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How Carlo Ancelotti's move from Real Madrid to Brazil got awkward

Carlo Ancelotti is swapping Real Madrid for Brazil in one of the biggest moves in world soccer

Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell experience same heartbreak in conference semifinals

Donovan Mitchell thought this year’s Cleveland Cavaliers team would be the one to get him to a conference final for the first time

Family of 2-year-old US citizen deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration

Lawyers for the 2-year-old U.S. citizen who was deported with her mother to Honduras confirmed that the family is lifting its lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump

Missouri House backs new stadium incentives to try to keep the Chiefs and Royals

The Missouri House has endorsed a new package of financial incentives to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals playing in the state

Dan Seavey, patriarch of Alaska mushing family who raced in the first Iditarod, dies

Dan Seavey, who helped organize the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and whose son and grandson have each won the famous Alaska race multiple times, has died

Trading Day: No 'trade truce' hangover, party continues

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Risk assets extend gains Stocks, oil and bond yields

Tatum to miss remainder of playoffs after Achilles tendon surgery, imperiling Celtics' repeat hopes

The Boston Celtics say star Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon

Ohio State women’s basketball coach charged with driving while impaired

Police say Ohio State women’s basketball coach Kevin McGuff was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired last week

NFL pauses accelerator program aimed at increasing diverse hirings

The NFL will not hold its accelerator program aimed at increasing diversity among coaches at the upcoming spring meetings as the league plans to make changes to the program before bringing it back next year

SENTENCED: 'Chiefsaholic' gets 32 years in state prison for robbery

SENTENCED: 'Chiefsaholic' gets 32 years in state prison for robbery

Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera placed on 10-day injured list with left ankle fracture

Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle fracture ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Mariners

About 3 in 10 US adults follow women's sports, a new AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll finds about 3 in 10 U.S. adults follow women's sports at least “somewhat” closely, lower than the share who follow men's sports

Golfing for camaraderie: Air Force nurse shares passion for game, its healing power for veterans

Golfing for camaraderie: Air Force nurse shares passion for game, its healing power for veterans

From opera houses to the Indy 500: Arturo Chacón-Cruz's next big stage

Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies for the Indianapolis 500

Jurors deliberate fate of high school basketball coach who conducted naked fat tests

Jurors have begun deliberating in the child molestation trial of a former Rhode Island high school basketball coach who asked hundreds of male student-athletes to take off their underwear so he could check their body fat

3 people killed in fiery crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on north Georgia interstate

Authorities say three people were killed and two others injured in a wreck on the interstate that connects Atlanta to Chattanooga, Tennessee

All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson shows up at Bengals' practice frustrated over contract

A text from head coach Zac Taylor led Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson to head to Cincinnati, attend Tuesday’s optional team practice as a spectator and speak to reporters

The NBA's Portland Trail Blazers are going up for sale

Paul Allen’s estate announced that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers

Conservation group pushes back on black bear hunt proposed by FWC

Conservation group pushes back on black bear hunt proposed by FWC

NFL's record seven international games features back-to-back games for Vikings in Dublin and London

The NFL revealed its record seven international games Tuesday and the Minnesota Vikings will play games in consecutive weeks in Ireland and Britain

ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month

ESPN says its new streaming service will debut in September, allowing consumers to buy access to all of its various networks directly for $29.99 a month

Rain delays opening day for Indianapolis 500 as Kanaan awaits approval to be Larson's replacement

The first day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 has been delayed by rain, causing a disruption to Tuesday’s schedule at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

14-year-old driver turning heads at Berlin Raceway

14-year-old driver turning heads at Berlin Raceway

Justin Thomas returns to the site of his first major win, looking for third career PGA Championship

Justin Thomas has positioned himself to turn back the clock at the PGA Championship

Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.

The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Post Malone kicked off his latest tour on April 29 with fireworks, confetti and other theatrics.

Alex Morgan becomes a minority stakeholder in her former NWSL club, the San Diego Wave

Alex Morgan has joined the investor group for the San Diego Wave, the National Women’s Soccer League team she played for before retiring from professional soccer

Tracking personal health data is the new midlife flex for men

Hone Health surveyed 700+ men in its online community and found that three in four of them actively track health data.

Under Armour to hike prices amid tariff woes after quarterly revenue beat

Sportswear maker Under Armour said on Tuesday it plans to raise prices on some of its products to cushion a hit from looming tariffs, after it posted a

Trump lays out Mideast vision as he looks to revamp US approach in Iran, Syria and beyond

President Donald Trump is holding out Saudi Arabia as a model for a reimagined Middle East

Panthers vice chairman Doug Cifu suspended by NHL over comments on social media

The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers vice chairman and alternate governor Doug Cifu from any involvement with the team or the league, doing so in response to inappropriate posts on Cifu’s now-shuttered social media account

Wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder charged in prostitution sting

Police in Ohio say Olympic wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested in a prostitution sting

No bond given for FSU shooting suspect, Phoenix Ikner, during court appearance on murder and other charges

No bond given for FSU shooting suspect, Phoenix Ikner, during court appearance on murder and other charges

ESPN finally reveals the name of its new flagship streaming service

ESPN finally reveals the name of its new flagship streaming service

Novak Djokovic splits with coach Andy Murray ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic is splitting with coach Andy Murray, just two weeks ahead of the French Open

Roger Federer-backed On raises annual sales forecast as promotions, new launches fuel demand

Roger Federer-backed On Holding raised its annual sales forecast on Tuesday and said it would have to undertake selective pricing to mitigate

Family keeps hope alive for Texas student on life support after "Senior Assassin" game injury

Family keeps hope alive for Texas student on life support after "Senior Assassin" game injury

Sportsmanship message read to parents before Massachusetts youth soccer games after complaints

Sportsmanship message read to parents before Massachusetts youth soccer games after complaints

Yankees 3B Oswaldo Cabrera leaves game vs. Mariners in ambulance following awkward home plate slide

Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera was taken off the field in an ambulance after he injured his left ankle in the ninth inning of New York’s 11-5 victory over Seattle

Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end coaching partnership after six months

Rick Welts was at the 1st NBA lottery. And he was there when Mavs won a chance to draft Cooper Flagg

Rick Welts was there, 40 years to the date earlier, when the NBA draft lottery got started

Tough enough? Polish presidential hopefuls train for war amid security fears

"Let's shoot," said Karol Nawrocki, before a heavy rock soundtrack kicked in and the camera switched to scenes of the presidential candidate

Ancelotti focused on finishing 'spectacular adventure' with Madrid before taking over Brazil job

Carlo Ancelotti wants to remain fully focused on his job with Real Madrid before taking over Brazil’s national team in two weeks

New book: Biden aides discussed using a wheelchair in second term

New book: Biden aides discussed using a wheelchair in second term

A teenage bullfighting enthusiast celebrates victories in Bosnia

The 15-year-old Mirnesa Junuzovic from the small city of Kakanj in Bosnia is believed to be her country's youngest trainer of fighter bulls

Coco Gauff makes history with dominant victory over Emma Raducanu to advance to Italian Open quarterfinals

Coco Gauff makes history with dominant victory over Emma Raducanu to advance to Italian Open quarterfinals

Boston loses star Jayson Tatum to leg injury as Knicks come up huge at home to take 3-1 lead over Celtics

Boston loses star Jayson Tatum to leg injury as Knicks come up huge at home to take 3-1 lead over Celtics

Family ties: Kiner-Falefa homers after meeting his 2nd cousin for the 1st time, Ralph Kiner's son

Ever since he was a kid, Isiah Kiner-Falefa has heard all about the cousin who was a Hall of Fame slugger for the Pittsburgh Pirates years ago

Edwards, Randle lead the way again as Timberwolves beat Warriors 117-110 for 3-1 playoff series lead

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points for his second straight 30-point performance, Julius Randle had 31 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 117-110 for a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference playoff series

Henrique scores twice as the Oilers beat the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 4 of playoff series

Adam Henrique had two goals, Stuart Skinner made 23 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu plays at Oregon for the first time as a pro in preseason game

Playing at Oregon’s Matthew Knight Arena for the first time in five years, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu drew a roar from the capacity crowd by proclaiming “Go Ducks!”

Dallas Mavericks win the NBA draft lottery and the chance to pick Cooper Flagg No. 1 overall

The ping-pong balls have spoken: Cooper Flagg might be headed to Dallas to start his NBA career

Jayson Tatum carried off floor with right leg injury and Celtics star will have MRI

Jayson Tatum was carried off the court with a lower right leg injury with 2:58 remaining in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night

Knicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutes

Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination with a 121-113 victory Monday night in Game 4

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Sean Walker scored late and Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night for a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series

Japanese 'salarymen' inspire with cheerleading acrobatics

It's a cold, wet morning and frigid air is seeping through the open doors of a college gymnasium in Tokyo.

Possible anchoring failure leaves 3 climbers dead in Washington state

Possible anchoring failure leaves 3 climbers dead in Washington state

Journalism opens as the 8-5 morning line favorite for the 150th Preakness Stakes

Journalism is the morning line favorite for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes

Dallas Mavericks secure No. 1 overall pick after winning 2025 NBA draft lottery

Dallas Mavericks secure No. 1 overall pick after winning 2025 NBA draft lottery

Man accused of beating stepchild, putting dog collar on him, police say

Man accused of beating stepchild, putting dog collar on him, police say

DeVonta Smith of the Eagles visits Spain as NFL ambassador ahead of 2025 game in Madrid

DeVonta Smith enjoyed his first international game experience last September when the Philadelphia Eagles opened what became a Super Bowl championship season by beating the Green Bay Packers in Brazil in the NFL’s first game in South America

Bus drivers show off skills in 'roadeo' competition to determine who is Utah's best

Bus drivers show off skills in 'roadeo' competition to determine who is Utah's best

With offseason work mostly complete, here are some of the most improved teams in the NFL

Spring is the time of optimism in the NFL with most teams hopeful that the moves made this offseason will lead to success in the fall

Brazil signs Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti one year before 2026 World Cup

Brazil’s soccer confederation has said it has a deal with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti to lead the national team at the 2026 World Cup

The pope and Sinner: Love, service and a match made in heaven

Jannik Sinner says it’s “a good thing for us tennis players” that the new pope likes to play the sport

Top-seeded Thunder and Cavaliers host critical Game 5s in conference semifinals

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, the top seeds in the playoffs and owners of the best regular-season records in the NBA, find themselves in dire need of wins as they host Game 5s in the conference semifinals on Tuesday night

Nurses cheer on 83-year-old weightlifter under cancer treatment as he keeps on competing

Nurses cheer on 83-year-old weightlifter under cancer treatment as he keeps on competing

Man dies while fishing after being swept into a brook in New Hampshire, Marine Patrol says

Man dies while fishing after being swept into a brook in New Hampshire, Marine Patrol says

Fox names new streaming service 'Fox One', plans launch before football season

Fox Corp said its new subscription-based streaming service will be called "Fox One" and is set to launch before the fall American football season as the company seeks to

Junior Alvarado considering appeal of fine and suspension for excessive whip usage in Kentucky Derby

Jockey Junior Alvarado is considering appealing a fine and suspension for using his whip eight times on Sovereignty in winning the Kentucky Derby

The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here's how and who to watch

The Eurovision party is officially underway

Elko makes his first hit count: His 3-run homer lifts the White Sox over the Marlins 4-2

Tim Elko’s first big league hit was a homer

Jannik Sinner overcomes 'big drop' in level in 2nd match back from doping ban at Italian Open

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italian Open

Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage

Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins

Here's a look at the sectors getting a boost from the truce in the US-China trade war

Shares of many companies that source at least some of their goods from China are surging on Monday as U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and called a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes

Legendary soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil manager

Legendary soccer coach Carlo Ancelotti set to become new Brazil manager

Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4

The Philadelphia Eagles will start defending their championship at home on Sept. 4 against the division rival Dallas Cowboys

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell questionable for Tuesday's game after reaggravating sprained left ankle

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is listed as questionable for Cleveland’s pivotal Game 5 of its second-round series against the Indiana Pacers after reaggravating a sprained left ankle

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be a model of emotionless consistency for the Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is mostly an expressionless, seemingly emotionless model of consistency

As the Amazon’s waves weaken, a surfer fights to protect them

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, the power of mighty rivers combines with the pull of the moon's gravity to form waves

The White Sox lost 121 games last season. This year's Rockies have been worse so far

When the Chicago White Sox set the modern record of 121 losses last year, they were outscored by 306 runs over the whole season

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to focus on the Indianapolis 500 — after a sprint car race

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to take another shot at “the Double,” running every lap of the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day Memorial Day weekend

Indiana Pacers match NBA record in Game 4 rout of Cleveland Cavaliers to push No. 1 seed to brink of elimination

Indiana Pacers match NBA record in Game 4 rout of Cleveland Cavaliers to push No. 1 seed to brink of elimination

Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press

Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press.”

India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket

India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket

Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d’Italia

Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d’Italia

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined $62,000 and suspended for overuse of whip

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined $62,000 and suspended for overuse of whip

Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin ejected after hitting Cavs' Hunter in the chest with a closed fist

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was ejected in the first quarter of Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday after hitting De’Andre Hunter in the chest with a closed fist

Pacers build 41-point halftime lead and rout Cavaliers 129-109 for a 3-1 series lead

Pascal Siakam scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers tied an NBA playoff record by taking a 41-point halftime lead before routing the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie series

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series

Catherine Dubois scores in 4th OT to lift Victoire over Charge 3-2 for first playoff victory

Catherine Dubois scored at 15:33 of the fourth overtime to lift the Montreal Victoire to a 3-2 playoff victory over the Ottawa Charge on Sunday

Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series lead

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists, including on the tiebreaking goal off Alexander Petrovic's skate as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday to take 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series

Colorado Rockies fire manager Bud Black a day after losing 21-0 to San Diego

The Colorado Rockies have fired manager Bud Black

Straka outduels Lowry to win Truist Championship at Philly Cricket for 2nd victory of the season

Sepp Straka seized the lead with a par at the 16th hole and shot a 2-under 68, outdueling Shane Lowry in the final round of the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club for his second victory of the season

Clank! Nuggets and Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in 1st quarter of NBA playoff game

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t wake up their offense with an early tip for Game 4 on Sunday

The Colorado Rockies are having a historically bad start to the season. They just fired their manager a day after 21-0 loss

The Colorado Rockies are having a historically bad start to the season. They just fired their manager a day after 21-0 loss

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 points and leads Thunder past Denver 92-87 to tie series 2-2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder finally outplayed Denver in crunch time, beating the Nuggets 92-87 Sunday to knot their second-round series at two games each

Kyle Larson wins again at Kansas, dominating for his 3rd NASCAR Cup Series win this season

Kyle Larson made it back-to-back spring race wins at Kansas Speedway

Dallas Stars score without Mikko Rantanen getting a point, ending record streak at 13 goals in a row

Mikko Rantanen’s NHL playoffs-record streak of consecutive goals involved in has ended at 13 for the Dallas Stars

Arsenal and Newcastle to meet in Premier League showdown as Champions League race intensifies

Arsenal and Newcastle set up a Premier League showdown next weekend as the race for the remaining Champions League spots intensifies

Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbappé hat trick to move closer to La Liga title

Barcelona took a huge step to securing the Spanish league title with a 4-3 win over Real Madrid despite Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick in a mesmerizing “clasico” and opened a seven-point lead over its second-placed rival with three matches remaining

Philly Cricket Club's 14th hole shrunk to almost the length of a football field at taut 95 yards

The Philadelphia Cricket Club played on a 95-yard 14th hole on Sunday at the Truist Championship

Rangers' Josh Jung hits 2-run homer for mom while facing brother Jace on Mother's Day

Josh Jung delivered a special Mother’s Day gift to his mom, Mary

Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman has a setback in his rehab from a left knee injury

New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman had a setback as he tries to return from a left knee injury that has sidelined him for the last month

Jeeno Thitikul plays bogey-free and no one can catch her in the Mizuho Americas Open

Jeeno Thitikul has won the Mizuho Americas Open by playing a bogey-free final round of 69 at Liberty National

NBA draft lottery: Cavaliers and Magic have landed the most top picks in the event's 40-year history

It's been 40 years since the first NBA draft lottery

US blanks newcomer Hungary for 2nd straight shutout at hockey worlds, Canada routs Latvia

The United States has routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship

Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch and another Allen-Mahomes matchup are among biggest 2025 NFL games

The thirst for football is so great the schedule release is a three-hour, prime-time broadcast on the NFL Network

Non-scholarship athletes argue proposal to fix roster-limit rule in lawsuit does not go far enough

A court filing in the multibillion-dollar college sports lawsuit argues the proposed remedy for the roster-limit rule holding up the case doesn't go far enough to protect walk-on and other athletes who lost their spots when schools started cutting players in anticipation of the settlement being approved

Rockies' miserable season hits a new low with 21-0 loss to Padres

The Colorado Rockies are reluctant to label themselves a rebuilding team, but after Saturday night it might be more accurate to say they’re imploding

Man completes running entire length of every Alameda County street

Man completes running entire length of every Alameda County street

Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home

The Indian Air Force said on Sunday that "losses are a part of combat" without giving details but added that all its pilots were back home after fighting with Pakistan this week,

