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US defender Carter-Vickers scores own goal with no-look pass for Celtic in Champions League

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers raised his hands to his head in despair before his own goal crossed the line to give Club Brugge in a 1-1 draw the lead in the Champions League

US defender Carter-Vickers scores own goal with no-look pass for Celtic in Champions League
Europe|Sports

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Liverpool stayed perfect in the Champions League

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th
Sports|US

Raiders will start O'Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs

Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback when the Las Vegas Raiders visit their AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs on Friday

Raiders will start O'Connell at quarterback when they visit the Chiefs
Sports

Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not in panic mode, even if some of famous “Fams” are following her team's first loss in two seasons

Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons
Business|Sports

LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says

Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf

LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip

John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving

NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip
Sports|US

Kansas City Chiefs DT Tershawn Wharton catches child who fell headfirst from stands, invites him to next game

Kansas City Chiefs DT Tershawn Wharton catches child who fell headfirst from stands, invites him to next game

Kansas City Chiefs DT Tershawn Wharton catches child who fell headfirst from stands, invites him to next game
Sports|US

Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says

A person familiar with the decision says former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings

Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says
Sports

Luis Suarez signs to stay with Messi and Inter Miami for 2025 season

Luis Suarez is going to play alongside Lionel Messi for at least one more year

Luis Suarez signs to stay with Messi and Inter Miami for 2025 season
Business|Finance|Sports|US

Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell

Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell

Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agree to $182 million deal with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell
Crime|Sports

Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her

Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her

Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs

Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike network expert explains what seniors need to be comfortable pedaling.

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs
Europe|Opinion|Sports

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City fans are ‘right to express what they feel’ after booing team following draw with Feyenoord

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City fans are ‘right to express what they feel’ after booing team following draw with Feyenoord

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City fans are ‘right to express what they feel’ after booing team following draw with Feyenoord
Sports

First running back MVP in over a decade? What’s wrong with Houston? What next for wide-open NFC West? NFL Week 12 takeaways

First running back MVP in over a decade? What’s wrong with Houston? What next for wide-open NFC West? NFL Week 12 takeaways

First running back MVP in over a decade? What’s wrong with Houston? What next for wide-open NFC West? NFL Week 12 takeaways
Sports

The Big Awful: New York’s football teams are spiraling

The Big Awful: New York’s football teams are spiraling

The Big Awful: New York’s football teams are spiraling
Sports

No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days

No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days

No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days
Sports

Pep Guardiola clarifies his remark about self harm made after Man City's latest bad result

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to clarify a light-hearted remark he made about wanting to harm himself following his team’s match in the Champions League

Pep Guardiola clarifies his remark about self harm made after Man City's latest bad result
Sports

Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backs

Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation

Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley prepare for earliest matchup ever between 1,300-yard running backs
Sports|US

Broome has 23 points and 19 rebounds as No. 4 Auburn tops No. 12 UNC 85-72 to reach Maui title game

Johni Broome had 23 points and a career-best 19 rebounds to lead No. 4 Auburn to an 85-72 victory over No. 12 North Carolina in a Maui Invitational semifinal

Broome has 23 points and 19 rebounds as No. 4 Auburn tops No. 12 UNC 85-72 to reach Maui title game
Sports

Weekend of upsets jumbles the College Football Playoff field ahead of ‘Rivalry Week’

Weekend of upsets jumbles the College Football Playoff field ahead of ‘Rivalry Week’

Weekend of upsets jumbles the College Football Playoff field ahead of ‘Rivalry Week’
Sports

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Sports

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the head

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson was ejected midway through the second half of the top-ranked Jayhawks’ game against No. 11 Duke for kicking the Blue Devils’ Maliq Brown in the head

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the head
Sports|US

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the head

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson was ejected midway through the second half of the top-ranked Jayhawks’ game against No. 11 Duke for kicking the Blue Devils’ Maliq Brown in the head

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the head
Sports

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings

The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 despite a lopsided loss of its own

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Sports|US

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings

The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 despite a lopsided loss of its own

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Sports

Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the league’s leading scorer this season, was unexpectedly held out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup game at the Miami Heat on Tuesday night with swelling in his left knee

Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee
Sports

Juan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend

Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which start Sunday and run until Dec. 12

Juan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend
Sports

Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his mother

Dejounte Murray says he plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23

Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his mother
Sports

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's off-balance layup

Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's off-balance layup
Sports|US

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's off-balance layup

Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's off-balance layup
Sports

Oklahoma's throwback offensive approach against Alabama gets LSU's attention

Oklahoma appears to have borrowed from the past to cure its recent offensive ills

Oklahoma's throwback offensive approach against Alabama gets LSU's attention
Crime|Sports

Athletics-Boston Marathon organizers to pay athletes impacted by doping offenders

The Boston Athletic Association is to pay prize money to athletes who finished behind doping offenders at their races.

Athletics-Boston Marathon organizers to pay athletes impacted by doping offenders
Sports

Expanded Big Ten could put 4 teams in the playoff -- thanks to Indiana's unexpected rise

The expanded Big Ten is poised to be a major player in this season’s College Football Playoff

Expanded Big Ten could put 4 teams in the playoff -- thanks to Indiana's unexpected rise
Sports|US

Will Utah State or Boise State forfeit vs. San Jose State in the Mountain West semifinals?

A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women’s volleyball team will be faced with another decision whether to play the school, this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line

Will Utah State or Boise State forfeit vs. San Jose State in the Mountain West semifinals?
Crime|Sports

Traffic citations dropped against Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill

Traffic citations dropped against Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill

Traffic citations dropped against Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill
Business|Sports

Rodgers says he's undecided about playing next season, but Jets are his 'first option' if he returns

Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether he wants to play football next season

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Rodgers says he's undecided about playing next season, but Jets are his 'first option' if he returns

Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether he wants to play football next season

Rodgers says he's undecided about playing next season, but Jets are his 'first option' if he returns
Europe|Sports

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws

Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws
Sports

NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game

The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 12

NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game
Education|Sports|US

Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in the Mountain West Conference tournament after complaints said she should be ineligible on grounds that she’s transgender

Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
Crime|Sports|US

McVay: Rams Still Gathering Info on Receiver's DUI Arrest

McVay: Rams Still Gathering Info on Receiver's DUI Arrest

McVay: Rams Still Gathering Info on Receiver's DUI Arrest
Crime|Sports

Former NHL player and now broadcaster Paul Bissonnette ‘victim of assault’ as six men arrested after altercation at restaurant

Former NHL player and now broadcaster Paul Bissonnette ‘victim of assault’ as six men arrested after altercation at restaurant

Former NHL player and now broadcaster Paul Bissonnette ‘victim of assault’ as six men arrested after altercation at restaurant
Sports|US

Lionel Messi’s former teammate Javier Mascherano announced as new Inter Miami head coach

Lionel Messi’s former teammate Javier Mascherano announced as new Inter Miami head coach

Lionel Messi’s former teammate Javier Mascherano announced as new Inter Miami head coach
Business|Finance|Sports

County asks Tampa Bay Rays to commit to plans for $1.3 billion ballpark by Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal

County asks Tampa Bay Rays to commit to plans for $1.3 billion ballpark by Sunday
Sports

Lionel Messi has his new coach: Javier Mascherano's hiring by Inter Miami is now complete

Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano are together again, this time with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has his new coach: Javier Mascherano's hiring by Inter Miami is now complete
Sports

PWHL New York Sirens' trajectory points up with addition of rookie star Sarah Fillier and new home

The New York Sirens enter their second PWHL season featuring a new star in Sarah Fillier, a new coach in Greg Fargo and have finally landed a permanent home at New Jersey's Prudential Center

PWHL New York Sirens' trajectory points up with addition of rookie star Sarah Fillier and new home
Crime|Sports

Traffic citations against Dolphins' Tyreek Hill dismissed after officers no-show at hearing

Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn’t attend a court hearing

Traffic citations against Dolphins' Tyreek Hill dismissed after officers no-show at hearing
Crime|Sports

Conor McGregor set to appeal civil rape verdict, as large crowds take to street in support of woman involved

Conor McGregor set to appeal civil rape verdict, as large crowds take to street in support of woman involved

Conor McGregor set to appeal civil rape verdict, as large crowds take to street in support of woman involved
Sports|US

North Carolina football coach Mack Brown won't return for 2025 season

North Carolina coach Mack Brown won’t return for the 2025 season

North Carolina football coach Mack Brown won't return for 2025 season
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams
Sports

Joel Dahmen's biggest win was keeping his PGA Tour card: Analysis

Joel Dahmen lived up to the adage that while getting a PGA Tour card is difficult, keeping it can be even harder

Joel Dahmen's biggest win was keeping his PGA Tour card: Analysis
Crime|Europe|Sports

Greek judge summons Olympiakos chairman in sports violence case

A Greek judge summoned the chairman of Olympiakos football club, Evangelos Marinakis, and four board members on Tuesday to respond to misdemeanour charges as part of an

Greek judge summons Olympiakos chairman in sports violence case
Business|Finance|Sports

World Series champion Dodgers' full share $477,441, MLB postseason pool a record $129.1 million

A full postseason share for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers totaled $477,441, down from the winner’s amount in 2022 and 2023 in a drop caused by players dividing the record pool of $129.1 million among more people

World Series champion Dodgers' full share $477,441, MLB postseason pool a record $129.1 million
Asia|Sports

13-year-old cricketer becomes youngest-ever pick in mega IPL auction

A 13-year-old cricketer from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the sport’s latest Twenty20 batting sensation

13-year-old cricketer becomes youngest-ever pick in mega IPL auction
Sports

Ruling in doping case set to give biathlon star Fourcade a gold 15 years after Vancouver Olympics

A ruling by sport's highest court in a Russian doping case is set to give French biathlon star Martin Fourcade another gold medal almost 15 years after the Vancouver Olympics

Ruling in doping case set to give biathlon star Fourcade a gold 15 years after Vancouver Olympics
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Claims that fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rigged are ‘incorrect and baseless,’ says promoter

Claims that fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rigged are ‘incorrect and baseless,’ says promoter

Claims that fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rigged are ‘incorrect and baseless,’ says promoter
Entertainment|Europe|Opinion|Sports|Videos|World

After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about Luis Rubiales’ kiss in new documentary

After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about Luis Rubiales’ kiss in new documentary

After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about Luis Rubiales’ kiss in new documentary
Sports|US|World

USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announces retirement from international soccer

USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announces retirement from international soccer

USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announces retirement from international soccer
Sports

John Harbaugh beats brother Jim as Baltimore Ravens overcome Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football

John Harbaugh beats brother Jim as Baltimore Ravens overcome Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football

John Harbaugh beats brother Jim as Baltimore Ravens overcome Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football
Sports

Analysis: The Spurs and Magic have fought through adversity. Other teams are searching for answers

Adversity finds every team in the NBA at some point

Analysis: The Spurs and Magic have fought through adversity. Other teams are searching for answers
Sports|Travel

No. 1 UCLA among many top women's teams headed to warm locations for Thanksgiving tournaments

UCLA, along with many other of the top teams, are heading to Thanksgiving tournaments in warm locations this week

No. 1 UCLA among many top women's teams headed to warm locations for Thanksgiving tournaments
Crime|Sports

Rams WR Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of DUI after loss to Eagles

Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

Rams WR Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of DUI after loss to Eagles
Sports

Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23

Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards, and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against his brother as the Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers 30-23

Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette attacked during altercation at Scottsdale steakhouse

Former NHL player and TNT hockey analyst Paul Bissonnette was assaulted by several men during an altercation at a Scottsdale steakhouse on Sunday night

Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette attacked during altercation at Scottsdale steakhouse
Sports

Hagel ties NHL record with 4 assists in 1st period, Lightning beat Avalanche 8-2

Brandon Hagel tied an NHL record with four assists in the opening period and finished with five as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the Colorado Avalanche 8-2 on Monday

Hagel ties NHL record with 4 assists in 1st period, Lightning beat Avalanche 8-2
Sports

UConn loses its cool, then loses a game. And Dan Hurley had some thoughts afterward

Dan Hurley fell

UConn loses its cool, then loses a game. And Dan Hurley had some thoughts afterward
Sports

Tiger Woods to skip his holiday tournament in the Bahamas as his back heals

Tiger Woods will be going to Hero World Challenge as a tournament host only

Tiger Woods to skip his holiday tournament in the Bahamas as his back heals
Entertainment|Sports

Fourth-down decision late in second quarter allows John Harbaugh to remain unbeaten vs. his brother

Coaches normally don’t go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they’re trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half

Fourth-down decision late in second quarter allows John Harbaugh to remain unbeaten vs. his brother
Sports

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational

Tyrese Hunter scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime to lead Memphis to a 99-97 overtime win against two-time defending national champion and second-ranked UConn in the first round of the Maui Invitational

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational
Crime|Sports

Lions receiver Jameson Williams won't be charged for having a gun in a car

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams won't be charged with a crime after he was found with a gun in a car driven by his brother in October

Lions receiver Jameson Williams won't be charged for having a gun in a car
Sports

Utah Hockey Club walks to arena after bus gets stuck in Toronto traffic

The Utah Hockey Club said players were forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night

Utah Hockey Club walks to arena after bus gets stuck in Toronto traffic
Sports

Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn

Any Texas or Texas A&M player who grew up in the state has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894

Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn
Sports|US

Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss

Indiana should be able to breathe easy

Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss
Sports

Cavaliers' unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome

The M-V-P chants weren't only directed at Cleveland All-Star Donvan Mitchell on Sunday night

Cavaliers' unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome
Sports|US

US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer

U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer

US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer
Lifestyle|Sports

Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender

Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
Sports|US

Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season with a broken collarbone

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the rest of the season with a broken collarbone

Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season with a broken collarbone
Americas|Business|Sports|Technology|US

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
Sports

Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25

Kansas remained solidly entrenched at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll ahead of its showdown with Duke in Las Vegas

Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25
Opinion|Sports

NBA legend Charles Barkley criticizes LA Lakers over handling of Bronny James

NBA legend Charles Barkley criticizes LA Lakers over handling of Bronny James

NBA legend Charles Barkley criticizes LA Lakers over handling of Bronny James
Australia|Crime|Education|Sports

Players allege embattled ex-Oregon State volleyball coach used same abusive tactics in Australia

Reporting by The Associated Press about abusive culture in Oregon State’s volleyball program led to an outpouring of similar stories from the coach’s homeland of Australia

