The rundown from another week of mayhem in the NFL.

Toronto Raptors players locked arms during the Canadian and US national anthems on Saturday, as protests over racial inequality spread to the NBA.

Ben Simmons has broken a bone in his right foot during the Philadelphia 76ers' final NBA training camp scrimmage at Stockton University.

The relationship between Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat continued disintegrating, with the All-Star claiming the NBA team didn't tell him before going public with their belief he will not play for them again.

A.J. Green had 10 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown and Mike Nugent tied a career high with five field goals, lifting the Cincinnati Bengals to a 22-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has weighed into the Charlotte unrest by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a famous quote from civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of his team's home game.

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez has died age 24, the team confirmed in a statement on Sunday with media reports saying he was killed in a boating accident on Miami Beach.

The retiring legend couldn't help but laugh when he received a special present from the opposing team.

The New England Patriots started a third-string rookie at quarterback. His backup? A wide receiver.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he has received several death threats since he made the decision to kneel in protest during the playing of the US national anthem.

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Midway through his annual pre-season media luncheon, Brett Brown was asked his expectations for the season.

The popular social media website streamed a live NFL game for the first time.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary has earned his second suspension of the 2016-17 season for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, the league has announced.

When it comes to "maintenance" programs, the Miami Heat have numerous blueprints to draw upon. They practically authored the approach, dating to Dan Majerle's balky back under Pat Riley to the preemptive slants taken in recent years with Mike Miller and Dwyane Wade.

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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters has raised his fist during a performance of the US national anthem, apparently in solidarity with other National Football League players trying to draw attention to racial inequality.