SPORTS

Full-time sports mascots with well-known brands can get six-figure salaries, but independent contractors like Ragnar the Viking are typically paid far less.

All-Pro receiver Dez Bryant could come back to Dallas' lineup by Week 11 at the very earliest.

Arsenal have been linked with move to improve their striking options in the January transfer window.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to reach a deal with Tristan Thompson after three months of contract negotiations.

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are the biggest favorites on the Week 3 schedule.

Nine NFL teams carry perfect records entering Week 3 of the 2015 season.

Brandon Jennings suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon and went through surgery last January and the Detroit Pistons point guard is still “not close” to being cleared for basketball activities.

Veteran mentor and analyst John Tortorella will take over for the United States ice hockey national team.

Anthony Bennett and the Minnesota Timberwolves are working on a contract buyout.

The Golden State Warriors offered Harrison Barnes a $64 million contract extension, which was rejected by the rising forward.

The Chicago Blackhawks have given veteran defenseman Michal Rozsival a one-year extension.

There is a new boxer at the top of the pound for pound rankings after Floyd Mayweather Jr. retired from the sport.

The quarterback and running back positions became much easier to pick after Week 2.

Drew Brees may have shoulder issues after the Saints loss to Tampa Bay.

India have named their squads for both One-Day and Twenty20 series against South Africa next month.

Jack Warner was indicted in May in connection with a corruption scandal at soccer's global governing body.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future looks set to be the subject of much speculation heading toward next summer.

Oakland upset Baltimore behind Derek Carr's 351 passing yards and three touchdowns.

Injuries to Tony Romo and Jay Cutler have Chicago and Dallas likely in search of a No. 2 quarterback.

Tottenham will head into their Capital One Cup clash with neighbors Arsenal in positive mood.

Wales are facing an injury crisis ahead of their key Rugby World Cup encounter against England.

Ole Miss climbed 12 spots and garnered 11 first-place votes in the latest AP poll.

Indy looks to avoid an 0-2 hole, while New York seeks its first opening road game victory in five years.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Oscar Klefbom to a seven-year deal worth $4.167 million per year

According to a report, the athlete will be out until late November, but it was immediately shot down by the Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver.

With Tony Romo out with a clavicle injury, the Dallas Cowboys need to find another quarterback.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo suffered a left clavicle injury against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Kobe Bryant has been cleared to play to start the season, but questions linger for the future Hall of Famer.

The Chicago Bulls big man scored 25 points and added 12 rebounds in a win over Lithuania, 80-63.