Players allege embattled ex-Oregon State volleyball coach used same abusive tactics in Australia
Sports

Most drivers not named Joey Logano eager for some changes to NASCAR's current playoff format

It seems everyone outside of Joey Logano is eager to see to a change to the NASCAR playoff format

Most drivers not named Joey Logano eager for some changes to NASCAR's current playoff format
Sports

Jim Montgomery is thrilled to be back with the St. Louis Blues as their coach

Jim Montgomery is overjoyed to be back with the St. Louis Blues as their head coach

Jim Montgomery is thrilled to be back with the St. Louis Blues as their coach
Sports

UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll for first time in history

UCLA has earned the school's first No. 1 ranking in in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll

UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll for first time in history
Americas|Sports|US

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Asia|MidEast|Sports

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
Sports

Jannik Sinner caps dream year by leading Italy to second straight Davis Cup title

Jannik Sinner caps dream year by leading Italy to second straight Davis Cup title

Jannik Sinner caps dream year by leading Italy to second straight Davis Cup title
Sports

‘Best in the league’ running back has historic single-game performance, dramatic finish in Washington: NFL Week 12 Sunday review

‘Best in the league’ running back has historic single-game performance, dramatic finish in Washington: NFL Week 12 Sunday review

‘Best in the league’ running back has historic single-game performance, dramatic finish in Washington: NFL Week 12 Sunday review
Sports|US

Alabama, Ole Miss fall out of Top 10 in latest AP rankings

Alabama, Ole Miss fall out of Top 10 in latest AP rankings

Alabama, Ole Miss fall out of Top 10 in latest AP rankings
Entertainment|Sports

‘Like climbing Mount Everest:’ Inside the grueling world of the Chess World Championship

‘Like climbing Mount Everest:’ Inside the grueling world of the Chess World Championship

‘Like climbing Mount Everest:’ Inside the grueling world of the Chess World Championship
Sports

Week 12 was filled with sloppy play, especially on special teams: Analysis

Week 12 was filled with sloppy play around the NFL, leading to some upsets and surprising outcomes

Week 12 was filled with sloppy play, especially on special teams: Analysis
Sports

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 14 ASU, No. 17 Iowa St front-runners in what could be wild Big 12 finish

The Big 12 will command a lot of attention in the final week of the regular season

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 14 ASU, No. 17 Iowa St front-runners in what could be wild Big 12 finish
Sports

Who's No. 1? No. 2 UConn, No. 5 UCLA and No. 6 Notre Dame all have chance at top spot in AP poll

A wild weekend in Los Angeles set up for a new No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll when it’s released Monday

Who's No. 1? No. 2 UConn, No. 5 UCLA and No. 6 Notre Dame all have chance at top spot in AP poll
Sports|US

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the streaking Philadelphia Eagles’ seventh consecutive victory, 37-20 over the Los Angeles Rams

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams
Sports

Injured Joel Embiid, Paul George watch from the 76ers' bench once again

All-Stars Paul George and Joel Embiid both missed Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers with knee injuries

Injured Joel Embiid, Paul George watch from the 76ers' bench once again
Opinion|Sports

UCLA women looking for more after upsetting South Carolina. First win over No. 1 team in 21 tries

UCLA women's coach Cori Close is preaching perspective after the fifth-ranked Bruins shocked No. 1 South Carolina

UCLA women looking for more after upsetting South Carolina. First win over No. 1 team in 21 tries
Sports

No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak snapped following loss to No. 5 UCLA

No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak snapped following loss to No. 5 UCLA

No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak snapped following loss to No. 5 UCLA
Sports

No. 1 South Carolina experiences rare sting of defeat, seeing 43-game winning streak end

Top-ranked South Carolina is feeling something it hasn't known in over 2 1/2 years

No. 1 South Carolina experiences rare sting of defeat, seeing 43-game winning streak end
Sports|US

No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streak

Londynn Jones scored 15 points and fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62

No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streak
Sports

Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead

Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears 30-27 after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation

Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead
Sports

Maverick McNealy birdies the last hole at Sea Island to finally become PGA Tour winner

Maverick McNealy is finally a winner on the PGA Tour, and it took a shot he won't soon forget

Maverick McNealy birdies the last hole at Sea Island to finally become PGA Tour winner
Sports

Seibert misses an extra point late as the Commanders lose their 3rd in a row, 34-26 to the Cowboys

Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games

Seibert misses an extra point late as the Commanders lose their 3rd in a row, 34-26 to the Cowboys
Sports

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal

Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal
Sports

Jannik Sinner's 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for Italy

Jannik Sinner completed quite an eventful 2024 by leading Italy to its second consecutive Davis Cup title

Jannik Sinner's 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for Italy
Sports|US

Kennesaw State beats No. 24 Rutgers 79-77 in program's 1st home game against ranked team

Jamil Miller had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Kennesaw State dominated No. 24 Rutgers and held on for a 79-77 win in the first home game against a ranked opponent in the program’s history

Kennesaw State beats No. 24 Rutgers 79-77 in program's 1st home game against ranked team
Sports

Thitikul finishes eagle-birdie to win CME Group Tour Championship and claim record $4M prize

Down by two shots with two holes to play, Jeeno Thitikul knew exactly what was needed to capture the biggest prize in women’s golf history

Thitikul finishes eagle-birdie to win CME Group Tour Championship and claim record $4M prize
Sports

When Harbaugh brothers meet for 3rd time Monday, Archie Manning can relate to Jack Harbaugh

Archie Manning can empathize with what Jack Harbaugh will be going through again on Monday night

When Harbaugh brothers meet for 3rd time Monday, Archie Manning can relate to Jack Harbaugh
Sports|World

Verstappen still manages to win 4th straight F1 title in one of worst seasons of his Red Bull career

Max Verstappen won an unbelievable 19 races last season that included an incredible streak of 10 in a row in what would arguably go down as one of the greatest years in Formula 1 history

Verstappen still manages to win 4th straight F1 title in one of worst seasons of his Red Bull career
Sports

Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1

Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC

Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1
Europe|Sports

Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title

Jannik Sinner clinched Italy's second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition in Malaga, Spain

Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title
Europe|Sports

Salah double sends Liverpool 8 points clear in Premier League as United draws first game with Amorim

Mohamed Salah has sent Liverpool eight points clear in the Premier League by scoring twice to help his team rally to a 3-2 win over Southampton

Salah double sends Liverpool 8 points clear in Premier League as United draws first game with Amorim
Entertainment|Sports|World

Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says

Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes

Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Sports

St. Louis Blues fire Drew Bannister and hire Jim Montgomery as coach

The St. Louis Blues have fired coach Drew Bannister and hired Jim Montgomery as his replacement

St. Louis Blues fire Drew Bannister and hire Jim Montgomery as coach
Sports|World

Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Championship as George Russell takes victory in Las Vegas

Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Championship as George Russell takes victory in Las Vegas

Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Championship as George Russell takes victory in Las Vegas
Sports

Russell and Hamilton give Mercedes a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas

George Russell won the Formula 1 race Saturday night in the Las Vegas Grand Prix and his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton was second

Russell and Hamilton give Mercedes a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas
Sports

2024 NFL Week 12: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 12: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 12: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
Sports

Auburn wins 43-41, four-OT thriller over playoff hopeful No. 15 Texas A&M

Payton Thorne hit KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a two-point play in the fourth overtime to lift Auburn to a 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas A&M, capping a brutal day for Southeastern Conference playoff contenders

Auburn wins 43-41, four-OT thriller over playoff hopeful No. 15 Texas A&M
Sports

Orlando Pride win first NWSL championship in club history

Orlando Pride win first NWSL championship in club history

Orlando Pride win first NWSL championship in club history
Sports

Arnold, Robinson run for more than 100 yards as Oklahoma stuns No. 7 Alabama 24-3

Xavier Robinson ran for career highs of 107 yards and two touchdowns, and Oklahoma stunned No. 7 Alabama 24-3 to become bowl eligible and deal a severe blow to the Crimson Tide’s chances of receiving a College Football Playoff berth

Arnold, Robinson run for more than 100 yards as Oklahoma stuns No. 7 Alabama 24-3
Sports

Oregon St. claims Pac-12 'title' and snaps a 5-game skid with 41-38 win over No. 25 Washington St.

Everett Hayes kicked a 55-yard field goal with 20 seconds left and Oregon State snapped a five-game losing streak with a 41-38 victory over No. 25 Washington State in what was essentially this season’s Pac-12 championship

Oregon St. claims Pac-12 'title' and snaps a 5-game skid with 41-38 win over No. 25 Washington St.
Sports

Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title

Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship

Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title
Sports

Penguins' Crosby scores 600th NHL goal

Sidney Crosby became the 21st player in NHL history to score 600 goals when he reached the mark in the second period against the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night

Penguins' Crosby scores 600th NHL goal
Sports

Chaos erupts as No. 21 Arizona State upsets No. 14 BYU

Chaos erupts as No. 21 Arizona State upsets No. 14 BYU

Chaos erupts as No. 21 Arizona State upsets No. 14 BYU
Sports|US

After fans storm field early, No. 21 Arizona St stops Hail Mary try for 28-23 win over No. 14 BYU

Cam Skattebo ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns, Sam Leavitt threw for 247 yards and a score, and No. 21 Arizona State beat No. 14 BYU 28-23

After fans storm field early, No. 21 Arizona St stops Hail Mary try for 28-23 win over No. 14 BYU
Sports

Devin Neal scores 4 times, Kansas beats No. 16 Colorado 37-21 as Buffs' Big 12 title hopes take hit

Devin Neal ran for 207 yards and three touchdowns, caught four passes for 80 yards and another score, and led Kansas to a 37-21 victory over No. 16 Colorado on Saturday

Devin Neal scores 4 times, Kansas beats No. 16 Colorado 37-21 as Buffs' Big 12 title hopes take hit
Sports

Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Sports|US

Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West

Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 in a marquee matchup on the West Coast

Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West
Sports

Princely Umanmielen’s return to the Swamp ends with a loss and a police escort

Princely Umanmielen’s return to the Swamp ended with a police escort

Princely Umanmielen’s return to the Swamp ends with a loss and a police escort
Americas|Sports|World

Argentina's Racing wins its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1

Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina’s Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil’s Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on Saturday

Argentina's Racing wins its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1
Sports

No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers on Bryant's 40-yard TD reception with 4 seconds left

Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers

No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers on Bryant's 40-yard TD reception with 4 seconds left
Sports

No. 2 Ohio State dominates No. 5 Indiana in critical Big Ten showdown

No. 2 Ohio State dominates No. 5 Indiana in critical Big Ten showdown

No. 2 Ohio State dominates No. 5 Indiana in critical Big Ten showdown
Sports

Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp

DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention

Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
Sports

No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15

Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15

No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15
Sports

Jennings has 3 TDs as No. 13 SMU routs Virginia 33-7 to clinch a spot in the ACC title game

Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 13 SMU clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by routing Virginia 33-7

Jennings has 3 TDs as No. 13 SMU routs Virginia 33-7 to clinch a spot in the ACC title game
Sports

No. 11 Miami pulls away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14 and move one win from the ACC title game

Cam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14

No. 11 Miami pulls away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14 and move one win from the ACC title game
Election|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports|US

Transgender athlete speaks out amid backlash post-election

CNN's Brynn Gingras speaks with transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner, who responds to anti-transgender backlash from politicians after the 2024 presidential election.

Transgender athlete speaks out amid backlash post-election
Sports

Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026

Formula 1 is expected to approve grid expansion for an 11th team originally started by Michael Andretti as early as next week

Formula 1 expected to expand grid to 11 teams as early as next week for Cadillac to enter in 2026
Sports

Cam Ward breaks Bernie Kosar's single-season Miami passing yards and completions records

Another week, another pair of records for Miami quarterback Cam Ward

Cam Ward breaks Bernie Kosar's single-season Miami passing yards and completions records
Sports

Man City's statistics hit new low after Tottenham humiliation

The statistics just keep getting worse for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola

Man City's statistics hit new low after Tottenham humiliation
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Novak Djokovic announces former rival Andy Murray will join his coaching team

Novak Djokovic announces former rival Andy Murray will join his coaching team

Novak Djokovic announces former rival Andy Murray will join his coaching team
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child

Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child
Sports

Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open

Recently retired Andy Murray will team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January

Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open
Australia|Europe|Sports

Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini lift Italy past Australia and back to the Davis Cup final

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini won their singles matches to lift defending champion Italy past Australia 2-0 and back into the Davis Cup final

Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini lift Italy past Australia and back to the Davis Cup final
Europe|Sports

Man City routed 4-0 by Tottenham in fifth-straight defeat as crisis deepens for Pep Guardiola

What started as an evening of celebration for Manchester City ended with the four-time defending Premier League champion falling to a fifth-straight loss in all competitions and facing a deepening crisis in a season that is threatening to unravel

Man City routed 4-0 by Tottenham in fifth-straight defeat as crisis deepens for Pep Guardiola
Americas|Europe|Sports

How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Sports

Harry Kane breaks Erling Haaland’s goalscoring record to become fastest player to reach Bundesliga milestone

Harry Kane breaks Erling Haaland’s goalscoring record to become fastest player to reach Bundesliga milestone

Harry Kane breaks Erling Haaland’s goalscoring record to become fastest player to reach Bundesliga milestone
Europe|Sports|US

Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom and takes quest for her 100th victory to North America

Mikaela Shiffrin has earned her record-extending 99th career World Cup win to take the quest for victory No. 100 to North America

Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom and takes quest for her 100th victory to North America
Australia|Lifestyle|Sports

Kayaker’s leg amputated in 20-hour ordeal trapped between rocks on Australia river

Kayaker’s leg amputated in 20-hour ordeal trapped between rocks on Australia river

Kayaker’s leg amputated in 20-hour ordeal trapped between rocks on Australia river
Sports

Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Las Vegas and Verstappen nips Norris in championship battle

George Russell put Mercedes on the pole for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in an upset over teammate Lewis Hamilton

Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Las Vegas and Verstappen nips Norris in championship battle
Sports|US

Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points

Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizona’s McKale Center

Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points
Sports

Jai'Den Thomas leads No. 23 UNLV to a 27-16 victory over San Jose State

Jai’Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter to help No. 23 UNLV keep its conference title hopes alive with a 27-16 victory over San Jose State