American Danielle Collins stuns world No. 2, ending her reign at Italian Open

American Danielle Collins stuns world No. 2, ending her reign at Italian Open

Shedeur Sanders aiming to ‘prove himself right’ instead of other ‘people wrong’ as he begins NFL career

Shedeur Sanders aiming to ‘prove himself right’ instead of other ‘people wrong’ as he begins NFL career

Houston pitcher McCullers receives death threats directed at his children after tough start

Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start against the Cincinnati Reds

Zahabi sends UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo into retirement with a defeat at UFC 315

Aiemann Zahabi shocked UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo in a featherweight main card fight at UFC 315, after which Aldo announced his retirement

Reilly Smith scores with 0.3 seconds left, Golden Knights stun Oilers 4-3 in Game 3

Reilly Smith scored with 0.3 seconds left on a shot that deflected in off Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl’s stick to give the Vegas Golden Knights a stunning 4-3 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night

Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series

Anthony Edwards hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining and scored 36 points, Julius Randle had a triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series

Corbin Burnes throws 7 dominant innings, leads the Diamondbacks over the Dodgers 3-0

Corbin Burnes threw seven scoreless innings, Eugenio Suarez hit his 12th homer of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Saturday night

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

Andrei Svechnikov pounced on a loose faceoff puck for his sixth postseason goal to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4-0 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series

Hack-A-Robinson? Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw shooting woes

The Boston Celtics continued with their strategy of fouling Mitchell Robinson intentionally

Straka, Lowry handle blustery conditions at Truist, head into final round tied at Philly Cricket

Sepp Straka shot a 4-under 66 and Shane Lowry had a 67 in blustery conditions Saturday to share the lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship

Aaron Judge hits 2 homers in his return to the Sacramento area

Aaron Judge celebrated his return to the Sacramento area by hitting two home runs in a losing effort for the New York Yankees against the Athletics to extend his major league lead to 14

Angel City defender Savy King is stable after collapsing during game against Royals

Angel City defender Savy King was hospitalized in stable condition a day after she was stretchered off the field because of what's being called a “medical event” during the National Women’s Soccer League team’s match against the Utah Royals

U-S-A! U-S-A! Bradley enjoying spoils, patriotism, tough decisions as Ryder Cup captain

Keegan Bradley is slowly warming up to the All-American soundtrack of “U-S-A

Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks 115-93 on Saturday in Game 3

Snowboarder who fell from chairlift dies, and mother has a message: "Please, just put the bar down"

Snowboarder who fell from chairlift dies, and mother has a message: "Please, just put the bar down"

Shedeur Sanders is trying to block out noise and focus on the Browns' playbook

Trying to get his jersey number back is the least of Shedeur Sanders’ worries

Sinner wins in return from doping ban before home crowd at Italian Open

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has made a solid return from his three-month doping ban by beating 99th-ranked Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 before an adoring home crowd at the Italian Open

Road scholars: NBA teams finding success in 2nd round of playoffs away from home court

A change of scenery certainly served the Cleveland Cavaliers well

Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, at 430-plus pounds, wants to make people forget his size

Desmond Watson’s goal is to make people forget about his size and view him for his unique talent

Celtics stick with Horford over Porzingis as starting center in Game 3 vs. Knicks

The Boston Celtics are sticking with Al Horford as their starting center for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, even though Kristaps Porzingis is available to play

Explosions reported after India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire

Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after U.S.

Jets tryout Giovanni Williams looks to join brothers Quinnen and Quincy to make some NFL history

Giovanni Williams watched his older brothers chase their NFL dreams and become playmaking teammates with the New York Jets

Stuart Skinner replaces injured Calvin Pickard as Oilers' starter for Game 3 vs. Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers have switched goaltenders for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, with Stuart Skinner replacing Calvin Pickard on Saturday night

Hellebuyck and Jets back on road in NHL playoffs at Dallas; Florida seeks to get even vs. Toronto

Connor Hellebuyck is starting to again look like the goalie that was so dominant in the regular season for Winnipeg

Saints QB Derek Carr is retiring because of 'significant degenerative changes' to his right shoulder

The New Orleans Saints say veteran quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff

The Invincibles: Chelsea completes historic unbeaten campaign in Women's Super League

Chelsea became the first team to complete an undefeated 22-game campaign in the Women’s Super League after beating Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Aggie Beever-Jones in the final round

Haaland returns yet Man City stumbles to leave Champions League hopes in doubt

Manchester City’s Champions League qualification ambitions have been thrown back into doubt after a surprising 0-0 draw at already-relegated Southampton, the Premier League’s last-placed team

This ‘quintessential college town’ charms visitors with big-time sports and a bustling cultural scene

This ‘quintessential college town’ charms visitors with big-time sports and a bustling cultural scene

Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome

Pope Leo XIV: A White Sox fan who calls his brother daily from Rome

Angel City’s Savy King ‘responsive’ after collapsing during NWSL game

Angel City’s Savy King ‘responsive’ after collapsing during NWSL game

Nikola Jokić arrives wearing Joker-inspired suit, helps Denver Nuggets to overtime playoff win over Oklahoma City Thunder

Nikola Jokić arrives wearing Joker-inspired suit, helps Denver Nuggets to overtime playoff win over Oklahoma City Thunder

Transgender issues are a strength for Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults agree with President Donald Trump that whether a person is a man or woman is determined by their sex at birth

Gilgeous-Alexander hears taunts at end, smiles through them as Thunder fall 113-104 in OT to Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t sulk over his off night

Oh Ohtani! Dodgers star hits 3-run homer in late rally in 14-11 victory over Diamondbacks

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks played one of the wildest games of the season in the desert, combining for 25 runs, 26 hits, two blown leads of at least three runs and six homers

Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference second-round series

Jasson Dominguez becomes youngest Yankees player with a 3-homer game

Jasson Dominguez homered three times for the New York Yankees against the Athletics in by far the most prolific game of his career

Murray and Porter lead the Nuggets to a 113-104 bounce-back win over the Thunder

Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Michael Porter Jr. bounced back with 21 clutch points, leading the Denver Nuggets past the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series

Ohtani hits 3-run homer in 9th to cap Dodgers' wild comeback in 14-11 win over Diamondbacks

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a wild 14-11 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

Jasson Dominguez hits 3 homers to lead the Yankees past the Athletics 10-2

Jasson Dominguez hit three homers and drove in seven runs to lead the New York Yankees to a 10-2 victory over the Athletics on Friday night

Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity of the Creole identity

Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1

From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st US pope

Church bells rang out for hours in celebration at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia after one of their graduates was elected the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church

Donovan Mitchell scores 43 and Cavaliers beat the Pacers 126-104 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Donovan Mitchell had 43 points and nine rebounds, and the finally full-strength Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana 126-104 on Friday night to cut the Pacers’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Jeanty practices for the first time as Raiders hope he's the answer to their rushing problems

Ashton Jeanty won’t be able to do what he does best for quite some time

Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion

It’s the biggest victory for the struggling Chicago White Sox in a long time

Red Sox owner John Henry flies to Kansas City to meet with disgruntled slugger Rafael Devers

Rafael Devers has made his feelings known

Jets rookie Mason Taylor loves the high expectations that come from being Hall of Famer's son

Mason Taylor watched his father finish up a Hall of Fame career with wide eyes and football dreams of his own

Shedeur Sanders takes the field for the first time as the Browns begin their rookie minicamp

Shedeur Sanders began the process Friday of trying to show he can be a factor in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition

Wordle, White Sox and more: Fast facts about Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few others will ever hold

Don Kelly grew up rooting for the Pirates. Now he's tasked with leading them out of the wilderness

New Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is eager to try and help his hometown team

Skorts vs. shorts uniform debate brimming in Irish sport camogie as women push for choice

A small Irish sport has become the latest battleground for female athletes protesting against their dress codes — in this case “skorts.”

Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams misses 1st day of rookie minicamp with medical issue

New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has been working remotely from his home in Detroit on doctor’s orders the past few weeks and was not with the team when it opened rookie minicamp

New pope gives Villanova University another reason to cheer

At midweek, the chaplain of Villanova University's basketball team cheered as one of his former star players led the New York Knicks to a come-

India suspends its top cricket tournament, the IPL, for a week amid military tensions with Pakistan

India’s biggest domestic cricket tournament has been suspended for one week following the escalating military tensions with Pakistan

'DA POPE!' Leo XIV's Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor

A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave

Giants' 1st-round pick Abdul Carter chooses No. 51 after headline-making search

Abdul Carter has tackled his first big task in the NFL by choosing a jersey number

Steelers 1st-round pick Harmon balancing joy of being a pro with grief over the death of his mom

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon is trying to move forward following the loss of his mother

Judges indicate they may throw out order allowing 23XI, Front Row to race as NASCAR chartered teams

A three-judge federal appellate panel indicated it they might overturn an injunction that allows 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race as chartered teams in NASCAR this season while the two teams sue the stock car series over alleged antitrust violations

Hurricanes return home for Game 3 matchup with Capitals after splitting two road games

The Carolina Hurricanes return home for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals having split the first two games on the road

Celtics in trouble down 2-0 against Knicks and say they 'have to win' Game 3 on Saturday

In more trouble than they faced at any time last year, the Boston Celtics take a 2-0 deficit into Game 3 against the New York Knicks

FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when US is expected to host

The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday

Tiger Woods' son Charlie misses out on US Open qualifying again

The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods will have to wait until next year to try to play in the U.S. Open

Mitchell shows staying power at soggy Truist with 2nd-round 67; McIlroy 5 strokes off the lead

Keith Mitchell followed a career-best round with a 3-under 67 and maintained a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Truist Championship

NCAA women's rules committee proposes coach's challenge to initiate video review on variety of plays

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee proposed a coach’s challenge be required to initiate a video review of out-of-bounds calls and three other types of plays

Where to eat? How to handle the spoils of a Grand Slam? Everyone has advice for Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has been on a tear of late headed into next weekend's PGA Championship

Out-of-bounds plays could be reviewed only by coach challenge under NCAA rules panel recommendation

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee has recommended video reviews of out-of-bounds calls only be initiated by coach’s challenge

Timberwolves searching for fan accused of ‘racially charged comments’ toward Draymond Green and say another fan was ejected

Timberwolves searching for fan accused of ‘racially charged comments’ toward Draymond Green and say another fan was ejected

Maryland women make names for themselves in male-dominated horseracing industry

Maryland women make names for themselves in male-dominated horseracing industry

Fed's Goolsbee relishes running 'Da Bank' in 'Da Pope's' hometown

Neither tariffs, nor plunging consumer and business sentiment, nor President Donald Trump's pointed criticism have swayed the Federal Reserve on interest rates - but the pick of the first

Timberwolves say fan ejected for conduct toward Draymond Green at Thursday's playoff game

The Minnesota Timberwolves say they are investigating if a fan directed racially charged comments toward Golden State’s Draymond Green during the fourth quarter of a playoff game between the teams on Thursday

1st Egyptian drafted into the NFL, Ahmed Hassanein, takes part in Detroit Lions minicamp

Ahmed Hassanein remembers the days of learning how to play football in his half-brother’s small kitchen in California

UNC: Belichick's girlfriend 'welcome' at football facilities after report she had been banned

North Carolina says the girlfriend of football coach Bill Belichick is “welcome” at its football facilities amid a report that 24-year-old Jordon Hudson had been banned

Pakistan postpones its T20 cricket tournament because of concerns over conflict with India

The Pakistan Cricket Board has postponed its Pakistan Super League following rising military tensions between India and Pakistan

Pope Leo plays tennis and supports AS Roma, says senior priest

Pope Leo XIV, the first US leader of the global Catholic Church, is a keen tennis player and a fan of AS Roma soccer club, according to a senior member of his religious order

Pope Leo XIV is a tennis player. Tsitsipas would be happy to hit some balls with him

It was fitting that when Pope Leo XIV was elected the Italian Open tennis tournament was being played just up the road from the Vatican

Alcaraz beats Lajovic in return from injury at Italian Open; Sabalenka and Gauff advance

Carlos Alcaraz returned from a brief injury layoff with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic at the Italian Open

UNC denies it has banned Bill Belichick’s girlfriend from its football facility

UNC denies it has banned Bill Belichick’s girlfriend from its football facility

England's record six teams in next Champions League set to fuel wealth gap in European soccer

England will send a record six teams into the Champions League next season

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire

Indian and Pakistani soldiers have exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff

Angel Reese is ready to start winning in the WNBA after injuries and record-setting season

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is ready to start winning in the WNBA after setting records as a rookie

Rafael Devers tells Red Sox he won't move to 1B, tells front office to 'do their jobs' finding one

Rafael Devers is the Boston Red Sox’s designated hitter

Chris Buescher is back at Kansas Speedway, reliving the closest Cup Series finish in NASCAR history

Chris Buescher is back at Kansas Speedway this week, and he's being forced to relive the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced that a native son, Cardinal Robert Prevost, had been elected pope

Pope Leo XIV's brother settles crucial Chicago debate: Is the pontiff a White Sox or Cubs fan?

Pope Leo XIV's brother settles crucial Chicago debate: Is the pontiff a White Sox or Cubs fan?

Putin and Trump exchanged World War Two anniversary greetings via aides, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, at 464 pounds, tops list of the NFL's heaviest players

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Desmond Watson already has made NFL history — as the league's heaviest player

Cricket-India suspends IPL for a week, Pakistan postpones games amid conflict

The Indian Premier League was suspended for one week on Friday while the Pakistan Super League postponed its remaining matches in the wake of the ongoing

Battling back from brain surgery, the indestructible Austin Forkner seeks dirt bike glory

Battling back from brain surgery, the indestructible Austin Forkner seeks dirt bike glory

Minnesota Timberwolves take advantage of Steph Curry’s absence to level series with Golden State Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves take advantage of Steph Curry’s absence to level series with Golden State Warriors

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek to salvage tough domestic seasons in Europa League final

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek to salvage tough domestic seasons in Europa League final

In custody in the Hague, on ballot at home: Philippines' Duterte runs for mayor

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte spends his days in a small, spartan room in detention at the Hague, awaiting trial for a

Draisaitl scores in OT to give Oilers a 5-4 win over Golden Knights and a 2-0 series lead

Leon Draisaitl took a pass from Connor McDavid and scored off the rush at 15:20 of overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series

Timberwolves beat Curry-less Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 to even series

Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalizing on Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s absence in a 117-93 victory that tied the second-round series at one game apiece

Friday's NHL games: Leafs seek 3-0 lead in Florida, Rantanen and Stars aim at 2-0 lead over Jets

Mikko Rantanen is on a history-making tear

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist

Tom Wilson has provided a little bit of everything for the Washington Capitals in their Game 2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes

Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel

Anthony Edwards scares the Timberwolves with a sprained ankle before returning in strong finish

The Minnesota Timberwolves have seen Anthony Edwards writhing in pain on the floor several times throughout his career before eventually welcoming their star guard back to the game

Capitals look more like themselves in beating the Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Connor McMichael and John Carlson scored, Logan Thompson made 27 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie the second-round playoff series

War of words highlights buildup to UFC 315 in Montreal where political hostilities could overflow

The verbal gloves are off when it comes to the buildup to UFC 315, with the tension between the U.S. and Canada even spilling into this card

Chicago celebrates native son's elevation to pope

The old parish church buildings on Chicago's far South Side where Pope Leo XIV grew up, attended grammar school and

Man United and Tottenham reach Europa League final and are one win away from Champions League

For Manchester United or Tottenham, a miserable campaign will end in Europa League glory

Stephen Curry says he knows patience will be required when dealing with hamstring injury

Stephen Curry sat down after the Golden State Warriors went through their gameday shootaround practice in Minneapolis and quickly announced that he’s feeling great

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

President Donald Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job

US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships

U.S. energy groups are asking President Donald Trump's administration to exempt liquefied natural gas tankers from a new rule

Mitchell shoots 61 for 1-shot lead at Truist Championship; McIlroy shows rust in 66

Keith Mitchell led a birdie spree at the Truist Championship on Thursday, shooting a career-best 9-under 61 to shatter the course record at the Philadelphia Cricket Club

Receiver George Pickens points north with Cowboys after Steelers tenure turned south

Receiver George Pickens is looking toward his future with the Dallas Cowboys after a somewhat stormy past with the Pittsburgh Steelers

High school baseball coach suspended, defends himself after alleged racist chants heard at game

High school baseball coach suspended, defends himself after alleged racist chants heard at game

Suit challenges new rules on children in federal custody who crossed into US

Two advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit asking the courts to halt new Trump Administration vetting procedures for reuniting children who crossed into the U.S. without their parents

Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal

Joel Quenneville is returning to the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks for his first head coaching job since the second-winningest coach in league history resigned and was banned from the league for his handling of a sexual assault scandal

Shohei Ohtani could have landed 15-year deal, agent says, but he didn't want to risk skills decline

Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, but the two-way superstar didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal

Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win

Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he would walk to work barefoot “in my robe” if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series

Girls assistant softball coach arrested for exchanging nude photos with 16-year-old girl: PCSO

Girls assistant softball coach arrested for exchanging nude photos with 16-year-old girl: PCSO

Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach

For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy

A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised a backlash but also thousands of dollars

A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground admitting to using a racist slur against a Black child has garnered millions of views

29-year-old participant dies after finishing Saturday's mini-marathon

29-year-old participant dies after finishing Saturday's mini-marathon

Local Teacher and Amateur Boxer Prepares to Knockout the Competition at 2025 National Golden Gloves

Local Teacher and Amateur Boxer Prepares to Knockout the Competition at 2025 National Golden Gloves

'We avoided a mass shooting': Suspect hits man with firearm, points firearm at families

'We avoided a mass shooting': Suspect hits man with firearm, points firearm at families

Celtics-Knicks ticket for Game 3 in New York is commanding nearly $2,000 on resale market

Ticket demand is so great for Saturday’s Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks that the average paid ticket price on the resale market approached $2,000 Thursday

Derek Shelton knew it was time to win. The Pirates haven't, and now the manager is out of a job

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton following a rocky opening month to the season that saw Pittsburgh quickly slip into last place in the NL Central

Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs

Mikko Rantanen has shown exactly why Dallas was willing to pay a hefty price to acquire him

FTX lawsuit against Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, Shohei Ohtani, others is narrowed

A federal judge narrowed but stopped short of dismissing a lawsuit by investors seeking to hold celebrities like sports stars Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and Shohei Ohtani

Tyrese Haliburton gets warning from NBA for dance, but no fine, AP source says

Tyrese Haliburton did the dance

Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident

Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident

Olympics-LA28 reveals venues for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic

US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say

With a frost covering Europe's energy relations with Russia, officials from Washington and Moscow have held discussions about the U.S.

