Tiger Woods calls Nike Kaepernick ad 'beautiful'

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Tiger Woods endorsed Nike's latest "Just Do It" ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick with a message nearly as succinct.

Williams argues with chair umpire; Osaka wins US Open final

Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. Open women's final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory for her first Grand Slam title.

That Kid's Got Game: Freshman phenom scores 3 touchdowns playing varsity

A freshman wide receiver at Vacaville Christian High school scored three touchdowns in just his second game as a high school athlete. And he did it playing for the varsity team.

Federal appeals court reinstates players' lawsuit claiming NFL recklessly gave them painkillers

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal appeals court in San Francisco today revived a lawsuit filed against the National Football League by 10 retired players who allege the league "recklessly and negligently" gave them opiates and other painkillers that left them with lasting injuries.

WATCH: Nike video ad featuring Colin Kaepernick released

Nike has touched off a furor by wading into football's national anthem debate with an ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, the former 49ers quarterback who was the first athlete to kneel during "The Star-Spangled Banner" to protest police brutality against blacks and hasn't played a game since 2016.

Good for business? Nike gets political with Kaepernick ad

NEW YORK (AP) - Why do it? Nike has touched off a furor by wading into football's national anthem debate with an ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, the former 49ers quarterback who was the first athlete to kneel during "The Star-Spangled Banner" to protest police brutality against blacks and hasn't played a game since 2016. The ad copy reads: "Believe in something, even if it...

NFL responds to Nike's choice of Kaepernick for new ad campaign

The NFL responded Tuesday to Nike’s decision to put former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick at the center of its latest ad campaign.

Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad is putting a renewed spotlight on Pat Tillman

Nike's controversial endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick is putting a renewed spotlight on Pat Tillman, the San Jose native who quit the NFL to join the Army after the Sept. 11th attacks. He was later killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004.

Colin Kaepernick appears in provocative Nike ad

A stunning and simple image of former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick emerged on Labor Day -- his solemn face starting in a black-and-white Nike ad with these poignant words: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Raiders donate $250,000 to help save Oakland school sports

On the tennis courts at Oakland Technical High School, the Oakland Raiders presented a check for $250,000 to help the school district keep its competitive sports program afloat at least until spring.

Cal looking for repeat vs UNC; Tar Heels looking for players

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - A year after a surprising defensive turnaround under rookie head coach Justin Wilcox, California is looking to do the same with its offense. North Carolina is just trying to make it through the start of the season after losing 13 players to suspension. The two schools kick off the season against one another for the second consecutive year Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Arbitrator sends Kaepernick's grievance against NFL to trial

An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick’s grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league’s request to throw out the quarterback’s claims that owners conspired to keep him out of the league because of his protests of social injustice.

Warriors' David West announces retirement

Warrior's Power Forward David West has announced his retirement after playing 15 seasons in the NBA, and the previous two seasons with the Warriors. The NBA veteran had been considering retirement and had previously said he would see how his body feels before deciding. 

Healdsburg high varsity football team votes to disband

The Healdsburg High School varsity football team voted to disband on Monday following their first two games. 

Browns release LB Kendricks following trading charges

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night, hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading.

That Kid's Got Game: Trio of track stars out of Fairfield

The recent success of three local track stars at the national level prompted the first ever trio of athletes to be featured on That Kid’s Got Game.

Giants catcher Buster Posey to have season-ending hip surgery

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will undergo hip surgery Monday in Colorado, ending what has been a painful and frustrating year for the six-time All-Star.