Jury rules NFL violated antitrust laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case and awards $4.7 billion in damages

The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. LOS ANGELES — A jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service and has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages. The … Read more

‘A lot of positives’ | Spurs GM Brian Wright likes what he sees from Stephon Castle fitting in with the team

Castle has a character that’ll fit in with the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — Why the San Antonio Spurs selected guard Stephon Castle at No. 4 in the NBA Draft is easy to understand. He’s 6-foot-6 and averaged 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists with Connecticut in the regular season.  He also comes from a … Read more

Another Astros starter to undergo surgery

HOUSTON — Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France will have surgery on his throwing shoulder Monday. France opened the season in the majors but had been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land and made one start there when he was placed on the injured list in early May. France resumed throwing recently after being shut down for … Read more

Gymnast Skye Blakely pulls out of Olympic trials following Achilles injury

Blakely came to the Olympic trials as a leading contender to make the U.S. team following a dazzling performance at nationals. MINNEAPOLIS — Skye Blakely’s bid to make the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team is over. The 19-year-old will miss the U.S. Olympic trials after suffering a right Achilles injury during training on Wednesday. USA … Read more