‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.

Marcell Ozuna starts for Atlanta Braves days after DUI arrest

The Atlanta Braves announced outfielder Marcell Ozuna is in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros, days after the player was arrested for DUI in Norcross.

Pujols blasts two more HRs, Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 16-7

Pujols blasted two more homers on Saturday night, pushing his career total to 692 and helping St. Louis beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-7.

Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports

Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.

Mikolas deals, Goldschmidt hits 30th HR, Cards beat D-backs

Arenado had three doubles and a single, Goldschmidt added his 30th homer of the season and the Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Friday night. It was their fifth straight win and 14th of the past 17.

Urban Meyer returns to Fox's 'Big Noon Saturday'

Fox announced that Urban Meyer would rejoin the show that he was part of in its first two seasons.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI in Gwinnett County

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and a traffic charge, according to Gwinnett County Jail records.

Gallen extends scoreless streak, D-backs blank Giants 5-0

Gallen (9-2) limited the Giants to four hits and has now thrown 21 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings. The right-hander has won five straight decisions since his last loss on June 10 at Philadelphia.

Utah officials secretly looked into high school athlete's gender

A Utah high school athletics association secretly investigated a female athlete — looking as far back as kindergarten — after receiving complaints from the parents of two girls she had defeated in competition.

Arizona aiming for next step in Jedd Fisch’s 2nd season

Arizona’s first season under coach Jedd Fisch was dotted with lopsided losses and just one win against a team depleted by COVID-19.

ASU reloads through transfer portal for 2022 football season

Two transfers are expected to have an immediate impact on the Sun Devils — quarterback Emory Jones and running back Xazavian Valladay.

Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, will pay $5M fine

Because of the bye week schedule, Deshaun Watson will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 – facing his former team in Houston.

Big Ten lands $7-billion in NFL-style TV contracts

The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.

Bernie's slide mishap: Dodgers reporter breaks arm, fractures ribs

Milwaukee Brewers fans see team mascot Bernie Brewer whip down the slide from his American Family Field chalet when one of the Brewers hits a homerun. But when someone other than Bernie takes the plunge, it doesn't always go well.

Luke Knox, FIU football player, dies at age 22

FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday.

Jake McCarthy’s two-run single lifts D-backs past Giants

Stone Garrett got his first hit in the fourth inning and treasured the game ball in his locker afterward as a gift that would go to his parents, given they stuck with him through eight seasons in the minors.

Video: Fan injured after more fights break out at Panthers, Pats joint practice

A day after five players were kicked out of the first joint practice between the Panthers and Patriots for fighting, two more incidents nearly brought an end to Wednesday’s practice session.