Jai'Den Thomas leads No. 23 UNLV to a 27-16 victory over San Jose State
Sports

Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents

Outfielder Austin Hays, right-hander Kyle Finnegan and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts

Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents
Sports

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in his last four games, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Friday

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play
Lifestyle|Sports|US

Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver for 7th straight season

Chase Elliott has been named NASCAR's most popular driver for the seventh straight year

Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver for 7th straight season
Sports|US

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer

The Kansas City Royals have acquired second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds, adding a dependable leadoff hitter and middle infielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. As part of the deal, the Royals also acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer while sending right-hander Brady Singer to Cincinnati

Royals acquire second baseman Jonathan India from Reds for right-hander Brady Singer
Sports

Angel Yin holes 3 long putts for 2-shot lead in LPGA finale. Nelly Korda shoots 66 to trail by 4

Angel Yin has a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the CME Group Tour Championship and the chase for the $4 million winner's check

Angel Yin holes 3 long putts for 2-shot lead in LPGA finale. Nelly Korda shoots 66 to trail by 4
Sports

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

The Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games
Crime|Sports

Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe

A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity

Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe
Sports

Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder

Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury
Crime|Sports

Skilled burglars are targeting pro athletes’ homes, leagues warn. Here’s what we know

Skilled burglars are targeting pro athletes’ homes, leagues warn. Here’s what we know

Skilled burglars are targeting pro athletes’ homes, leagues warn. Here’s what we know
Business|Finance|Sports

Aaron Judge won't be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract

Aaron Judge won't be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal
Crime|Sports|US

FBI warns NBA of 'sophisticated' home theft groups after break-ins-memo

The FBI has warned the NBA that many recent home burglaries targeting professional athletes and high net worth individuals may be connected to sophisticated,

FBI warns NBA of 'sophisticated' home theft groups after break-ins-memo
Business|Sports|US

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians
Sports

New York Giants agree to QB Daniel Jones’ request to release him

New York Giants agree to QB Daniel Jones’ request to release him

New York Giants agree to QB Daniel Jones’ request to release him
Sports

In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast

Two games featuring four powerhouse teams has put the focus in women's college basketball on the West Coast this weekend

In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast
Sports

Lionel Messi's former teammate Javier Mascherano close to becoming Inter Miami coach, AP source says

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with former Argentina national teammate Javier Mascherano with Inter Miami, this time as player and coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press

Lionel Messi's former teammate Javier Mascherano close to becoming Inter Miami coach, AP source says
Opinion|Sports|US

UFC boss Dana White says he is done with ‘disgusting’ politics after backing Trump

UFC boss Dana White says he is done with ‘disgusting’ politics after backing Trump

UFC boss Dana White says he is done with ‘disgusting’ politics after backing Trump
Crime|Europe|Sports

Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules

A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying

Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules
Sports|US

Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him

The Daniel Jones era in New York is over

Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him
Lifestyle|Sports

Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team

WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team

Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team
Sports

Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot

The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance

Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot
Australia|Sports

Wing 'wizard' Harry Potter to play for Australia's rugby team. He knows the puns are coming

A rugby player called Harry Potter is set to make his debut for Australia on Sunday

Wing 'wizard' Harry Potter to play for Australia's rugby team. He knows the puns are coming
Crime|Sports

NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins

The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce

NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Whoopi Goldberg launches new All Women's Sports Network

Entertainment legend Whoopi Goldberg joins World Sport's Don Riddell to discuss the new television network she co-founded, the All Women's Sports Network, which launched last week.

Whoopi Goldberg launches new All Women's Sports Network
Entertainment|Sports

‘We are an extraordinary group of people’: Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network

‘We are an extraordinary group of people’: Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network

‘We are an extraordinary group of people’: Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network
Business|Sports

Martin Slumbers hangs his hat on making British Open big and promoting women's golf

Martin Slumbers brought a business background to his role as CEO of the R&A

Martin Slumbers hangs his hat on making British Open big and promoting women's golf
Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis

Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup team

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
Sports|World

Rising Lebanese soccer star left in coma by Israeli airstrike

Leading Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar is in a medically-induced coma after she was critically wounded in an Israeli strike near her home in

Rising Lebanese soccer star left in coma by Israeli airstrike
Sports

Caitlin Clark joins bid group for new Cincinnati NWSL expansion team

Caitlin Clark joins bid group for new Cincinnati NWSL expansion team

Caitlin Clark joins bid group for new Cincinnati NWSL expansion team
Sports

Cleveland Browns edge past Pittsburgh Steelers in snowy Thursday Night Football showdown

Cleveland Browns edge past Pittsburgh Steelers in snowy Thursday Night Football showdown

Cleveland Browns edge past Pittsburgh Steelers in snowy Thursday Night Football showdown
Entertainment|Sports

Here's Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season

Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year

Here's Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
Sports

F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti

With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased

F1 closer to approving expanded grid for General Motors entry initially started by Michael Andretti
Sports|US

If the Jets don't want Aaron Rodgers back, the 4-time MVP will find another home: Analysis

Joe Douglas is gone

If the Jets don't want Aaron Rodgers back, the 4-time MVP will find another home: Analysis
Environment|Health|Sports

Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health. Some are speaking up

Pragnya Mohan has been a professional triathlete for nearly a decade, but summers in her native India are now so hot that she can’t train there anymore

Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health. Some are speaking up
Sports

Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at Duke

Jeremy Roach reached a Final Four and won Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament titles during four productive years at Duke

Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at Duke
Sports

Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers

Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19, ending the Steelers’ five-game winning streak

Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers
Sports|Technology

F1, ESPN open talks over next US media rights deal, FT reports

Formula One has opened negotiations with broadcaster ESPN over its next U.S. media rights deal with one year left on the existing contract, the Financial Times said on Thursday.

F1, ESPN open talks over next US media rights deal, FT reports
Asia|Business|Sports

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history

Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history
Sports|US

Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says

Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU

Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says
Sports

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day

Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabilitation from left shoulder surgery after the World Series

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day
Sports|US

Brock Purdy's status for the 49ers in doubt this week because of sore shoulder

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week because of a sore throwing shoulder and will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game at Green Bay

Brock Purdy's status for the 49ers in doubt this week because of sore shoulder
Sports|US

President Biden welcomes 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to White House

President Joe Biden welcomed “Coach Joe” Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics to the White House to celebrate the franchise’s unprecedented 18th NBA championship

President Biden welcomes 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to White House
Sports

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Yankees’ Aaron Judge crowned MLB’s Most Valuable Players

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Yankees’ Aaron Judge crowned MLB’s Most Valuable Players

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Yankees’ Aaron Judge crowned MLB’s Most Valuable Players
Sports

It's getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here's why

The PGA Tour is making sweeping changes to its eligibility and it's only going to get more difficult to keep a tour card

It's getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here's why
Sports

Narin An leads with a 64 in the wind as Nelly Korda struggles in LPGA finale

Narin An is the surprise first-round leader at the richest-paying event on the LPGA Tour

Narin An leads with a 64 in the wind as Nelly Korda struggles in LPGA finale
Sports

76ers' star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said

76ers' star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee
Sports

Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg

Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks

Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
Crime|Sports

Pro sports leagues warn players after home break-ins: Organized groups are targeting athletes

Pro sports leagues warn players after home break-ins: Organized groups are targeting athletes

Pro sports leagues warn players after home break-ins: Organized groups are targeting athletes
Sports|US

St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays' ballpark roof after first giving approval

The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark

St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays' ballpark roof after first giving approval
Sports|US

Colorado's 2-way star Travis Hunter eyes Big 12 title and more before 'for sure' entering NFL draft

Travis Hunter made a pair of proclamations when he announced he’s for sure turning pro after this season, but not until he sees Colorado all the way through the College Football Playoff should the Buffaloes make it there

Colorado's 2-way star Travis Hunter eyes Big 12 title and more before 'for sure' entering NFL draft
Sports

QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants' decision to bench him and says he wants to play

With tears occasionally welling in his eyes, Daniel Jones disagreed on Thursday with the New York Giants' decision to bench him earlier this week and perhaps end his five-plus tenure as the team’s quarterback

QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants' decision to bench him and says he wants to play
Sports

Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend

Stephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament

Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend
Business|Europe|Sports

Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes 'more trophies'

Pep Guardiola has committed himself to Manchester City for another two years and he quickly set his sights on adding to his record-breaking reign

Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes 'more trophies'
Business|Sports|Technology

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images

Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images
Sports|Technology

Drama surrounds final 3 races of F1 season as drivers voice displeasure with recent FIA decisions

There’s three races remaining in the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen is inching so close to a fourth consecutive world championship he could wrap it up Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Drama surrounds final 3 races of F1 season as drivers voice displeasure with recent FIA decisions
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC's 'The Voice'

Snoop Dogg and Simone Biles turned their Olympic bond from this summer’s Paris Games into a new challenge: The superstar tandem will team up on NBC’s “The Voice.”

Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC's 'The Voice'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta

Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello are gearing up to make their presence felt in a festive concert series leading up to college football’s national championship game

Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta
Europe|Sports|World

World swim body eases rules on approved Russians competing in relays and some team events

The World Aquatics governing body of swimming has eased rules that now allow approved athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in team events at international meetings

World swim body eases rules on approved Russians competing in relays and some team events
Sports

Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week

Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver

Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week
Sports

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal

It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
Business|Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment
Business|Sports

NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airline

New York City FC’s $780 million, 25,000-seat venue that it intends to open next to the Mets’ Citi Field in 2027 will be named Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement with Etihad Airways

NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airline
Crime|Sports

Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning

Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning

Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning
Opinion|Sports

Grantland Rice, the Four Horsemen and the blowout that never was

Generations of sportswriters have been inspired by Rice’s penchant for drama and flair. But the spectacular can obfuscate the real, more interesting stories taking place on and off the field.

Grantland Rice, the Four Horsemen and the blowout that never was
Sports|US

Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia

No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinals

Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
Sports

‘It’s a joke’: Italian tennis star crowned world champion after winning Olympic gold, can hardly believe her own success

‘It’s a joke’: Italian tennis star crowned world champion after winning Olympic gold, can hardly believe her own success

‘It’s a joke’: Italian tennis star crowned world champion after winning Olympic gold, can hardly believe her own success
Europe|Sports

Italy crowned Billie Jean King Cup champions for 5th time

Italy claimed their first Billie Jean King Cup title in 11 years as Jasmine Paolini wrapped up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in Malaga. World Sport's Amanda Davies was there to watch it unfold and caught up with some members of the winning team.

Italy crowned Billie Jean King Cup champions for 5th time
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift

It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players

Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
Sports

A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season

A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season

A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season
Crime|Election|Sports|US

Lawsuit alleges Linda McMahon enabled sexual abuse of children

A lawsuit alleges that Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Education, knowingly enabled the sexual abuse of children by a WWE employee as early as the 1980s. McMahon denies the allegations against her. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

Lawsuit alleges Linda McMahon enabled sexual abuse of children
Sports|Technology|US

MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season

MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season

MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’

LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’

LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
Education|Sports|US

New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports

Two New Hampshire fathers who were punished for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” to represent female chromosomes at a high school soccer game say they didn't set out to harass or otherwise target a transgender athlete

New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports
Education|Sports|US

UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record

UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record

UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record
Sports

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Braves’ Chris Sale win first Cy Young Awards

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Braves’ Chris Sale win first Cy Young Awards

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Braves’ Chris Sale win first Cy Young Awards
Sports

MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams

Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026

MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
Sports|US

Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation

Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays’ ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation

Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation
Sports

Las Vegas Grand Prix in better shape after ironing out inaugural year kinks that nearly ruined race

There’s never been a faster 180-degree turn than the one Max Verstappen took a year ago at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas Grand Prix in better shape after ironing out inaugural year kinks that nearly ruined race
Sports

Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal take Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners

Atlanta’s Chris Sale and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal have each won their first Cy Young Award

Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal take Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
Political|Sports|US

Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves

Donald Trump and the National Football League had an adversarial relationship during his first term in the White House

Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
Sports

Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole

Hal Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Juan Soto to be similar to his friendship with Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees owner emphasized the team’s commitment to continually improve its roster if the star free-agent outfielder stays in the Bronx

Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole
Crime|Education|Sports

Ex-student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 University of Virginia football players in 2022

A former University of Virginia student has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students in an attack on campus in 2022

Ex-student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 University of Virginia football players in 2022
Europe|Sports

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini has capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
Education|Sports

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory

Geno Auriemma soaked in the moment

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory
Celebrity|Sports

Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction

Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction

Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction
Sports

LPGA Tour sets another record with $127.5M in prize money for 2025

LPGA Tour purses keep getting bigger

LPGA Tour sets another record with $127.5M in prize money for 2025
Sports

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women's hoops, Rockers once in league

Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women's hoops, Rockers once in league
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block

Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
Business|Europe|Sports

France's Arnault family says buying Paris FC soccer club is long-term investment

Billionaire Bernard Arnault's family aims to gradually lift second-tier Paris FC to be among the elite of French and European soccer by focusing

France's Arnault family says buying Paris FC soccer club is long-term investment
Sports

Unrivaled announces its six teams with two spots still open as wild cards

Unrivaled finally has its teams set

Unrivaled announces its six teams with two spots still open as wild cards
Sports

Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week

The Washington Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve and recalled fellow Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko from the minors

Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week
Sports

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

Rafael Nadal's retirement from tennis serves as a reminder that for all of his Grand Slam titles and other successes, his greatest legacy might be the qualities that inspired Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and other younger players

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others
Sports

Shake-up at the top of AFC? Season over for Jets and Cowboys? Struggles for kickers? NFL Week 11 takeaways

Shake-up at the top of AFC? Season over for Jets and Cowboys? Struggles for kickers? NFL Week 11 takeaways

Shake-up at the top of AFC? Season over for Jets and Cowboys? Struggles for kickers? NFL Week 11 takeaways
Sports

Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA

Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA

Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports|World

Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence

Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence

Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence
Sports

Lakers' Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game

Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his fourth consecutive 3-pointer and sent the Los Angeles Lakers’ entire arena into a frenzy

Lakers' Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game
Sports

The bungling Bengals are wasting prolific seasons from their biggest stars

The stars for the Cincinnati Bengals are performing at an extremely high level

The bungling Bengals are wasting prolific seasons from their biggest stars
Sports

Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it's losing games in 2024

Florida State's current recruiting class is shaping up to be as much of a debacle as anything that’s happened on the field for the Seminoles over the past three months

Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it's losing games in 2024
Sports

Kam Jones pays tribute to his high school coach with 3rd triple-double in Marquette history

Marquette’s Kam Jones wants to spend this season honoring one of his high school coaches

Kam Jones pays tribute to his high school coach with 3rd triple-double in Marquette history
Sports

Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted the 200th triple-double of his career on Tuesday night in a win over Memphis

Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies
Sports|Travel|US

Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire

Residents of the Hawaii town devastated by last year's wildfire are awaiting the return of one of the nation's most prestigious basketball tournaments with mixed feelings

Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
Americas|Sports

Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama

Mexico overcame a two-goal, first-leg deficit and reached the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with a 4-0 win over Honduras at Toluca behind two goals from Henry Martín and one each from Raúl Jiménez and Jorge Sánchez

Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama
Sports

Big Ten and SEC continue to hold sway in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Big Ten and SEC continue to hold sway in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Big Ten and SEC continue to hold sway in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Sports|US

Kam Jones gets triple-double as No. 15 Marquette trounces No. 6 Purdue 76-58

Kam Jones had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as No. 15 Marquette defeated No. 6 Purdue 76-58 to snap the Boilermakers’ 39-game regular-season nonconference winning streak

Kam Jones gets triple-double as No. 15 Marquette trounces No. 6 Purdue 76-58
Sports

Celtics end Cavaliers' 15-0 start to the season in NBA Cup matchup

The streaking Cleveland Cavaliers tested themselves against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics and came away with a loss — and a lot to work on

Celtics end Cavaliers' 15-0 start to the season in NBA Cup matchup
Sports|US

Kansas coach Bill Self reaches 800 wins. His big goal this season is a 3rd national title

One week after Bill Self became the winningest coach at Kansas, the Hall of Famer joined John Calipari and Rick Barnes as the only active Division I head coaches with 800 wins

Kansas coach Bill Self reaches 800 wins. His big goal this season is a 3rd national title
Sports

No. 1 Kansas overcomes sluggish start, beats UNC Wilmington 84-66 to give Bill Self 800th career win

Hunter Dickinson had 15 points and 15 rebounds, Dajuan Harris Jr. scored 16 points, and No. 1 Kansas shrugged off a sluggish start to beat UNC Wilmington 84-66 on Tuesday night and give Jayhawks coach Bill Self his 800th career win

No. 1 Kansas overcomes sluggish start, beats UNC Wilmington 84-66 to give Bill Self 800th career win
Entertainment|Sports|US

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak

The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak
Sports

Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’

Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’

Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line

Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line

Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line
Sports

Los Angeles Sparks hire University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill vacant head coach position

The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill their vacant head coach position

Los Angeles Sparks hire University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill vacant head coach position
Sports|US

It's Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1

Boise State received the fourth and final bye in this week's College Football Playoff rankings, leaving BYU out of that mix and the Big 12 on the list of power conferences with a gripe

It's Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1
Sports|US

Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen headline the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of Fame

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen headline the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of Fame
Sports|US

Cleveland's Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee's Pat Murphy takes home NL honor

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday night after a stellar debut season with the Brewers, while Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt took home the AL award after leading the Guardians to 92 wins and a division title in his first year as a skipper at any level

Cleveland's Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee's Pat Murphy takes home NL honor
Sports

Kickers are as good as ever these days, yet some of the NFL's true standouts are suddenly struggling

This is supposed to be a golden age for placekicking in the NFL

Kickers are as good as ever these days, yet some of the NFL's true standouts are suddenly struggling
Sports

The Big Ten says top-ranked Oregon has clinched a spot in the conference championship game

The top-ranked Oregon Ducks have clinched a spot in the Big Ten championship game

The Big Ten says top-ranked Oregon has clinched a spot in the conference championship game
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M, organizers say

Jake Paul’s promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas at $18.1 million

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at $18.1M, organizers say
Sports

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is home and expects to make a full recovery, league says

The NHL referee who was stretchered out of a game following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson was back home and expected to make a full recovery

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is home and expects to make a full recovery, league says
Sports|US

Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after slow start in regular season follows playoff disappointments

The Boston Bruins have fired coach Jim Montgomery after losing 12 of their first 20 games

Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after slow start in regular season follows playoff disappointments
Business|Finance|Sports|US

Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all

A combination of hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing means it is highly unlikely the Tampa Bay Rays’ planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all

Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all
Sports|US

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, AP source says

Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who guided Inter Miami to the best regular season record in Major League Soccer history this season, is resigning as coach of the club

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, AP source says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is 'unacceptable,' Chelsea manager says

Chelsea women’s team manager Sonia Bompastor has condemned the homophobic abuse that striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis faced after they announced they are expecting a baby

Homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis is 'unacceptable,' Chelsea manager says
Sports

Spurs star Wembanyama will miss game against Thunder as he recovers from bruised right knee

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won't play against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he recovers from a bruised right knee

Spurs star Wembanyama will miss game against Thunder as he recovers from bruised right knee
Sports

Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's future

Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are the top three leading rushers in the NFL

Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's future
Education|Sports

Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey on the cusp of an NCAA record for victories at storied UConn

UConn coach Geno Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey are on the cusp of setting the NCAA record for victories

Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey on the cusp of an NCAA record for victories at storied UConn
Sports

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
Sports|US

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer
Sports

Rafael Nadal could be headed to retirement after losing opening match at the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup in what may have been the last match of his career

Rafael Nadal could be headed to retirement after losing opening match at the Davis Cup
Sports

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals' most recent game at Utah

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record
Sports

New era of college football could help other teams replicate Indiana's remarkable rise

Indiana has made the type of turnaround that had only happened once before at the power-conference level over the last decade

New era of college football could help other teams replicate Indiana's remarkable rise
Sports|US

Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas after team goes 3-8 to start the season

The New York Jets have fired general manager Joe Douglas after a 3-8 start to the season

Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas after team goes 3-8 to start the season
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Skateboarders journey across America to inspire youth

Skateboarders journey across America to inspire youth

Skateboarders journey across America to inspire youth
Celebrity|Sports

Former Bulls star Bob Love dies at 81

Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love passed away Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81. Love was a three-time All-Star who spent nine of his 11 NBA seasons with the Bulls.

Former Bulls star Bob Love dies at 81
Entertainment|Sports

One-on-one with the man that "broke the internet"

It seemed like the whole world was watching Friday night as 58-year-old Mike Tyson stood in the middle of the ring and took Jake Paul's punches for 16 minutes - this after one heck of a bout between two of the fiercest women on the planet, Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. One of the men who orchestrated it all - co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions - Nakisa Bidarian - said the accomplishment he's most proud of is setting the record for the most-watched professional women's event ever in the U.S.

One-on-one with the man that "broke the internet"
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Meet the man spearheading Jake Paul’s divisive boxing career

Meet the man spearheading Jake Paul’s divisive boxing career

Meet the man spearheading Jake Paul’s divisive boxing career
Europe|Sports|Travel

Eight injured after cable car crashes at Europe’s highest ski resort

Eight injured after cable car crashes at Europe’s highest ski resort

Eight injured after cable car crashes at Europe’s highest ski resort
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

Paul-Tyson fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M revenue; sets streaming record

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson punched up a record-breaking gate at AT&T Stadium on Saturday with 72,300 fans in attendance leading to $18,117,072 in total revenue, a record for boxing and mixed martial

Paul-Tyson fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M revenue; sets streaming record
Business|Sports|US

Soccer-U.S. Soccer announces landmark $30 million donation for women's programme

Women's soccer mogul Michele Kang will gift $30 million to U.S.

Soccer-U.S. Soccer announces landmark $30 million donation for women's programme
Sports

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what will be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
Sports

Shaun White's new halfpipe league to air on NBC, Peacock

The new action-sports league being launched by Shaun White will air on NBC and stream on Peacock beginning next year

Shaun White's new halfpipe league to air on NBC, Peacock
Sports

Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years

Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more
Business|Entertainment|Sports

The ‘Trump dance’ takes the sports world by storm

The ‘Trump dance’ takes the sports world by storm

The ‘Trump dance’ takes the sports world by storm
Sports

LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin DP World Tour, aiding Ryder Cup ambitions

LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin DP World Tour, aiding Ryder Cup ambitions

LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin DP World Tour, aiding Ryder Cup ambitions
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Trump picks Gaetz and Hegseth hold grudges against the agencies they would run

In nominating Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Pete Hegseth to helm the Pentagon, President-elect Donald Trump has picked two pugnacious candidates with a

Trump picks Gaetz and Hegseth hold grudges against the agencies they would run
Americas|Sports|World

USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals

USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals

USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals
Sports

Analysis: Some NBA teams know it's time to shake out of early-season slides — or else

There's a lot of basketball left to be played in this NBA season

Analysis: Some NBA teams know it's time to shake out of early-season slides — or else
Sports

Houston Texans pull away to hand Dallas Cowboys fifth straight loss

Houston Texans pull away to hand Dallas Cowboys fifth straight loss

Houston Texans pull away to hand Dallas Cowboys fifth straight loss
Sports

Cowboys fall at home again after piece of roof comes down before loss to Texans

The Dallas Cowboys keep falling at home

Cowboys fall at home again after piece of roof comes down before loss to Texans
Sports

Ex-NBA stars Carter, McGrady part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says

Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are part of a group being considered by the NFL to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in the Buffalo Bills

Ex-NBA stars Carter, McGrady part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says
Sports

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10

Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10
Americas|Sports|US

Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF

Christian Pulisic scored twice in the first half, Tim Weah got a goal in his return to the U.S. national team from a red card and the Americans beat Jamaica 4-2 for a 5-2 aggregate win in their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF
Sports

Bob Love, a 3-time NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, has died at 81

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died

Bob Love, a 3-time NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, has died at 81
Health|Sports

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game
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NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is fully communicative and can move all his extremities following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson in Monday night’s game at Philadelphia

NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision
Sports

PGA Tour approves reduction to 100 players keeping cards off FedEx Cup list

The PGA Tour board has approved sweeping changes to eligibility that wipes out 25 cards starting in 2026

PGA Tour approves reduction to 100 players keeping cards off FedEx Cup list
Sports|US

Debris falls from roof at home of Cowboys before game against Texans; no injuries reported

Officials say a piece of the roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys fell to the field while the retractable portion of it was being opened at least three hours before a game against Houston

Debris falls from roof at home of Cowboys before game against Texans; no injuries reported
Sports

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards

Hard-throwing Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes capped a remarkable season by winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award while Luis Gil of the New York Yankees edged Baltimore’s Colton Cowser to take the AL honor

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Speaker Johnson's 'epic' weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power

There was House Speaker Mike Johnson walking behind President-elect Donald Trump’s entourage into Saturday night’s UFC fight at Madison Square Garden

Speaker Johnson's 'epic' weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power
Crime|Sports|US

Piece of metal and debris fall from roof at AT&T Stadium before Cowboys-Texans game

Piece of metal and debris fall from roof at AT&T Stadium before Cowboys-Texans game

Piece of metal and debris fall from roof at AT&T Stadium before Cowboys-Texans game
Entertainment|Sports

WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' on Netflix will debut on Jan. 6 in Los Angeles

World Wrestling Entertainment’s first episode of “Monday Night Raw” on Netflix will take place from the Intuit Dome on Jan. 6

WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' on Netflix will debut on Jan. 6 in Los Angeles
Sports|Local

California abandons college athletepay battle as last champions leave

California’s groundbreaking law allowing college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness has stalled, and no state lawmakers are positioned to advance similar legislation in the near future. The 2019 legislation, which enabled student athletes to secure brand deals worth thousands of dollars from companies like Gatorade and Body Armor, set off a national movement in college athletics. However, recent attempts to expand athlete compensation rights in California have faced setbacks. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who championed the original 2019 bill, vetoed new athlete compensation legislation last month. “College sports are in a period of transition as many schools

California abandons college athletepay battle as last champions leave
Entertainment|Sports

Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena

Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena
Sports

Kansas remains No. 1 in AP poll, top 10 shuffled with losses by 3 teams; Wisconsin joins rankings

Kansas strengthened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25

Kansas remains No. 1 in AP poll, top 10 shuffled with losses by 3 teams; Wisconsin joins rankings
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event

Jake Paul’s unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event
Sports

Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner

President-elect Donald Trump has said it would take about 15 minutes to sort out golf's mess

Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner
Sports

TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged

TCU has entered The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll at No. 19, the school's best ranking in 16 years

TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged
Sports

Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers

Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner

Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Soccer players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis say they are expecting a baby

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and U.S. midfielder Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby

Soccer players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis say they are expecting a baby
Business|Europe|Sports

Borussia Dortmund's sponsorship deal with major arms maker set for heated debate at club's AGM

Borussia Dortmund’s sponsorship deal with an arms maker profiting from wars in Ukraine and elsewhere looks set to be a major topic for discussion at the club’s AGM on Sunday

Borussia Dortmund's sponsorship deal with major arms maker set for heated debate at club's AGM
Sports

Giants bench QB Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Bucs

Daniel Jones’ tenure as the New York Giants' starting quarterback is over

Giants bench QB Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Bucs
Business|Sports

Warner Bros Discovery secures NBA rights extension after dispute

Warner Bros Discovery said on Monday it would have access to coveted National Basketball Association content for 11 more years under a legal settlement with the league, sending shares of

Warner Bros Discovery secures NBA rights extension after dispute
Business|Entertainment|Sports

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement with NBA

“Inside the NBA” will continue, even though even though games will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement with NBA
Sports

Tearful Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win

Tearful Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win

Tearful Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win
Sports

Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for seven games over comment about teammate Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for seven games over comment about teammate Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for seven games over comment about teammate Son Heung-min
Environment|Sports|Travel

F1 to move Canadian Grand Prix slot on calendar in drive to cut travel

Formula 1 will move the Canadian Grand Prix to a new slot in May from 2026 in an effort to cut down on travel and its environmental impact

F1 to move Canadian Grand Prix slot on calendar in drive to cut travel
Crime|Sports

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase
Europe|Sports|Technology

Swiss esports event canceled after 3 squads pull out over host team founder's anti-abortion comment

An event billed as Switzerland’s biggest esports competition has been canceled after the host team’s founder posted an anti-abortion comment on social media that led three rival squads to pull out

Swiss esports event canceled after 3 squads pull out over host team founder's anti-abortion comment
Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action
Sports

