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Europe|Sports

Brignone beats Goggia for Italian 1-2 in World Cup downhill. Vonn misses gate and does not finish

Federica Brignone has edged out teammate Sofia Goggia by the smallest possible margin for an Italian 1-2 finish in a women’s World Cup downhill

Brignone beats Goggia for Italian 1-2 in World Cup downhill. Vonn misses gate and does not finish
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant into an NBA legend

How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant into an NBA legend

How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant into an NBA legend
Americas|Sports|US

USA’s Madison Keys wins first grand slam title at Australian Open, stunning world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in thrilling final

USA’s Madison Keys wins first grand slam title at Australian Open, stunning world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in thrilling final

USA’s Madison Keys wins first grand slam title at Australian Open, stunning world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in thrilling final
Sports|US

Dallas Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as new head coach

Dallas Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as new head coach

Dallas Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as new head coach
Australia|Sports|US

Madison Keys looks for first major title at Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka hopes to ‘put my name into history’

Madison Keys looks for first major title at Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka hopes to ‘put my name into history’

Madison Keys looks for first major title at Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka hopes to ‘put my name into history’
Sports|US

The Washington Commanders once ruled an entire region. After years of struggle, the joy has returned

The Washington Commanders' run to the NFC Championship game has restored the franchise's relationship with its long-put upon fan base

The Washington Commanders once ruled an entire region. After years of struggle, the joy has returned
Sports|US

No. 2 South Carolina gets another big win against No. 5 LSU to continue SEC domination

South Carolina showed once more who’s in charge of the Southeastern Conference

No. 2 South Carolina gets another big win against No. 5 LSU to continue SEC domination
Entertainment|Sports

Amber Glenn defends her title at the US Figure Skating Championships as Alysa Liu falters late

Amber Glenn defended her title as the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, landing a massive triple axel early in the program and then watching in stressful anticipation as Alysa Liu came up just short of surpassing her

Amber Glenn defends her title at the US Figure Skating Championships as Alysa Liu falters late
Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Coaches Staley, Mulkey show off their fashion style in LSU-South Carolina showdown

No. 2 South Carolina and No. 5 LSU featured the last two national champions and two of the best teams in the country this season

Coaches Staley, Mulkey show off their fashion style in LSU-South Carolina showdown
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

No deal. Young collector who nabbed one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card turns down Pirates trade offer

The young collector who scored a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes has turned down a trade offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates

No deal. Young collector who nabbed one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card turns down Pirates trade offer
Education|Sports|US

Ivy League won't join NCAA antitrust settlement, clings to academics and amateurism

The Ivy League will not join the antitrust settlement that allows schools to pay their players directly

Ivy League won't join NCAA antitrust settlement, clings to academics and amateurism
Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Stride of seven continents: Birmingham man to run around the world in 7 days

Stride of seven continents: Birmingham man to run around the world in 7 days

Stride of seven continents: Birmingham man to run around the world in 7 days
Sports|US

Jalen Hurts practices on injured left knee for Eagles, ready for NFC championship game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a full participant in practice with an injured left knee for the second straight day and is set to start in the NFC championship game

Jalen Hurts practices on injured left knee for Eagles, ready for NFC championship game
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

'More time together!': Bucks fans enjoy Deer District during hour game delay

'More time together!': Bucks fans enjoy Deer District during hour game delay

'More time together!': Bucks fans enjoy Deer District during hour game delay
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Travis Kelce says he 'used to dream' of playing QB the way Josh Allen does

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce always envisioned being like the Bills' Josh Allen, a big quarterback with the ability to run and throw

Travis Kelce says he 'used to dream' of playing QB the way Josh Allen does
Entertainment|Sports|US

SoxFest returns after 4-year hiatus with new "live" format on Chicago's South Side

SoxFest returns after 4-year hiatus with new "live" format on Chicago's South Side

SoxFest returns after 4-year hiatus with new "live" format on Chicago's South Side
Sports|US

Jacksonville Jaguars hire Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as next head coach after apparent change of heart

Jacksonville Jaguars hire Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as next head coach after apparent change of heart

