5:06 PM ET ESPN News Services Former NFL running back Frank Gore is facing a simple assault charge linked to an alleged incident of domestic violence in Atlantic City, New Jersey. According to a news release by the Atlantic City Police Department, which was released Tuesday, officers responded to a call at the Tropicana Atlantic

4:42 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III is preparing for his first preseason game against Atlanta on Friday, but knowing justice was served for his late cousin Ahmaud Arbery this week was more important for his family. Travis McMichael and his father, Greg McMichael — both white

2:39 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — There will be 14 students from historically Black college and university medical schools working for the first time on the staffs of NFL clubs this season. The students are coming from the four HBCU medical schools in the country and will be working with eight teams: Atlanta,

6:01 AM ET HOUSTON — WEARING BLACK Crocs accented with two Fast U buttons, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris shuffles through the doors of O Athletik just after 9 a.m. Muhammad Ali’s likeness stretches across the back of his black T-shirt. A black Nike boxing backpack is slung over a shoulder. Inside the cavernous

6:00 AM ET OXNARD, Calif. — The midway is buzzing. Dallas Cowboys fans jam the area to buy jerseys, T-shirts, hats and replica helmets. Some are chowing down on food. Others are content to sit and listen to a deejay play music. This is a scene that has replayed over and over during the two-plus

7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN As the NFL preseason schedule hits full throttle this week, heated position battles for all 32 teams will be decided in games and training camp as kickoff for the 2022 season draws near. Some of the competitions will have huge implications for fantasy football fans — especially the undecided QB

5:27 PM ET BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday the league seeks a tougher penalty for Deshaun Watson because the quarterback’s actions were “egregious” and “predatory behavior.” Last week, the NFL formally appealed Watson’s six-game suspension, which was handed down by the NFL’s disciplinary officer Sue. L Robinson earlier this month. At

6:18 PM ET IRVINE, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he signed a contract extension during the offseason, but the team was waiting to announce it until general manager Les Snead signed an extension as well, which hasn’t happened yet. During his first press conference of training camp, McVay

4:15 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns wide receiver and kick returner Jakeem Grant Sr. suffered what the team fears is a torn Achilles, a league source told ESPN. Grant had to be carted off the field during Tuesday’s practice after suffering the injury in the drill. A source said the team is awaiting

8:02 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones acknowledged struggles as the team transitions to a “new offense,” but expressed confidence that things will turn around. “I’m going to figure it out. I always have. I always will,” Jones said Tuesday after the Patriots’ 11th practice of training camp. “At the