Sinner 'not naming names' for messages he did and didn't receive during doping ban

Jannik Sinner was just as surprised by which fellow players sent him messages of support at the start of his three-month doping ban as those who sent nothing

Olympic great Sue Bird to be first managing director of USA Basketball women's national team

Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the managing director of the women’s national team

The year of the NBA playoff comeback continues. A look at how these 20-point rallies keep happening

New York down by 20 on Monday

PSG vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League final? Few expected that

It’s a Champions League final few could have predicted

Boston Celtics star slams ‘inexcusable’ defeat after team throws away another 20-point lead

Boston Celtics star slams ‘inexcusable’ defeat after team throws away another 20-point lead

Rory McIlroy feels ‘a lot less pressure’ as he prepares to return to major action after long-awaited Masters victory

Rory McIlroy feels ‘a lot less pressure’ as he prepares to return to major action after long-awaited Masters victory

Sports brand Puma adapts supply chain for China tariffs impact, hints at US price hikes

German sportswear brand Puma has reduced the amount of merchandise it ships to the United States from China to adapt its supply chain to tariffs, and could increase

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Mikko Rantanen had a natural hat trick in the second period, Jake Oettinger stopped 30 shots and the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round series

Thunder set NBA playoff record for first-half points with 87 vs. Denver in Game 2 of West semis

The Oklahoma City Thunder set an NBA playoff record for first-half points with 87 against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder roll past Nuggets 149-106, tie West semis at 1-1

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Denver Nuggets 149-106 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series

Fire alarm causes brief evacuation after Knicks' Game 2 win over Celtics

A fire alarm was triggered at TD Garden in the aftermath of the New York Knicks’ 91-90 playoff victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, causing a brief evacuation

Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 4-3 for 2-0 series lead

Mitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series

Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics after coming from 20 down again to win 91-90

Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Boston Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll gets chance against Panthers amid concerns about Stolarz

Toronto goalie Joseph Woll was given the start in Game 2 of the second-round playoff series against Florida, and finished with 25 saves in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win

Fighter jet goes overboard from USS Harry S Truman. Yemen's Houthis assess Sanaa airport damage

An F/A-18 fighter jet landing on the USS Harry S

'Hands tied': Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for nonrevenue sports

Pending approval, the $2.8 billion House settlement will allow schools to share revenue with athletes directly for use of their name, image and likeness

What happened with the 5 police officers accused of crimes in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating

Three of five former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers have been acquitted on all state charges in the 2023 fatal beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols

NCAA settlement plan for roster limits gets do-over to save players who lost spots on teams

Attorneys handling the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement are proposing a massive do-over when it comes to roster limits

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Trading Day: Taking the positives from trade, China, Fed

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Glass half full...probably A late rally ensured Wall Street's three

Sans superstars, PSG reaches Champions League final and will face Inter Milan for elusive title

Paris Saint-Germain weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the Champions League final

Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux

The Golden State Warriors are planning to play without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games of their second-round series against Minnesota

FanDuel owner cuts US profit forecast on gamblers' winning streak

FanDuel-owner Flutter on Wednesday cut its forecast for full-year U.S. profit growth, after a winning streak for gamblers dented earnings at the world's largest

Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987

A woman is suing former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a team event at a high school in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15

Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana

Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth

No charges filed so far after fight between Pirates fan and game day employee, police say

No charges filed so far after fight between Pirates fan and game day employee, police say

FBI needs more money than White House requested, Patel tells lawmakers

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US considering exempting car seats, strollers from Chinese tariffs

The Trump administration is considering exempting car seats, baby strollers, cribs and other essential items for transporting children from tariffs on China

Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am

Jason Kelce has tried in his first year of retirement to up his golf game and lower his score, taking the task of trying to get it in the hole as seriously as he did opening them as he once did on the offensive line

Man saved from creek, rising floodwaters

Man saved from creek, rising floodwaters

Steph Curry out for at least a week after injury in Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

Steph Curry out for at least a week after injury in Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent

The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last November’s election to the Democratic incumbent

Skiing legends look ahead to 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2025 ski season may be over but the build-up to next year's Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina continues to ramp up. The torch for the Games has been unveiled and test events have already taken place at some of the venues. Three stars who've tasted the heady success of winning gold at a Winter Olympics – Lindsey Vonn, Eileen Gu and Maria Höfl-Riesch – have all each had their own unique experience of Milan-Cortina. They joined CNN's Amanda Davies at the recent Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid for a special Winter Olympics panel.

Mystery surrounds man accused of stealing $2M yacht

Mystery surrounds man accused of stealing $2M yacht

Ryder Cup officials will give away 3,000 tickets to unsuspecting golf fans

Thousands of golf fans in New York could be in for a big surprise over the next five months

Celtics' Jrue Holiday wins NBA's social justice award, a week after winning sportsmanship award

Jrue Holiday’s commitment to off-court work continues to be noticed and appreciated within the NBA

Jaguars release WR Gabe Davis, moving on 14 months after signing him to a $39M contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran receiver Gabe Davis nearly 14 months after signing him to a three-year, $39 million contract

NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE

NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE

The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys

The Pittsburgh Steelers have run out of patience with wide receiver George Pickens

EA shares gain as it scores big with upbeat forecast, 'Battlefield' release

Shares of Electronic Arts rose over 2% in early trading on Wednesday, after the gaming giant's upbeat forecast eased concerns about slowing momentum and revived confidence in its

No Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in Preakness highlights some philosophical horse racing changes

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty is not running in the Preakness Stakes and that means for a fifth time in the past seven years there is no chance of a Triple Crown champion going into the race

‘Proud of you’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son earns first call-up for Portugal Under-15 national team

‘Proud of you’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son earns first call-up for Portugal Under-15 national team

Not holding back: Neither Lindsey Vonn nor Eileen Gu are scared to fail at the Olympics

Not holding back: Neither Lindsey Vonn nor Eileen Gu are scared to fail at the Olympics

Those devoted to bullfighting in Mexico feel recent bans harm a sacred tradition

Mexico City lawmakers recently voted to ban violent bullfighting in the country’s capital

Curry leaves Warriors' win vs. Wolves with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in question

Golden State star Stephen Curry was sidelined by a strained left hamstring early in the second quarter at Minnesota and the Warriors were bracing for an extended absence of their sharpshooting leader after opening the series by beating the Timberwolves 99-88

Road, sweet road: Visiting teams go 4-0 in Game 1 of NBA conference semifinals, a league first

Road, sweet road

Oilers rally for NHL-record fifth straight time to beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1

Zach Hyman scored from just above the right circle with 3:02 left to put Edmonton ahead for good, and the Oilers rallied yet again this postseason to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of the second-round series

Can't go forward, can't go back: Afghan refugees stuck in Qatar wait for a way forward

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, among the numerous immigration-related executive orders he signed was one suspending the country’s refugee program

Haliburton's 3 with 1.1 seconds left gives Pacers 120-119 stunning win over Cavs and 2-0 series lead

Tyrese Haliburton made a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining and the Indiana Pacers scored the final eight points in 47.9 seconds to stun the short handed and top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinals series

Jaccob Slavin scores in OT as the Hurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series

Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series

Son of former New York mayor to lead Trump's FIFA World Cup task force

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Trump says there’s ‘no tension’ between the US and World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico amid preparations for 2026 tournament

Trump says there’s ‘no tension’ between the US and World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico amid preparations for 2026 tournament

Inter stuns Barcelona with improbable comeback to reach another Champions League final

Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in another rollercoaster encounter to reach a second Champions League final in three years

Trump, Congress and city council: Managing relationships, DC's mayor walks a tightrope

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US Supreme Court lets Trump's transgender military ban take effect

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Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game draws average ESPN viewership of 1.3 million

Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the WNBA preseason game between the Indiana Fever and Brazilian national team averaged 1.3 million viewers on ESPN

Defending PWHL champion Minnesota opens playoffs in rematch vs. Toronto; Montreal faces Ottawa

Kendall Coyne Schofield and the Minnesota Frost are back in the PWHL playoffs — but barely — in a bid to defend their inaugural Walter Cup championship

Thunder, Celtics look to bounce back after series-opening losses to Knicks, Nuggets

The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder looked very much like the dominant teams they were during the regular season in securing lopsided first-round playoff series wins

Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guard

Roughly a week after Donald Trump started his second term as president, the U.S. military issued an order to

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in the Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in the Preakness Stakes

Judge bars Trump administration from shrinking agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes

A federal judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump’s administration from dramatically shrinking three agencies that fund libraries, settle labor disputes and support state business contracting programs

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not race in the Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not race in the Preakness

Lacrosse captain from Massachusetts also introducing children to the water as a surf instructor

Lacrosse captain from Massachusetts also introducing children to the water as a surf instructor

Lindsey Vonn discusses the emotional podium following her retirement comeback

It's been just over a month since Lindsey Vonn made history. A second-place finish in a super-G race in Idaho saw her become the oldest female Alpine skier – by six years – to make the podium of a World Cup race. It was a deeply emotional moment as she ended her comeback season following her dramatic decision to come out of retirement. Vonn had originally called time on her career in 2019 but a partial knee replacement gave the 40-year-old a new lease of life on the slopes with eyes now firmly focused on next year's Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Vonn, appearing alongside fellow Olympians Eileen Gu and Maria Höfl-Riesch at a CNN panel at the Laureus World Sports Awards, has been telling CNN's Amanda Davies that the journey to get back to the top was one of the most challenging of her career.

OKC's Sam Presti picked as the NBA's executive of the year

Sam Presti of the Oklahoma City Thunder was announced Tuesday as the NBA’s executive of the year, the reward for building that team into a juggernaut that won a league-best 68 games this season

Footage shows bystanders rushing to help Oklahoma AAU basketball team involved in fatal crash

Footage shows bystanders rushing to help Oklahoma AAU basketball team involved in fatal crash

Trump pick for Washington, DC, prosecutor won't get Senate vote before deadline, source says

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Young prodigy exceling in drumming and bowling shares keys to success

Young prodigy exceling in drumming and bowling shares keys to success

Sliding mitts are baseball's 'must-have,' even if at youth levels, they're all fashion, no function

Baseball players from major leaguers to Little Leaguers are using sliding mitts as a form of self-expression, even if at some levels, they're not needed at all

‘I have a deep passion’: UG commissioner explains ‘offensive’ racial comments he made at meeting

‘I have a deep passion’: UG commissioner explains ‘offensive’ racial comments he made at meeting

Champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin joins NWSL Denver's ownership group

Olympic gold medal-winning skier Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of the National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Denver, set to launch next year

College football powers Notre Dame, Clemson agree to 12-year scheduling agreement from 2027 to 2038

Notre Dame and Clemson know each other pretty well in football

Gauff and Swiatek want to check in on the papal conclave while in Rome for tennis

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter’s Square over the coming days to keep track of the conclave to elect a new pope

Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national title

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a contract extension that raises his annual salary to $6 million

Zhao's title success at world championships shines light on snooker's growth in China

The crowning of Zhao Xintong as Asia’s first world snooker champion will have come as a surprise to many unfamiliar with the sport, who will have also been unaware of its vast popularity in China

Serena, Allyson Felix, Coach K among US Olympic Paralympic 2025 HoF class

Seven-time gold-medal sprinter Allyson Felix, four-time Olympic tennis champion Serena Williams and Mike Krzyzewski, who coached the U.S. to three basketball gold medals, are part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame’s class of 2025

One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives

Skype users are scrambling to find an alternative after Microsoft shut down the pioneering internet phone service which let people make cheap long distance calls and chat with other users

NASCAR championship weekend goes to Homestead in 2026, starting a rotating formula

NASCAR’s championship weekend will return to Homestead-Miami Speedway next year, marking the first time since 2019 that the title-winners will be crowned at the South Florida track

Lynx's Napheesa Collier poised for another WNBA title run after an offseason playing with Unrivaled

Napheesa Collier spent the offseason working on her game and raising her profile

'I could hear the bullets': Witness describes gunshots at Oklahoma City bar

'I could hear the bullets': Witness describes gunshots at Oklahoma City bar

Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister

Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister

Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury

Pushing a stroller changes how runners move, lowering some injury risks while raising others. Here’s what the biomechanics data reveals.

Fan who fell onto field at PNC Park during Pirates game takes first steps

Fan who fell onto field at PNC Park during Pirates game takes first steps

Westbrook's performance against former team helps Nuggets take 1-0 lead over Thunder

Russell Westbrook had yet another magic moment in Oklahoma City

Moving up 4th in the NHL draft in the lottery adds to the Utah Hockey Club's exciting summer

Winning the second draw at the NHL draft lottery and moving up from having the 14th pick to No. 4 is the latest development setting up a momentous summer for the Utah Hockey Club

Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return

Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return

Dramatic endings as Nuggets and Knicks shock Thunder and Celtics in conference semifinal openers

Dramatic endings as Nuggets and Knicks shock Thunder and Celtics in conference semifinal openers

What curbs have India and Pakistan imposed on each other after the Kashmir attack?

Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have announced a raft of measures against each other as tensions mount after 26 men were killed in an attack targeting Hindu tourists

Chinese holiday spending inches up but trade war weighs on services

Chinese travellers' spending rose 8% year-on-year during the May Day holiday to 180.27 billion yuan ($24.92 billion), but was still off pre-pandemic

Quite a spectacle: Padres manager Mike Shildt got so mad he threw his glasses at Yankee Stadium

Mike Shildt had seen enough, and he was so angry with plate umpire Adrian Johnson that he tossed his glasses

Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, “The Purposeful Warrior,” including her experience with miscarriage

Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver takes no-hit bid into 8th inning against Reds

AJ Smith-Shawver was rolling right along when he realized his Atlanta Braves teammates were beginning to avoid him

Nylander has 2 goals and an assist as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of 2nd round series

William Nylander scored twice in the first period before adding an assist as Toronto built a big lead before holding on to beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in the opener of the second-round series

Reds rookie Tyler Callihan breaks his forearm trying for catch on inside-the-park homer

Cincinnati Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan broke his left forearm while attempting a sliding catch on a play that turned into an inside-the-park home run in a 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves

Knicks come from 20 down, beat Celtics 108-105 in OT as Bridges' steal preserves Game 1 win

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points before Mikal Bridges stole the ball from Jaylen Brown with a second left in overtime, and the New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics 108-105 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night

Man goes on trial accused of 8 killings in metro Phoenix in 2017

Lawyers have made opening statements at the trial of a man charged with carrying out eight fatal shootings in the Phoenix area over a three-week span in 2017

Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has no-hit bid vs Reds broken up in 8th inning

AJ Smith-Shawver’s bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Santiago Espinal led off the eighth inning with a clean single to center field, giving the Cincinnati Reds their first hit against the Atlanta Braves pitcher Monday night

New York Islanders win the NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection. Sharks will pick second

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick

The Latest: Trump administration offers to pay immigrants in the US illegally for 'self-deportation'

The Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 plus travel costs if they leave voluntarily as it accelerates its mass deportation agenda

Attorney says NCAA deal should resolve judge's concerns over roster limits, criticizes Saban

An attorney in the $2.8 billion legal case reshaping college sports says he thinks an updated agreement with the NCAA will solve the judge’s concerns over roster limits that have delayed the settlement’s approval

Atkinson edges Bickerstaff and Udoka to win NBA Coach of the Year

Kenny Atkinson went through a winless preseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers and wondered if his team would be any good

Baltimore Ravens release veteran kicker Justin Tucker, calling it a ‘football decision’

Baltimore Ravens release veteran kicker Justin Tucker, calling it a ‘football decision’

Mobley, Hunter and Garland are questionable for Cavaliers going into Tuesday's Game 2 vs. Pacers

Kenny Atkinson’s biggest concern going into Cleveland’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against Indiana was trying to match up against the Pacers’ quick-tempo offense

Georgia Governor Kemp opts not to run for US Senate in 2026

Republican Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia, who gained national notice by refusing to cooperate with President Donald Trump's effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat, on

Ravens release Justin Tucker after accusations by massage therapists of inappropriate behavior

The Baltimore Ravens say they are releasing kicker Justin Tucker, months after reports that he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists

Police charge 2nd suspect with murder in the death of a Super Bowl reporter at his hotel

Authorities say they've charged a second suspect with murder in the death of a television reporter on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans

Gregg Popovich shifts to role as 'El Jefe,' says it's time for a new coach of the San Antonio Spurs

Gregg Popovich spoke publicly Monday for the first time since suffering a stroke six months ago, saying at the news conference where the San Antonio Spurs formally introduced Mitch Johnson as his replacement that the time was right to make that move

Antisemitic sign at Barstool Philadelphia bar goes viral; Temple University student suspended

Antisemitic sign at Barstool Philadelphia bar goes viral; Temple University student suspended

First of 10 prison employees charged in connection with the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks pleads guilty

First of 10 prison employees charged in connection with the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks pleads guilty

Washington to host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall, President Donald Trump says

President Donald Trump announced the NFL draft is coming to Washington in 2027

Trump announces Washington D.C. to host 2027 NFL Draft

The National Football League will host its 2027 draft in Washington, D.C., U.S.

