training camp looming. The Patriots' All-Pro cornerback addressed the matter Friday, stating he…