Jacksonville Jaguars hire Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as next head coach after apparent change of heart
Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Vegas, baby! Sin City to host the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship game

Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship game

Vegas, baby! Sin City to host the 2027 College Football Playoff national championship game
Crime|Sports|US

Jury acquits New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers in assault and battery trial

A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers in his assault and battery trial

Jury acquits New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers in assault and battery trial
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Amazon Prime Video shifts focus to live sports to boost profits, The Information reports

Amazon's Prime Video has shifted its strategic focus towards live sports and away from original television shows and movies, seeking to meet internal corporate profit targets, The

Amazon Prime Video shifts focus to live sports to boost profits, The Information reports
Americas|Sports

F1 champion Max Verstappen the brightest star missing from stacked field at Rolex 24 of Daytona

The Rolex 24 at Daytona features more than 200 of the best drivers in the world, including 14 former Formula 1 stars

F1 champion Max Verstappen the brightest star missing from stacked field at Rolex 24 of Daytona
Australia|Sports

Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in women's final for 1st Grand Slam title

Madison Keys of the United States has upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final

Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in women's final for 1st Grand Slam title
Sports|US

Las Vegas Raiders agree to hire 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday

Las Vegas Raiders agree to hire 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says
Entertainment|Sports

Kansas City’s loudest fans prepare for AFC Championship weekend

Kansas City’s loudest fans prepare for AFC Championship weekend

Kansas City’s loudest fans prepare for AFC Championship weekend
Celebrity|Europe|Sports

Wrexham's celebrity owners will have to wait to see their team playing in Europe

Wrexham competes in English soccer's league system but the Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney was hoping to be allowed to participate in the Welsh League Cup

Wrexham's celebrity owners will have to wait to see their team playing in Europe
Australia|Sports

Novak Djokovic vows to strive for more Grand Slam titles at age 37 after his latest injury

Novak Djokovic is 37 and was forced to stop playing because of an injury at two of the past four Grand Slam tournaments

Novak Djokovic vows to strive for more Grand Slam titles at age 37 after his latest injury
Americas|Australia|Sports

Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeats American Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach final

Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeats American Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach final

Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeats American Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach final
Australia|Sports

Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final

Defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome some third-set cramping to beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 to return to the Australian Open final as he pursues a third Grand Slam title

Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final
Australia|Sports

Novak Djokovic retires from Australian Open semifinal due to injury

Novak Djokovic retires from Australian Open semifinal due to injury

Novak Djokovic retires from Australian Open semifinal due to injury
Australia|Sports

Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

An injured Novak Djokovic has quit after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev

Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner
Business|Crime|Sports|US

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say
Celebrity|Sports

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record
Sports|US

Ravens' Mark Andrews 'absolutely gutted' by his performance in playoff loss to Bills

Mark Andrews is “absolutely gutted by what happened” in last weekend’s divisional playoff loss at Buffalo

Ravens' Mark Andrews 'absolutely gutted' by his performance in playoff loss to Bills
Europe|Sports

Victor Wembanyama dazzles Parisian crowd in Spurs win

Victor Wembanyama dazzles Parisian crowd in Spurs win

Victor Wembanyama dazzles Parisian crowd in Spurs win
Sports|US

Jaguars hire Bucs OC Liam Coen as head coach after making necessary moves

The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen as the eighth head coach in franchise history

Jaguars hire Bucs OC Liam Coen as head coach after making necessary moves
Crime|Sports|US

Woman indicted in car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others

A woman has been indicted in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates

Woman indicted in car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others
Sports|US

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews ‘gutted’ after pivotal NFL playoff drop in loss to Bills

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews ‘gutted’ after pivotal NFL playoff drop in loss to Bills

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews ‘gutted’ after pivotal NFL playoff drop in loss to Bills
Celebrity|Sports

Ichiro Suzuki wants to have a drink with writer who left him off Hall of Fame ballot

Ichiro Suzuki wants to raise a glass with the voter who chose not to check off his name on the Hall of Fame ballot

Ichiro Suzuki wants to have a drink with writer who left him off Hall of Fame ballot
Americas|Sports

