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British Officer Faces Murder Charge for In-Custody Death Involving ECD

An officer with the West Mercia Police Service in England now faces a murder charge in the death of a retired professional soccer player in 2016.

New York Yankees Send Flower Wreath to Texas Deputy's Funeral

The New York Yankees—while preparing to begin a run at another World Series appearance—took time to send their condolences to the family, friends, and fellow deputies of Dep. Sandeep Dhaliwal with a wreath of flowers.

Major League Baseball Player Comes to Aid of Family of Slain Officer

Carlos Correa—the Houston Astros shortstop who is preparing to play in the American League Wildcard Game on Wednesday—took time to visit with the family of Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop Friday.

Major League Baseball Player Will Not Face Charges After Accidentally Striking Police Officer

Sano had been speaking to a police officer in front of the club. After the exchange, he went to back up his white pickup truck without realizing that the officer had not moved his motorcycle from behind him.

NASCAR Champ Tony Stewart Makes Cameo in Indiana Lip-Sync Challenge Video

The Columbus (IN) Police Department released its answer to the viral "lip-sync challenge" on Facebook, and it included an appearance by one of that city's most famous native sons — NASCAR driver Tony Stewart.

LAPD: Former NBA Player Killed Self During Standoff with Police

The Los Angeles Police Department says it responded Friday afternoon to a report of a man with a gun, and during the initial encounter, the suspect fired a shot out of a residence and officers returned fire.

Peyton Manning to Give Keynote at Axon Accelerate Conference

Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time MVP and 14-time Pro Bowl selection, will discuss the importance of leadership, teamwork, and communication both on and off the field at Axon Accelerate's closing keynote presentation on June 6th.

Former NFL Star Now Serving as FBI Agent

The 13-year NFL veteran entered the 20-week program last year, and had until his 37th birthday (Feb. 23, 2018) to earn his badge due to a stipulation that a new agent must be appointed before he or she reaches that age.

NFL Player Threatened to Sexually Assault FL Officer's Wife, Police Say

A wide receiver for the New York Jets is accused of threatening to find the wife of the police officer who took him into custody and sexually assault her, as well as making threats against the officer's family.

Broncos Player Visits CO Deputy Wounded in Shooting

A Douglas County, CO, sheriff's deputy who was wounded in an ambush on New Year's Eve got a visit from a Denver Broncos player this week.