Angels continue trade deadline shakeup, acquire Brandon Phillips from Braves

The wild-card seeking Angels were busy before Thursday’s waiver trade deadline, culminating with a trade for veteran Brandon Phillips.

The wild-card seeking Angels were busy before Thursday’s waiver trade deadline, culminating with a trade for veteran Brandon Phillips.

Ezekiel Elliott hearing: NFL investigator reportedly silenced for recommending no suspension

NFL arbitrator Harold Henderson has the final say on whether to uphold the six-game suspension for Elliott.

NFL arbitrator Harold Henderson has the final say on whether to uphold the six-game suspension for Elliott.

49ers’ Eric Reid kneels for national anthem after vowing to stand

After saying he would stand for the “Star-Spangled Banner” earlier this month, 49ers’ Eric Reid is resuming his national anthem protest.

After saying he would stand for the “Star-Spangled Banner” earlier this month, 49ers’ Eric Reid is resuming his national anthem protest.

Jay Gruden sees nothing wrong $24M QB Kirk Cousins attempting preseason tackles

Cousins says he doesn’t see a difference between the preseason and regular season but an avoidable injury would be devastating for Redskins.

Cousins says he doesn’t see a difference between the preseason and regular season but an avoidable injury would be devastating for Redskins.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to return from DL Friday

Kershaw, who has been out since leaving his July 23 start after two innings with a lower back strain, will start Friday against the Padres.

Kershaw, who has been out since leaving his July 23 start after two innings with a lower back strain, will start Friday against the Padres.

Odds against Andrew Luck playing for Colts in Week 1, report says

If Andrew Luck (shoulder) is unable to play Week 1, the Colts will have to make a decision on who starts against the Rams.

If Andrew Luck (shoulder) is unable to play Week 1, the Colts will have to make a decision on who starts against the Rams.

Yankees’ Gary Sanchez explains why he sucker punched Miguel Cabrera

The Yankees catcher is likely facing a suspension from MLB for appearing to throw multiple punches in a brawl with the Tigers.

The Yankees catcher is likely facing a suspension from MLB for appearing to throw multiple punches in a brawl with the Tigers.