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7:53 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Tailback Eddie Lacy weighed 250 pounds or less Monday and, as a result, will receive $55,000 from the Seattle Seahawks. The payoff is part of a seven-tiered incentive structure designed to keep Lacy at a healthy playing weight during the 2017 season. If he meets all of his benchmarks, Lacy will earn $385,000 on top of his $2.865 million…

The casino industry’s largest lobbying group in the U.S. is ramping up its efforts to repeal a 25-year-old federal law that bans sports betting in most states. The American Gaming Association on Monday announced the creation of a coalition involving organizations of attorneys general and police, policymakers and others to advocate for the repeal of the ban that the industry says has fueled the $150 billion illegal sports betting market….

Justin White, a staple on Fox Sports Detroit, and particularly Tigers telecasts, won an Emmy over the weekend during the Michigan chapter ceremonies at MotorCity Casino.(Photo: Twitter) Talk about a bittersweet parting gift. Justin White, a staple on Fox Sports Detroit, and particularly Tigers telecasts, won an Emmy over the weekend during the Michigan chapter ceremonies at MotorCity Casino. White won Sports-News Feature for his heartwarming story on Brian Shilts,…

In U.S. sports leagues, when high-profile players switch teams, they are usually traded or sign as a free agent. But in the five biggest European soccer leagues, players are transferred — and the acquiring team pays a transfer fee. The CIES Football Observatory, a group that specializes in the statistical analysis of football — as part of the International Centre for…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. –  704Games, NASCAR Team Properties’ exclusive console simulation-style video game licensee, has announced that, in addition to the traditional Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the upcoming NASCAR Heat 2 will feature the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. These series offer new styles of gameplay, new drivers and vehicles, and six new tracks, including three road courses, two ovals and one dirt track. Developed by…

International Olympic Committee, IOC, President Thomas Bach from Germany, speaks during a press conference after an executive board meeting, at the Olympic Museum, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, June 9, 2017. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)

You were wrong about a few things. First: You were born here in Nashville, and it’s never exactly felt warm to you, has it? It’s not a warm place, emotionally speaking. It’s fine if you like church, country music, or ham, and you only like one of those. You can take ham home; the rest, you can live without, and that’s your relationship with Nashville, a place you were born…

“Our organization serves in a holistic and comprehensive way by reaching kids on the field, in small-group classroom sessions, through hands-on experiences and activities, and participation in youth leadership councils. Equal access to quality soccer training and educational opportunities, as well as leveling the playing field across the board, are also key elements in our core mission,” said Jose E. Devarez, director of communications and development of Soccer in The…

Louisville’s Brendan McKay has excelled both at the plate and on the mound.Michael Reaves/Getty Images The teams that will kick off Monday’s MLB draft face potentially franchise-altering decisions.  Although there’s no consensus No. 1 pick, one can argue no can’t-miss prospect has truly existed since Bryce Harper. There’s far more volatility in baseball’s amateur selection process, but a pair of two-way talents headline an intriguing class. At least three players…

7:53 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Tailback Eddie Lacy weighed 250 pounds or less Monday and, as a result, will receive $55,000 from the Seattle Seahawks. The payoff is part of a seven-tiered incentive structure designed to keep Lacy at a healthy playing weight during the 2017 season. If he meets all of his benchmarks, Lacy will earn $385,000 on top of his $2.865 million…

Donald De La HayeGetty Images As the NCAA slogan goes — which was engineered by the association but worded as if it’s a statement from the student-athletes — “Most of us go pro in something other than sports.” For those who do want to go professional in another field, though, don’t you dare do it on the NCAA’s time. On Saturday, University of Central Florida kicker Donald De La Haye…

LAS VEGAS –  The casino industry’s largest lobbying group in the U.S. is ramping up its efforts to repeal a 25-year-old federal law that bans sports betting in most states. Continue Reading Below The American Gaming Association on Monday announced the creation of a coalition involving organizations of attorneys general and police, policymakers and others to advocate for the repeal of the ban that the industry says has fueled…

The debate over whether medals have been prized over morals in Olympic sport has been escalated by the revelation that talented young women training with a view to sporting glory now allege they were sexually abused in pursuit of their dream. British Canoeing and the police are currently investigating the claims. These were sportswomen who put their trust in a coach who they claim took advantage of them in the…

9:13 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment OAKLAND, Calif. — LeBron James is thrilled that the International Olympic Committee has approved a plan to add 3-on-3 basketball, but you won’t be seeing him represent Team USA in Tokyo in 2020. “I think it’s great for basketball,” James said Sunday. “For us to be able to add another category to the Olympics, another basketball category, I think…

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Yu Darvish is one of many players who are contributing to MLB’s pace problem.Ron Jenkins/Getty Images For the most part, Major League Baseball is perfectly healthy. The league pulled in nearly $10 billion in revenue last season, as Maury Brown of Forbes reported. It was a good year for attendance and an even better year for TV viewership, particularly for the World Series. So, there. Now you know you’re not reading a “Baseball…

7:53 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Tailback Eddie Lacy weighed 250 pounds or less Monday and, as a result, will receive $55,000 from the Seattle Seahawks. The payoff is part of a seven-tiered incentive structure designed to keep Lacy at a healthy playing weight during the 2017 season. If he meets all of his benchmarks, Lacy will earn $385,000 on top of his $2.865 million…

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie predicted that if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of his quest to repeal laws banning sports betting in New Jersey, Monmouth Park Racetrack “would be open inside a week” for bettors. Christie also blasted the federal government’s double standard on marijuana while appearing as a guest host on WFAN’s “Boomer and Carton” and said the federal government has been inconsistent in its application of legal standards. “They pick…

9:13 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment OAKLAND, Calif. — LeBron James is thrilled that the International Olympic Committee has approved a plan to add 3-on-3 basketball, but you won’t be seeing him represent Team USA in Tokyo in 2020. “I think it’s great for basketball,” James said Sunday. “For us to be able to add another category to the Olympics, another basketball category, I think…