ESPN 300 signal-caller Blake Barnett has committed to Alabama. Source    

The U.S. Patent Office has ruled the Washington Redskins nickname is “disparaging of Native Americans” and that the team’s federal trademarks for the name must be canceled. Source    

Jaguars rookie Blake Bortles, the first quarterback taken in the NFL draft, has signed a four-year contract worth more than $20.6 million. Source    

Novak Djokovic is the top seed on the men’s side, while Serena Williams is No. 1 for the women at Wimbledon. Source    

The Ed O’Bannon vs. NCAA trial will decide whether the NCAA must pay college athletes for its use of their likenesses in television broadcasts, video games and other consumer products. Source    

Royals win 9th straight to take over 1st place Source    

Athletics starting left-hander Drew Pomeranz broke his right hand when he punched a chair Monday night after a 14-8 loss to the Texas Rangers. Source    

LeBron James said he remains uncertain if he will opt out of the remaining two years on his Miami Heat contract and will take a vacation with his family before contemplating his future. Source    

Ryan Fitzpatrick was named the starting quarterback of the Houston Texans by coach Bill O’Brien on Tuesday. Source    

UFC light heavyweight Wanderlei Silva admitted Tuesday that he avoided a random drug test May 24 because he was taking banned substances at the time. Source