Antonio Brown says he needs surgery after 'pressure directly from my coach to play injured'

Antonio Brown says he needs surgery after 'pressure directly from my coach to play injured'

Antonio Brown says he was pressured to play through extreme pain and had been injected with a "powerful and sometimes dangerous painkiller" leading up to being cut from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He says his injuries will require surgery to correct.

Antonio Brown says he was pressured to play through extreme pain and had been injected with a "powerful and sometimes dangerous painkiller" leading up to being cut from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He says his injuries will require surgery to correct.

Novak Djokovic held at Australian border over visa mix-up

Novak Djokovic held at Australian border over visa mix-up

Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.

FOX Bet Super 6: Bears fan wins $100,000 of Terry's money in Week 17

FOX Bet Super 6: Bears fan wins $100,000 of Terry's money in Week 17

With $100,000 up for grabs, one lucky Chicago Bears fan cashed in big time on last week's FOX Bet Super 6's NFL Sunday Challenge.

With $100,000 up for grabs, one lucky Chicago Bears fan cashed in big time on last week's FOX Bet Super 6's NFL Sunday Challenge.

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

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 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

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.

“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’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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.