Court docs detail moments before crash that killed football star Mason Alexander

Court docs detail moments before crash that killed football star Mason Alexander

Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

A month after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goal-scoring record, Alex Ovechkin is in the second round of the playoffs for the first time since leading the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup in 2018

Berkshire's Brooks Running committed to southeast Asia as tariffs take hold

Brooks Running, which is owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, is committed to keeping production in southeast Asia even if U.S.

Browns linebacker Devin Bush accused of assaulting girlfriend in his Pittsburgh home

Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush faces charges of harassment and misdemeanor simple assault after allegedly chasing a woman through his suburban Pittsburgh house and smashing her cellphone

In a trade-war whirlwind, shoemaker Skechers is sold for $9 billion to become a private company

The shoe company Skechers is being acquired for $9 billion and taken private by the investment firm by 3G Capital, the companies said Monday

Champions League semifinals: Inter and Barcelona evenly poised, PSG holds a narrow lead over Arsenal

Scoring three away goals should make Inter Milan feel confident heading into the return leg of its Champions League semifinal against Barcelona

This win by Joey Logano flips the script and reduces the pressure for Team Penske

Joey Logano quickly flipped the script for Team Penske

Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources say

Michigan is expected to suspend football coach Sherrone Moore for two games this year to address allegations that he failed to cooperate in the NCAA’s sign-stealing investigation, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke with AP

Olympic swim great Gary Hall Jr awarded 10 medals to replace those destroyed in LA fires

After all of swimming great Gary Hall Jr.'s Olympic medals were destroyed in the Los Angeles fires he set an unexpected record replacing them at IOC headquarters

Olympics-Long Beach Olympics? LA Games to put spotlight on vibrant coastal city

The Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 are set to showcase Long Beach, the vibrant coastal city in southeastern Los Angeles County with a rich sports and

Oscar Piastri dominates Miami Grand Prix to claim third-straight win, as Hamilton addresses ‘frustrating’ Ferrari team orders

Oscar Piastri dominates Miami Grand Prix to claim third-straight win, as Hamilton addresses ‘frustrating’ Ferrari team orders

Can Aaron Judge hit .400? Peak Barry Bonds couldn't, and that shows how daunting the math is

Ted Williams is the last American Leaguer to hit

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka wins first title since becoming a mother

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka wins first title since becoming a mother

Video show vicious dog-on-dog attack on NYC's Upper West Side

Video show vicious dog-on-dog attack on NYC's Upper West Side

NBA Round 2 matchups: Cavs-Pacers, Celtics-Knicks, Warriors-Timberwolves and Thunder-Nuggets

Defending champion Boston vs

A Georgia man went to a Walmart to buy Tylenol. He was later charged with attempted kidnapping

Mahendra Patel walked into a Walmart in Acworth, Georgia looking for Tylenol but was later charged with trying to kidnap a two-year-old boy. Surveillance video obtained by the man's lawyer shows the incident.

Scottie Scheffler ties PGA Tour record to claim first victory of 2025 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler ties PGA Tour record to claim first victory of 2025 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

What is beep baseball? Boston team of blind athletes plays America's favorite pastime

What is beep baseball? Boston team of blind athletes plays America's favorite pastime

Temple University student suspended after an antisemitic sign is posted at Barstool sports bar owned by Dave Portnoy

Temple University student suspended after an antisemitic sign is posted at Barstool sports bar owned by Dave Portnoy

How Karen Read’s second murder trial has differed from the first

How Karen Read’s second murder trial has differed from the first

Indiana Pacers stun Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 despite Donovan Mitchell breaking Michael Jordan playoff record

Indiana Pacers stun Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 despite Donovan Mitchell breaking Michael Jordan playoff record

Olympic champion Hall Jr. receives replicas of 10 medals lost in LA fires

Multiple Olympic swimming champion Gary Hall Jr. received replicas of his 10 Olympic medals on Monday after the originals were destroyed during the Los Angeles

US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks

A World War II-era Philippine navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and the Philippine forces accidentally sank hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled

Houston sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

With a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets instead delivered a playoff flop to end their season

Golden State's Green vows to team to lead with poise in Game 7 and delivers in win over Rockets

Golden State’s Draymond Green spent the last two days embarrassed after losing his poise early in a Game 6 loss to the Houston Rockets

Inoue overcomes early knockdown, dominates Cardenas to remain undefeated with 8th-round TKO

Naoya Inoue remained undefeated after retaining the undisputed junior featherweight title with an eighth-round technical knockout of Ramon Cardenas in front of a packed house inside T-Mobile Arena and a nationally televised audience on ESPN

Lowry scores late in 2OT to rally Jets to 4-3 win over Blues in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round

Adam Lowry scored on a tipped shot 16:10 into the second overtime and the Winnipeg Jets rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs

Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here

The Dallas Stars emerged from a seven-game series against Colorado, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied from down 2-0 to eliminate Los Angeles and move on in the NHL playoffs

Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield lead Warriors past Rockets 103-89 in Game 7

Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Buddy Hield made nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7

Mikko Rantanen carries Stars into second round, when they could get back Heiskanen and Robertson

Mikko Rantanen carried the Dallas Stars past his former team in the first round of the NHL playoffs

Trump to announce DC will host 2027 NFL Draft, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to announce on Monday that Washington, D.C., will host the 2027 NFL draft, Axios reported on Sunday.

Scottie Scheffler matches PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record in 8-shot win at the Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler has tied the PGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record, finishing at 253 and running away with an eight-shot victory at his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Tyrese Haliburton ignites closing run for Pacers, who stun Cavs 121-112 in Game 1 of East semis

Tyrese Haliburton made a go-ahead 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter that sparked a decisive burst for the Indiana Pacers, who stunned the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 121-112 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals

Lance McCullers Jr. pitches 3 2/3 scoreless innings for Astros in his first appearance since 2022

Lance McCullers Jr. finally made it back to the mound in a major league game

Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa in Fever's preseason game against Brazil despite leg injury

Caitlin Clark made the shot everyone came to see

Oscar Piastri wins at Miami for 3rd straight F1 victory, 4th win of season for championship leader

Oscar Piastri maintained his advantage in the Formula 1 championship fight by winning the Miami Grand Prix for his fourth win through six races this season

Ruud beats Draper in Madrid Open final to win his first Masters 1000 title

Casper Ruud has become the first Norwegian to win a Masters 1000 title after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final

Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface

Gauff taking a lot of positives from her performance in Madrid despite loss to Sabalenka in final

Coco Gauff got past the disappointment of losing the Madrid Open final to Aryna Sabalenka and was celebrating a solid week that will make her the top-ranked American woman on Monday

Plans are unclear for Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and others with the Preakness 2 weeks away

Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail

Harry Kane finally wins his first career title as Bayern Munich becomes Bundesliga champion

Harry Kane can finally celebrate his first career title after Bayern Munich became Bundesliga champion on Sunday with a little help from Freiburg

Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights

President Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview that he doesn't know whether U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike deserve that guarantee

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is 'fine' after line drive grazes his nose and glove

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet had a close call when a line drive skipped off his glove and nose on its way to second base for a groundout

Olympian Frederick Richard may have broken backflip world record to raise money for gymnasts in Africa

Olympian Frederick Richard may have broken backflip world record to raise money for gymnasts in Africa

Bayern Munich crowned Bundesliga champion for 33rd time after Bayer Leverkusen drew a tie against Freiburg

Bayern Munich crowned Bundesliga champion for 33rd time after Bayer Leverkusen drew a tie against Freiburg

Chelsea wins and Newcastle draws to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier League

The race for Champions League qualification has gotten even tighter in the Premier League after Chelsea beat recently crowned champion Liverpool 3-1 and Newcastle dropped points at Brighton with a 1-1 draw

A merging of cultures is happening in Miami, where F1's circuit has become a beach vacation

In between the loud zooms of cars whipping around the race track, nightclub-like electronic beats blared through the speakers at the Miami Grand Prix

Bryson DeChambeau wins on LIV Golf for his first title since the US Open last summer

Bryson DeChambeau is finally a winner again on LIV Golf

No guard of honor by Rangers for fierce rival Celtic in 1-1 draw between Scottish rivals

Rangers opted against giving a guard of honor for newly crowned Scottish champion Celtic ahead of the 1-1 draw between the fierce Glasgow rivals

Nikola Jokić admits ‘energy’ has changed since Michael Malone firing, as Denver Nuggets advance in playoffs

Nikola Jokić admits ‘energy’ has changed since Michael Malone firing, as Denver Nuggets advance in playoffs

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff to win record-equaling Madrid Open title

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff to win record-equaling Madrid Open title

A key witness just wrapped 3 days on the stand in the Karen Read murder trial. Here’s why her testimony is so important

A key witness just wrapped 3 days on the stand in the Karen Read murder trial. Here’s why her testimony is so important

Five takeaways from Australia’s general election after Anthony Albanese secures second term

Five takeaways from Australia’s general election after Anthony Albanese secures second term

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets advance with 120-101 Game 7 laugher over stunned Los Angeles Clippers

Not this time: The Denver Nuggets’ second-half lead was way too big for them to fritter away

Katie Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record almost a decade after last setting it

Katie Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record almost a decade after last setting it

Red Sox great Roger Clemens watches son Kody hit Fenway Park home run – for the Minnesota Twins

Red Sox great Roger Clemens watches son Kody hit Fenway Park home run – for the Minnesota Twins

Ohtani and Freeman homer, Sasaki earns 1st MLB win as streaking Dodgers overpower Braves 10-3

Freddie Freeman homered and drove in four runs, Shohei Ohtani also went deep and Roki Sasaki earned his first major league win as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 10-3 for their seventh straight victory

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Mikko Rantanen would have never believed that he would have a hat trick in a Game 7 against Colorado

Dodgers recall South Korean All-Star Hyeseong Kim and place Tommy Edman on injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled South Korean All-Star Hyeseong Kim and placed second baseman Tommy Edman on the injured list

Rantanen has hat trick as Stars rally past Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen assisted on Wyatt Johnston’s tiebreaking power-play goal with 3:56 left before completing a third-period hat trick with an empty-netter as the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 to wrap up the first-round Western Conference playoff series

Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby

Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby

Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite Journalism in the slop

Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths in the slop

Oilers a deeper team than the one the Golden Knights beat in the 2023 NHL playoffs

The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

Twins' Kody Clemens homers in 1st career Fenway game in front of father, ex-Red Sox pitcher Roger

Kody Clemens, the son of former Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens, homered into the right-field seats in the sixth inning during his first game at Fenway Park

The 20-year-old man who fell to the warning track at a Pirates game is awake

The fan who fell from a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game is awake and alert

New father Max Verstappen wins pole in Miami, his third through six F1 races this season

Max Verstappen celebrated the birth of his first child with a pole-winning run at the Miami Grand Prix

Kane thought he'd won his first career title then Leipzig scored to delay Bayern's party

Yussuf Poulsen has scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time for Leipzig to draw with Bayern Munich 3-3 and postpone the Bundesliga leader’s party

Cavaliers ready for fast-paced NBA Playoffs series against Pacers when it begins on Sunday night

Kenny Atkinson has one simple message for his Cleveland Cavaliers going into their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers

VanVleet leads Rockets back from 3-1 deficit and into deciding Game 7 against Warriors

Fred VanVleet combined for 55 points in the last two games to lead the Houston Rockets back from a 3-1 deficit and force a deciding Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors in their first-round playoff series

Burro racing wins over runners in backcountry ode to mining history

The backcountry sport of burro racing is a grueling feat of endurance that tests the sudden urge to stand still

NCAA, Iowa State negotiate sports betting discipline for 5 football support staffers

The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State athletic department employees for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games, including men’s and women’s basketball games involving the Cyclones

Jim Dent, the long hitter and one of the top Black golfers on PGA Tour Champions, dies at age 85

Jim Dent has died a week before his 86th birthday

Davis Riley makes cut at Byron Nelson with eagle after penalty over distance measuring devices

Davis Riley eagled his final hole to make the cut on the number at the Byron Nelson after the PGA Tour’s first two-stroke penalty in the experimental use of distance measuring devices

Arsenal's Champions League preparations go wrong after another loss to Bournemouth

This was not the way Arsenal wanted to prepare for its Champions League semifinal clash with Paris Saint-Germain

Red Sox 1B Triston Casas out for rest of season after rupturing left knee tendon

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has suffered a ruptured tendon in his left knee and is out for the remainder of the season

Sabalenka beats Gauff in straight sets to win Madrid Open for 20th career title

Aryna Sabalenka has beaten Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open

'She's given me life': Brewers game brings organ donor and recipient together

'She's given me life': Brewers game brings organ donor and recipient together

Scottie Scheffler's lead grows to 8 in the dark at his hometown Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler's lead is up to eight shots in his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson after the top-ranked player finished his third round in the dark

Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets host the Blues in Game 7 of their 1st-round NHL playoff series

The first round of the NHL playoff concludes with Game 7 between the regular-season league-best Winnipeg Jets and the Western Conference eighth-seeded St. Louis Blues

Motor racing-GM says Cadillac F1 project not affected by auto tariff hit

Reduced profit expectations and a potential $5 billion hit from automotive tariffs will not affect Cadillac's Formula One debut next season, General Motors

Lando Norris beats teammate Oscar Piastri in eventful sprint race at rainy Miami Grand Prix

Lando Norris beat McLaren Racing teammate Oscar Piastri to win the sprint race held ahead of qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix

Thorpedo Anna, reigning Horse of the Year, to visit clinic after surprise loss at Churchill Downs

Thorpedo Anna is headed for a checkup at a veterinary clinic after the reigning Horse of the Year finished a surprising seventh in her return to Churchill Downs

For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind

It was Dec. 4, 2021

USDA agrees to not freeze Maine nutrition funds over transgender athletes

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Teenage prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest ever driver to claim an F1 pole

Teenage prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest ever driver to claim an F1 pole

Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current US major pro coach

Gregg Popovich stepped down

Laura Loomer has Donald Trump’s ear. What she wants is a White House press credential

Laura Loomer has Donald Trump’s ear. What she wants is a White House press credential

Ryan Garcia suffers shock defeat to Rolando Romero on return from doping ban

Ryan Garcia suffers shock defeat to Rolando Romero on return from doping ban

Metallica’s pick and Bob Baffert’s return: Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Derby

Metallica’s pick and Bob Baffert’s return: Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Derby

Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave

Growing numbers of people are making bets on next week’s conclave to elect the next pope

Fred VanVleet and the Rockets force a deciding Game 7 by beating the Warriors 115-107 in Game 6

Fred VanVleet had 29 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets kept their season alive by beating the Golden State Warriors 115-107 and forcing a deciding Game 7 in their first-round series

Australians sizzle on election day with 'democracy sausage' and 'budgy smugglers'

Australians fired up barbecues and wore tight-fit swim trunks called "budgy smugglers" to voting centres as they welcomed election day on Saturday with some unique and quirky

This Met Gala is filled with pro athletes. Dressing them is a unique challenge

When Brittney Griner became the first WNBA player to attend the Met Gala in 2023, just months after being released from a Russian prison in a high-profile prisoner swap, she wowed in a custom-made Calvin Klein suit

Times Square boxing event ends in a stunner as Rolando Romero beats Ryan Garcia. Haney, Lopez win

Ryan Garcia arrived in Times Square in a Batmobile, hoping to look like a superhero in his return to boxing

US judge strikes down Trump order against law firm Perkins Coie

A federal judge on Friday struck down Donald Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie as a violation of the U.S.

