Report: Penix, Njoku among targets used in fraud
A former Alabama defensive end is accused of using wigs and fake IDs to impersonate NFL players to secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with a report identifying Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku and Xavier McKinney as the targeted players.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:14 EST
Trout's latest blast caps 5-homer series in Bronx
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series at Yankee Stadium by crushing a 446-foot drive in the seventh inning.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:14 EST
Devils hire ex-Panthers executive Mehta as GM
The Devils have hired Sunny Mehta, who was an assistant GM when the Panthers won the Stanley Cup the past two years, as their general manager.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:14 EST
Judge grants Oklahoma LB Heinecke extra year
A district court judge has granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke a preliminary injunction, handing him an additional year of eligibility in 2026.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:14 EST
NCAA recommends earlier start to football season
An NCAA committee recommended Thursday that Football Bowl Subdivision teams play a 12-game schedule over 14 weeks beginning in 2027 with the season starting on the Thursday of what is now designated Week 0.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:14 EST