Silver says sports can be unifying

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York’s Madison Square Garden next week, though Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at Trump’s intentions Wednesday when he said sports remain something that unifies even in divided times.

Russell Wilson confirms he's retiring from the NFL to join CBS Sports

NEW YORK (AP) – Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed Wednesday in a video posted to social media that that he’s retiring from the NFL to take a job with CBS Sports.

Packers' Micah Parsons offers more conservative update regarding his potential return

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons’ return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament figures to take place a little later than the All-Pro initially hoped.

Bears Rome Odunze is looking to bounce back after foot injury

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Rome Odunze was hampered by a foot injury for much of his second season with the Chicago Bears.

Jared Verse arrives in Cleveland, vows to bring his own style after Myles Garrett trade

BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Anyone expecting Jared Verse to be the next Myles Garrett after Monday’s blockbuster trade between the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams are already going to be disappointed.

MLB Commissioner worries cap proposal could lead to repeat of 1994-95 strike

NEW YORK (AP) – Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred worries the owners’ salary cap proposal could lead to a work stoppage like the one that caused the cancellation of the 1994 World Series and says the plan is needed because management concluded that the luxury tax system in place since 2003 no longer is working.

Nolan Teasley found his dream job as GM of the Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) – The comfortable life Nolan Teasley was living after college left him unfulfilled, and he could clearly see what was missing: football.

Giants reliever Matt Gage goes on injured list with right knee inflammation

MILWAUKEE (AP) – San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Matt Gage has gone on the injured list with right knee inflammation.

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house – right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee – to the highest bidder.