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz
Sports

Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late: NFL Week 11 Sunday review

Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late: NFL Week 11 Sunday review

Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late: NFL Week 11 Sunday review
Sports

Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis Cup

Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer is ready to say whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8

Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis Cup
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Beyoncé to perform at halftime show of NFL Christmas Day game on Netflix

Beyoncé to perform at halftime show of NFL Christmas Day game on Netflix

Beyoncé to perform at halftime show of NFL Christmas Day game on Netflix
Sports

Bronny James Scores Four In Second Game With South Bay Lakers

Bronny James Scores Four In Second Game With South Bay Lakers

Bronny James Scores Four In Second Game With South Bay Lakers
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on Netflix

Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game

Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on Netflix
Sports

Cavaliers to put perfect start on line against champion Celtics in juicy matchup, playoff rematch

The Cavaliers will put their perfect start on the line in the perfect place

Cavaliers to put perfect start on line against champion Celtics in juicy matchup, playoff rematch
Sports

Backup QB Arbuckle leads Toronto past Winnipeg 41-24 for the Argonauts' 19th Grey Cup title

Backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle led the Toronto Argonauts to their record-extending 19th Grey Cup title, throwing two second-half touchdown passes in a 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday night at B.C. Place

Backup QB Arbuckle leads Toronto past Winnipeg 41-24 for the Argonauts' 19th Grey Cup title
Sports

James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA's career 3-point list

James Harden now stands alone at No. 2 in 3-pointers

James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA's career 3-point list
Entertainment|Sports

Raiders' Brock Bowers and other NFL players celebrate TDs with Trump-inspired dance moves

The Trump dance is becoming a trend around the NFL

Raiders' Brock Bowers and other NFL players celebrate TDs with Trump-inspired dance moves
Sports

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets

Darius Garland scored 25 points, Ty Jerome matched his career-high with 24 in place of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets
Sports|US

NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for public criticism of the officiating on a foul against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo that the referees admitted they got wrong

NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong
Sports

Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills hand Kansas City Chiefs first loss of the season

Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills hand Kansas City Chiefs first loss of the season

Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills hand Kansas City Chiefs first loss of the season
Sports

Josh Allen seals Bills' 30-21 win over Chiefs with TD run, ending bid for perfect season

Josh Allen ran for a 26-yard touchdown on fourth down with 2:17 left, sealing the Buffalo Bills’ 30-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs and handing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions their first loss of the season

Josh Allen seals Bills' 30-21 win over Chiefs with TD run, ending bid for perfect season
Sports

Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance

As soon as it left his hands, Julius Randle knew his winning 3-pointer was going in

Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance
Sports|US|Videos

Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win

Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns

Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win
Crime|Sports|US

3 hurt when small plane crashes near Southern California dragstrip hosting racing event

Authorities say three people were injured aboard a single-engine plane that crashed near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing event

3 hurt when small plane crashes near Southern California dragstrip hosting racing event
Sports|US

Nelly Korda rallies in Florida for her seventh LPGA win of the year

Make that seven wins this year for LPGA Tour star Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda rallies in Florida for her seventh LPGA win of the year
Sports

The Dallas Wings win the WNBA draft lottery, earning the No. 1 pick next year

The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick

The Dallas Wings win the WNBA draft lottery, earning the No. 1 pick next year
Sports|US

Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens

Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL’s top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens

Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens
Sports

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks' FG block at buzzer

Jordan Love ran for a go-ahead touchdown in the closing minutes, and the Green Bay Packers hung on to beat the Chicago Bears 20-19 when Karl Brooks blocked Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field goal attempt as time expired

Jordan Love runs for go-ahead TD and Packers beat Bears on Karl Brooks' FG block at buzzer
Sports

Maple Leafs' Reaves gets 5-game suspension and fine for illegal check to the head of Oilers' Nurse

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games without pay for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse

Maple Leafs' Reaves gets 5-game suspension and fine for illegal check to the head of Oilers' Nurse
Sports

Richardson's late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets

Anthony Richardson ran for a 4-yard touchdown, his second of the game, with 46 seconds left in his return to the starting role to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 28-27 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets

Richardson's late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets
Celebrity|Sports

Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said that he didn’t mean to offend anyone after being fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an “an offensive and derogatory comment” during a TV interview

Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'
Sports|US

Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25

Oregon remains the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after its close call at Wisconsin

Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25
Sports

Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion

Harry Kane’s 69th international goal sparked a second-half scoring spree that fired England back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League

Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion
Sports|US

Sinner opens up about his doping case after beating Fritz for ATP Finals trophy before his home fans

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year by beating U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 for the ATP Finals trophy before his home fans and before a final verdict is reached in his doping case

Sinner opens up about his doping case after beating Fritz for ATP Finals trophy before his home fans
Sports

'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain

'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup
Europe|Sports

Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe's best

Rory McIlroy has capped off a tumultuous year with another win in Dubai and another title as Europe's No. 1 player

Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe's best
Sports

‘He’s the best football player in the country’: Running back Ashton Jeanty makes history as he continues excellent season

‘He’s the best football player in the country’: Running back Ashton Jeanty makes history as he continues excellent season

‘He’s the best football player in the country’: Running back Ashton Jeanty makes history as he continues excellent season
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

‘Just sad,’ ‘wasn’t a good one’ and ‘trash’: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed

‘Just sad,’ ‘wasn’t a good one’ and ‘trash’: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed

‘Just sad,’ ‘wasn’t a good one’ and ‘trash’: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

‘He’s the GOAT’: Jake Paul honors Mike Tyson after defeating him in fight

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in their highly anticipated professional bout on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

‘He’s the GOAT’: Jake Paul honors Mike Tyson after defeating him in fight
Celebrity|Election|Sports|US|World

Jon Jones retains UFC heavyweight title with spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic, celebrates with President-elect Donald Trump

Jon Jones retains UFC heavyweight title with spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic, celebrates with President-elect Donald Trump

Jon Jones retains UFC heavyweight title with spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic, celebrates with President-elect Donald Trump
Sports

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
Sports

Kansas upsets No. 7 BYU 17-13, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season

Jalon Daniels threw for 169 yards, Dylan Neal ran for two touchdowns and Kansas upset No. 7 BYU 17-13 on Saturday night to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season

Kansas upsets No. 7 BYU 17-13, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season
Entertainment|Sports|US

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship in front of President-elect Donald Trump in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump
Business|Entertainment|Sports

WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC

WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC

WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC
Business|Entertainment|Sports

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say

“Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
Sports

Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17

Carson Beck threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading No. 11 Georgia to a 31-17 win over No. 6 Tennessee that gave a huge boost to the Bulldogs’ College Football Playoff hopes

Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17
Sports

No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13

Atticus Sappington broke a tie with a 24-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining and No. 1 Oregon rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13 on Saturday night

No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

Warner Bros Discovery, NBA settle legal battle over broadcast rights, WSJ reports

Warner Bros Discovery has settled its breach of contract lawsuit against the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar

Warner Bros Discovery, NBA settle legal battle over broadcast rights, WSJ reports
Sports

LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at Florida

LSU coach Brian Kelly was caught on camera screaming at one player and getting yelled at by another

LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at Florida
Sports|US

Bela Karolyi, the polarizing coach who helped launch gymnasts to Olympic stardom, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, the polarizing coach who helped launch gymnasts to Olympic stardom, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, the polarizing coach who helped launch gymnasts to Olympic stardom, dies at 82
Sports|US

Bela Karolyi, coach of Olympic champion gymnasts who was criticized after Nassar scandal, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died

Bela Karolyi, coach of Olympic champion gymnasts who was criticized after Nassar scandal, dies at 82
Sports|US

DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018

DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018

DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Videos

Netflix says 60 million households worldwide tuned in for Paul-Tyson match

Netflix said on Saturday that 60 million households worldwide had tuned in for the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, and the event peaked at 65 million

Netflix says 60 million households worldwide tuned in for Paul-Tyson match
Sports|US

Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called

Giannis Antetokounmpo shouldn’t have been called for a foul against LaMelo Ball on Saturday, referees determined, agreeing with Bucks coach Doc Rivers’ criticism of the play that gave the Charlotte Hornets the eventual winning points in a 115-114 victory over Milwaukee

Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called
Sports|US

Draymond Green's foul against Zach Edey is upgraded by the NBA to a flagrant 1

Golden State forward Draymond Green’s foul against Memphis’ Zach Edey in the third quarter of the Warriors’ victory over the Grizzlies has been upgraded to a category-one flagrant

Draymond Green's foul against Zach Edey is upgraded by the NBA to a flagrant 1
Sports|US

Ewers' two touchdowns, Texas' defense lead No. 3 Longhorns past Arkansas 20-10

Quinn Ewers threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns and No. 3 Texas’ defense clamped down on Arkansas’ final two possessions to help the Longhorns win 20-10

Ewers' two touchdowns, Texas' defense lead No. 3 Longhorns past Arkansas 20-10
Sports|World

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate scores two touchdowns in his Chicago homecoming

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate celebrated his Chicago homecoming with two touchdown receptions against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate scores two touchdowns in his Chicago homecoming
Sports

Pirates offering season tickets and more for a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card

Turns out baseballs aren’t the only thing Paul Skenes can get to move fast

Pirates offering season tickets and more for a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card
Sports|US

Trump spends hours at UFC fight at Madison Square Garden

President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory on Saturday night by attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship event with

Trump spends hours at UFC fight at Madison Square Garden
Entertainment|Sports

Jake Paul believes he can fight for a title, but Mike Tyson might be done in the ring at 58

Jake Paul believes he can fight for a championship belt within two years

Jake Paul believes he can fight for a title, but Mike Tyson might be done in the ring at 58
Sports

US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown

Taylor Fritz followed up his runner-up finish at the U.S. Open by beating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (3) to advance to another big final at the ATP Finals

US Open runner-up Fritz back in another big final and faces Sinner again for ATP Finals crown
Sports

Indiana rewards Curt Cignetti for 10-0 season with 8-year contract

Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti has been rewarded for a historic season with an eight-year contract worth an annual average of $8 million

Indiana rewards Curt Cignetti for 10-0 season with 8-year contract
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event as he builds out administration

Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event as he builds out administration

Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event as he builds out administration
Sports|US

23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 while suing NASCAR after clause removed from contracts

The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint said Saturday they will compete in 2025 as “open teams” after the sanctioning body removed anticompetitive release claims that will allow them to race while the legal process continues

23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 while suing NASCAR after clause removed from contracts
Americas|Sports|World

Mexico soccer manager Javier Aguirre struck by can thrown onto the pitch from stands, left with bloodied head

Mexico soccer manager Javier Aguirre struck by can thrown onto the pitch from stands, left with bloodied head

Mexico soccer manager Javier Aguirre struck by can thrown onto the pitch from stands, left with bloodied head
Sports|World

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins 1st World Cup slalom of season for her 98th career victory

American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season for her record-extending 98th career win

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins 1st World Cup slalom of season for her 98th career victory
Sports

Katie Taylor booed as she controversially beats Amanda Serrano to retain undisputed world light-welterweight champion status

Katie Taylor booed as she controversially beats Amanda Serrano to retain undisputed world light-welterweight champion status

Katie Taylor booed as she controversially beats Amanda Serrano to retain undisputed world light-welterweight champion status
Sports|US

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs Georgia

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been cleared to play when the sixth-ranked Volunteers face No. 11 Georgia in a game with major College Football Playoff ramifications

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs Georgia
Sports

Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox drops franchise-record 60 points in Kings' OT loss to Timberwolves

When De’Aaron Fox saw he had scored 48 points by the fourth quarter in a 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, “You might as well go get 60.”

Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox drops franchise-record 60 points in Kings' OT loss to Timberwolves
Sports

Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 130-126 in overtime despite a franchise-record 60 points from De’Aaron Fox

Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight

Netflix’s first attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing grade

Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight
Entertainment|Sports|US

Boxing-Paul beats Tyson as former heavyweight champ can't turn back clock

Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision to win an intergenerational heavyweight battle in Texas on Friday that failed to live up to its enormous hype.

Boxing-Paul beats Tyson as former heavyweight champ can't turn back clock
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in highly anticipated fight

Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in highly anticipated fight

Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in highly anticipated fight
Sports

Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascot

The floor and ball both looked different

Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascot
Sports

Embiid returns to full-time duty but 76ers fall to 2-10

The Philadelphia 76ers have been waiting 3 1/2 weeks to get a full 33 minutes out of Joel Embiid

Embiid returns to full-time duty but 76ers fall to 2-10
Sports

Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano again in another slugfest with a disputed decision

Katie Taylor retained her unanimous super lightweight championship with another disputed decision over Amanda Serrano in a slugfest remarkably similar to the original two years ago

Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano again in another slugfest with a disputed decision
Sports

No. 13 Purdue rediscovers strong post presence in 87-78 win over No. 2 Alabama

When Purdue lost All-America center Zach Edey to the NBA after he swept the past two national player of the year awards, some wondered how the Boilermakers would replace him

No. 13 Purdue rediscovers strong post presence in 87-78 win over No. 2 Alabama
Europe|Sports

Soccer-Kosovo-Romania match abandoned after players walk off pitch following pro-Serbia chants

A Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo in Bucharest was abandoned in stoppage time on Friday after the visiting players walked off the field when they heard pro-Serbia

Soccer-Kosovo-Romania match abandoned after players walk off pitch following pro-Serbia chants
Sports|US

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls in an NBA Cup game

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls
Sports

Trey Kaufman-Renn scores 26 points to lead No. 13 Purdue past No. 2 Alabama 87-78

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and freshman C

Trey Kaufman-Renn scores 26 points to lead No. 13 Purdue past No. 2 Alabama 87-78
Sports

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons

The Denver Nuggets were without star center Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone for their NBA Cup opener Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons
Sports

UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC

UConn coach Geno Auriemma tied the NCAA Division I record for men’s or women’s basketball with his 1,216th career victory Friday night as his No. 2 Huskies beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58

UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC
Sports

Bird, Fowles, Pondexter, Beard headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

WNBA greats Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard headline the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Bird, Fowles, Pondexter, Beard headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Sports

Charley Hull makes more birdies for more vacation time and a 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda

Charley Hull and Nelly Korda lead the way in the LPGA's penultimate tournament

Charley Hull makes more birdies for more vacation time and a 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda
Business|Finance|Sports

Bills' new stadium costs balloon to $2.1 billion, $560 million over initial estimate, team tells AP

The projected cost of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium has ballooned to what team officials told The Associated Press is “north of $2_1 billion.”

