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Tom Brady is retiring from football after 22 seasons in which he won a historic seven Super Bowl titles, sources told ESPN on Saturday. When Brady, widely considered the greatest quarterback in NFL history, left the field after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' loss to the Los Angeles Rams last weekend, he knew it was likely his final act as a football player, sources said. In the days since, he has spent time digesting that mindset and is preparing his retirement announcement along with the next chapter of his life and career, sources said. Sources said that Brady's decision to retire is based on several factors, including family and health. Although it's less significant, Brady also recognizes that the Buccaneers are likely to undergo significant roster turnover, sources said. Brady, 44, has been adamant for weeks that he never wanted a "farewell season," and many who know him believed he desired a decision made without much drama leading up to it. He will shift hi...

A fan attending Wednesday night's NBA playoff game in Philadelphia dumped popcorn on Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook as he left the court after injuring his right ankle, infuriating Westbrook and eliciting outrage from fellow players. Westbrook had to be held back by multiple Wizards staffers and arena security guards as he limped down the tunnel after rolling the ankle with 10 minutes to play in the Philadelphia 76ers' 120-95 Game 2 victory. The fan was ejected by security moments later. "To be completely honest, this s--- is getting out of hand, especially for me. The amount of disrespect, the amount of fans just doing whatever the f--- they want to do -- it's just out of pocket," Westbrook said. "There are certain things that cross the line. Any other setting ... a guy were to come up on the street and pour popcorn on my head, you know what happens. "In these arenas, you got to start protecting the players. We'll see what the NBA doe...

The league had asked teams to begin scrubbing “Redskins” from their platforms over the weekend in anticipation of the change that ultimately came on Monday . No new name has been announced yet, as the team is trying to settle a trademark dispute. The move completes a swift about-face from Washington owner Dan Snyder , who previously vowed that the nickname would continue on as it has since 1933, when it was created by former owner George Preston Marshall. This despite the name coming under increased scrutiny in recent years as being racist and demeaning toward Native Americans. Those grievances have been longstanding, but gained significant momentum over the last month as the death of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests over racial inequality in the country. The turning point appeared to come on July 2, when it was revealed that a group of investment firms in multibillion dollar corporations such as FedEx, Nike, PepsiCo and others had joined together to ask the c...

Inspired by Arthur Ashe's three volume A Hard Road to Glory: A History of the African-American Athlete, this cable documentary from 1996 remains definitive. The African-American athlete is today a much-loved hero in American sports. In fields as diverse as tennis, football, basketball, baseball, track and more, the men and women who led the way and those who followed have become icons the world over. But the adoration we accept today was once rejection as these athletes undertook the struggle to meet their fellow competitors on a level playing field. The road that led to this legacy of achievement is paved with the names of the famous, and many are featured here, captured in some of the finest moments in sports history. Includes boxing's Jack Johnson, Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali; basketball's Harlem Globetrotters, Dr. J and Michael "Air" Jordan; tennis stars Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe; baseball's Negro Leagues and the breakthrough of Jacki...

Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots , according to league sources ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. The quarterback, who was released by the Carolina Panthers in March, will serve as the replacement for Tom Brady, after his exit following 20 seasons with the Patriots. Brady has since signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . Newton, 31, was forced off the field after foot surgery in 2019 and was then cut by the team at the end of the season. He won the 2010 Heisman Trophy playing for Auburn and was drafted as a number one overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

In today’s FOX Sports Insider: Dak Prescott signs a $31.4 million franchise tender with the Dallas Cowboys, but questions about a long-term deal still linger ... the PGA Championship gets the green light, but with no fans ... and NASCAR provides us all with a beautiful moment before the start of the GEICO 500. There is a game of chess going on in Dallas this summer and Dak Prescott just tossed out an unexpected gambit that might just give him extra...

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The NBA season is tentatively set to restart on July 31. The 2019-20 NBA season went on hiatus on March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic .  On June 4, the NBA's  Board of Governors approved a competitive format to restart the 2019-20 season with 22 teams returning to play and a tentative start date of July 31. The Board’s approval is the first formal step among many required to resume the season and the NBA is working to finalize a comprehensive season restart plan with the National Basketball Players Association. The 2019-20 restart is contingent on an agreement with The Walt Disney Company to use Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla., as a single site for a campus for all games, practices and housing for the remainder of the season. In anticipation of the return of the NBA, here are some common questions and answers about the restart of the 2019-20 season. Again, it's important to note that all of these...

"The return of the NBA means the return of the pre-game tunnel fashion show"  The runway. The tunnel entrance. The arrival shot. Popularized by NBA stars such as Wade, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and James Harden, the arena walk-in is now a staple of live broadcasts across all pro sports leagues—not to mention constant fodder for social media sartorialists from Miami to Milan. You know the scene: Dapper athletes strut through a cavernous hallway, headphones on and eyes up en route to the locker room as camera flashes flicker and news crews hustle to keep pace.

