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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suggested he would welcome the NBA taking a closer look if another franchise was accused of attempting to circumvent the league's strict salary-cap parameters."I'd want the league to investigate, take it seriously," Ballmer told ESPN on Thursday. "The salary cap circumvention rules are important to the league, and I'd want the league to investigate."On Wednesday, the NBA confirmed that a probe was underway. The league is "aware of this morning's media report regarding the LA Clippers and [is] commencing an investigation," NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement.Ballmer said he was "embarrassed" and experienced "sadness" amid the fallout from sports media personality and podcaster Pablo Torre's re...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell was the team’s first-round pick in April, and he made a bold draft day declaration that he would be willing to die for his quarterback, Drake Maye.Campbell, 21, was asked if he still stands by what he said, and the former LSU star doubled down. "I would. That’s my guy. That’s my guy. I don’t know what made me say it in the moment, but it came out great. It’s kinda just the emotions flowing. … I stand by it," Campbell said during an appearance on "Dudes on Dudes" with former Patriots stars Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Will Campbell of the New England Patriots during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at U....

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers opened their season in São Paulo, Brazil, Friday night in what many believed would be a thrilling AFC West matchup.But Chargers fans are already up in arms about this divisional bout after seeing pictures of the field at Neo Química Arena.This is considered a Chargers home game despite the neutral location, and the Chiefs’ logo and name are in one of the end zones.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Art by Eduardo Kobra on a building in honor of Paulo Pedreira, a 17-year-old resident who dreams of being a professional athlete, before an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers Sept. 4, 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. (Miguel Schincariol/Getty Images)During th...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Kansas City Chiefs’ first game was without Taylor Swift in attendance. Swift, who is now engaged to Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, reportedly did not travel to São Paulo, Brazil to watch Kansas City’s season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, per TMZ. It’s not too much of a shock that Swift isn’t at the game, considering the travel commitment needed to watch the game at Neo Química Arena on Friday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM FILE - Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour June 21, 2024, in London. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)And considering her popularity, security measures were perhaps too much, and it would be safer for her to watch from home instead. Of course,...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Carlos Rodón’s wife, Ashley, struck a tone similar to what some New York Yankees fans expressed after a three-game series against the Houston Astros concluded Thursday.The Yankees defeated the Astros on Thursday to take two of three games in the series, but the strike zone sparked controversy. Many fans and observers argued the strike zone was called in an uneven manner. "The zone is absolutely horrendous the entire series….GESH," Ashley wrote on X. "GESH."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Carlos Rodón #55 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)She later asked, "WHAT THE HELL IS WRO...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Kansas City Chiefs were just three plays into their 2025 season opener in Brazil when they lost one of Patrick Mahomes' key offensive weapons.Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a shoulder injury – and friendly fire is what took him out.Worthy was running a short route on third down, as was tight end Travis Kelce, when they collided into each other. Worthy got the worst of it as Kelce’s larger frame smashed into his shoulder.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes part in pregame warmups prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Aug. 22, 202...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Chargers started the 2025 NFL season as winners, taking down the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-21, on Friday night in Brazil.The Chiefs had won the previous seven matchups against their AFC West rival, but Justin Herbert and the Chargers ended that streak with nearly flawless football in São Paulo.The Chiefs lost a key player on offense just three plays into the game when Xavier Worthy collided with Travis Kelce and suffered a shoulder injury that knocked him out for the rest of the game.Worthy figured to be a top target for Mahomes, with head coach Andy Reid noting he had a good plan for the second-year receiver in this game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Christian McCaffrey’s availability is once again a big question mark for the San Francisco 49ers just days before their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.However, the running back himself doesn’t seem worried at all about whether he will play in Seattle on Sunday."I always plan to play," he told reporters, via ESPN. "I feel great about where I'm at. Unfortunately, when you have the injury history that I have, sometimes when you don't practice, things get blown out of proportion. But like I said, I feel great."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 16, 2025 in Las Ve...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When former MLB player Josh Rutledge became the target of criticism, his wife, ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge, decided to take matters into her own hands.Instead of directly addressing the naysayers, Rutledge acknowledged taking a less conspicuous approach. She created a fake social media profile to confront her husband's critics.The negative commentary Rutledge addressed likely surfaced between 2012 and 2017, when Josh competed in the major leagues. He made his MLB debut with the Colorado Rockies and later played for the Boston Red Sox. He also had a stint with the San Francisco Giants in 2018.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Laura Rutledge of ESPN and baseball player Josh Rutledge attend the Party At The Playoff at The Gl...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Baltimore Orioles' Coby Mayo took some heat Saturday during his team's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. In the bottom of the fourth inning, with two outs and a runner on second, Mayo hit a single to left field for his first career MLB RBI. When Mayo attempted to advance to second base after the hit, the White Sox threw the ball back in and caught Mayo in a rundown between first and second base. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Lenyn Sosa (50) of the Chicago White Sox pushes Coby Mayo (16) of the Baltimore Orioles after getting pushed in a rundown in the fourth inning that led to the benches clearing at Oriole Park at Camden Yards May 31, 2025, in Baltimore.   (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)Then Mayo appeared to try ...