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Trevor Ariza began Friday as a member of the Phoenix Suns. He ended Friday as a member of the Phoenix Suns. But for a few brief hours, it looked like the 15th-year forward was going to be on the move. A deal that wouldve sent him to the Washington Wizards was completed, then fell apart in a fashion unlike weve ever seen before in the NBA. Well let our reporters tell the tale, as only they can. 9:53 p.m. ET -- The Trade The initial news of the deal sending Ariza to Washington -- one that wouldnt be able to be officially completed until Saturday, when Ariza becomes eligible to be traded -- broke right as the Wizards were wrapping up a 125-118 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The details of the proposed trade followed relatively quickly. 10:22 p.m. ET -- The Twist However, as it turned out, it wasnt the people reporting the trade who were confused...

METAIRIE, La. -- Derek Newton said he was laid up in bed for nearly two months, then in a wheelchair for nearly three weeks, then on crutches after he tore both of his patellar tendons in a devastating 2016 injury with the Houston Texans. Two years later, he was back on the practice field for the first time this week after signing with the New Orleans Saints. It feels good, man. Two years has been a long time. A long journey. But Im back, thankful, said the 31-year-old offensive lineman, who believes he would be the first player ever to return from tearing both patellar tendons at the same time if he ever plays in a game with the Saints. It was a lot of what ifs and Will I ever be back to playing again Newton said. But I had my doctor in my corner, a lot of praying was done for me ... God, of course ... and just put in the work. Worked hard through the bad times and enjoyed the good times, and now Im back here. So Im feeling good. ...

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Brooks was here. Then he wasnt. How a three-team deal involving Trevor Ariza and two like-named players fell through in a very public way. Tune in for a Woj and Lowe trade special at 11:30 a.m. ET on ESPN2.

The Wizards and Suns were still seeking a pathway to a trade centered on Trevor Ariza late Friday night after a three-team deal fell apart earlier in the day, sources told ESPN.

Raiders WR Martavis Bryant, who was placed on IR earlier this month, has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for a violation of the leagues substance abuse policy.

Former NFL great Bill Fralic, one of the first players to speak openly about the pervasiveness of performance-enhancing drugs in sports, died Thursday from cancer, the University of Pittsburgh announced. He was 56.

A disturbing videohas emerged showinga high school hockey player using his stick as a weapon to repeatedly strike a defenseless opponent laying on the ice -- a brutal attack one league official called the worst thing that Ive seen on video.

A game of tic-tac-toe between two Indiana Pacers fans was mocked by the teams Twitter account.

A three-team deal involving the Suns, Grizzlies and Wizards fell through over confusion about which player named Brooks would be included.

Drew Brees sent a personalized ball and letter to 174 teammates, coaches and others who helped him set the NFLs all-time passing yardage record.

The college football postseason features 40 games with 39 bowls before the championship game. USA TODAY Sports staff picks all the matchups.