Bills' new stadium costs balloon to $2.1 billion, $560 million over initial estimate, team tells AP
Sports

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say
Sports

USC's JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark

Southern California’s JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in the second fewest amount of games in NCAA Division I history during the second half against Santa Clara

USC's JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark
Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card

Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card

Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card
Sports

Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season

The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall

Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season
Business|Crime|Sports|US

MLBPA, FanDuel settle lawsuit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness

A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association has settled a lawsuit with FanDuel over the alleged unauthorized use of the names and images of MLB players on its sports-betting platform

MLBPA, FanDuel settle lawsuit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|US

FanDuel settles MLB union lawsuit over use of player likenesses

By Blake Brittain Major League Baseball's players union settled a lawsuit that accused sports betting giant FanDuel of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players on its betting platform

FanDuel settles MLB union lawsuit over use of player likenesses
Celebrity|Sports|US

Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype

Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn’t match the hype in a fight between a young YouTuber-turned-boxer and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion

Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Chicago-area runner helping athletes of all levels train with "Run Better" app

Chicago-area runner helping athletes of all levels train with "Run Better" app

Chicago-area runner helping athletes of all levels train with "Run Better" app
Sports

Scott Turner's ties to Las Vegas run deep. He aims to revive Raiders' stagnant offense

New Las Vegas Raiders interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner has deep ties to Las Vegas

Scott Turner's ties to Las Vegas run deep. He aims to revive Raiders' stagnant offense
Sports

Dutch government survives dispute over Amsterdam violence

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof saved his governing coalition on Friday despite threats of an exodus by cabinet members over the right-wing government's response

Dutch government survives dispute over Amsterdam violence
Sports

Alcaraz misses out as Zverev and Ruud complete semifinal field at ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals

Alcaraz misses out as Zverev and Ruud complete semifinal field at ATP Finals
Crime|Sports|US

A former NFL linebacker is charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack

A former NFL linebacker is charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack

A former NFL linebacker is charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack
Europe|Sports

Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Britain beats Germany

Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland has knocked out host Spain 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga

Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Britain beats Germany
Europe|Sports

McIlroy one off the lead at World Tour Championship and in good shape to clinch Race to Dubai title

The path is clear for Rory McIlroy to clinch the year-long Race to Dubai title and be crowned the European tour’s best player for a sixth time

McIlroy one off the lead at World Tour Championship and in good shape to clinch Race to Dubai title
Sports

Swashbuckling bike racer Jorge Martin poised to make history in MotoGP season finale

Swashbuckling bike racer Jorge Martin poised to make history in MotoGP season finale

Swashbuckling bike racer Jorge Martin poised to make history in MotoGP season finale
Sports

Quarterback clashes and spiraling squads: Five things to look out for in Week 11 of the NFL season

Quarterback clashes and spiraling squads: Five things to look out for in Week 11 of the NFL season

Quarterback clashes and spiraling squads: Five things to look out for in Week 11 of the NFL season
Sports

US tennis star Frances Tiafoe fined $120,000 for repeatedly swearing at a chair umpire

US tennis star Frances Tiafoe fined $120,000 for repeatedly swearing at a chair umpire

US tennis star Frances Tiafoe fined $120,000 for repeatedly swearing at a chair umpire
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

See moment Tyson slaps Jake Paul before big fight

CNN's Laura Coates and podcast host Bomani Jones discuss 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson's upcoming boxing match with 27-year-old Youtuber Jake Paul.

See moment Tyson slaps Jake Paul before big fight
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson face off in a boxing event unlike any other

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson face off in a boxing event unlike any other

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson face off in a boxing event unlike any other
Crime|Europe|Sports

Police make 2 arrests after brief fan-fight at high-security France-Israel soccer match

Paris police made two arrests after a brief fan-fight at a Nations League soccer game between France and Israel

Police make 2 arrests after brief fan-fight at high-security France-Israel soccer match
Sports|US

Philadelphia Eagles pull away in the fourth to defeat Washington Commanders, extend win streak to six

Philadelphia Eagles pull away in the fourth to defeat Washington Commanders, extend win streak to six

Philadelphia Eagles pull away in the fourth to defeat Washington Commanders, extend win streak to six
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Tyson-Paul fight gives Netflix opportunity to show it can handle big events with NFL, WWE on horizon

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson aren’t the only ones who have high stakes when they meet in the boxing ring on Friday night

Tyson-Paul fight gives Netflix opportunity to show it can handle big events with NFL, WWE on horizon
Sports

It doesn’t have to take years to rebuild, especially with the right coach: Analysis

Teams considering a coaching change should be encouraged by some of the quick turnarounds around the NFL

It doesn’t have to take years to rebuild, especially with the right coach: Analysis
Sports

Georgia RB Trevor Etienne ruled out against Tennessee with injury

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne has been ruled out of the big game against Tennessee with a rib injury

Georgia RB Trevor Etienne ruled out against Tennessee with injury
Sports

Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to wait

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders were stopped on a critical fourth down in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles

Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to wait
Sports

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead
Sports

Connor McDavid scores to become the 4th-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points

Connor McDavid became the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, scoring early in the second period in the Edmonton Oilers’ 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville on Thursday night

Connor McDavid scores to become the 4th-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points
Sports

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH

Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox have been selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
Americas|Sports|US

Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg

Ricardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic’s pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States won 1-0 at Jamaica in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino

Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Netflix hopes for live sports knockout with Paul-Tyson fight

A showdown between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two

Netflix hopes for live sports knockout with Paul-Tyson fight
Sports

Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victory

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in his 300th NHL win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped Winnipeg’s seven-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Jets

Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victory
Sports

Rafael Nadal's farewell at the Davis Cup: When he'll play, how to watch on TV and more to know

Rafael Nadal is getting set to retire from professional tennis after one last event

Rafael Nadal's farewell at the Davis Cup: When he'll play, how to watch on TV and more to know
Sports

Charley Hull is fresh off a win and tied for the lead on LPGA. Nelly Korda is 2 behind

Charley Hull ended a two-year drought by winning in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago

Charley Hull is fresh off a win and tied for the lead on LPGA. Nelly Korda is 2 behind
Sports

Chiefs putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve ahead of knee procedure, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Kansas City Chiefs are putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve with a knee injury

Chiefs putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve ahead of knee procedure, AP source says
Crime|Sports

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

A former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her termination

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’
Education|Sports

The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season

The world’s tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world’s tallest college basketball player

The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season
Sports

Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State

No. 20 Florida and under-investigation-coach Todd Golden are about to get a feel for what to expect on the road this season

Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State
Europe|Sports

Soccer-Israeli anthem booed, scuffles seen at France game

Some French fans booed the Israeli national anthem and there were minor scuffles inside a sparsely-attended Stade de France on Thursday for a Nations League game

Soccer-Israeli anthem booed, scuffles seen at France game
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Parents ask courts to step in after high school football games canceled due to teacher strikes in Massachusetts

Parents ask courts to step in after high school football games canceled due to teacher strikes in Massachusetts

Parents ask courts to step in after high school football games canceled due to teacher strikes in Massachusetts
Business|Sports|US

The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes

The state that gave much of America the right to offer legal sports betting may decide that certain bets on college athletes are out of bounds

The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes
Sports|US

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
Election|Europe|Sports|Technology

German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a 'hate machine' under Musk

German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying the social media platform has become a “hate machine” that could influence upcoming German elections

German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a 'hate machine' under Musk
Sports

Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals

Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals
Business|Sports

Roger Penske adds Long Beach street race to portfolio as he holds off F1 and NASCAR interest

Roger Penske has added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach

Roger Penske adds Long Beach street race to portfolio as he holds off F1 and NASCAR interest
Sports|US

US skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to make surprise return after five-year retirement

US skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to make surprise return after five-year retirement

US skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to make surprise return after five-year retirement
Sports

Victor Wembanyama scores career-high 50 points as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo also shine

Victor Wembanyama scores career-high 50 points as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo also shine

Victor Wembanyama scores career-high 50 points as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo also shine
Europe|Sports

McIlroy tied for lead at World Tour Championship and strengthens Race to Dubai title bid

Rory McIlroy is already an overwhelming favorite to win the European tour’s season-long Race to Dubai title and he has just made his chances even better

McIlroy tied for lead at World Tour Championship and strengthens Race to Dubai title bid
Sports|US|World

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback
Sports

Tua Tagovailoa says he has no regrets about his tackle attempt after throwing an interception against LA Rams

Tua Tagovailoa says he has no regrets about his tackle attempt after throwing an interception against LA Rams

Tua Tagovailoa says he has no regrets about his tackle attempt after throwing an interception against LA Rams
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle after impressive season

US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle after impressive season

US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle after impressive season
Entertainment|Sports

Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur reflect on breakthrough seasons

We're down to the final round robin games at the Nitto ATP Tour Finals in Turin and Thursday sees two friends come up against each other – Each with a chance of making it through to the weekend's Semi-Finals. Whatever happens on Thursday the duo have had seasons to remember and as they've been telling CNN's Aleks Klosok there's still so much to play for in the weeks ahead.

Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur reflect on breakthrough seasons
Health|Sports

Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old

Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old

Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old
Sports

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn’t sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 first-quarter points

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
Sports

LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies

LeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night

LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
Sports

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130

Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
Sports

Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John's puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdown

In their return to the national rankings, Rick Pitino and his St. John’s team finished much better than they started

Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John's puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdown
Europe|MidEast|Sports

Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy security

There was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early into Thursday’s Nations League soccer game between France and Israel despite heavy security inside the stadium, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit

Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy security
Sports|US

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

It's a quiet Mike Tyson as 58-year-old nears fight with Jake Paul, 31 years his junior

Mike Tyson isn't in the mood for talking now that the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion's fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is near

It's a quiet Mike Tyson as 58-year-old nears fight with Jake Paul, 31 years his junior
Sports|US

Bills QB Allen dismisses comparisons to Mahomes by noting he's 0-3 in playoffs against Chiefs star

Bills quarterback Josh Allen shrugs off the hype being generated in advance of AFC East-leading Buffalo hosting Patrick Mahomes and the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday

Bills QB Allen dismisses comparisons to Mahomes by noting he's 0-3 in playoffs against Chiefs star
Sports|US

A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome

The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago

A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
Crime|Sports

Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says

A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year

Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says
Europe|Sports

Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women's Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win

Record eight-time European champion Lyon got a stunning goal from 21-year-old Melchy Dumornay in a 3-0 win at Roma in the Champions League

Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women's Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win
Sports

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke
Education|Sports

NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed system

NIL money has added a new variable to the long-held practice of college coaches trying to flip recruits who have given verbal commitments to other schools

NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed system
Sports|US

Caitlin Clark swaps three-pointers for par threes at LPGA event

Caitlin Clark swaps three-pointers for par threes at LPGA event

Caitlin Clark swaps three-pointers for par threes at LPGA event
Crime|Sports

Homes of Chiefs' quarterback Mahomes and tight end Kelce were broken into last month

Law enforcement reports show the homes of Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were broken into last month

Homes of Chiefs' quarterback Mahomes and tight end Kelce were broken into last month
Europe|MidEast|Sports

Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters defying Amsterdam ban

Police detained pro-Palestinian protesters rallying in central Amsterdam on Wednesday in defiance of a ban imposed after violence stemming from a football

Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters defying Amsterdam ban
Crime|Sports

Wander Franco released under supervision after gun arrest in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been granted supervised release after being arrested and charged for illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during an altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic

Wander Franco released under supervision after gun arrest in Dominican Republic
Sports

The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle

The Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committee

The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
Sports

Caitlin Clark draws a big crowd for an LPGA pro-am in Florida

Caitlin Clark drained a 20-footer, this time with a putter

Caitlin Clark draws a big crowd for an LPGA pro-am in Florida
Sports

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery
Sports|US

Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down because of vision problems

Denver Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff has resigned because of problems with his vision

Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff steps down because of vision problems
Celebrity|Sports|Videos

NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern

The National Basketball Players Association has connected with former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singler’s family after he said he fears for his life in a cryptic Instagram video he posted

NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Sports

Mixed martial arts star McGregor says sexual assault allegation is 'lies'

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor denied in a Dublin court on Wednesday that he had sexually assaulted a woman in 2018, saying a

Mixed martial arts star McGregor says sexual assault allegation is 'lies'
Business|Sports

Liberty Media sharpens F1 focus with spinoff as Malone set to take driver's seat

Formula One owner Liberty Media will sharpen its focus on its motorsports businesses by spinning off most of its other assets and said

Liberty Media sharpens F1 focus with spinoff as Malone set to take driver's seat
Education|Sports

Perfect season has done the unthinkable — turned Indiana into the toast of college football

The signs of success can be found all around Indiana’s campus these days

Perfect season has done the unthinkable — turned Indiana into the toast of college football
Europe|Sports|World

France tightens security for Israel soccer match after clashes in Amsterdam

French authorities have stepped up security in Paris ahead of a France-Israel soccer match on Thursday, hoping to avoid a repeat of violent clashes between

France tightens security for Israel soccer match after clashes in Amsterdam
Sports

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev ‘ready to make that next step’ in grand slam quest

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev ‘ready to make that next step’ in grand slam quest

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev ‘ready to make that next step’ in grand slam quest
Sports

Alex Zverev overcoming obstacles in quest to reach the top

Two years ago Alex Zverev was on the cusp of a landmark season. A Grand Slam title looked destined to come his way and he was closing in on a World No.1 ranking. Playing against Rafael Nadal the German suffered a serious ankle injury that blew away those chances. The road ahead has been a long, uncertain one. Fast forwards to 2024 and Zverev is back to his best and eyeing a third Nitto ATP Tour crown in Turin to tee up what he hopes will be a breakthrough 2025. He's been sharing his comeback story with CNN's Aleks Klosok.