Gregg Popovich, the NBA's all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as San Antonio Spurs coach

Gregg Popovich has stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs, ending a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league’s all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame

Ukrainian forces to join UK military procession for Victory in Europe anniversary

Ukrainian armed forces will take part in a British military procession on Monday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marks the end of fighting on

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with strained right oblique

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to miss four-to-six weeks because of a strained right oblique

US sprinter Kerley to miss Grand Slam Track meet after arrest for battery

US sprinter Kerley to miss Grand Slam Track meet after arrest for battery

Central Kentucky woman expands custom lawn jockey business

Central Kentucky woman expands custom lawn jockey business

With help from painkillers, Ruud beats Cerundolo to reach Madrid Open final against Draper

Casper Ruud has overcome a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final

Syracuse high school lacrosse players turn themselves in after being suspected in hazing

Eleven high school lacrosse players in Syracuse, New York, have turned themselves in after being suspected of hazing younger teammates, according to officials.

Scottie Scheffler leads at 18 under through 36 holes after long weather delay at the Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler has padded his lead at 18 under through 36 holes after a long weather delay at his hometown PGA Tour event, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Military parade on Trump's birthday could include more than 6,500 troops

The U.S. military is working on plans that could see more than 6,500 troops, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington D.C. for twin

Jeff Sperbeck, former agent for John Elway, dies after golf cart injury. Here's what we know

California authorities say the death of Jeff Sperbeck in a golf cart accident appears to be a horrific accident

After a fan's terrifying fall in Pittsburgh, a look at safety measures across MLB

When a fan flipped over the railing and fell off the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park on Wednesday night, it elicited memories of fans who have died from similar falls at other major league stadiums

Mondo Duplantis on how Track and Field can continue to grow

The arrival of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track has laid down the gauntlet to track and field events to get creative and rethink their approach to sports and entertainment. That's the view of Mondo Duplantis who has launched his own event for pole vaulting – Mondo Classic – to expand audience interest. Following his star studded Pars Games last year, Duplantis dipped his toes into the world of track and field with a 100m exhibition race against Norway's Karsten Warholm. And as he's been telling CNN's Amanda Davies it's something he'd be keen to try again and would be open to competing in Grand Slam Track in a guest category.

Investigators focus on modified part in crash of airshow pilot at Langley Air Force Base

Investigators focus on modified part in crash of airshow pilot at Langley Air Force Base

Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis reflects on "life-changing" year

Mondo Duplantis won his second straight pole vault Olympic gold medal last year at the Paris Games in part of what he described as a “life-changing” year. While at the Laureus World Sports Awards where he was named Sportsman of the Year, the 25-year-old sat down with CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies to reflect on his past year and his hopes to continue raising the bar ahead of the LA 2028 Summer Olympics.

Tuomas Iisalo hired as Grizzlies coach after taking over the team near the end of the season

Tuomas Iisalo, who was appointed interim coach of the Memphis Grizzlies in the waning days of the regular season, has been given the full-time job and becomes the first Finnish-born coach in the NBA

Jrue Holiday still day-to-day as Celtics prepare for playoff matchup with Knicks

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says guard Jrue Holiday remains day-to-day with a strained hamstring

'Indiana: Faces of the Fallen' honors veterans no longer with us

'Indiana: Faces of the Fallen' honors veterans no longer with us

Max Verstappen delighted at birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet

Four-time defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and partner Kelly Piquet have announced the arrival of their first child

LeBron James sprained a knee ligament in Lakers' final loss to Wolves, an AP source says

LeBron James sprained a ligament in his left knee during the Los Angeles Lakers’ final playoff game, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press

No team orders: McLaren plans to 'let 'em race' as Piastri and Norris battle for F1 championship

Just five races into the Formula 1 season and there’s already a compelling championship battle with inner organization implications

Are the Denver Nuggets right where the Los Angeles Clippers want them, at home for Game 7?

The Nuggets are glad Game 7 of their first-round playoff series with the Clippers will be at home Saturday

Tyrese Haliburton's father will not attend his son's Pacers games for the foreseeable future

John Halliburton, the father of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, will not be attending any of his son’s games for the foreseeable future

Boat racers turn viral crash into funds for St. Jude, local charities

Boat racers turn viral crash into funds for St. Jude, local charities

Spurs promote Mitch Johnson to head coach, taking over for Gregg Popovich

Mitch Johnson never expected to be coach of the San Antonio Spurs, not even on an interim basis

Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs head coach and is moving to team’s front office as president

Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs head coach and is moving to team’s front office as president

Some key moments in the career of San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich

A list of moments in the coaching career of San Antonio's Gregg Popovich, who stepped down on Friday

Transgender women banned from women's cricket in England and Wales

Transgender women are to be banned outright from women’s and girls’ cricket in England and Wales

F1 signs 10-year extension with Miami Grand Prix that keeps race on calendar through 2041

Formula 1 has announced a 10-year extension with the Miami Grand Prix that will ensure the event remains on the calendar through 2041

Mint julep: The origins of the Derby’s official drink

Mint julep: The origins of the Derby’s official drink

Firefighter awarded Medal of Honor for rescue during Helene

Firefighter awarded Medal of Honor for rescue during Helene

Vegas moves forward with big finishes in 1st round by standouts Eichel, Stone, Theodore and Hill

The stars came out for the Vegas Golden Knights down the stretch of their first-round series

Knicks advance and face tough test against defending champion Celtics in 2nd round of NBA playoffs

The New York Knicks made major moves to bolster their roster, adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, in the hopes of contending for an NBA title

Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 151st running of the race

The first Saturday in May means it’s time for the 151st Kentucky Derby, America’s longest continuously held sporting event

As Trump moves to tax small parcels, some retailers give up on US

With the end of a U.S. tariff exemption for small parcels on Friday, some retailers have stopped selling to customers in the United States while others are seeking

Kentucky Derby field reduced to 19 with scratch of Grande, leaving owner Mike Repole 'shocked'

Grande has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, reducing the field for Saturday’s 151st edition to 19 horses

New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach

11 HS ATHLETES FACE CHARGES FOR 'WAY BEYOND HAZING' (4aET)

11 high schoolers who face unlawful imprisonment charges for alleged hazing have been released and await legal proceedings in NY.

11 Syracuse high school athletes charged with unlawful imprisonment misdemeanor over alleged hazing

11 Syracuse high school athletes charged with unlawful imprisonment misdemeanor over alleged hazing

Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu and Arike Ogunbowale will all get a chance to play one more game at their college arenas as their WNBA teams are playing preseason games on campus

Jalen Brunson game-winner lifts New York Knicks over Detroit Pistons and into second round of NBA playoffs

Jalen Brunson game-winner lifts New York Knicks over Detroit Pistons and into second round of NBA playoffs

European fairytale continues for Bodø/Glimt, the soccer team from inside the Arctic Circle

European fairytale continues for Bodø/Glimt, the soccer team from inside the Arctic Circle

Peace in exchange for land? For many Ukrainians, it's too painful to contemplate

Vitali Klitschko, the former heavyweight boxer who is now mayor of Kyiv, ventured last month into hazardous political territory: he delicately suggested in an

Breaking records, Olympic gold and a music debut: Mondo Duplantis talks exclusively with CNN about ‘life-changing’ year

Breaking records, Olympic gold and a music debut: Mondo Duplantis talks exclusively with CNN about ‘life-changing’ year

Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final

Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final

Trump administration considering labeling some suspected cartel and gang members inside the US as ‘enemy combatants’

Trump administration considering labeling some suspected cartel and gang members inside the US as ‘enemy combatants’

Pope's death, US aid cuts complicate Vatican's debt relief push

The death of Pope Francis and global aid cuts led by the United States could complicate the work of a group of experts assembled by the Vatican

Mike Trout is going on the injured list again with a bone bruise in his left knee

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is headed back to the 10-day injured list because of a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee

Oilers beat Kings 6-4 to close out series 4-2 and move into 2nd round of playoffs

Connor Brown had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs with a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings

James Harden scores 28 points and Clippers force Game 7 with a gritty 111-105 win over Nuggets

James Harden had 28 points and eight assists in an outstanding bounce-back performance, Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers forced a seventh game in their first-round NBA playoff series with a 111-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Nathan MacKinnon received credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by rallying to beat the Stars 7-4 in Game 6

Vegas moves on with 3-2 win in series clincher, as Wild go 1-and-done yet again

Jack Eichel scored his first goal of the series to give the Vegas the lead late in the second period, and Adin Hill held it up on a 29-save night to spur the Golden Knights onto the second round with a 3-2 victory in Game 6 that ousted the Minnesota Wild

"Roll Tide," Trump tells Alabama University graduates

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The man who fell over a railing at PNC Park is in critical condition. Police say it was an accident

A man who fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs remains in critical condition

Brunson scores 40, Knicks top Pistons 116-113 in Game 6, advance to 2nd-round series with Celtics

Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, Mikal Bridges had 25 points and OG Anunoby added 22 to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night and into the second round of the NBA playoffs

Maple Leafs advance to the 2nd round of NHL playoffs by eliminating Senators 4-2 in Game 6

Max Pacioretty scored a tiebreaking goal with less than six minutes remaining in the third period, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in Game 6 of the first-round matchup

Inside the moments a high school hazing plot was hatched. When it was over, 11 lacrosse players were facing criminal charges

Inside the moments a high school hazing plot was hatched. When it was over, 11 lacrosse players were facing criminal charges

Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals

The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham

World ranking chair Trevor Immelman says LIV has not reapplied and 'the ball is in their court'

LIV Golf getting world ranking points starts with the Saudi-funded league applying for them

Scottie Scheffler returns to hometown Byron Nelson, takes 1st-round lead with 10-under 61

Scottie Scheffler is the first-round leader in his hometown Byron Nelson after shooting a 10-under 61

LeBron James says ‘I don’t know the answer to that right now’ when asked about retirement

As has been the case after the last several Lakers seasons, LeBron James refused to comment on his plans for the future.  “I don’t have an answer to that,” the player told reporters during his post-game press conference Wednesday night. “Something I’ll sit down with my family, my wife and my support group and kind of just talk through it and see what happens.” James’ contract includes a player option, which would allow him to return for an additional year at a salary of $52.6 million, if he so chooses. Additionally, his son, Bronny James, is under contract with the

Questions swirl over LeBron James’ future as Lakers season comes to a disappointing end

Questions swirl over LeBron James’ future as Lakers season comes to a disappointing end

JJ Redick: Lakers can go farther next season after their roster gets into 'championship shape'

JJ Redick already says the Los Angeles Lakers need to be in better shape next season after the coach watched his team fade in its first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves

Shedeur Sanders visits Cleveland high school shortly after arriving in town

Shedeur Sanders is quickly trying to familiarize himself with his new work home

Russell not impressed by FIA hinting at relaxing rules against cursing and code of driver conduct

George Russell had a frosty response to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claiming in an Instagram post he’s received “constructive feedback” from drivers that has the governing body considering relaxing the code of conduct that penalizes for cursing

'60 Minutes' report that prompted Trump lawsuit is nominated for an Emmy Award

Last fall's “60 Minutes” story on Kamala Harris — the subject of a $20 billion lawsuit by President Donald Trump — was nominated for an Emmy Award for “outstanding edited interview.”

MLB offense rises with temperature, batting average of .242 up from .240 through April last year

Baseball offense has picked up as the temperature has climbed in much of the U.S., raising the major league batting average above the level from early last season

Manchester United's Harry Maguire talks win over Lyon, looks ahead to Premier League Summer Series

The Premier League Summer Series is returning to the United States in 2025, with the second edition of the pre-season tournament bringing world-class soccer and a Premier League matchday experience to three iconic locations from July 26 to August 3.World Sport's Patrick Snell caught up with Harry Maguire who began by reflecting on that momentous goal against Lyon and looked ahead to bringing smiles stateside.

'Until I can't, I will': Nebraska athlete, coach inspires her divers through resilience in face of multiple sclerosis diagnosis

'Until I can't, I will': Nebraska athlete, coach inspires her divers through resilience in face of multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Coco Gauff routs Iga Swiatek to reach Madrid final against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time

Brazilians getting impatient as soccer federation negotiates with Ancelotti to become next coach

Brazil is hoping to have a new national team coach in place this month ahead of its next two World Cup qualifiers but fans are growing impatient as negotiations with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti drag on

US ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani return to competition with an eye on 2026 Olympics

Alex and Maia Shibutani are making a comeback with an eye on competing for the U.S. figure skating team at next year's Milan-Cortina Olympics

Celtics' Jrue Holiday wins NBA's sportsmanship award, becomes 5th player to win it more than once

Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics has won the NBA’s sportsmanship award for the second time, making him the fifth player in league history to win that trophy in multiple years

Longtime Cubs fan revels in Pete Crow-Armstrong using his group's song for walkup music

John Hauldren has been a Chicago Cubs fan all his life

'Happy to be alive:' Hit-and-run victim recalls near-death experience, pleads for driver to come forward

'Happy to be alive:' Hit-and-run victim recalls near-death experience, pleads for driver to come forward

Fan in critical condition after accidental fall onto the field at PNC Park during Pirates-Cubs game, police say

Fan in critical condition after accidental fall onto the field at PNC Park during Pirates-Cubs game, police say

LeBron: 'I don't have the answer' to questions about his future after Lakers' exit from NBA playoffs

LeBron James wasn’t ready to make any decisions about his future in the painful moments immediately after his 22nd NBA season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff exit

Transgender women soccer players to be banned from women's teams in England and Scotland

The governing bodies for soccer in England and Scotland say they will ban transgender women from playing on women’s teams following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling last month

Kyle Busch was once kicked out of a track for being too young. Now the NASCAR champ turns 40

Kyle Busch was hyped for NASCAR greatness long before he was a teenager by his Hall of Fame nominee brother, who vowed “if you think I’m good, wait until you see my little brother.”

Man who fell from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during Pirates game in critical condition

A man who fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs remains in critical condition

Max Verstappen skips Thursday in Miami as he awaits birth of first child with partner Kelly Piquet

Four-time reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen skipped Thursday activities at the Miami Grand Prix to be with his partner as she awaits the birth of their first child

‘Majestic,’ ‘mesmerizing,’ ‘a genius’: How the soccer world reacted to 17-year-old Lamine Yamal’s performance against Inter

‘Majestic,’ ‘mesmerizing,’ ‘a genius’: How the soccer world reacted to 17-year-old Lamine Yamal’s performance against Inter

Bill Belichick defends girlfriend Jordon Hudson after viral CBS interview

Bill Belichick defends girlfriend Jordon Hudson after viral CBS interview

English Football Association to ban transgender women from women’s soccer

English Football Association to ban transgender women from women’s soccer

Warriors return home to Chase Center with another chance to close out 1st-round series with Rockets

The Golden State Warriors missed a chance to clinch the best-of-seven series on the road and they gave some momentum right back to the Rockets as red-hot Houston ran away for a 131-116 victory to stave off elimination

Minnesota family launches fundraiser after neighbors sue them over basketball hoop placement

Minnesota family launches fundraiser after neighbors sue them over basketball hoop placement

Kyle Okposo joins the NHL Players' Association months after winning the Stanley Cup and retiring

Kyle Okposo is joining the NHL Players' Association as business development and player engagement adviser

Harry Maguire talks to CNN about scoring the goal of a lifetime in the ‘craziest’ game of his career

Harry Maguire talks to CNN about scoring the goal of a lifetime in the ‘craziest’ game of his career

Rudy Gobert shuts down critics with two playoff career highs as Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Los Angeles Lakers

Rudy Gobert shuts down critics with two playoff career highs as Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Los Angeles Lakers

Jannik Sinner says he considered walking away from tennis over doping ban

Jannik Sinner says he considered walking away from tennis over doping ban

This Norwegian soccer team, representing a town of 55,000 people inside the Arctic Circle, has Champions League aspirations

This Norwegian soccer team, representing a town of 55,000 people inside the Arctic Circle, has Champions League aspirations

Arctic minnows Bodø/Glimt set for UEFA Europa League quarterfinals debut

Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt face Lazio in UEFA Europa League quarterfinals. Ahead of the first leg, CNN's Patrick Snell speaks with midfielder Ulrik Saltnes.

