Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard has suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, a source told ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen.    

Early Friday morning, an Edmonton Eskimos fan claimed one of the largest jackpots in 50/50 raffle sports history.    

As expected, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch did not attend the first day of training camp Friday, officially starting his holdout over changes he wants to his contract.    

Carmelo Anthony said it was not the money, but instead his confidence in Phil Jackson and his belief that the Knicks “aren’t that far away from contending for an NBA title” why he opted to remain in New York instead of signing with the Chicago Bulls.    

The Los Angeles Lakers have offered their head coaching job to Byron Scott, according to league sources.    

Texas football coach Charlie Strong has kicked at least six players off the team, in addition to suspending the two Longhorns players Thursday after they were arrested for sexual assault.    

The Pittsburgh Steelers have informed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger that they will not sign him to a long-term contract until after the 2014 season.    

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson reported to the team Friday morning and was present at the training facility, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.    

A judge has rejected a motion by lawyers for Aaron Hernandez to dismiss charges stemming from the 2013 slaying of a Boston man whose body was found near the former New England Patriot player’s home.    

Nick Castellanos drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with a double in the sixth inning and Max Scherzer won his fourth straight decision, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.