Meyer Shank Racing returns to Rolex 24 as 61 cars and 235 drivers prep for Daytona endurance race

A new-look Meyer Shank Racing team is back at the Rolex 24 after a one-year hiatus and it is just one of dozens of changes as IMSA heads into the most prestigious endurance race in North America

Meyer Shank Racing returns to Rolex 24 as 61 cars and 235 drivers prep for Daytona endurance race
Europe|Sports

Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110

Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110
Education|Sports|US

The Power of Inclusion: Athlete with Down Syndrome honored after winning world championship

The Power of Inclusion: Athlete with Down Syndrome honored after winning world championship

The Power of Inclusion: Athlete with Down Syndrome honored after winning world championship
Sports|US

Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 million, 2-year contract

Left-hander A

Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 million, 2-year contract
Europe|Sports

Welcome home, Wemby: As expected, Spurs' star gets a hero's welcome in Paris

The first enormous roar from the crowd came before the game even started

Welcome home, Wemby: As expected, Spurs' star gets a hero's welcome in Paris
Crime|Sports|US

Woman testifies during trial that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers attacked her

A woman has testified that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers grabbed her by the neck and slammed her against the wall after she got a phone call while they were in bed

Woman testifies during trial that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers attacked her
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Families receive communication tablets to help kids with special needs

Families receive communication tablets to help kids with special needs

Families receive communication tablets to help kids with special needs
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Highschooler earns all 138 Boy Scout merit badges

Highschooler earns all 138 Boy Scout merit badges

Highschooler earns all 138 Boy Scout merit badges
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

SZA to join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime performance

Guess who’s joining Kendrick Lamar on the Super Bowl halftime stage

SZA to join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime performance
Europe|Sports

British Open to return to St. Andrews in 2027. One last chance for Tiger Woods?

The British Open returns to St. Andrews in 2027 for the 31st time

British Open to return to St. Andrews in 2027. One last chance for Tiger Woods?
Business|Europe|Sports

NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says

The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball

NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says
Sports|US

Bill Belichick and North Carolina have a signed contract for his hiring as football coach

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract

Bill Belichick and North Carolina have a signed contract for his hiring as football coach
Business|Sports|US

Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players

Reliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract has been finalized by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to $452 million on eight players

Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players
Australia|Sports

Australian Open: Did the Happy Slam become the Angry Slam? Or is tennis just changing?

Why is everyone so angry at what long has been known as the Happy Slam

Australian Open: Did the Happy Slam become the Angry Slam? Or is tennis just changing?
Europe|Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin says she will return to skiing next week after suffering injury in hard fall

Mikaela Shiffrin says she will return to skiing next week after suffering injury in hard fall

Mikaela Shiffrin says she will return to skiing next week after suffering injury in hard fall
Celebrity|Crime|Sports|US

Lawsuit says ex-Yankee Mariano Rivera failed to protect a girl from sexual abuse at a church camp

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are accused in a lawsuit of failing to protect a young girl who was sexually abused by an older child during a summer camp trip sponsored by their church

Lawsuit says ex-Yankee Mariano Rivera failed to protect a girl from sexual abuse at a church camp
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Comcast launches Sports & News TV package to attract streaming customers

Comcast announced on Thursday the launch of Sports & News TV, a new video package for its Xfinity internet customers, as part of its strategy to remain competitive in the streaming era.

Comcast launches Sports & News TV package to attract streaming customers
Crime|Europe|Sports

Lazio ultras suspected of using metal chains, hammers and leather straps to attack Real Sociedad supporters, police say

Lazio ultras suspected of using metal chains, hammers and leather straps to attack Real Sociedad supporters, police say

Lazio ultras suspected of using metal chains, hammers and leather straps to attack Real Sociedad supporters, police say
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

EA shares slump after soccer game misses goal

Electronic Arts shares sank more than 15% on Thursday, tripped up by a surprise slowdown in spending on the soccer franchise that has shaped its gaming empire.

