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The Cowboys were given a chance to negotiate with Micah Parsons this week. They declined. That’s Parsons’ version in an interview with Jane Slater of NFL Media. The star edge rusher told Slater that he and his representation went back to the Cowboys with “empathy” this week when trade interest was leaked. The Cowboys’ response, according to Parsons, was for …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The bitter fight between NASCAR and two of its teams who have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock-racing giant spilled into public view Thursday during an acrimonious hearing that included the disclosure of expletive-laden emails and text messages from team owner Michael Jordan and other high-profile litigants. In one exchange, the retired NBA Hall …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A bitterly contentious federal court hearing between NASCAR and two race teams — Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports — exploded Thursday, with U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell warning that NASCAR could change forever if the sides do not settle before a Dec. 1 trial date. “Everybody is going to get hurt if this …

Naomi Osaka strongly came to the defense of American tennis player Taylor Townsend on Thursday, who claimed that Jelena Ostapenko hurled “no class” and “no education” insults at her following their second-round match the previous day. Osaka, whose father is Haitian-American and mother is Japanese, said following her second-round victory over Hailey Baptiste that such derogatory comments are “one of …

The Ohio State Buckeyes host the Texas Longhorns Saturday at the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio is one of the most highly anticipated openers to a college football season in years. Ohio State defeated Texas in the college football playoff last season enroute to the national title. The rematch finds Texas ranked No. 1 in every preseason poll with Ohio State …

Everybody in Foxborough wanted a New York slice, and the feeling was mutual. Tommy DeVito was introduced at the Patriots’ facility on Thursday to a throng of media waiting to hear from the former Giants quarterback a day after the cult favorite was picked up off waivers. “I came from a really great organization with the Giants,” he told reporters. …

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday afternoon the signing of a lifetime contract for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, live on the Mike Keith Show. The most accomplished leader in the history of Tennessee men’s basketball, Barnes owns a dazzling 232-109 (.664) record in 10 years on Rocky Top, including a …

We’ll have to wait a little longer to learn the impact of the Micah Parsons trade on the field, but it has already led to changes in the betting markets. The Packers have surged to become the betting favorites to win the NFC North in most sportsbooks. They had been the second choice behind the Lions, but now carry slightly …

NEW YORK — Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez sustained a small fracture in his left pinky finger when he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday night, yet the Mets hope he will be able to return to baseball activities as soon as this weekend. “This should be relatively short,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. “But obviously, it’s a little bit of …

WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has received a lot of criticism for his very dumb take on the incident at KnokX Pro’s show last Saturday night, where MMA fighter Raja Jackson legitimately knocked out independent wrestler Syko Stu (real name Stuart Smith) with multiple heavy punches to the head, sending him to the hospital with serious injuries. Henry actually …