Tennis legend Andre Agassi ousted in second US Open Pickleball match

Tennis legend Andre Agassi ousted in second US Open Pickleball match

Barcelona teenager Yamal praised by friend and foe for performance against Inter Milan

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi says talents like Barcelona's Lamine Yamal come around only once in a half century

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Jeff Sperbeck, business partner of John Elway, dies after golf cart accident

Jeff Sperbeck, the business partner and former agent of former quarterback John Elway, died at 62-years-old Wednesday. He had reportedly been hospitalized after falling from a golf cart driven by Elway on the evening of April 26. The Riverside County Coroner said in a press release Sperbeck had died at 1:10 a.m., and his family had been notified. According to TMZ, Sperbeck was riding on the back of the golf cart when he fell, hitting his head on the asphalt. CAL FIRE officers transported him to a trauma center, but did not disclose his condition at the time. The Riverside

Rudy Gobert dominates small-ball Lakers and the Timberwolves advance with a 103-96 win in Game 5

Rudy Gobert had playoff career highs of 27 points and 24 rebounds, Julius Randle added 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced in the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round series

VanVleet and Thompson lead the way as Rockets avoid elimination, routing Warriors 131-116 in Game 5

Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 131-116 rout of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series

Ovechkin scores as the Capitals eliminate the Canadiens in 5, advance to play the Hurricanes

Alex Ovechkin scored, Logan Thompson made 28 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in Game 5 of their first-round series to advance in the NHL playoffs

Whitecaps beat Inter Miami 3-1 to eliminate Lionel Messi's squad from Champions Cup

Brian White and Pedro Vite scored two minutes apart and the Vancouver Whitecaps stunned Inter Miami 3-1 in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, spoiling Lionel Messi’s squad’s hopes of making the tournament’s final

Panthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games

Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs

Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels wins the NBA's most improved player award

Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels has been voted the NBA’s most improved player

Is world cooperation still possible? Global Citizen wants to prove so -- with some help from FIFA

Global Citizen is going even more global

Jeff Sperbeck, former agent for John Elway, dies after injury at 62

A business partner and former agent for Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway has died after suffering an injury at a Southern California golf resort

Housing advocates ‘very worried’ veterans could face foreclosure as VA mortgage rescue program phases out

Housing advocates ‘very worried’ veterans could face foreclosure as VA mortgage rescue program phases out

Barcelona and Inter Milan draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Barcelona and Inter Milan have delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Phoenix Mercury are heading into new era without Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner

The Phoenix Mercury will open their first season in 21 years without Diana Taurasi

First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading

First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading

UNC's Belichick defends Hudson as 'doing her job' after interjecting during CBS interview

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick has defended girlfriend Jordon Hudson for interjecting during a CBS interviewer’s questions about their relationship and said she was “simply doing her job.”

BIGGEST BIGHEAD: Man beats state, personal fishing record

BIGGEST BIGHEAD: Man beats state, personal fishing record

Lacrosse hazing included high schoolers staging armed abduction, prosecutor says

A prosecutor in Syracuse, New York, says he’ll bring charges against several students suspected in a violent hazing linked to a high school lacrosse team

Hear the prank call Shedeur Sanders received during the NFL draft

During the NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders, one of football's biggest draft prospects, received a call saying he was picked up by the New Orleans Saints, but the call turned out to be a prank. The son of Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has apologized for making the prank call.

Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco share banter while atop Italian Alps in Winter Olympics promo

NBC is continuing its strategy of infusing the Olympics with pop culture and celebrity appeal to generate momentum ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games in Italy next year

NFL fines the Falcons $250,000 and Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 over Shedeur Sanders’ phone number leak

NFL fines the Falcons $250,000 and Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 over Shedeur Sanders’ phone number leak

Maine lawmaker appeals to Supreme Court over censure by state House for transgender athlete post

A Republican state lawmaker from Maine appealed to the Supreme Court after she was censured by the state House for a social media post about a transgender athlete, a move that comes amid sparring over the issue between the Democratically controlled state and the Trump administration

Swiatek recovers from 0-6 start to beat Keys and set up Madrid semifinal vs. Gauff

Iga Swiatek has recovered from losing the first six games of the match to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid Open

Andre Agassi wins his professional pickleball debut with partner Anna Leigh Waters

Andre Agassi has won his professional pickleball debut a day after turning 55

NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders

The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been fined $100,000 as a result of Ulbrich’s son participating in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft

With WNBA camps open, eyes already turning to 2026 free agency with so many players possibly moving

WNBA training camps just opened and there already are so many eyes on the 2026 season when more than 100 players will be free agents

What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism

Not letting disaster define them: Winterboro High School track teams head to state competition

Not letting disaster define them: Winterboro High School track teams head to state competition

In Trump's first 100 days, US energy dominance plans roiled by trade uncertainty

Just 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, oil prices have slumped over 20% to below many U.S. producers'

Why a Triad man says it's never too late to pursue your passions

Why a Triad man says it's never too late to pursue your passions

Trump threatens New York Times for ‘unlawful’ reporting on his CBS lawsuit

Trump threatens New York Times for ‘unlawful’ reporting on his CBS lawsuit

Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan to be commissioner of Real American Freestyle

Hulk Hogan is helping to launch Real American Freestyle wrestling

: AL: RUNAWAY KANGAROO SHUTS DOWN HIGHWAY

An escaped kangaroo shuts down an Alabama highway and causes two crashes.

Trump's Scottish golf course targeted by Greenpeace sand protest

Golfers teeing off at Trump Turnberry in Scotland on Wednesday would have been oblivious to Greenpeace's protest against the U.S.

Attorney for boat driver in Clearwater ferry collision denies he fled the scene as victim’s family demands answers

Attorney for boat driver in Clearwater ferry collision denies he fled the scene as victim’s family demands answers

Dwayne Johnson, is that you? See his dramatic new look as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’ trailer

Dwayne Johnson, is that you? See his dramatic new look as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’ trailer

Jordan wins Trump aid carve-out for strategic projects and support

Millions of dollars in U.S. grants for Jordan's largest water desalination project abruptly dried up when President Donald Trump announced sweeping cuts to

Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night

Sinner considered taking a break from tennis before he accepted 3-month ban in doping case

Jannik Sinner was considering taking a break from tennis earlier this year before he accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency

A town refuses to give up the school's Native American mascot — and gets Trump's support

A New York City suburb has become the latest flashpoint in the enduring debate over the place of Indigenous imagery in American sports

‘A new reality’: Novak Djokovic pulls out of Italian Open ahead of French Open

‘A new reality’: Novak Djokovic pulls out of Italian Open ahead of French Open

Giannis Antetokounmpo clashes with Tyrese Haliburton’s dad after ‘disrespectful’ behavior as Pacers clinch playoff series win

Giannis Antetokounmpo clashes with Tyrese Haliburton’s dad after ‘disrespectful’ behavior as Pacers clinch playoff series win

Italians play 'Fantapapa' while others bet on identity of new pope

With betting on the next pope frowned upon in the home of the Vatican, thousands of Italians have instead taken to playing "Fantapapa", an online

American teenager Maya Merhige withstood thousands of jellyfish stings during a 14-hour swim across the Cook Strait

American teenager Maya Merhige withstood thousands of jellyfish stings during a 14-hour swim across the Cook Strait

Aho's blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sebastian Aho hammered a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Tuesday night to clinch their first-round playoff series

Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored 4:05 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and put Vegas one game away from advancing out of the Western Conference first round

Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook spark the Nuggets' 131-115 win over the Clippers

Jamal Murray erupted for 43 points and Russell Westbrook chipped in 21 in his return from a foot injury, sparking the Nuggets’ 131-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night that gave Denver a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series

Runaway kangaroo temporarily shuts down highway in Alabama

Runaway kangaroo temporarily shuts down highway in Alabama

Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win

Jayson Tatum had 35 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics pulled away after Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, beating Orlando 120-89 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals

Pistons beat Knicks 106-103 in Game 5 to stay alive in the first-round series

Cade Cunningham had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first postseason appearance since 2019 by beating the New York Knicks 106-103 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series

Haliburton and Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs, closing OT with 8-0 run to win 119-118

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers stole one from the Milwaukee Bucks

Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances

President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term — yet spent much of his rally marking it in campaign mode, fixated on past grudges and grievances

Toronto Gold Glove OF Varsho makes stunning, backhanded catch in season debut against Boston

Daulton Varsho and his Gold Glove defense are back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ outfield

Milwaukee's Doc Rivers says Damian Lillard won't 'go out this way' after tearing Achilles tendon

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says injured guard Damian Lillard had two points to make when they spoke Tuesday

J.J. McCarthy is ready for the job and the pressure of taking over as QB for the Vikings

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Spurs' Castle wins rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back San Antonio winners

The San Antonio Spurs have back-to-back rookie of the year award winners

Caesars Entertainment posts narrower first-quarter loss on sports betting surge

Casino operator Caesars Entertainment posted a narrower loss on Tuesday, driven by strong performance in its digital unit amid high demand for sports betting.

Back on their home courts, Lakers and Rockets are both determined to postpone elimination

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick saw the urgency he was anticipating while his team practiced before what could be its final game of a tumultuous season

Swiatek and Sabalenka power into Madrid quarterfinals a day after blackout. Top seed Zverev loses

Power has been restored at the Caja Magica tennis complex and the Madrid Open resumed with a packed schedule that included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals

Dembele's early goal gives PSG 1-0 win over Arsenal in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals

Ousmane Dembele’s early goal gave Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Luka Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles

Luka Doncic has stepped up to pay the entire expected cost of restoring a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown Los Angeles

Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts

Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft

Paige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team

Nonprofit recovers 6,600 pounds of leftover food from NFL Draft

Nonprofit recovers 6,600 pounds of leftover food from NFL Draft

Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash

The president of Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA has signaled he’ll make “improvements” to punishments for swearing and criticism which have sparked a backlash from F1 drivers

Lawsuits, executive actions, confirmations and golf trips: Key moments in Trump’s first 100 days

Lawsuits, executive actions, confirmations and golf trips: Key moments in Trump’s first 100 days

Shedeur Sanders' draft slide leads to a rare QB double dip by the Browns

Shedeur Sanders’ slide down the NFL draft was the dominant story of the weekend with one of college football’s most high-profile players lasting until the fifth round

Prank calls to other players unrelated to the one received by Shedeur Sanders, AP source says

The prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft wasn’t related to the ones other players received, according to a person familiar with the league’s investigation

Kings are finalizing a deal to keep Doug Christie as coach, AP source says

The Sacramento Kings are closing in on a deal with Doug Christie to keep him as coach following an interim stint that ended with a loss in the Play-In Tournament

Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

British prosecutors say a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face charges

Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis

It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican

George Kittle agrees to an extension with the 49ers that makes him the highest-paid tight end ever

George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history

Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker are selected as Presidents Cup captains for 2026 at Medinah

Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker are the captains for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah in the Chicago suburbs

Elliott to celebrate NAPA's 100th anniversary with gold car. Credits company for his NASCAR career

Chase Elliott is convinced he may not have ever made it as a professional racer without NAPA sponsorship

No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Ferrari unveils new 296 Speciale hybrid models ahead of EV launch

Ferrari refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its first leap into the

Cycling-Giro d'Italia final stage dedicated to Pope Francis

The final stage of this year's Giro d'Italia will be dedicated to Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with a neutralised start in Vatican City, race organisers said on Tuesday.

Adidas holds back on profit upgrade due to tariff uncertainty

German sportswear maker Adidas held back on Tuesday from raising its 2025 financial forecasts despite strong first-quarter results, saying the uncertainty

Ferrari will always make crucial parts for EVs in-house, CEO says

Ferrari Chief Executive Benedetto Vigna said on Tuesday the Italian luxury sportscar maker would always develop key components for its vehicles internally, as it

What's next in the Commanders' process of building a new stadium in Washington

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first time

Cavaliers complete historically one-sided playoff sweep over Heat, Bucks’ Damian Lillard suffers torn Achilles tendon

Cavaliers complete historically one-sided playoff sweep over Heat, Bucks’ Damian Lillard suffers torn Achilles tendon

Rafael Nadal tells CNN exclusively that he ‘100%’ believes Jannik Sinner is innocent amid return from doping suspension

Rafael Nadal tells CNN exclusively that he ‘100%’ believes Jannik Sinner is innocent amid return from doping suspension

Jalen Hurts misses Eagles’ White House celebrations while Trump backs the ‘tush push’

Jalen Hurts misses Eagles’ White House celebrations while Trump backs the ‘tush push’

Butler returns from 1-game absence to play for Warriors in Game 4 of playoff series against Rockets

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler returned from a one-game absence and rejoined the starting lineup for a 109-106 Game 4 Warriors victory in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets, limping at times as he led his team one win away from advancing to the Western Conference quarterfinals

Rockets, Warriors get into shoving altercation in 2nd quarter of heated Game 4

Players on the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets got into a shoving altercation midway through the second quarter in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, leading to three technical fouls before tempers flared again shortly before halftime

That was quick. Johnston's goal 9 seconds in fastest ever for Dallas Stars to start a playoff game

The Dallas Stars got off a fast start in Game 5 of their Western Conference series against Colorado

Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead

Wyatt Johnston scored 9 seconds in for the quickest goal ever to start a playoff game for the Dallas Stars

Vehicle smashes through Illinois building, killing 4 young people and injuring others

Illinois State Police say a car smashed through a building during an after-school program just outside Springfield, Illinois

Jimmy Butler returns from injury absence to lead Warriors past Rockets 109-106 for 3-1 series lead

Jimmy Butler converted three free throws with 58.7 seconds left, grabbed the game-clinching rebound with 4 seconds to go and then made two more free throws on the way to 27 points in his return from a pelvic injury, sending the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 109-106 in a heated Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series

Saints QB Derek Carr says in a sermon that 'people are lying' about him and his shoulder injury

Saints quarterback Derek Carr has stated publicly for the first time that he has a shoulder injury

The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election

Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit

Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros

Celtics, Knicks, Pacers can advance Tuesday in Game 5s, but Nuggets-Clippers is too close to call

The Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are all on the verge of a second round that appears to be taking shape quickly in the Eastern Conference

Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 — and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodgers starting pitcher to hit the injured list

Right-hander Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers with right shoulder inflammation in the latest setback for the defending World Series champions’ perpetually injury-plagued pitching staff

Sacramento State hires Shaquille O'Neal as a voluntary GM, AP source says

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to become the general manager of the men’s basketball program at Sacramento State under new coach Mike Bibby

Cleveland by 39 at halftime in Miami: The 3rd-biggest lead after 2 quarters in NBA playoff history

Cleveland took a 39-point halftime lead over Miami on Monday night in Game 4 of the teams’ Eastern Conference first-round series, the third-largest lead after two quarters in NBA playoff history

Diontae Johnson agrees to 1-year deal with Cleveland Browns, AP source says

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press

Bucks confirm Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon that will knock him out for the rest of this postseason

Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose's status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a request to end the sport’s permanent ban of the career hits leader, who died in September

Tennis players in the dark at Madrid Open as matches suspended due to major power outage

Play at the Madrid Open has been suspended Monday due to a major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal

Maine lawmaker censured for post on transgender girls in sports appeals to Supreme Court

Maine lawmaker censured for post on transgender girls in sports appeals to Supreme Court

Louisiana death row conviction overturned as man's lawyers cite faulty forensic analysis

A man who has served nearly three decades on death row in Louisiana has had his conviction overturned by a judge

Trump celebrates the Super Bowl champ Eagles at White House, but star QB Jalen Hurts skips ceremony

President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, skipped the event

PepsiCo's Gatorade defeats banned sprinter's lawsuit over 'recovery gummies'

PepsiCo's Gatorade unit on Monday won the

US says UPenn's transgender policy illegal, demands return of athletic awards

The U.S.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, wows crowd with record-smashing IPL performance

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, wows crowd with record-smashing IPL performance

Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site, a nearly $4 billion project

Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital

Stronger Caitlin Clark gears up for 2nd WNBA season with a revamped and upgraded Fever roster

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice

LeBron James and Luka Dončić on the brink of elimination as Los Angeles Lakers lose Game 4 to Minnesota Timberwolves

LeBron James and Luka Dončić on the brink of elimination as Los Angeles Lakers lose Game 4 to Minnesota Timberwolves

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TV

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s return to college for WNBA preseason games will be two of a record four exhibition games shown on national TV

Stephen Curry is voted the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year

Stephen Curry has picked up another NBA award

Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan’s nearly decade-long tenure running the Pittsburgh Penguins is over

99-year-old Florida woman turning heads on the golf course

99-year-old Florida woman turning heads on the golf course

Converted reliever Clay Holmes has been a key addition to the Mets' surprisingly effective rotation

Clay Holmes has made the transition from closer to starter look easy

Eagles star Saquon Barkley hangs out with Trump after Jalen Hurts dodges question on White House visit

Eagles star Saquon Barkley hangs out with Trump after Jalen Hurts dodges question on White House visit

‘Things better change’: Arizona voters express reservations about Trump’s first 100 days

‘Things better change’: Arizona voters express reservations about Trump’s first 100 days

NJ court questions Catholic diocese's bid to block seating of grand jury on clergy sex abuse

Members of New Jersey’s Supreme Court sounded skeptical at times about the effort of a Catholic diocese to stop the state from empaneling a grand jury to investigate clergy sexual abuse allegations

Children with disabilities introduced to golf at special Massachusetts invitational

Children with disabilities introduced to golf at special Massachusetts invitational

Son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich apologizes for prank call made to Browns draft pick Shedeur Sanders

Son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich apologizes for prank call made to Browns draft pick Shedeur Sanders

Alex Zverev given warning after using phone to take photo of disputed ball mark in Madrid Open victory

Alex Zverev given warning after using phone to take photo of disputed ball mark in Madrid Open victory

Nepal plans to restrict Everest permits to experienced climbers

Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation's 7,000-metre (22,965 ft) peaks, according to the

Japanese golfer Mao Saigo celebrates first major trophy by jumping in a pond

Japanese golfer Mao Saigo celebrates first major trophy by jumping in a pond

Liverpool has won the Premier League again. This time, fans can finally celebrate properly

Liverpool has won the Premier League again. This time, fans can finally celebrate properly

The Shedeur Sanders slide and who were the winners: what we learned from the 2025 NFL draft

The Shedeur Sanders slide and who were the winners: what we learned from the 2025 NFL draft

Party time at Anfield as Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equaling 20th top-flight title

Liverpool has been crowned Premier League champion after a 5-1 win against Tottenham

Draisaitl scores in OT as the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3 in Game 4 to tie series

Leon Draisaitl scored on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series

CNN's Coy Wire reflects on his NFL Draft experience

Coy Wire looks back on an emotional draft day back in 2002 when he was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 97th overall pick.

