Author: Jace Evans, USA TODAY

Travis Hamonic of the Flames is opting out of the NHL restart, his young daughter’s battle last year with a respiratory illness being a key factor.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they were penalizing DeSean Jackson (likely via a fine) for “conduct detrimental to the team.”

Big man Dwight Howard will in fact be joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the restart of the NBA season in Orlando.

Big man Dwight Howard will in fact be joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the restart of the NBA season in Orlando.

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are the favorites again for Saturday’s fan-less Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.

During his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, President Trump took aim once again at NFL players who protest by taking knee during the national anthem.

LeBron James announced the formation of More Than A Vote, a new voting rights organization to support African-Americans.

President Donald Trump questioned whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was giving his blessing to players to protest during the national anthem.

Drew Brees offered a rebuttal to President Trump, saying he stands by his apology and stressed need to shift protest rhetoric away from flag.