Jerry Brown

Cowboys' Jay Ratliff arrested on suspicion of drunk driving

2013-01-23 06:53:00

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jay Ratliff was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Grapevine, Texas, on Monday night. Ratliff's pickup truck collided with an 18-wheeler and Ratliff did not even realize he had caused a wreck when officers...

Report: Josh Brent banned from Cowboys' sideline for rest of year

2012-12-18 10:03:00

Josh Brent was on the Dallas Cowboys sideline Sunday, cheering on his teammates while facing intoxication manslaughter charges from the car crash that killed practice squad member Jerry Brown. He won't be there again this season. ESPN is reporting...

Referee charges at Kris Humphries, trying to block his free throw

2012-12-13 09:12:00

In a game Wednesday between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors, NBA referee Courtney�Kirkland ran at Kris Humphries as the Nets forward is about to shoot a free throw in the fourth quarter. Humphries took two dribbles, lined up, and was about...

Larry Merchant calls last fight for HBO on Saturday

2012-12-13 16:00:00

Larry Merchant will end his 35-year run as an HBO boxing commentator Saturday in calling the Nonito Donaire-Jorge Arce junior-featherweight title bout. “I find some poetic symmetry in going out on what’s not a major event, but just another...

ESPN's Rob Parker makes racially charged comment about RGIII

2012-12-13 14:57:00

On Thursday's episode of ESPN's First Take, Rob Parker, a former Detroit News columnist, questioned Robert Griffin III's blackness. "Is he a brother, or is he a cornball brother?" Parker asked. His inquiry continued. “He’s black, he kind...

David Beckham has plenty of options for where to play next year

2012-12-27 10:14:00

He won't be with the Galaxy, but David Beckham has plenty of choices when he decides where he wants to play next. Beckham has gotten offers from clubs in France, Australia and Asia. He has also received interest from a handful of English Premier...

Angels reportedly agree to deal with outfielder Josh Hamilton

2012-12-13 11:43:00

One day after General Manager Jerry Dipoto said he didn’t feel like a major move was "imminent, pressing or required," the Angels reportedly made a major move on Thursday. ESPN Dallas is reporting that highly sought free-agent outfielder Josh...

Josh Hamilton signs with Angels, and Rangers aren't happy

2012-12-13 12:08:00

Former Texas Rangers slugging superstar Josh Hamilton agreed to a five-year, $125-million deal with the Angels on Thursday, and the Rangers aren't very pleased with how they found out about it. Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels, speaking to...

Tiger Woods pleased Tom Watson will return as Ryder Cup captain

2012-12-13 09:47:00

Tom Watson, who captained the U.S. to a Ryder Cup victory the last time the U.S. won in Europe in 1993, will return as captain for the 2014 team. And he has an important supporter in his corner: Tiger Woods. “I'd like to congratulate Tom Watson on...

Witness says she had to beg Josh Brent to pull Jerry Brown from car

2012-12-12 08:14:00

The death of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jerry Brown in a car accident just gets sadder and sadder. According to a witness, teammate Josh Brent, who was driving the car when it crashed, had to be begged repeatedly to pull Brown from the burning wreckage...

Recruit: Tommy Tuberville left me at dinner to take Cincinnati job

2012-12-13 07:46:00

If you are going to dinner with former Texas Tech football coach Tommy Tuberville and he agrees to pay for it, make sure you get your food to go. Devonte Danzey, a junior college offensive lineman who was being recruited by Tuberville to play at Texas...

Will getting Steve Nash back help the Lakers?

2012-12-12 13:00:00

The Lakers and Clippers were the hot topic on our live Google+ Hangout today at 11:30 a.m. when Times Lakers writer Mike Bresnahan and Clippers reporter Brad Turner discussed their respective teams. One of the many topics covered was, where will these...

In the early morning hours of Dec. 8, Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent crashed his Mercedes, killing his passenger and former college teammate Jerry Brown. Brown was a practice squad linebacker with the Cowboys and, as Brent has described him, "my very best friend.

2012-12-13 14:23:21

Dallas Cowboys football player Josh Brent, right, embraces an unidentified person at a memorial service Tuesday for teammate Jerry Brown.

2012-12-11 00:00:00