Author: Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY

The Cleveland Cavaliers landed forward Lauri Markkanen Friday in a three-team sign-and-trade with the Bulls and Trail Blazers, according to ESPN.

According to The Telegraph, other countries are refusing to play against Italy in European Bridge League qualifying matches over cheating claims.

ESPN has removed journalist Rachel Nichols from the network’s NBA coverage, continuing the fallout over a leaked conversation.

Aaron Rodgers revealed that, at this time last season, he was preparing for a potential exit from the Green Bay Packers.

Alex Smith announced his retirement from the NFL in April. He’ll stay close to the game, but will do so on TV, according to a report.

The Washington Spirit suspended Richie Burke, formerly the coach of the team, pending an investigation into report that he emotionally abused players.

Las Vegas Raiders DE Carl Nassib publicly came out as gay in June. Now he says it’s a “weight off (his) shoulders” as he focuses on football.

Retired NFL fullback Anthony Sherman compared the use of differently-colored wristbands to denote COVID-19 vaccination status to racial segregation.

Logan Mailloux asked NHL teams not to draft him after conviction in Sweden for sharing intimate photo. The Montreal Canadiens took him in first round.

A medical examiner said former Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday at the age of 24 after a fireworks accident.