Wade Wilson, who spent 18 years in the NFL as a quarterback and another 17 as quarterbacks coach, died on Friday. According to a release from the Dallas Cowboys, Wilson passed away at his home in Coppell, Texas. An eighth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 1981, Wilson spent a decade with the Vikings, appearing in 76 games with 48 starts.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Rickie Fowler closed with four straight birdies for a 6-under 65 on Friday, taking a one-shot lead over Justin Thomas into the weekend at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Fowler’s birdie run started at the par-5 15th and ended with his 8-foot putt on the par-4 18th, putting him at 13-under 129 through two rounds. Thomas, his roommate for the week, was bogey-free until he pulled his approach on the long par-4 14th and couldn’t get up-and-down. He responded with a two-putt birdie on 15 and closed with four straight pars. Branden Grace aced the 193-yard seventh hole and was tied with Trey Mullinax at 11 under. Each shot 64. Playing in his 30th Waste Management Phoenix Open, Phil Mickelson shot 75 and finished 1 over to miss the cut. MUST READS: Round 2, Waste Management Phoenix Open Hadley drains 81-foot putt after putting ball in water the day before Grace credits Presidents Cup for his ability to handle crowds at TPC Scottsdale Alice Dye, wife of famed golf course architect Pete Dye, dies at age 91
Aaron Donald is a virtual lock to win defensive player of the year again. His status in the game is undisputed, so we have to wonder about where he fits historically.
Miles Mikolas is open to discussing a long-term deal with the Cardinals rather than waiting to go on the open market after the season.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks traded away one star for the chance to sign two.
The former NHL journeyman discusses winning a goal-scoring title, his legacy in San Jose and being from a place called Moose Factory.
Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, walked away in tears after describing the disappointment of not being named to the All-Star Game as a reserve.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki to the All-Star Game in what may be the final season for both future Hall of Famers.
The Bulls acquired Anthony in a Jan. 22 trade with Houston but he had not been expected to play with Chicago before being waived. The Bulls have waived Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN. According to the report, Anthony is expected to clear waivers, making him a free agent, with the Lakers “a real possibility
NEW YORK — Johnny Gaudreau has been named the NHL’s first star for the month of January. The Calgary Flames winger scored eight goals and added 10 assists for 18 points in 11 games, propelling his team to a 9-1-1 record and into first place in the Western Conference. The league’s second star
