Eric and Marc Staal didn’t participate in pregame skate Thursday because they declined to wear the Panthers’ Pride Night sweaters, citing their religious beliefs.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Thursday’s spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, the team announced.

Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA champion Aces.

The NCAA suspended Ferris State football coach Tony Annese for a future Division II playoff game after two players lit cigars inside a smoke-free locker room.

Striker Harry Kane has overtaken Wayne Rooney to become England’s all-time record goalscorer after reaching 54 goals in for his country.

The NFL warned teams in a memo Thursday that an man who is uncertified by the NFLPA might be contacting teams on behalf of Lamar Jackson and reminded teams they can only negotiate with the quarterback, since he isn’t represented by a certified agent.

Bayern Munich have sacked manager Julian Nagelsmann, according to multiple reports, and will bring in Thomas Tuchel as his replacement.

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MLB franchise values are on the rise — with the Yankees being valued by Forbes at $7.1 billion — despite turmoil caused by the recent bankruptcy filing of Diamond Sports and the continued disintegration of the regional sports network model.