Giants release place-kicker BrownEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants released placekicker Josh Brown six days after police documents revealed Brown admitted to repeatedly abusing his former wife while they were married.The move came shortly after the player issued a statement insisting that he never hit his wife during a six year period when he admits spousal abuse.Giants President John Mara says the team's beliefs, judgments and decisions were “misguided” in how it handled its relationship with Brown. He indicated the Giants did not know the full extent of Brown's problem until last week.

Broncos fan dies from 60-foot fallDENVER — Authorities say a fan has died after falling 60 feet at the Denver Broncos' stadium after a game on Monday night.Stadium Management Co., which operates Sports Authority Field at Mile High, said the fan fell over a railing.The medical examiner's office said Tuesday the man was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. He was identified as 36-year-old Jason Coy.Denver police say he was sitting on a railing when he fell. Witnesses and emergency responders immediately tried to help.The incident occurred near the north end of the stadium following the Broncos' game against the Houston Texans.

113 international players in NBANEW YORK — The NBA begins its season with international players making up one-quarter of the league.The 113 international players come from 41 countries and territories. A maximum of 15 players are allowed on the 30 NBA teams.The NBA said Tuesday that the Utah Jazz lead the way with seven international players. Every team has at least one such player. Canadians are most represented for the third straight year. Eleven players from Canada are on NBA rosters, followed by France at 10.

DraftKings, FanDuel paying $6 millionALBANY, N.Y. — DraftKings and FanDuel will pay $6 million apiece to New York state to resolve lawsuits alleging the daily fantasy sports companies engaged in false advertising under a legal settlement announced by state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.The deal ends a legal fight that saw FanDuel and DraftKings briefly halt operations in New York earlier this year after Schneiderman said their business amounted to illegal gambling. Schneiderman's office also accused the two companies of misleading players about potential winnings advertisements.