Adidas has filed cross-claims against former five-star recruit Brian Bowen II's father, one of its former grassroots consultants and a financial advisor, alleging they conspired with some of its employees to misappropriate the apparel company's money to pay players' families to steer them toward Adidas-sponsored schools.The cross-claims against Brian Bowen Sr., former Adidas consultant T.J. Gassnola and financial planner Munish…

With NFL facilities shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Seattle Seahawks are holding video conferences in lieu of in-person meetings that would normally take place at the suburban Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington.Coach and noted prankster Pete Carroll, whose team began its virtual offseason program this week, wanted to introduce some of the incoming Seahawks to…

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Thursday that he's optimistic about college football starting on time or close to it, but is skeptical of being able to go through the entire season without disruption because of the coronavirus pandemic.Bowlsby, in a 28-minute interview on SiriusXM Big 12 radio, discussed his concerns, potential scenarios and the adjustments schools need to make…

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller tweeted Thursday that he is negative for the coronavirus, two weeks after announcing he had been diagnosed with it.On April 16, Miller announced his diagnosis, saying he went public to emphasize that anyone can be afflicted with the virus.He was under the care of the Broncos' doctors and remained in isolation in the area. Miller,…