John Madden, former Oakland Raiders coaching great and NFL legend, dies at 85

John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history, died on Tuesday, the NFL confirmed. He was 85 years old.

John Madden: Tributes, condolences pour in for NFL legend

“No one has made the sport more interesting, more relevant and more enjoyable to watch and listen to than John,” play-by-play announcer Al Michaels previously said.

John Madden’s first Miller Lite ad sparked success as commercial pitchman

John Madden, the NFL icon who died Tuesday, was also a hugely successful commercial pitchman. A 1981 Miller Lite ad sparked that success.

Holiday Bowl canceled, UCLA pulls out due to COVID-19

UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch NFC South title for first time since 2007

Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and Brown made a grand return to the NFL on Sunday as the Bucs beat the Panthers to win their first NFC South title since 2007.

Third-grade teacher sinks viral basketball shot, winning students hot chocolate

Kathleen Fitzpatrick, an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity School, went viral after hitting a full-court shot for her students and earning them hot chocolate.

Pittsburg high school QB is one of best in country

Pittsburg quarterback Jaden Rashada has signed a four-figure deal to promote the Athletes in Recruitment app through his social media.

NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source

A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.

NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation

The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

49ers beat Falcons 31-13 for 5th win in 6 games

Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 235 yards and a TD, San Francisco ran for three more scores and the 49ers won for the fifth time in six games, beating the Atlanta Falcons 31-13.

NFL eases COVID-19 testing protocols for asymptomatic vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed on a more targeted testing protocol that will only require unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested.

Environmental impact report outlines some problems with Oakland A;s stadium plan
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The final environmental impact report for the Oakland A's proposed stadium at the Howard Terminal has been released. While supporters say this a milestone, the report highlights some of the problems and issues that must be managed for the project to succeed.

FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 15 picks to win $100,000

Want to win $100,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money for free in NFL Week 15? Our betting expert makes his Super 6 picks.

Chiefs face Chargers with AFC West lead on the line

The AFC West rivals meet in the final Thursday Night Football game of the season inside of SoFi Stadium.

Urban Meyer fired as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach

Owner Shad Khan made the move hours after former kicker Josh Lambo told the Tampa Bay Times Meyer kicked him during practice in August.