National Sports

A petition calling for the NFL to remove former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick as one of four Legends captains at the 2020 Pro Bowl has gained momentum — generating hundreds of thousands of signatures due to his past history of animal abuse that was uncovered nearly 12 years ago. Read Full Article

New York Knicks head coach Davis Fizdale has been fired following back-to-back blowout losses and a rough start to the season, according to media reports.  Read Full Article

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had a testy radio interview Friday following the team’s loss to the Chicago Bears – their third straight and fourth out of their last five. Read Full Article

Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers acknowledged Wednesday he can see retirement in the distance as he talked about the team’s chance of getting to the playoffs and potentially winning the Super Bowl. Read Full Article

Bre Tiesi, who recently filed for divorce from Johnny Manziel, backed off her request for spousal support from the former NFL quarterback, her attorney said Thursday. Read Full Article

Washington Nationals managing principal owner Mark Lerner may have put a damper on fans’ hopes that the team will be able to bring back two key pieces of their World Series team. Read Full Article

Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams is still feeling the after-effects of the surgery he had in the offseason to remove a cancerous growth from his head. Read Full Article

Gary Sheffield was a nine-time All-Star, won five Silver Sluggers and a World Series championship. Read Full Article

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman came out in defense for the commentator who made a racially insensitive comment about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson earlier this week. Read Full Article

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Antwaun Woods was arrested in Texas on drug and tampering charges, police said. Read Full Article