The Analytics and methodology behind the NFL Draft

CNN World Sport's Don Riddell discusses the NFL Draft with NFL Network analyst and former NFL general manager Scott Pioli.

Bucks' Lillard leaves Game 4 of Pacers series with injury to his lower left leg

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard left Game 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after injuring his lower left leg in the first quarter

Pacers roll to 129-103 victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury

Myles Turner scored 23 points and the Indiana Pacers won 129-103 to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks

NASCAR’s Katherine Legge addresses "disturbing" online abuse

NASCAR driver Katherine Legge says she’s received "disturbing messages" including death threats and hate mail online. Speaking exclusively to CNN World Sport's Don Riddell, she addresses the comments and shares her message with others who might also be suffering online abuse.

Bloody fingers are just part of the game in this traditional German sport

Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits as they vied for the top prize at Germany’s championship in the sport of fingerhakeln or finger wrestling

NBA acknowledges a foul that wasn't called at end of Pistons-Knicks game

The NBA acknowledged shortly after the game ended that referees missed Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. getting fouled by New York’s Josh Hart on the final play of the Pistons’ Game 4 matchup against the Knicks

Candidates in Canada election make final pitches under shadow of Vancouver tragedy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre wrapped up their campaigns on a somber note on

Devin Williams loses his job as Yankees closer after just 10 games with New York

Devin Williams lost his job as Yankees closer after stumbling repeatedly during his first 10 games with New York

Andrew Novak finally finishes atop the leaderboard along with Ben Griffin at the Zurich Classic

Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to become first-time PGA Tour winners — by one stroke — at the Zurich Classic

Cindric gives Team Penske its first win of NASCAR season with victory at unusually calm Talladega

Austin Cindric gave Team Penske its first NASCAR victory of the season by holding off a huge pack of challengers over the closing lap in a rare drama-free day at Talladega Superspeedway

Mao Saigo of Japan wins the Chevron Championship with a birdie in a 5-way playoff

Mao Saigo of Japan won the Chevron Championship on Sunday for her first major title, making a 3-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff

Heliot Ramos' wild Little League homer punctuates another walk-off win for the Giants

Heliot Ramos thought he’d just leg out an infield single to lead off the ninth inning in a tie game

Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards' 43 points

Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James in a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the series

Svechnikov scores 3 goals as Hurricanes beat Devils 5-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series

Cleveland fan ejected for heckling Red Sox star Jarren Duran, who revealed suicide attempt

Jarren Duran has received plenty of support from his Boston Red Sox teammates and others outside baseball since he revealed in a Netflix documentary that he attempted suicide three years ago

Falcons say defensive coordinator Ulbrich's son was responsible for prank call to Shedeur Sanders

The Atlanta Falcons say defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son was responsible for a prank call made to NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders

NBA officials admit to pivotal missed foul call at end of Knicks-Pistons game

NBA officials admit to pivotal missed foul call at end of Knicks-Pistons game

Heliot Ramos' walk-off Little League homer gives Giants a 3-2 win over Rangers

Heliot Ramos circled the bases on an infield single and two Texas errors for a Little League homer in the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants raced past the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday

Brunson scores 32, Towns adds 27, Knicks beat Pistons as Game 4 ends with missed foul call

Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and finished with 27 points, Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 11 assists and New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 94-93 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series

Salah poses for celebration selfie with Liverpool fans during title-winning Tottenham match

Mohamed Salah posed for a selfie with Liverpool fans as the Merseyside club headed toward securing the Premier League title

New York Liberty open up camp ready to defend their first WNBA championship

Breanna Stewart and her New York Liberty teammates are focused on the present and that includes defending the WNBA championship

Kenyan runner Sawe wins London Marathon after solo breakaway. Assefa takes women's race

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon for his biggest career victory after making a solo breakaway with about 10 kilometers left

Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft

Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA

Liverpool secures historic Premier League title after beating Tottenham

Liverpool secures historic Premier League title after beating Tottenham

Colorado woman making gymnastics history after life-changing injury, urges others to follow their dreams

Colorado woman making gymnastics history after life-changing injury, urges others to follow their dreams

Wrexham is one step from the Premier League. How will it make the biggest leap yet?

The next step is the biggest one yet for Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham football club’s historic promotion

Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham football club’s historic promotion

London Marathon: Two protestors arrested for throwing powdered paint onto the course

London Marathon: Two protestors arrested for throwing powdered paint onto the course

Thunder get time to rest after sweeping Grizzlies to become first team to reach 2nd round

As the first team to move on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder get some time off

US, Philippine troops shoot down drones in joint defence drills

U.S. and Philippine soldiers shot down drones with Stinger missiles during live-fire drills on Sunday, part of annual joint military exercises taking

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval at 100 days lower than any president in at least seven decades

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval at 100 days lower than any president in at least seven decades

Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in single game

Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in single game

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog soaks in the moment after scoring 1st goal in nearly 3 years in Game 4

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first NHL goal in nearly three years in the second period of Game 4 against Dallas in a 4-0 win

Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

Warriors star Jimmy Butler sat out for Game 3 as Golden State took a 2-1 lead in its first-round playoff series against Houston and became a cheerleader for Stephen Curry while offering expertise to others while on the bench

Stephen Curry heats up with Jimmy Butler out, scores 36 as Warriors beat Rockets 104-93 for 2-1 lead

Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove and got hot while Houston tried everything to stop him, finishing with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Rockets 104-93 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series

Sanderson scores in OT as Senators beat Maple Leafs 4-3 to avoid sweep

Defenseman Jake Sanderson scored on a long wrist shot from the left boards at 17:42 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night to force a fifth game in the first-round series

Arizona's Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 HRs in game

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez homered in his first four at-bats against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night

Stephen Curry and the Warriors weather Jimmy Butler's absence for one game

Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin

Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2

Aaron Gordon slammed down Nikola Jokic’s miss as time expired to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers 101-99 on Saturday to tie their playoff series 2-2

Taiwan envoy said he prayed for president to be able to attend new pope's inauguration

Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis said he prayed for President Lai Ching-te to be able to attend the inauguration of the new pontiff, and that he had

At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the Bucs

Former Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent

Raiders, Jaguars and Chiefs receive A's in the AP's NFL draft grades

NFL draft picks can make an instant impact on a team’s immediate success

Barbashev scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even first-round series

Ivan Barbashev scored at 17:26 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even their first-round playoff series

Ahmed Hassanein became the first Egyptian ever selected in the NFL draft. It’s the next chapter in an improbable story

Ahmed Hassanein became the first Egyptian ever selected in the NFL draft. It’s the next chapter in an improbable story

Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis with 'symbolic embrace' at open-air mass in Buenos Aires

Argentines bid farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday, holding a massive open-air mass in front of the cathedral where he served as the archbishop of Buenos Aires

The best things come to those who wait. Here’s why being Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft is priceless.

The best things come to those who wait. Here’s why being Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft is priceless.

Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

Shedeur Sanders’ wait finally has ended

Argentina soccer team pays tribute to their holiest fan, Pope Francis

From flags to a life-size statue, images and homages to Pope Francis were visible all around the Pedro Bidegain stadium in Buenos Aires on Saturday as his beloved San Lorenzo

New England Patriots make Kobee Minor this year’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant’

New England Patriots make Kobee Minor this year’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant’

Novak and Griffin shoot 61 in Zurich Classic better-ball play to take 3-shot lead

Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot an 11-under 61 in better-ball play Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour’s only team event

Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals Saturday by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 to complete a four-game sweep

Days of walk-ons are waning with roster limit on the horizon. No place loved them more than Nebraska

The days of walk-ons in college football and other sports are numbered because terms of the looming House vs

Shedeur Sanders will be part of the competition for Browns' QB spot despite drop in NFL draft

The Cleveland Browns shocked many observers around the NFL when they didn’t take Shedeur Sanders during the first two days of the draft

Wrexham seals third straight promotion and will play in English soccer's second tier

Wrexham has sealed promotion to the second tier of English soccer by beating Charlton 3-0

Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series

Jarrett Allen scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed Miami its worst-ever playoff loss by topping the Heat 124-87 for a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series

Haeran Ryu and Mao Saigo share the 3rd-round lead in the Chevron Championship

Haeran Ryu capped a front-nine run in the Chevron Championship with a chip-in birdie on the ninth hole, then held on in tricky wind conditions Saturday for a share of the third-round lead with Mao Saigo

Walt Jocketty, a former general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, dies at 74

Walt Jocketty, a three-time baseball executive of the year and former general manager for both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds, has died

Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves have better size, depth, defense and chemistry than the Los Angeles Lakers and lead the first-round series 2-1

Denver's Westbrook ruled out for Game 4 against Clippers with left foot inflammation

Denver’s Russell Westbrook was ruled out for Game 4 of the Nuggets’ Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of left foot inflammation

Cavs rule Darius Garland out for Game 3 against Heat with sprained toe, roll to win anyway

All-Star guard Darius Garland was ruled out by the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Saturday against the Miami Heat because of a sprained left big toe

After a surprisingly long wait, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns in 5th round

After a surprisingly long wait, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns in 5th round

Goaltenders in the spotlight for Jets-Blues, Hurricanes-Devils, Capitals-Canadiens and Kings-Oilers

Goaltenders are in the spotlight for all four series resuming Sunday in the first round of the NHL playoffs

Hollywood-backed Wrexham is now just one division below the Premier League after securing yet another promotion

Hollywood-backed Wrexham is now just one division below the Premier League after securing yet another promotion

NTSB investigating why famed pilot crashed beside runway days before he was to perform at airshow

NTSB investigating why famed pilot crashed beside runway days before he was to perform at airshow

NASCAR’s Katherine Legge speaks out about torrent of online abuse

NASCAR’s Katherine Legge speaks out about torrent of online abuse

Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies' game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs

Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies' series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3

Boston Celtics criticize Orlando Magic’s physicality after another injury in Game 3 loss

Boston Celtics criticize Orlando Magic’s physicality after another injury in Game 3 loss

Why more people than ever before are running marathons

Why more people than ever before are running marathons

Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted after first three rounds of 2025 NFL draft

Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted after first three rounds of 2025 NFL draft

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation

The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby

Family day: Local kid Paul Skenes outduels Yamamoto, shuts down Ohtani in Pirates' 3-0 win in LA

Paul Skenes and his parents got a suite at Dodger Stadium on Friday night and handed out tickets for about 35 aunts, uncles, cousins and friends

Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves

Last spring, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a series-ending victory at Target Center

NFL draft stunner: Free-falling Shedeur Sanders still waiting for a team to come calling

Shedeur Sanders was among the best available players remaining after his Round 1 snub and as the draft heads into its final four rounds Saturday, the former University of Colorado star is still waiting to hear his name called

Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings’ series lead to 2-1

Evander Kane and Evan Bouchard scored in a 10-second span in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 on Friday night to cut the Kings’ series lead to 2-1

Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

Jaden McDaniels scored a career playoff-high 30 points and spearheaded Minnesota’s stifling defense on an ailing Luka Doncic while sparking the Timberwolves in a 116-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-1 lead in their first-round series

Simon Nemec scores in 2nd OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 3

Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series

Canadiens beat the Capitals 6-3 to cut their series deficit to 2-1

Christian Dvorak broke a tie at 4:17 of the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1

Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3

Even with Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics still couldn’t find a way to win in Orlando

Trent ties Bucks playoff mark with 9 3s, he and Giannis score 37 in 117-101 Game 3 win over Pacers

Gary Trent Jr. tied a franchise playoff record with nine 3-pointers and scored 37 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo also had 37 and the Milwaukee Bucks used a big second half to beat Indiana 117-101 on Friday night and cut the Pacers’ series lead to 2-1

Capitals goalie Thompson and Canadiens counterpart Montembeault each leave Game 3 with injuries

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens each lost their No. 1 goaltender in Game 3 of their first-round series

Shedeur Sanders falls to day 3 of NFL draft with 5 QBs picked ahead of Coach Prime's son

Shedeur Sanders is still waiting to hear his name called in the NFL draft — after three rounds, 102 picks and five quarterbacks selected ahead of Coach Prime’s highly touted son

Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, dies shortly after his selection

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon’s mother, Tiffany Saine, died shortly after Pittsburgh selected the defensive lineman from Oregon with the 21st overall pick

Yan Liu has an albatross and a late birdie to hang onto the lead in the Chevron Championship

Yan Liu had an albatross to offset three front-nine bogeys and rebounded from a late bogey for an even-par 72 and a one-stroke lead over four players Friday in the Chevron Championship, the first women’s major tournament of the year

Trump administration to investigate New York's funding threat over Long Island tribal school mascot

The U.S. Department of Education says it plans to investigate whether New York education officials are being discriminatory by threatening to withhold funding if a Long Island school district doesn’t stop using a Native American-themed logo

Wild playing above playoff status as only wild-card team with series lead, entering Game 4 vs Vegas

The wild-card berth has suited Minnesota well

Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 of Golden State’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2

Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft pick loses mother hours after being selected

Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft pick loses mother hours after being selected

PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo remain atop Zurich Classic leaderboard

PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo shot a 3-under 69 in alternate-shot play Friday to remain atop the leaderboard in the Zurich Classic, and leave defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry six strokes back

Steve Kerr comes to Jalen Brunson's defense a day after Knicks guard jeered by Pistons fans

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was booed almost every time he touched the ball in Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons

With 2-way star Travis Hunter, Jaguars want 'to look like what it looked like at Colorado'

Two-way star Travis Hunter hopped on Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s private jet and stared out a window the entire flight to Florida because he was “just excited to get here and be able to come back home and get to work.”

3 teams say they had first-round grade on QB Shedeur Sanders, AP sources say

Two general managers and one head coach were surprised Shedeur Sanders wasn’t selected Thursday night because their teams had first-round grades on him, they told The Associated Press

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Saturday's NBA games: Cavaliers-Heat, Thunder-Grizzlies, Nuggets-Clippers and Rockets-Warriors

Oklahoma City has a chance to secure its spot in Round 2

Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup

Cam Ward will wear No. 1 with the Titans with the blessing of Hall of Famer Warren Moon

The Tennessee Titans had a pleasant surprise in store for No. 1-overall pick Cam Ward during his introductory news conference Friday

Memphis guard Ja Morant listed as doubtful for Game 4 against Thunder with bruised hip

Memphis guard Ja Morant is doubtful to play Saturday when the Grizzlies face elimination in Game 4 of their Western Conference series against Oklahoma City because of a bruised hip

Excellent start for baseball's NL West foreshadows a potentially historic 4-team summer race

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem like they have nearly unlimited amounts of money, three former MVPs in their starting lineup and a pitching staff that never runs out of overpowering arms

Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby with 2 contenders after serving a 3-year suspension

Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby for the first time in four years, having served his punishment for Medina Spirit’s failed drug test and coming to the place where he’s won a record-tying six times

Roger Goodell says he believes owners will reach a consensus on the tush push

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell believes team owners will come to a consensus in May on whether rule changes will be needed to eliminate the tush push play that’s helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another

Baltimore ultra-marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey completes six-hour swim in Inner Harbor

Baltimore ultra-marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey completes six-hour swim in Inner Harbor

USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma after vehicle crash in Los Angeles

The family of Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas says he is out of an induced coma after a vehicle crash in Los Angeles

Suburban Chicago man wins $800K in sports bets, but casinos won't pay. Who was in the right?

Suburban Chicago man wins $800K in sports bets, but casinos won't pay. Who was in the right?

Panthers waiting to see if Barkov will be available for Game 3 against Lightning on Saturday

The Florida Panthers are waiting to see if captain Aleksander Barkov will be able to play Saturday when their playoff series resumes against the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting

Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting

Djokovic says tennis will always outlive its star players and he can feel the changes taking place

Novak Djokovic says he can feel the changes taking place in tennis

Family of Ecuadorian soccer player rescued after being kidnapped

Police say the family of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez has been rescued after being kidnapped from their home in the coastal city of Guayaquil

Harry Kane is about to end his long wait for a trophy with Bayern Munich after a career as runner-up

World soccer’s great runner-up is finally about to lift a trophy

Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team

WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2

A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are returning to court to begin the chase for a coveted WNBA championship with the opening of training camps and last year’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league

Adrian Peterson faces DWI charge in Minnesota after arrest following Vikings draft party

Former star running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Minnesota after appearing at an NFL draft party for Vikings fans

Kobe Bryant’s debut jersey sells for $7 million at auction, a record price for memorabilia tied to the NBA legend

Kobe Bryant’s debut jersey sells for $7 million at auction, a record price for memorabilia tied to the NBA legend

Your tight hips are hurting your knees. Here’s how to fix them

Your tight hips are hurting your knees. Here’s how to fix them

When algorithms take the field – inside MLB’s robo-umping experiment

Technological advances that lead to fairer, more accurate calls are often seen as triumphs. But new technology doesn’t mean perfect precision – nor does it necessarily create a better fan experience.

