MORE: All-time worst NFL teams to make playoffs | J.J. Watt rides J.J. Watt | Raiders complete NFL circle of parity In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Sam had this to say about his brothers. Sam goes on to say he communicates with his mother every day but the rest of the family is a mystery to him. He has made the choice to love his father from a distance and he’s sure he keeps up with his progress through the media....

For Sam's new agent, Joe Barkett of Empire Athletes, the past few weeks have been a constant battle of fielding calls not only from journalists, but also from brands and companies that want to sign his client in order to target the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Despite all of the attention for Sam, Barkett isn't making any kneejerk decisions—at least in the short term. MORE: Pressure on Sam’s workouts | Broadcaster destroys Sam detractors...

The sixth-year receiver is coming off a frustrating 2020 campaign that saw him play a combined nine games in the regular season and playoffs for the Saints, mostly due to a nagging ankle injury but also, partly, because of disciplinary action by New Orleans. That frustration is likely compounded by the fact it followed a season in which Thomas caught an NFL-record 149 passes for an NFL-leading 1,750 yards and nine touchdowns....

However, Thomas isn’t missing the game because of his nagging ankle injury: Instead, he was ruled out, with the Saints specifically stating “the change in game status is not injury related.” New Orleans added that it was instead “team discipline.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter initially reported Thomas was punished after getting into an altercation with a teammate. Fellow ESPN reporter Josina Anderson said the altercation took place on Friday and the receiver was fined for his role in the incident....

The Jets quarterback had nothing but high praises for Jameis Winston when it comes to his potential as a professional player. MORE: Jimmy Fallon’s ‘NFL Superlatives’ | Cam Newton cleared to play | Goodell says no football in Los Angeles “I think he’s the future of the NFL,” Vick told NJ.com. “I’ve been around so long, I appreciate guys coming out of college. I look forward to watching him. I have high expectations for him....

Two Democrats and two Republicans ruled in a 4-0 vote to reject the petition. The vote came after a second review by the elections bureau that estimated Fair and Equal Michigan only turned in roughly 263,000 legitimate signatures. The group had spent $2.9 million to gather more than 468,000 signatures, and said it would appeal the determination in court. Spokesman Josh Hovey said the organization felt many of the signatures had been improperly thrown out....

The Fighting Irish, facing a third-and-10 at their own 43, attempted a long pass with 7:33 remaining in the third quarter as they trailed Michigan 17-0. Ian Book attempted to hit tight end Cole Kmet, but Michigan defensive back Brad Hawkins instead came up with a leaping interception. Except, officials called safety Khaleke Hudson (No. 7) for pass interference, despite the fact he never touched Kmet. MORE: Scores, highlights from Saturday’s top-25 games...

“The City of Dearborn Heights is saddened to announce the sudden death late Tuesday of Mayor Dan Paletko from complications associated with COVID-19. More information will be posted as it becomes available,” the City of Dearborn Heights tweeted Wednesday. Paletko, 70, served as the mayor of Dearborn Heights since January 2004 after the city’s former mayor Ruth Canfield retired. He was then elected to serve a full term in 2005, 2009, 2013 as well as in 2017....

His line read: 18 points, seven assists, six rebounds. What you didn’t find in the box was the one injury he sustained late in the game. MORE: Best college hoops states | Kentucky’s season of supremacy | DeCourcy: Duke’s win is breakthrough “He may have done something, sprained his ankle or something — we don’t know,” Michigan coach John Beilein said after the game. “We’re having him looked at right now....

“Caris will miss (Saturday’s) game and his future status will be determined on a day-to-day basis,” Coach John Beilein said in a statement, via mlive.com. “We hope to know more this upcoming week as he continues with his treatment.” MORE: SN’s college basketball scoreboard LeVert was injured during Wednesday’s game against Illinois. He landed awkwardly on his left leg in the second half. He remained in the game and finished with 22 points and 10 assists....

Michigan ended the Buckeyes’ four-year reign atop the division and advanced to the College Football Playoff. The Wolverines look like they are poised to fulfill their promise with Jim Harbaugh at the helm. Talent is rolling in and the Wolverines stand two games from a national title. And now there appears to be another threat from the Great Lakes State. No. 10 Michigan State put the finishing touches on an unexpectedly brilliant season with a thrilling 31-21 win over No....

Michigan State is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2015. This marks the eighth national semifinal appearance under Tom Izzo, and the Spartans are riding high after knocking out top-seed Duke in the Elite Eight. The Spartans opened as a 3.5-point favorite over the Red Raiders. SN’s MARCH MADNESS HQLive NCAA bracket | Live scoreboard | Full TV schedule​ Texas Tech is making its first Final Four appearance ever under coach Chris Beard, and the Red Raiders have looked good doing it....

To nobody’s surprise, both defenses were impressive. At one point in the first half, there was a stretch when neither team made a field goal in over five minutes of play. MORE: Watch college basketball live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) The Red Raiders were able to break the game open in the second half and extend the lead to double digits, thanks in large part to a flurry of baskets by Matt Mooney, who scored 22 points on the night....

Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Value City Arena in Columbus. It’s a battle of potential No. 1 seeds in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Ohio State (19-4) swept last year’s matchups, and third-year coach Chris Holtmann is 3-2 against the Wolverines. Michigan (16-1) continues to roll under second-year coach Juwan Howard, who has experience in the rivalry as both player and coach. He’s still looking for that first regular-season win against the Buckeyes....

Yacedrah Williams of Metro Detroit woke up at around 1 a.m. on April 15 and wanted to put some drops in her dry eyes before removing her contact lenses, she told ABC affiliate WXYZ. The mix-up happened as the bottles were similar sizes. Yacedrah Williams said she realized her error as the drop was about to fall into her eye. She told the news outlet: “I was like ‘oh my goodness....

Have you taken a ribbing for pouring at Mickey’s house? There were some sommeliers who couldn’t wait to ask me the big question [from the Super Bowl ads]: “So what are you going to do now?” I screamed the answer. How did it happen that Napa Rose has an insane wine list and no hint of Goofy or Donald? We decided early on that Napa Rose would be a respite for adults....

Cobb said it accurately when he describes how he fell. While trying to haul in a pass, he fell hard flat on his back. The hit took a pretty serious toll on the wideout. “I felt fine, I got up from the catch and started walking back to the huddle and it got harder and harder for me to breathe,” he said. “Then it felt like I was going to throw up....

Four years later, CNN anchor Brian Stelter told NPR he rejected the “both sides trap” because he wants to “be proud of how I covered the Trump presidency.” He also acknowledged CNN journalists were doing more opinion monologues (usually anti-Trump) than before, all in the name of “truth and decency.” Conservatives have a another name for it: liberal media bias, and with Joe Biden winning the popular vote (if not more), many also said that this election put a stake through the heart of the notion of a fair mainstream press, and there’s no looking back....