Drew Brees told ESPN he wants the Jimmy Graham situation to be resolved so he has time on the field with his star tight end before the New Orleans Saints’ season opens.    

The Cleveland Cavaliers, after more than two years of planning, believe they have LeBron James legitimately listening to their pitch to leave the Miami Heat and return to his home state in free agency, according to sources close to the process.    

Charlotte Hornets first-round pick P.J. Hairston was involved in an altercation during a pickup game at a local YMCA on Sunday in which a high school player alleges he was sucker-punched by the former North Carolina standout.    

Indianapolis Colts linebacker and former Cleveland Browns team captain D’Qwell Jackson recalls multiple occasions when he tried to help troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon.    

Nearly a week after the Indiana Pacers offered talented but controversial guard Lance Stephenson a five-year, $44 million contract, the two sides remain far apart on a deal, according to sources close to the situation.    

Giancarlo Stanton and Yoenis Cespedes are among those jostling for a spot in this year’s Home Run Derby. Not fighting for an invitation though? Fan favorites Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera.    

Free agent LeBron James is planning a face-to-face meeting with Miami Heat president Pat Riley in the next few days, sources told ESPN.com.    

The possibility of avenging back-to-back losses to Frankie Edgar was ultimately enough to bring BJ Penn back to the Octagon in 2014.    

Orioles blow lead, beat Red Sox 7-6 in 12 innings    

Newly released video footage shows Oscar Pistorius participating in a re-enactment of how he says he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and then carried her out of a toilet cubicle in his home.