Alex Zverev overcoming obstacles in quest to reach the top
Crime|Sports

Canada women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman won’t return to role after drone controversy

Canada women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman won’t return to role after drone controversy

Canada women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman won’t return to role after drone controversy
Sports

Atlanta Dream hire longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead team

The Atlanta Dream have hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team

Atlanta Dream hire longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead team
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Greg Maffei steps down as CEO of Liberty Media, the company that owns F1

Greg Maffei is stepping down as president and chief executive of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media

Greg Maffei steps down as CEO of Liberty Media, the company that owns F1
Lifestyle|Sports

Women's baseball players could soon have a league of their own again

Seventy years since the last professional women’s baseball league, another one hopes to give women a chance to shine in baseball

Women's baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
Crime|Europe|Opinion|Sports

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement if they have dual nationality

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans
Celebrity|Crime|Sports|US

Homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized last month, according to local reports

Homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized last month, according to local reports

Homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized last month, according to local reports
Sports

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admits to ‘serious mental error’ that led to defeat against the Detroit Pistons

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admits to ‘serious mental error’ that led to defeat against the Detroit Pistons

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admits to ‘serious mental error’ that led to defeat against the Detroit Pistons
Sports|US

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks
Sports

Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs

Falling behind by a double-digit deficit is typically a death knell for most NFL teams

Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
Sports|US

Big Ten dominates latest College Football Playoff rankings

Big Ten dominates latest College Football Playoff rankings

Big Ten dominates latest College Football Playoff rankings
Sports

Spoelstra laments 'horrendous mistake' after calling timeout Heat didn't have in OT loss to Pistons

Erik Spoelstra is blaming himself for a “horrendous mistake” after calling a timeout the Miami Heat didn’t have with 1.1 seconds left in overtime

Spoelstra laments 'horrendous mistake' after calling timeout Heat didn't have in OT loss to Pistons
Sports|US

Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72

Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 at the Champions Classic in Atlanta

Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Asia|Crime|Sports|World

Silence descends around China’s deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared away

Online discussion about China’s deadliest mass killing in years was being censored Wednesday as authorities in a southern city cleared candles and flowers from the memorial to the 35 people dead

Silence descends around China’s deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared away
Sports

Bill Self brushes off becoming winningest coach in Kansas history, passing Phog Allen

Bill Self brushed off becoming the winningest coach in Kansas basketball history, even as he surpassed the guy whose name is on the arena

Bill Self brushes off becoming winningest coach in Kansas history, passing Phog Allen
Sports|US

Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket

Oregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi

Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Sports

Bill Self becomes winningest coach in Kansas history, Jayhawks beat Michigan State 77-69

Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history as the No. 1 Jayhawks pulled away from Michigan State for a 77-69 victory in the Champions Classic

Bill Self becomes winningest coach in Kansas history, Jayhawks beat Michigan State 77-69
Sports

Caitlin Clark steps off the court and onto the fairway to play in an LPGA pro-am

Caitlin Clark has one goal when she plays in an LPGA pro-am

Caitlin Clark steps off the court and onto the fairway to play in an LPGA pro-am
Sports

Klay Thompson returns to cheers from some 400 Warriors employees

Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room

Klay Thompson returns to cheers from some 400 Warriors employees
Business|Sports

Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month

The nation’s largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games beginning next month

Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month
Sports

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament

The NBA Cup semifinals are set

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament
Sports|World

Bev Priestman fired as Canada women's soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal

Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has been fired after an independent review of a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics

Bev Priestman fired as Canada women's soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine after getting poked. He again declines to wear goggles

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has recovered from being poked in the left eye by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl, and his latest eye injury still hasn’t persuaded him to wear protective goggles

Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine after getting poked. He again declines to wear goggles
Celebrity|Sports

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post

Former Duke star Kyle Singler’s cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post
Sports

Another huge win for Barcelona in Women's Champions League. Arsenal beats Juventus 4-0

Two-time defending champion Barcelona proved imperious once again, thrashing St. Pölten 7-0 in the Women’s Champions League

Another huge win for Barcelona in Women's Champions League. Arsenal beats Juventus 4-0
Americas|Crime|Sports

Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

Dominican Republic prosecutors say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during the altercation in a parking lot that led to his arrest over the weekend

Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest
Sports

USC football placed on 1 year of probation, fined $50,000 by NCAA for violating coaching staff rules

Southern California’s football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on probation for one year by the NCAA because of multiple violations of coaching staff rules over two seasons

USC football placed on 1 year of probation, fined $50,000 by NCAA for violating coaching staff rules
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports

French economy to stall in 4th quarter, central bank says

French economic growth will flatline in the final three months of the year as activity moderates in the wake of the Olympic Games, the central bank said on Tuesday in its monthly

French economy to stall in 4th quarter, central bank says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds
Sports|US

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
Sports|US

Joel Embiid sluggish, leaves room for improvement in 13-point season debut for 76ers

Joel Embiid made his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid sluggish, leaves room for improvement in 13-point season debut for 76ers
Lifestyle|Sports

'Life becomes wonderful when you give back': World record free-throw champion shoots to give people a second chance

'Life becomes wonderful when you give back': World record free-throw champion shoots to give people a second chance

'Life becomes wonderful when you give back': World record free-throw champion shoots to give people a second chance
Crime|Sports|US

Judge extends the time to indict the driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother

A New Jersey judge has granted prosecutors a 30-day extension in which to bring formal charges against the driver accused of killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, while they were cycling in August

Judge extends the time to indict the driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother
Sports

Jerry Jones says Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery on torn hamstring

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has decided on season-ending surgery for his torn hamstring

Jerry Jones says Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery on torn hamstring
Sports|US

Sinner beats Fritz again in rematch of US Open final. Medvedev back in contention at ATP Finals

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has made it two wins in two matches before his home fans at the ATP Finals by beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in a rematch of the U.S. Open final

Sinner beats Fritz again in rematch of US Open final. Medvedev back in contention at ATP Finals
Sports

Free-falling Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron

The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in hopes of shaking up a unit that ranks among the worst in the NFL

Free-falling Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Gerry Faust, the former head football coach at Notre Dame, has died at 89

Gerry Faust, the gravel-voiced Cincinnati high school coach who lived a dream by becoming the coach at Notre Dame, has died

Gerry Faust, the former head football coach at Notre Dame, has died at 89
Sports

English Premier League referee David Coote suspended after controversial video goes viral

English Premier League referee David Coote suspended after controversial video goes viral

English Premier League referee David Coote suspended after controversial video goes viral
Crime|Sports

Soccer-Turkish club defend ex-president after jail sentence for referee assault

Turkish football club Ankaragucu have protested against their former president, Faruk Koca being sentenced to more than three years in prison for assaulting a referee last year,

Soccer-Turkish club defend ex-president after jail sentence for referee assault
Europe|Sports|World

Dutch police detain 6 people defying Amsterdam protest ban

Dutch police detained several people in Amsterdam on Tuesday who were holding up white banners in front of city hall, defying a ban on protests imposed after violence between

Dutch police detain 6 people defying Amsterdam protest ban
Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season

Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season

Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season
Entertainment|Sports|US

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Super Bowl

The NFL season is in its home stretch, and with the playoff picture becoming more clear fans are sizing up their team's prospects for making it to the Super Bowl, arguably the biggest

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Super Bowl
Sports

Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’

Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’

Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’
Sports

Victor Wembanyama joins legendary group of NBA players after posting another monstrous stat-line

Victor Wembanyama joins legendary group of NBA players after posting another monstrous stat-line

Victor Wembanyama joins legendary group of NBA players after posting another monstrous stat-line
Business|Sports

Finnish investors to buy Helsinki Arena from sanctioned Russians

A group of Finnish investors have agreed to buy Finland's flagship sports and events venue from its sanctions-hit Russian owners after the city of

Finnish investors to buy Helsinki Arena from sanctioned Russians
Asia|Political|Sports|US|World

South Korean president takes up golf again to prepare for Trump’s second term

South Korean president takes up golf again to prepare for Trump’s second term

South Korean president takes up golf again to prepare for Trump’s second term
Sports

Miami Dolphins snap three-game skid with victory over the Los Angeles Rams

Miami Dolphins snap three-game skid with victory over the Los Angeles Rams

Miami Dolphins snap three-game skid with victory over the Los Angeles Rams
Sports

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
Asia|Sports|US

South Korea's Yoon practices golf to prepare for future Trump meets

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol recently began practicing golf, for the first time in eight years, in preparation for future meetings with U.S.

South Korea's Yoon practices golf to prepare for future Trump meets
Sports

Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid

The Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams

Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid
Sports

Mitchell scores 36 as the Cavs beat the Bulls 119-113 for 12th straight win

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113 to become the eighth NBA team to begin a season with 12 straight wins

Mitchell scores 36 as the Cavs beat the Bulls 119-113 for 12th straight win
Sports|US

Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public

After four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court to face Grambling State

Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public
Sports

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor
Health|Sports

Philly fans brought together by Eagles Autism Foundation share bond that goes beyond game day

Philly fans brought together by Eagles Autism Foundation share bond that goes beyond game day

Philly fans brought together by Eagles Autism Foundation share bond that goes beyond game day
Sports

Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia

Coach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia

Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Endeavor to sell OpenBet, IMG Arena for about $450 million to management-led group

Endeavor Group will sell its OpenBet and IMG Arena businesses to management-led group OB Global backed by Hollywood power broker Ari Emanuel for about $450 million, the sports and

Endeavor to sell OpenBet, IMG Arena for about $450 million to management-led group
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Amsterdam riot police make arrests following soccer violence

Riot police in Amsterdam on Monday evening arrested several people during another eruption of violence sparked by a soccer match between Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv and local

Amsterdam riot police make arrests following soccer violence
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Five new arrests in attacks against Israeli soccer supporters, Dutch police say

Dutch police on Monday said they had arrested five more people for their suspected involvement in attacks on Israeli football supporters late last week which authorities have

Five new arrests in attacks against Israeli soccer supporters, Dutch police say
Sports

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers after injuries and suspension

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers after injuries and suspension
Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren vows to return following pelvis fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren vows to return following pelvis fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren vows to return following pelvis fracture
Crime|Sports

Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated

Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week

Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin's staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated
Sports|Travel

Sandia Peak Ski Area opens earlier than ever

Sandia Peak Ski Area opens earlier than ever

Sandia Peak Ski Area opens earlier than ever
Lifestyle|Sports

Professional baseball stars play alongside players with special needs

Professional baseball stars play alongside players with special needs

Professional baseball stars play alongside players with special needs
Health|Sports|US

Minnesota woman wins $100K in Vikings-themed lottery right after being diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer

Minnesota woman wins $100K in Vikings-themed lottery right after being diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer

Minnesota woman wins $100K in Vikings-themed lottery right after being diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer
Health|Sports

Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains 'happy, grateful'

Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains 'happy, grateful'

Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains 'happy, grateful'
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Swimmer goes missing following distress call in South Beach; search efforts continue

Swimmer goes missing following distress call in South Beach; search efforts continue

Swimmer goes missing following distress call in South Beach; search efforts continue
Sports

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns

Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns
Health|Sports|US

Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm is paralyzed from the chest down after being thrown from a horse during a polo tournament

Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse
Asia|Crime|Sports

Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce

Chinese police say a man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in China

Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce
Sports

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks

Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks
Americas|Crime|Sports

Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation

Police say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been arrested for his involvement in an armed altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic countryside

Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation
Sports

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings

South Carolina is a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a pair of victories to kick off its national championship repeat bid

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings
Sports

Historic stat lines, an electrifying comeback and the perfect end to a glittering career: Five athletes who stood out this weekend

Historic stat lines, an electrifying comeback and the perfect end to a glittering career: Five athletes who stood out this weekend

Historic stat lines, an electrifying comeback and the perfect end to a glittering career: Five athletes who stood out this weekend
Sports|US

Yankees manager Aaron Boone bothered a little by criticism of defense after World Series meltdown

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is bothered a little by criticism of his team’s defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and defended New York’s fielding following a World Series of mistakes and mental errors

Yankees manager Aaron Boone bothered a little by criticism of defense after World Series meltdown
Sports

Premier League ref David Coote suspended over alleged anti-Liverpool remarks

An English Premier League referee has been suspended after a video on social media appeared to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp

Premier League ref David Coote suspended over alleged anti-Liverpool remarks
Sports

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev

Carlos Alcaraz struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year in losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals in Turin

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud at ATP Finals and Zverev beats Rublev
Sports

Tennis Channel removes analyst indefinitely after comment about Barbora Krejčíková’s forehead

Tennis Channel removes analyst indefinitely after comment about Barbora Krejčíková’s forehead

Tennis Channel removes analyst indefinitely after comment about Barbora Krejčíková’s forehead
Sports

Roma and Lyon fight for group lead in Women's Champion league and high-scoring Chelsea is at Celtic

Eight-time champion Lyon and Italian upstart Roma both have perfect records going into their Women’s Champions League meeting that highlights the third round of matches this week

Roma and Lyon fight for group lead in Women's Champion league and high-scoring Chelsea is at Celtic
Sports

QB plays like ‘best player on planet’ in win, receiver pushes teammate, Saints end losing run: NFL Week 10 Sunday review

QB plays like ‘best player on planet’ in win, receiver pushes teammate, Saints end losing run: NFL Week 10 Sunday review

QB plays like ‘best player on planet’ in win, receiver pushes teammate, Saints end losing run: NFL Week 10 Sunday review
Business|Food|Sports

Nestle's KitKat signs Formula 1 deal as CEO Freixe seeks broader appeal

Nestle's KitKat brand has signed a global sponsorship deal with Formula 1 as new Chief Executive Laurent Freixe seeks to change the way the world's biggest food

Nestle's KitKat signs Formula 1 deal as CEO Freixe seeks broader appeal
Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco
Opinion|Sports|World

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Americas|Sports|Travel|World

Silver surfers mass for record bid in Brazil

SANTOS, Brazil - Three hundred surfers over the age of 50 gathered at the weekend in Santos, Sao Paulo to attempt a world record for the most people riding the same wave.

