Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said he understands the recent criticism from owner Gayle Benson but asked for patience with what he called a "young developing team."

Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct that the league said was a spitting incident against the Raiders.

Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.

After a transformative offseason on the floor and off, there are still unanswered questions for the Lakers.