Ex-NFLPA boss’ strip club expenses face scrutiny

Former NFL Players Association leader Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned after an outside investigator hired by the union received documents this week showing he charged the union for two visits to strip clubs.

Masche on Messi, All-Stars: ‘Would prefer rest’

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he would prefer that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba not participate in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, insisting players should be resting amid the ongoing regular season.

Guardians SP’s leave pushed amid betting probe

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, while an MLB investigation continues into unusual betting detected on individual pitches thrown by the starter.