A documentary feature following the life and career of basketball great Magic Johnson is in the works. The untitled documentary, from XTR, H.wood Media, NSV and Delirio Films, is set to premiere sometime in 2021, according to a Thursday news release. “In these unprecedented times we need films that celebrate heroes more than ever,” Bryn Mooser, CEO of XTR, said in the release. “As one of the most legendary, hardworking and resilient public figures of our time, Magic Johnson’s accomplishments both on and off the court are something worth spotlighting to the world and we’re excited to tell that story and work closely with him and NSV to take viewers inside his remarkable journey.” Johnson has five NBA championship wins, three MVP titles, has appeared in 12 All-Star games and won an Olympic gold medal.

Conor McGregor has accepted a "super-fight" challenge against Anderson Silva, a record-breaking former UFC middleweight champion. The prospective fight arrives days after McGregor, a comfortable lightweight, caused uproar on social media after saying he was tied as "the No.1 MMA goat" — short for "greatest of all time." McGregor ranked Jon Jones as No.4, Georges St. Pierre as third, then placed himself alongside Silva, sparking great debate amongst his 8.1 million followers on Twitter. It wasn't long before Silva saw the post, and challenged McGregor to a "super-fight" to be contested at 176.37-pounds, which is between the welterweight and middleweight limit. "I have immense admiration for the great athlete that Conor is and I believe that a super-fight would go down in the history of the sport," Silva said Wednesday on Instagram . "Neither of us need to prove anything to anyone," he added. "I bel...

Ryan Leaf arrested Friday on charge of misdemeanor domestic battery in California 18 Nov 2001: Quarterback Ryan Leaf #16 of the Dallas Cowboys throws against the Philadelphia Eagles at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX. The Eagles defeat the Cowboys 36-3. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/ALLSPORT Former NFL and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested Friday on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery. According to online records, Leaf, 44, was taken into custody around 2 p.m. in Palm Desert, Calif. He was booked into a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department jail and later released on $5,000 bail, according to records. Leaf played for the Cowboys in 2001 after he was released by the then San Diego Chargers. RELATED: Ex-Hoya, ex-Knick, current Georgetown coach Ewing has COVID He appeared in only four games for Dallas, all losses. The Cowboys released him in May 2002. Leaf was the No. 2 overall pick in 1998 and struggled on and off the field. Le...

Don Nelson, the winningest coach in NBA history, had just finished a stroll on the beach in his beloved Hawai'i on Friday when a reporter informed him that his coaching contemporary Jerry Sloan had died from complications of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia at age 78. "Oh, he was a dear friend,'' Nelson told ESPN. "Even if he did fight me the first time we ever met.'' Nelson was a player with the Boston Celtics when the team traveled for a game against Sloan's Chicago Bulls at Chicago Stadium on Nov. 8, 1966. Nelson was bombing back on defense, trying to catch a streaking Sloan, when Sloan stopped suddenly, causing the two players to collide violently. "He set me up,'' Nellie recalled with a laugh. "He knew I had no choice but to run over him. And then, even though he got the call, he got up and tried to hit me.'' Nelson said he and Sloan each took a couple of wild swings at each other that ...

 Most of us never thought we'd see Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield back in the ring together after the former chomped on the ear of the latter in 1997, but Tyson says he'd be up for another rematch if it was for a good cause. Lately, Tyson has been teasing a potential return to the boxing ring by posting videos of his intense training regimen on social media. "I'm back!" the man called Iron Mike states in one video, and truth be told, he's looking pretty impressive. While no professional fights have yet been arranged, Tyson has also said he's looking to box for special events to help raise money for charity. Oddly enough, Evander Holyfield doesn't seem too impressed with Tyson's plans to step out of retirement, as he has also been training for a potential comeback of his own. Hours after posting one of his training videos, Holyfield posted some clips to show he's still got it as well. Like Tyson, Holyfield has also spoken ...

Tensions were high around the 1997-98 Bulls and many point the finger at GM Jerry Krause. The Last Dan Tensions were high around the 1997-98 Bulls and many point the finger at GM Jerry Krause. The Last Dance premieres on ESPN on Sunday, April 19th at 9 pm 

Watch the Quarterfinals of the first-ever NBA 2K Players Tournament featuring 16 NBA players in a single elimination bracket. Rui Hachimura vs. Devin Booker Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Montrezl Harrell  Deandre Ayton vs. Trae Young Patrick Beverley vs. Andre Drummon

Kevin Garnett joins Rece Davis and former Boston Celtics teammate Paul Pierce to react to being inducted as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

Five-time NBA champion and San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan speaks with Rece Davis and Jay Bilas about what it means to him to be in the 2020 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.