Oklahoma City Thunder overturn 29-point deficit to take a 3-0 series lead over Grizzlies after Ja Morant leaves game injured

Oklahoma City Thunder overturn 29-point deficit to take a 3-0 series lead over Grizzlies after Ja Morant leaves game injured

NFL-QB Ward selected first overall by Titans at NFL Draft

Quarterback Cam Ward was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the first pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday, completing his improbable rise from an overlooked and unranked high school

Thunder rally from 29 points down after Morant leaves with injury, top Grizzlies for 3-0 series lead

Chet Holmgren scored all but one of his 24 points in the second half as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 29-point deficit after Ja Morant left the game with a hip injury and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108 for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exits playoff game vs Thunder with left hip contusion after hard fall

Memphis guard Ja Morant was knocked out of the Grizzlies’ playoff game against Oklahoma City on Thursday night with a left hip contusion after taking a hard fall under the basket late in the first half

Shedeur Sanders is still on NFL draft boards after QB-needy teams pass on him in 1st round

Shedeur Sanders is still on the board

Kaprizov scores 2 power-play goals to help the Wild beat Vegas 5-2 for a 2-1 series lead

Kirill Kaprizov had two power-play goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series

Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft

Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft

Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning 2-0 for 2-0 series lead

Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series

Barkov misses final 10 minutes of Panthers' win after taking hit from Lightning's Hagel

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov missed the final 10:09 of the Panthers’ win in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series at Tampa Bay on Thursday night, after taking a hit from the Lightning’s Brandon Hagel

Towns scores 31, Brunson has 30 and Knicks beat Pistons 118-116 for a 2-1 lead in series

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points, Jalen Brunson had 30 and the New York Knicks held on for a 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series

A stunner in Jacksonville: Jaguars trade up to land 2-way star Travis Hunter in the NFL draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up three spots to select Heisman Trophy winner and two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft

The Titans hope top NFL draft pick Cam Ward can lead them back to winning

The Tennessee Titans certainly hope picking a first-round quarterback for the third time in 15 NFL drafts proves to be the charm

A cardiologist testifies that Maradona was a high-risk patient and should have recovered in a clinic

A cardiologist testified that Diego Maradona was considered a “high-risk patient” and said that the authorities at the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death recommended that the former national team captain should recover in a rehabilitation clinic rather than in a private home

Masters champion Rory McIlory and teammate Shane Lowry 6 back in Zurich Classic title defense

Rory McIlroy, playing for the first time since winning the Masters, teamed with Shane Lowry to shoot an 8-under 64 in better-play Thursday in the Zurich Classic, leaving the Irish defending champions six shots behind leaders Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Vetlo

Ryu, Liu share Chevron Championship lead as defending champion Korda struggles

Haeran Ryu and Yan Liu each shot 7-under 65 to share the lead during the suspended first round of the Chevron Championship as top-ranked Nelly Korda struggled to a 77 on Thursday in her title defense

USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas injured in LA car crash

University of Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas has been involved in a vehicle accident

Cleveland's Evan Mobley wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

Evan Mobley said his goal coming into the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers was to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

Celtics list Tatum as doubtful for Game 3, Mazzulla tells radio station wrist bruise is 'severe'

Jayson Tatum remains listed as doubtful for the Boston Celtics, meaning the reigning NBA champions do not expect him to play Friday when they visit the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round series

Larson begins second try at racing's 'double' with bad luck as he hits the wall in Indy 500 testing

Kyle Larson experienced his first crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the second day that Indianapolis 500 drivers participated in open testing on the 2.5-mile oval

Friday's NBA games: Bucks-Pacers, Magic-Celtics, Wolves-Lakers all set for Game 3s

The Orlando Magic have been here before

Swiatek avoids another upset against Eala at Madrid Open, Gauff recovers from 0-6 start

This time Iga Swiatek had the answers against teenage sensation Alexandra Eala

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place

Shannon Sharpe to step away from ESPN duties amid ongoing lawsuit

Shannon Sharpe to step away from ESPN duties amid ongoing lawsuit

NFL-Ward set to be Draft Day's biggest draw after being unranked in high school

Cam Ward will complete an improbable rise from an overlooked and unranked high school recruit to the presumptive first pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday as the

Brazil's Rebeca Andrade reflects on "goosebumps" moment at Paris Games

Fresh off winning Comeback of the Year Award at this week’s Laureus World Sports Awards, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, reflects on “goosebumps” moment at last summer’s Paris Game. The star gymnast has been telling CNN’s Amanda Davies why it was such a powerful moment in her career.

Champ Bailey eager to see Travis Hunter play offense and defense in the NFL but knows the obstacles

Hall of Famer Champ Bailey lays out the challenges facing Travis Hunter as he tries to play both cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL

Injured skier rescued from Sierra Nevada in near total darkness

Injured skier rescued from Sierra Nevada in near total darkness

Chippiness heating up in the NBA playoffs. Familiarity breeds contempt in Bucks-Pacers series

The chippiness and chirping is beginning to heat up as it usually does during the NBA playoffs

Spire Motorsports releases crew chief Rodney Childers after 9 races of NASCAR season

Spire Motorsports has parted ways with championship-winning crew chief Rodney Childers after only nine races with the team

NBA great Jason Kidd joins ownership group of Premier League soccer club Everton

NBA great Jason Kidd has entered the soccer world by joining the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton

Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced their plans Thursday to join the Negro Leagues’ “Pitch for the Future” in bringing greater awareness to the legacy of the Negro Leagues with a museum expansion

WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster

WNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league

Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester after 13 years and club hails its 'greatest ever player'

Jamie Vardy is leaving Leicester following its relegation from the Premier League to end the striker’s 13-year stay at a club he famously helped to win the English title in 2016

Alcaraz blames 'demanding sport' for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open

Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of muscle injuries

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to the lineup and played his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 3

Rory McIlroy reveals he spoke to two US presidents after his Masters win

Rory McIlroy reveals he spoke to two US presidents after his Masters win

The Detroit Pistons are shaking off a decade in the doldrums. A franchise legend sees reminders of his era in this new team

The Detroit Pistons are shaking off a decade in the doldrums. A franchise legend sees reminders of his era in this new team

Nico and Madden Iamaleava transfers raise issue of whether NIL collectives will recoup payments

The surprise transfers of brothers Nico and Madden Iamaleava have prompted fresh questions about contracts and name, image and likeness buyouts for athletes in a college sports landscape looking increasingly like the pros

Jon Hamm explores the Dodgers and a dark history in Los Angeles in ‘The Big Fix’

Jon Hamm explores the Dodgers and a dark history in Los Angeles in ‘The Big Fix’

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is ready for more celebratory hugs that can turn into heavy lifting

Nobody lifts more weight at the NFL draft than Commissioner Roger Goodell

Judge delays $2.8 billion NCAA settlement to address roster limit concerns. Attorneys warn of chaos

The judge overseeing the sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement involving the NCAA and the nation’s five largest conferences has delayed final approval of the plan until it is modified to address concerns about roster limits

He was the first player ever to be drafted in the NFL, but he never played a professional game

He was the first player ever to be drafted in the NFL, but he never played a professional game

Long wait is over for Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and other draft prospects about to join the NFL

Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and 12 other prospects will walk the red carpet at Lambeau Field before going backstage at the NFL draft theater to wait for their name to be called Thursday night

Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade says viral podium moment with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles still ‘gives me goosebumps’

Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade says viral podium moment with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles still ‘gives me goosebumps’

Golden State Warriors suffer Jimmy Butler injury blow in Game 2 defeat to Houston Rockets

Golden State Warriors suffer Jimmy Butler injury blow in Game 2 defeat to Houston Rockets

2025 NFL draft: How to watch and everything you need to know about the top prospects

2025 NFL draft: How to watch and everything you need to know about the top prospects

‘No friend anymore’: Days from a national election, Canadian voters focus on the US relationship

‘No friend anymore’: Days from a national election, Canadian voters focus on the US relationship

Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series

Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog

Jalen Green makes eight 3s with 38 points to help Rockets even series with 109-94 win over Warriors

Jalen Green made eight 3-pointers and scored 38 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-94 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in a testy matchup to even the first-round Western Conference series at one game apiece

Golden State's Jimmy Butler leaves game with pelvis contusion and his status for Game 3 is unknown

Golden State’s Jimmy Butler sustained a pelvis contusion after taking a hard fall on a foul by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter and missed the rest of the Warriors’ 109-94 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS

Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team, has died following a battle with ALS

Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 121-112 to take 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series

Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic 109-100 without Jayson Tatum

Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the game after getting a bloody gash to the forehead and finished with 20 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis elbowed in forehead, gushes blood, returns to finish win over Magic

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis went to the locker room with a gash on his forehead but returned to shoot a pair of free throws and to the game after taking an elbow from Goga Bitadze of the Magic

Dodgers LHP Blake Snell to stop throwing for a couple days after experiencing discomfort

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell is going to stop throwing for a couple days after he felt some discomfort when he played catch

Crow-Armstrong homers again as the Cubs top the Dodgers 7-6

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 for another wild victory

Pope Francis' beloved soccer team in Buenos Aires mourns its most famous fan

Pope Francis’ beloved soccer club in his native Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo, has celebrated a Mass dedicated to its most famous fan two days after his death, with Argentina still awash in emotional tributes to the first Latin American pontiff

Kings serenaded by another national anthem by harmonica chorus from Koreatown senior citizen center

The Los Angeles Kings have brought back the harmonica-playing senior citizens whose rendition of the national anthem caused a sensation before their playoff opener

Thompson dazzles late as the Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round series

Indianapolis 500 drivers have productive day of testing after technical issues cause late start

Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden waited nearly three hours to start turning his first test laps Wednesday

Mets sweep Phillies, extend winning streak to 7 in game with play at the plate and balk that wasn't

Starling Marte's 10th-inning, broken-bat single gave the New York Mets a 4-3 win over Philadelphia, a three-game sweep of the Phillies, an unbeaten homestand and a five-game NL East lead over their rival

Knicks star Jalen Brunson wins NBA's clutch player of the year award

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks has won the NBA’s clutch player of the year award

Jayson Tatum misses 1st career playoff game with wrist injury as Celtics host Magic in Game 2

Celtics star Jayson Tatum will miss the first playoff game of his career with a bone bruise in his right wrist when Boston hosts the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the teams’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against NBA player Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a teenager who accused an NBA All-Star of punching him during a pickup game in 2022

Pistons, Tigers take the baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

The Detroit Pistons, Tigers and Lions are giving the Motor City a reason to celebrate for a change

Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball

Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the year who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 at last year’s Paris Olympics, has announced his retirement

Home-ice advantage seems to be a real thing so far in the NHL playoffs

Home-ice advantage hasn’t really existed over the past couple of years in the Stanley Cup playoffs

TPS adjunct coach arrested for assault after incident ends track meet

TPS adjunct coach arrested for assault after incident ends track meet

UNC hired Bill Belichick to boost its football profile. A game in Ireland marks a return on that bet

North Carolina looks at its 2026 game in Ireland against TCU as an example of the bump from hiring Bill Belichick in its efforts to boost the school's football profile

Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings

Paige Bueckers is doing her best to live in the present during what has been an insanely busy stretch

GM Loomis: Saints lacking 'clarity' on QB Derek Carr's 'shoulder issue'

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis is confirming that starting quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder “issue” but is declining to discuss specifics or forecast Carr’s playing status for this coming season

Simone Biles wins fourth World Sportswoman of the Year award

Simone Biles sits down with CNN's Amanda Davies after winning her fourth World Sportswoman of the Year award.

On the brink of the NFL draft, the biggest question surrounds Shedeur Sanders and where he's going

The main question everyone is asking ahead of the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night is where Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders going

Prosecutors begin presenting their case in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

Prosecutors allege five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team “did what they wanted” to an intoxicated young woman in a London, Ontario, hotel room in June of that year after she had consensual sex with one of them

Welcome to Green Bay: NFL prospects begin to arrive in Wisconsin for the Draft

Welcome to Green Bay: NFL prospects begin to arrive in Wisconsin for the Draft

Russian threats against Czech hockey star Hasek unacceptable, Czech PM says

Czech government leaders came to the defense of former international ice hockey star Dominik Hasek on Wednesday after what they said were death threats from former Russian President

Rory McIlroy wouldn't let a cold or Masters fatigue keep him from a Zurich Classic title defense

Rory McIlroy says he wasn't going to let a cold or post-Masters fatigue stop him from joining friend Shane Lowry to defend their title at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Eagles star Saquon Barkley surprises students at Milton Hershey School

Eagles star Saquon Barkley surprises students at Milton Hershey School

Falcons GM Fontenot says he was not surprised QB Kirk Cousins reported for offseason program

The status of quarterback Kirk Cousins remains a backdrop to the Atlanta Falcons’ plans for the NFL draft after he surprised some observers by reporting for the first day of the team’s voluntary offseason program

DOJ probing Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns, Bloomberg News reports

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'A medical miracle': After 3 strokes, Towson men's lacrosse manager serves as inspiration to all

'A medical miracle': After 3 strokes, Towson men's lacrosse manager serves as inspiration to all

Nike seeks brand boost in shoe science for Kipyegon’s 4-minute mile bid

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Rogers Communications adds lower-than-expected subscriptions amid immigration changes

Rogers Communications posted lower-than-expected quarterly subscriber additions on Wednesday, as the Canadian wireless giant grapples with strict immigration practices.

Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek

Czech leaders have condemned apparent threats made by former Russian president and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

'Best place to be': Port Washington receives 60,000 salmon for summer fishing season

'Best place to be': Port Washington receives 60,000 salmon for summer fishing season

Barring a last-minute trade, every team will enter the NFL draft with its 1st-round pick

This year’s NFL draft is on target to achieve a first

'Mental abuse': Complaint details teens' allegations of sexual misconduct against high school teacher

'Mental abuse': Complaint details teens' allegations of sexual misconduct against high school teacher

Fake tan, fancy nails: How marathons became a catwalk for beauty

Fake tan, fancy nails: How marathons became a catwalk for beauty

Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’

Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’

Jannik Sinner doesn’t ‘deserve any of the hate’ as he nears return from doping ban, says Jack Draper

Jannik Sinner doesn’t ‘deserve any of the hate’ as he nears return from doping ban, says Jack Draper

LA Lakers level first-round series against Minnesota Timberwolves behind big Luka Dončić performance

LA Lakers level first-round series against Minnesota Timberwolves behind big Luka Dončić performance

Wild's top line more than the Golden Knights can handle through first 2 games

If the Wild finally break through and win their first playoff series in a decade, Minnesota’s top line likely will be the reason

Luka scores 31, and the Lakers muscle past the Timberwolves 94-85 to even 1st-round series

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2

Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series opener

Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opener of the teams’ first-round playoff series

Matthew Tkachuk strikes quickly for Panthers in Game 1 victory over the Lightning

Matthew Tkachuk returned to the lineup and was back to his old self quickly for the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 118-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series

Siakam, Haliburton's double-doubles lead Pacers past Bucks 123-115 for 2-0 series lead

Pascal Siakam had 24 points and 11 rebounds and Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers past the Milwaukee Bucks 123-115 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series

US Center for SafeSport fires CEO Ju'Riese Colón, the latest sign of crisis for the Olympic watchdog

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has fired CEO Ju'Riese Colón

Celtics' Payton Pritchard wins the NBA sixth man of the year award

Payton Pritchard came off the bench and changed games for the Boston Celtics this season

How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

How Pope Francis’ early life in Argentina shines light on his time in the Vatican

Cavaliers' Mitchell, Warriors' Curry and Celtics' Tatum in the spotlight going into Game 2s

Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Boston’s Jayson Tatum have been the driving forces for their teams throughout the season

Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders

Andre Agassi will play at the US Open Pickleball Championships next week

Andre Agassi collected two of his eight Grand Slam tennis titles at the U.S. Open and now he’ll be competing at a different racket event with that name

Celtics star Jayson Tatum listed as doubtful for Game 2 vs. Magic with bone bruise in wrist

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been listed as doubtful with a bone bruise in his right wrist for Game 2 of Boston’s Eastern Conference first-round series against the Orlando Magic

Korir brothers hope a Kenyan school they fund will produce a Boston Marathon champion, like them

John Korir arrived in Hopkinton hoping to join his brother as a Boston Marathon champion

After a crash course in football from 'Last Chance U,' Mapalo Mwansa hopes to walk NFL draft stage

Mapalo “Maz” Mwansa’s journey to the NFL has been unique, even for a league that continues to expand its international footprint

Coming off losing season, UCLA already feels like a winner for landing Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava

UCLA is coming off a losing season in coach DeShaun Foster's first year, but landing Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has the Bruins feeling like winners

Minnesota attorney general files preemptive lawsuit against Trump on transgender sports ban