Patriots’ Jacoby Brissett has torn thumb ligament, might need surgery, report says

The QB apparently was injured in the second half of his impressive debut as an NFL starter Thursday night.

The QB apparently was injured in the second half of his impressive debut as an NFL starter Thursday night.

Mariners’ Steve Clevenger suspended for rest of season after controversial tweets

The catcher said in a tweet that was quickly deleted that protesters in Charlotte, N.C., “should be locked behind bars like animals”.

The catcher said in a tweet that was quickly deleted that protesters in Charlotte, N.C., “should be locked behind bars like animals”.

Padres withheld medical information from MLB database, report says

At least four teams reportedly complained to MLB that the Padres didn’t provide a full accounting of players’ medical records before trades.

At least four teams reportedly complained to MLB that the Padres didn’t provide a full accounting of players’ medical records before trades.

Larry Fitzgerald coy on retirement report: ‘I don’t talk about the future’

The Arizona receiver downplayed a report that this is his final season, but he didn’t exactly deny it.

The Arizona receiver downplayed a report that this is his final season, but he didn’t exactly deny it.

Chargers ‘not optimistic’ Joey Bosa will be able to play in opener

The No. 3 pick in this year’s draft is now nursing a “minor” hamstring injury after ending his lengthy contract holdout.

The No. 3 pick in this year’s draft is now nursing a “minor” hamstring injury after ending his lengthy contract holdout.