On Wednesday, Marks surprised 18-year-old cancer patient Khameyea Jennings by bringing roses to her hospital room and asking her to prom. She of course obliged and gave Marks specific instructions for how he needed to dress if he wanted to accompany her on her special night. MORE: NFL Draft grades | Must-see draft photos | NFL undrafted free agents Marks was up to the challenge. He showed up on Saturday wearing a white and gold suit, just like she asked....

ESPN reported that Ivory was admitted to the hospital with a “general medical issue” unrelated to his injured calf. MORE: Five contenders that need to win in Week 1 NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Ivory’s availability for Week 2 is also in question, and he will be reevaluated later this week. T.J. Yeldon got the start for the Jaguars in Ivory’s place.

Joeckel was carted off the field in St. Louis late in the first quarter of their game against the Rams after suffering an injury to his right leg. The second overall pick in April's draft, Joeckel was blocking on a run by Maurice Jones-Drew when a Rams player rolled up the back of his leg. Trainers worked on him for several minutes before the cart took him off the field....

Gulfport High freshman Jaheim McMillan, 15, was shot by a Gulfport police officer on October 6 and died of a gunshot wound to the head two days later after being taken off life support at a Mobile, Alabama, hospital. His family said he was “essentially brain dead” after being shot by police eight times, including the shot to the head. The shooting was reported in the afternoon of October 6 by the Gulfport Police Department, who wrote on Twitter that detectives were investigating “an officer involved shooting that occurred near Pass Road and 8th Avenue....

76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor said despite increased emphasis on the perimeter game, the NBA is still a big man’s league. MORE: 2015 NBA Draft grades | Kristaps Porzingis talks Knicks legacy | Russell sees Kobe as a mentor “For as long as I remember, big men have dominated the NBA,” Okafor said at a news conference Saturday. “People got a little excited because of what Steph Curry did — and he was fantastic....

On Wednesday, Brees suggested players who knelt during the national anthem “disrespected the flag of the United States.” In the wake of the demonstrations over George Floyd’s death on May 25, a large number of players could take a knee during the national anthem in the upcoming NFL season, following the example set by then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick four years ago. “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country,” the 41-year-old said in an interview with Yahoo Finance on Wednesday....

“It is weird, but not too weird,” Shields told Sporting News. “I spent most of my career outside the UFC. I have fought in promotions like Shooto. Elite XC and Strikeforce. I’ve been all over, so its not that big of a deal.” Nobody likes being told that they no longer have a job. While not happy that he was released by UFC, Shields holds his head up high....

A U.S. intelligence report published on Friday concluded that bin Salman, commonly known as MBS in the west, approved of the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. The Biden administration announced sanctions and visa bans aimed at citizens of Saudi Arabia but declined to target MBS specifically. Speaking to Senator Time Kaine (D-VA), Tapper harshly criticized the move. “Nothing — nothing — for MBS. MBS is getting away scot-free....

When Hurts and Tagovailoa played for Nick Saban and helped the Crimson Tide reach more college football supremacy, they helped set off an amazing run of highly drafted offensive skill players. Since 2018, Alabama has produced three first-round wide receivers in Calvin Ridley, Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy. At running back, Josh Jacobs went in Round 1 and Damien Harris in Round 3. Hurts and Tagovailoa were selected high in 2020....

According to NFL Media, the disgruntled cornerback is in Houston at the request of the team to see a back specialist for the injury that has forced him to miss Jacksonville’s last two games. The report noted the Jaguars have not considered trade offers over the last week, but Ramsey’s request to be dealt “still stands.” While in Houston, Ramsey made time to meet up with Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and agent David Mulugheta, who represents both players....

Former Florida State cornerback Jalen Ramsey, taken by Jacksonville with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, signed his rookie contract Sunday after suffering a meniscus tear. The contract, as reported by ESPN’s Mike DiRocco, is worth $23.3 million with a $15.1 million signing bonus. MORE: 18 rookies ready to elevate their team This is the second time the Jaguars have had to deal with less-than-ideal beginnings for their rookie prospects, though Ramsey’s initial prognosis is optimistic....

For those of us who had Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles on our fantasy teams on Sunday, we will be singing his praises forever. Now just imagine how the other guy (or gal) felt. Charles (8 catches, 195 yards, 4 TDs, 8 carries, 20 yards, TD) turned in a performance for the ages against the Raiders on Sunday. The gift that kept on giving for some, however, was a lump of coal for anyone who had the misfortune of playing a Charles-powered opponent....

USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan was judged to have handled the ball outside his own penalty area in the 35th minute, and Barnes curled the set-piece over the wall and into the net to give Jamaica a two-goal advantage at the Georgia Dome. MORE: Gold Cup semifinals photos | Video highlights Barnes’ goal, combined with Darren Mattocks’ earlier header, sent Jamaica to its maiden Gold Cup final, while the defending champions missed out on a sixth straight continental championship appearance despite Michael Bradley’s goal two minutes after halftime....

Nikola Jokic carried the Nuggets to a 48-34 record and the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference last season, but they were no match for the Warriors in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Denver fell to Golden State in five games despite Jokic averaging 31.0 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists in the series. That matchup made it clear that the Nuggets need their No. 2 scoring option, Jamal Murray....

The NBA has fined Nelson $15,000 for making an obscene gesture, one that has been made all over the NBA and received the same treatment. Players are well aware that they face fine for doing the move at this point. For Nelson, it came after a step-back jumper that pushed Wedneday's game against the Chicago Bulls to a 101-101 tie with 11 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The shot, which appeared serious at the moment, would fall to the wayside as the team battled and battled until the Bulls had won, 128-125, in triple overtime....

Saturday during a game against Boston College, we learned the same goes for the referees. The Florida State quarterback is ready to take the snap but the referee in inadvertently in the way so Winston gives him a nudge. MORE: FSU survives | Nick Saban yells at Lane Kiffin | Melvin Gordon tops 2,000-yard rushing list To be fair, why was the referee acting like he was about to take the snap himself?...

Bills coach Rex Ryan reportedly dined with Collins Monday night, and he’s not the only member of the NFL trying to make a case. MORE: Collins ‘answered all’ police questions | Draft recap | Collins scouting report The team addressed its offensive line woes by selecting two players in the second round — Penn State tackle Donovan Smith and Division III center Ali Marpet. Still, Collins’ talents would be appreciated as the Bucs hope to keep their No....

The Buccaneers quarterback intended for his words to be motivational, and they were, but only for the boys in the room. “All my young boys, stand up. The ladies, sit down,” Winston said to the children. MORE: Ranking the top 100 players in the 2017 NFL Draft Things only got worse from there, as he told the students that boys are supposed to be strong, while women are supposed to silent....

What other reason is there as to why so many superstars refuse to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, yet will post video after video of casual slam dunk contests taking place at practice? MORE: Dud of a dunk contest | Nets and Kings make trade | Deng on trade block Instead of competing on a grand stage, guys like LeBron James and Anthony Davis would rather do it in empty gyms and post videos to Instagram....

Klopp hints Liverpool win will annoy Chelsea James, struggling for game time at the Liga leaders, is reportedly wanted by Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United. But his agent, Jorge Mendes, and now his dad Wilson have said James will remain at Santiago Bernabeu. “He has a commitment to Real Madrid and he has a contract,” Wilson Rodriguez told Colombian media. “He is going to stay.” James has made just eight league appearances for Madrid this season, with four of those starts....