EA shares slump after soccer game misses goal
Europe|Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin healed from puncture wound suffered in ski crash, will race next week in France

Mikaela Shiffrin has recovered from her ski crash two months ago and tells The Associated Press she plans to return to World Cup racing next Thursday at a slalom event in Courchevel, France

Mikaela Shiffrin healed from puncture wound suffered in ski crash, will race next week in France
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Is this English soccer club the next Wrexham story?

Is this English soccer club the next Wrexham story?

Is this English soccer club the next Wrexham story?
Europe|Sports

Manchester City on brink of Champions League elimination after spectacular collapse against PSG

Manchester City on brink of Champions League elimination after spectacular collapse against PSG

Manchester City on brink of Champions League elimination after spectacular collapse against PSG
Sports|US

Miami Heat suspend star forward Jimmy Butler for second time in three weeks

Miami Heat suspend star forward Jimmy Butler for second time in three weeks

Miami Heat suspend star forward Jimmy Butler for second time in three weeks
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports

French sports officials snub minister's speech over planned budget cut

French sports officials walked out of a speech by new minister Marie Barsacq over a planned 33% budget cut for their sector just a few months after a memorable Paris Olympics.

French sports officials snub minister's speech over planned budget cut
Australia|Sports

Australian Open: Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final

Madison Keys saved a match point and upset No. 2 Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in a high-intensity Australian Open semifinal to reach a Grand Slam title match for the second time in her career

Australian Open: Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final
Sports|US

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 54 in Thunder's 123-114 win over Jazz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 54 in Thunder's 123-114 win over Jazz
Sports|US

'Best rookie year of all time?' Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl

Jayden Daniels is getting praised around the league after leading the Washington Commanders to the NFC championship game against the odds and expectations

'Best rookie year of all time?' Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl
Crime|Sports|US

Family learns about house fire while at Eagles playoff game

Family learns about house fire while at Eagles playoff game

Family learns about house fire while at Eagles playoff game
Business|Sports|US

Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, clearing a path for Shad Khan to make another run at Liam Coen

General manager Trent Baalke is out in Jacksonville after the Jaguars failed to land second interviews with three of their top coaching candidates

Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, clearing a path for Shad Khan to make another run at Liam Coen
Europe|Sports

Man City sent to brink of Champions League exit by PSG. Real Madrid routs Salzburg to advance

Manchester City is on the brink of a humiliating Champions League exit after a stunning 4-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday

Man City sent to brink of Champions League exit by PSG. Real Madrid routs Salzburg to advance
Sports|Travel|US

Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South

The NBA and multiple college basketball conferences postponed games in response to winter weather that broke snowfall records in some southern states and coated others with a mix of snow and ice

Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South
Sports|US

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be their head coach

The New York Jets and Aaron Glenn have agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be their head coach
Business|Sports|US

Raiders hire Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek as their GM, AP source says

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be their GM, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press

Raiders hire Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek as their GM, AP source says
Education|Sports

Canball! See what's been one school's tradition for more than 50 years

Canball! See what's been one school's tradition for more than 50 years

Canball! See what's been one school's tradition for more than 50 years
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Paris Notebook: Haliburton praises Clark, NBA sells tickets in 50+ countries for Spurs-Pacers games

Caitlin Clark turned 23 on Wednesday

Paris Notebook: Haliburton praises Clark, NBA sells tickets in 50+ countries for Spurs-Pacers games
Food|Sports

Restaurant offers Ravens tight end Mark Andrews free food for life after dropping game tying playoff pass

Restaurant offers Ravens tight end Mark Andrews free food for life after dropping game tying playoff pass

Restaurant offers Ravens tight end Mark Andrews free food for life after dropping game tying playoff pass
Sports|US

AP's all-College Football Playoff team features an all-Ohio State offensive backfield

Ohio State’s run to its first national championship in a decade enabled the Buckeyes to dominate the Associated Press’ all-College Football Playoff team

AP's all-College Football Playoff team features an all-Ohio State offensive backfield
US|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Super Bowl by the numbers

OLBG explores the rich fan engagement history of one of the biggest sporting events in the U.S., the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl by the numbers
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports

Puma launches cost-cutting drive after 2024 net profit disappoints

Sportswear brand Puma announced a cost-cutting programme on Wednesday after reporting 2024 net profit below the prior year's level, missing its expectations.

