A long-distance exchange of words between Chandler Parson and James Harden is heating up the rivalry between Houston and Dallas.    

Former Minnesota Twins star Chuck Knoblauch was arrested Wednesday night on charges that he allegedly assaulted his ex-wife, KHOU.com reported.    

Saying he’s learned a “hard lesson,” Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator Mike Priefer apologized on Thursday for the homophobic remark he made during the 2012 season, while coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman stood behind the coach    

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially signed No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins to a contract on Thursday, meaning he cannot be traded until at least Aug. 23.    

The Seattle Mariners made a move to upgrade one of baseball’s weakest offenses Thursday when they acquired Kendrys Morales from the Minnesota Twins in a trade for relief pitcher Stephen Pryor.    

For Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, there’s a definite change in his psyche working with first-year coach Jay Gruden and new offensive coordinator Sean McVay.    

A source familiar with the negotiations said Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson wants a new deal worth at least $10 million per season.    

Washington quarterback Cyler Miles has been suspended for the team’s season opener against Hawaii, according to a school spokesman.    

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall has paid the fines for possession of a small amount of marijuana and a window tint violation.    

The Chicago Bulls’ original copy of Michael Jordan’s $33 million contract — the most valuable single-season contract in NBA history — has hit the auction block.