Silver surfers mass for record bid in Brazil
Sports|US

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions
Sports

Bronny James Recalled By Lakers, Goes Scoreless in Victory Over Raptors

Bronny James Recalled By Lakers, Goes Scoreless in Victory Over Raptors

Bronny James Recalled By Lakers, Goes Scoreless in Victory Over Raptors
Sports|US

AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do it

Oregon’s dominance in its first year in the Big Ten and Indiana’s monumental turnaround have helped the conference stack four of its teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time

AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do it
Sports

CeeDee Lamb throws shade after losing the ball in the sun as Jerry Jones bristles over curtains

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb is throwing shade at his home field after losing a ball in the sun on a potential touchdown catch

CeeDee Lamb throws shade after losing the ball in the sun as Jerry Jones bristles over curtains
Sports|US

Cowboys’ wide receiver misses touchdown catch, blames sun and calls for curtains in stadium

Cowboys’ wide receiver misses touchdown catch, blames sun and calls for curtains in stadium

Cowboys’ wide receiver misses touchdown catch, blames sun and calls for curtains in stadium
Sports

Jake Bates makes 52-yarder as time expires, Lions overcome Jared Goff's 5 INTs to beat Texans 26-23

Jake Bates made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions overcame a career-high five interceptions by Jared Goff to rally for a 26-23 win over the Houston Texans

Jake Bates makes 52-yarder as time expires, Lions overcome Jared Goff's 5 INTs to beat Texans 26-23
Sports

Joey Logano wins third career NASCAR Cup Series championship

Joey Logano wins third career NASCAR Cup Series championship

Joey Logano wins third career NASCAR Cup Series championship
Sports

Hurts accounts for 4 TDs as Eagles roll past bumbling, Prescott-less Cowboys 34-6

Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes and ran for a pair of scores, and the Philadelphia Eagles rolled to a 34-6 victory over the bumbling Cowboys

Hurts accounts for 4 TDs as Eagles roll past bumbling, Prescott-less Cowboys 34-6
Sports|World

Soccer-FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty

Soccer-FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
Sports|US|Videos

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

Joey Logano won his third NACAR championship Sunday with a relentless drive at Phoenix Raceway that gave Team Penske its third major motorsports title in less than a month

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske
Sports

Kansas City Chiefs block potential game-winning field goal, defeat Denver Broncos to stay unbeaten

Kansas City Chiefs block potential game-winning field goal, defeat Denver Broncos to stay unbeaten

Kansas City Chiefs block potential game-winning field goal, defeat Denver Broncos to stay unbeaten
Sports

Big 12 fines Utah AD Mark Harlan $40,000 after criticizing officials and conference following loss to BYU

Big 12 fines Utah AD Mark Harlan $40,000 after criticizing officials and conference following loss to BYU

Big 12 fines Utah AD Mark Harlan $40,000 after criticizing officials and conference following loss to BYU
Sports

Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debut

Jake Moody redeemed himself after missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired to give the San Francisco 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in running back Christian McCaffrey’s season debut

Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debut
Sports|US

Russell Wilson's TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27

Russell Wilson shook off his first interception in 11 months and hit trade-deadline pickup Mike Williams for a 32-yard touchdown with less than 2 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 28-27 comeback victory over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders

Russell Wilson's TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27
Sports

Chiefs block Broncos' potential winner as time expires, hold on for 16-14 win to remain perfect

Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal blocked Broncos kicker Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired, and Kansas City escaped with a 16-14 victory over the Broncos that extended the Super Bowl champs’ winning streak to 15 games

Chiefs block Broncos' potential winner as time expires, hold on for 16-14 win to remain perfect
Sports|US

Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing — only to pull his hand back at the last moment

Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Tennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova

Tennis Channel has taken analyst Jon Wertheim off the air “indefinitely” after Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova called him out on social media for what she called “coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance.”

Tennis Channel takes Jon Wertheim off the air for comment about Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova
Sports

Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10

Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week

Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Two-time shark attack survivor in Florida says he can’t wait to surf again

Two-time shark attack survivor in Florida says he can’t wait to surf again

Two-time shark attack survivor in Florida says he can’t wait to surf again
Entertainment|Sports|US

Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park

Thousands of fans have streamed into Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati despite steady rain to pay respects to Pete Rose

Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park
Sports

Pineiro's 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the New York Giants 20-17 in Germany

Pineiro's 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany
Sports

Roma fires Juric for its 2nd coaching change this season

Roma has fired Ivan Juric to mark its second coaching change this season

Roma fires Juric for its 2nd coaching change this season
Sports

Arsenal's winless run goes on after 1-1 draw with Chelsea and Man United beats Leicester 3-0

Arsenal’s winless streak in the Premier League extends to four games after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea

Arsenal's winless run goes on after 1-1 draw with Chelsea and Man United beats Leicester 3-0
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence

Paris police say that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence
Sports|US

Fritz frustrates Medvedev and the Russian loses his temper at the ATP Finals. Sinner beats De Minaur

U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz frustrated Daniil Medvedev to the point that the Russian smashed his racket and was docked a point in a 6-4, 6-3 victory for the American in the opening match of the ATP Finals

Fritz frustrates Medvedev and the Russian loses his temper at the ATP Finals. Sinner beats De Minaur
Americas|Sports|US

Weah on US roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal vs. Jamaica but suspended for first leg

Winger Tim Weah was picked for the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Jamaica but must sit out coach Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive match while completing a suspension for his red card in the Copa America loss to Panama

Weah on US roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal vs. Jamaica but suspended for first leg
Crime|Europe|Sports

Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration

Police have detained dozens of people for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that had been outlawed following violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club

Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration
Sports

Coco Gauff's WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Coco Gauff has wrapped up her season as well as possible

Coco Gauff's WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround
Sports

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning loss to Atlanta United

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning loss to Atlanta United

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning loss to Atlanta United
Europe|Sports|US

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks inactive. Giants kicker Graham Gano is active

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks’ wait to make his NFL debut continues after he was listed as inactive for the team’s game against the New York Giants in Germany

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks inactive. Giants kicker Graham Gano is active
Opinion|Sports|US

LSU criticized after bringing caged live tiger into stadium before defeat to Alabama

LSU criticized after bringing caged live tiger into stadium before defeat to Alabama

LSU criticized after bringing caged live tiger into stadium before defeat to Alabama
Americas|Sports|World

FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US

The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America

FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US
Sports

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence out vs the Vikings, leaving Mac Jones to start, AP source says

A person familiar with the decision says Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss the second game of his NFL career

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence out vs the Vikings, leaving Mac Jones to start, AP source says
Sports

Low-ranked Waring wins Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career

Paul Waring cards a 6-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career

Low-ranked Waring wins Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career
Sports

2024 NFL Week 10: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 10: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

2024 NFL Week 10: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
Sports

Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the Utes

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan blasted the Big 12 officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning drive

Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the Utes
Education|Sports|US

Dillon Gabriel makes NCAA history in No. 1 Oregon’s win over Maryland

Dillon Gabriel makes NCAA history in No. 1 Oregon’s win over Maryland

Dillon Gabriel makes NCAA history in No. 1 Oregon’s win over Maryland
Sports

Jalen Milroe runs for career-high 185 yards and 4 TDs as No. 11 Alabama thrashes No. 14 LSU 42-13

Jalen Milroe highlighted a career-high 185 yards rushing with four scoring runs, and No. 11 Alabama routed 14th-ranked LSU 42-13

Jalen Milroe runs for career-high 185 yards and 4 TDs as No. 11 Alabama thrashes No. 14 LSU 42-13
Sports

Justin Allgaier wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity title, capping comeback by passing Hill and Custer late

Justin Allgaier won his first NASCAR Xfinity season championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway, making a stunning comeback after falling a lap down midway through the race

Justin Allgaier wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity title, capping comeback by passing Hill and Custer late
Sports|US

Evan Mobley scores 23 points and Cavaliers rally past Nets 105-100 to remain perfect at 11-0

Evan Mobley had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell scored 22 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 105-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the 12th team in NBA history to start a season 11-0

Evan Mobley scores 23 points and Cavaliers rally past Nets 105-100 to remain perfect at 11-0
Celebrity|Sports|World

Ian Botham saved by Ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap

England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern Australia

Ian Botham saved by Ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap
Celebrity|Sports|US

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Sports|US

Caged tiger wheeled into LSU's Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2015 at governor's behest

A caged tiger was wheeled onto the Tiger Stadium field for the first time in nearly a decade before kickoff of Saturday night’s game between No. 14 LSU and No. 11 Alabama

Caged tiger wheeled into LSU's Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2015 at governor's behest
Sports

No. 16 Ole Miss pull off upset over No. 3 Georgia in SEC thriller

No. 16 Ole Miss pull off upset over No. 3 Georgia in SEC thriller

No. 16 Ole Miss pull off upset over No. 3 Georgia in SEC thriller
Sports

Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 win

Jaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter, and No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for a 28-10 victory

Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 win
Sports

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start

Kevin Durant is out for at least two weeks with a left calf strain, putting a damper on a hot start to the season for the Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start
Sports|US

Devin Neal sets Kansas career rushing records in 45-36 victory over No. 17 Cyclones

Devin Neal ran for 116 yards and two scores and became Kansas’ all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in a 45-36 win over No. 17 Iowa State at Arrowhead Stadium

Devin Neal sets Kansas career rushing records in 45-36 victory over No. 17 Cyclones
Sports|US

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86
Sports|US

No. 18 Army extends nation's longest winning streak to 13 with 14-3 win over North Texas

Quarterback Bryson Daily ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 18 Army extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 13 games with a 14-3 victory over North Texas

No. 18 Army extends nation's longest winning streak to 13 with 14-3 win over North Texas
Crime|Education|Sports

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and says he is considering “defamation claims,” presumably against his accusers

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit
Sports

Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before season-ending surgery on hamstring, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation says Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before any decision on season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring

Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion before season-ending surgery on hamstring, AP source says
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Sports|US

49ers star Nick Bosa gets fined by the NFL for his MAGA hat, AP source says

A person familiar with the matter says San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has been fined by the NFL for wearing a hat with a pro-Donald Trump message during a postgame television interview

49ers star Nick Bosa gets fined by the NFL for his MAGA hat, AP source says
Sports|US

Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st loss

Cam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years

Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st loss
Health|Sports

Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains 'happy, grateful'

Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains 'happy, grateful'

Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains 'happy, grateful'
Sports

Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans say

The New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain that will sideline him indefinitely

Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans say
Asia|Entertainment|Sports

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Coco Gauff has won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final in Riyadh

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
Sports

Roger Goodell says the NFL is working 'very hard' to hold a game in Berlin

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is working “very hard” on bringing a game to Berlin in the future

Roger Goodell says the NFL is working 'very hard' to hold a game in Berlin
Sports

End of an era? Man City loses fourth straight game and Guardiola faces some tough questions

Manchester City is in its worst slump in Pep Guardiola’s reign

End of an era? Man City loses fourth straight game and Guardiola faces some tough questions
Crime|Sports

Auburn men’s basketball team flight diverted after altercation between players, per CNN affiliate WBRC

Auburn men’s basketball team flight diverted after altercation between players, per CNN affiliate WBRC

Auburn men’s basketball team flight diverted after altercation between players, per CNN affiliate WBRC
Environment|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Dutch PM to skip climate summit during probe into soccer violence

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof will miss the COP29 climate summit after clashes in Amsterdam this week between Israeli soccer fans and pro-

Dutch PM to skip climate summit during probe into soccer violence
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Sports

The buildup to attacks on Israeli football supporters in Amsterdam

The attacks on Israeli football supporters in Amsterdam this week followed tensions that began brewing days before between the fans and pro-Palestinian activists

The buildup to attacks on Israeli football supporters in Amsterdam
Sports

Germany's legion of NFL fans welcomes the 2-7 Giants and Panthers after Brady and Mahomes

Tom Brady gave Germany its first taste of the NFL in 2022

Germany's legion of NFL fans welcomes the 2-7 Giants and Panthers after Brady and Mahomes
Crime|MidEast|Sports|World

Attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands prompts prime minister to cancel climate trip

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has canceled his planned trip to United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan so he can stay in the Netherlands to deal with the fallout from assaults on fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team in Amsterdam that authorities condemned as antisemitic

Attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands prompts prime minister to cancel climate trip
Sports

Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years

Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years

Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years
Crime|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Dutch PM to miss climate summit during probe into soccer violence

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof will miss the COP29 climate summit after clashes in Amsterdam this week between Israeli soccer fans

Dutch PM to miss climate summit during probe into soccer violence
Sports

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason
Sports|US

LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ers

LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ miserable start with a 116-106 victory

LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ers
Crime|Sports

Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players

A flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn men's basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports

Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players
Sports|US

Perfect 10: High-scoring Cavaliers extend best start in team history under new coach Kenny Atkinson

Kenny Atkinson couldn’t help but smile as he looked at the box score and stared at the record of his Cleveland Cavaliers

Perfect 10: High-scoring Cavaliers extend best start in team history under new coach Kenny Atkinson
Sports

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

Top-ranked Kansas blew a 20-point first-half lead, then had to rally itself in the closing minutes for a 92-89 victory over No. 9 North Carolina on Friday night

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights
Sports|US

Jusuf Nurkic makes free throw with 0.8 seconds left to lift Suns past Mavs, 114-113

Jusuf Nurkic made the second of two free throws with 0.8 seconds left after getting fouled on an offensive rebound, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 114-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

Jusuf Nurkic makes free throw with 0.8 seconds left to lift Suns past Mavs, 114-113
Sports|US

Cavaliers take 41-point halftime lead and rout Warriors 136-117 to improve to 10-0

Darius Garland scored 27 points and Evan Mobley had 23 as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Golden State Warriors 136-117, extending their franchise-best start to 10-0 this season

Cavaliers take 41-point halftime lead and rout Warriors 136-117 to improve to 10-0
Sports

A Lim Kim has hole-in-one, 2 late birdies to take lead into Lotte Championship finale in Hawaii

A Lim Kim had a hole-in-one on the par-3 ninth and birdied the final two holes for a 5-under 67 and one-stroke lead over Nataliya Guseva on Friday in the Lotte Championship

A Lim Kim has hole-in-one, 2 late birdies to take lead into Lotte Championship finale in Hawaii
Sports

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point first-half lead, holds on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 92-89

Hunter Dickinson had 20 points and 10 rebounds for No. 1 Kansas, which blew a 20-point first-half lead against No. 9 North Carolina before holding on for a 92-89 victory when the Tar Heels’ Elliot Cadeau missed a 3-pointer as time expired

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point first-half lead, holds on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 92-89
Sports

Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix

Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paced the first practice session at Phoenix Raceway

Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix
Sports|US

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut

Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut
Sports

NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives

NASCAR President Steve Phelps defended the four drivers racing for the Cup Series championship even though others had better statistics than the finalists

NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives
Crime|Education|Sports

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: report

According to a report by the school’s student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: report