Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY

Luka Doncic’s All-Star omission was largely overshadowed by the Mavericks’ acquisition ofKristaps Porzingis in Thursday’s huge trade.

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine said that it wasn’t his choice to cancel this week’s customary news conference with the band, and that it was the NFL’s.

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta batted down reports that he and coach John Harbaugh are at odds.He said that’s “simply not true.”

While millions will be watching Sunday’s Super Bowl, Saints fans still fuming over the blown call in NFC title game will be avoiding the big event.

NFL Network reporter Kim Jones, who suffered an aortic dissection, said one cardiologist told her that “80 percent don’t make it to the hospital.”

Retired pro surfer Chris Brown was found dead and his body identified earlier this week, according to the Santa Barbara Police. He was 48.

Sen. Bill Cassidy blasted the NFL during a speech on the Senate floor Friday for “the most blatant and consequential blown call” in NFL history.

Michael Vick, the ex-NFL star who spent time in federal prison, has transitioned to coach of Alliance of American Football, an alternative to NFL.

Former MLB umpire Jim McKean died in his sleep, his family confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. McKean worked three All-Star Games and three World Series.