Texans deal running back Akers to Vikings, per reports

In the deal, Houston reportedly will send Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick to Minnesota for a conditional conditional sixth-round pick. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have reportedly pulled the trigger on a trade with the Vikings, sending running back Cam Akers to Minnesota. The deal was first reported by Tom Pelissero with NFL.com … Read more

During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women’s sports

Whether it was Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese taking their rivalry to the pros or Simone Biles at the Olympics, women’s sports in general are drawing more eyeballs. CHICAGO — Josh Pehlke remembers having to beg and plead at bars and restaurants to get them to show WNBA games just a few years ago. Too … Read more

‘I’ll get somebody else to ask these questions’ | Jerry Jones fires back at radio hosts after being asked tough questions

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was more contentious than usual during his weekly radio show following a 47-9 beatdown in Week 6 that came on his birthday. DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ weekly appointment on the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan was an explosive edition with Jones on the defensive … Read more