Texans’ J.J. Watt undergoes season-ending back surgery, per reports

A slim chance the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year would be able to return this season was all but quelled Thursday.

A slim chance the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year would be able to return this season was all but quelled Thursday.

Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott shine again as Cowboys top Bears

A Tony Romo-less Dallas Cowboys backfield is decidedly less interesting, but don’t tell that to Dak Prescott or Ezekiel Elliott.

A Tony Romo-less Dallas Cowboys backfield is decidedly less interesting, but don’t tell that to Dak Prescott or Ezekiel Elliott.

Sam Bradford lifts Vikings as Adrian Peterson is let down by injury vs. Packers

Inspired play by the Vikings’ stand-in quarterback lessens the blow of a potentially serious knee injury to running back Adrian Peterson.

Inspired play by the Vikings’ stand-in quarterback lessens the blow of a potentially serious knee injury to running back Adrian Peterson.

Swarm of bees chase Angels, Blue Jays players off field in 13-minute delay

The unwelcome guests invaded Angel Stadium during play Sunday afternoon, making for a bunch of petrified ballplayers.

The unwelcome guests invaded Angel Stadium during play Sunday afternoon, making for a bunch of petrified ballplayers.

Hector Olivera found guilty in domestic violence case, ordered to serve jail time

The former Braves outfielder was found guilty on one count of domestic assault Thursday and will serve a 10-day jail sentence.

The former Braves outfielder was found guilty on one count of domestic assault Thursday and will serve a 10-day jail sentence.

Nate Boyer, former Green Beret and NFL hopeful, pens powerful open letter to Colin Kaepernick

As debate over Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest intensifies, one Army veteran urged people to listen.

As debate over Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest intensifies, one Army veteran urged people to listen.