Puma launches cost-cutting drive after 2024 net profit disappoints
Asia|Business|Sports

Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

The Dodgers have introduced prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who agreed to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus

Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Americas|Sports|US

NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans

The NBA has postponed Wednesday night’s game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy

NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

As Wemby Week continues in Paris, the Spurs star is handling it all with apparent ease

Here are some of the things on Victor Wembanyama’s Paris itinerary to this point: arranging a shopping trip and then a dinner for San Antonio Spurs teammates on Monday, dedicating a pair of outdoor courts in his hometown and then some Fashion Week appearances on Tuesday and heading to the Paris Saint-Germain vs

As Wemby Week continues in Paris, the Spurs star is handling it all with apparent ease
Sports|US

No. 2 South Carolina to host No. 5 LSU a day later than scheduled after winter weather in the South

The Southeastern Conference has postponed Thursday night’s women’s basketball game between No. 5 LSU and No. 2 South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, until Friday

No. 2 South Carolina to host No. 5 LSU a day later than scheduled after winter weather in the South
Sports|US

Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars' coaching job, AP source says

Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen is no longer a candidate to be Jacksonville’s next head coach

Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars' coaching job, AP source says
Europe|Health|Sports

Spurs-Pacers games in Paris have a notable absence, with Gregg Popovich recovering at home

Indiana’s Rick Carlisle has coached more games against San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich than anyone else

Spurs-Pacers games in Paris have a notable absence, with Gregg Popovich recovering at home
Political|Sports|US

‘The geezer game’ – a nearly 50-year-old pickup basketball game – reveals its secrets to longevity

A long-running pickup game in North Carolina – made up of ‘geezers’ with various political leanings – thrives by reducing conflict.

‘The geezer game’ – a nearly 50-year-old pickup basketball game – reveals its secrets to longevity
Entertainment|Sports

Former Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. will launch a hitting competition

Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., is expected to debut in May and tour minor league stadiums this season

Former Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. will launch a hitting competition
Americas|Australia|Sports

Australian Open: American player Ben Shelton criticizes TV interviewers at tournament

American player Ben Shelton has criticized some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers at the Australian Open after reaching the semifinals at the Grand Slam tennis tournament

Australian Open: American player Ben Shelton criticizes TV interviewers at tournament
Europe|Sports

Barcelona produces astonishing, if controversial, comeback to down Benfica in nine-goal Champions League thriller

Barcelona produces astonishing, if controversial, comeback to down Benfica in nine-goal Champions League thriller

Barcelona produces astonishing, if controversial, comeback to down Benfica in nine-goal Champions League thriller
Europe|Sports

Lewis Hamilton says driving a Ferrari F1 car for first time was 'exciting and special'

Lewis Hamilton drove a Ferrari Formula 1 car for the first time and described it as “one of the best feelings of my life.”

Lewis Hamilton says driving a Ferrari F1 car for first time was 'exciting and special'
Crime|Sports|US

The trial for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers is delayed a day because of a water main break

A water main break has delayed a trial for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on allegations that he shoved his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choked her after she received a phone call while they were in bed together

The trial for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers is delayed a day because of a water main break
Australia|Sports

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton semifinals are set

Iga Swiatek's latest lopsided win at the Australian Open has come in the quarterfinals against Emma Navarro

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton semifinals are set
Sports|US

Phoenix Suns acquire three first-round picks from Utah Jazz in exchange for 2031 first-round pick

The Phoenix Suns have acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for another first-round pick

Phoenix Suns acquire three first-round picks from Utah Jazz in exchange for 2031 first-round pick
Americas|Asia|Sports|World

Ichiro Suzuki headlines 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class, receiving 99.7% of the vote

Ichiro Suzuki headlines 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class, receiving 99.7% of the vote

Ichiro Suzuki headlines 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class, receiving 99.7% of the vote
Sports|US

With Carroll going to Raiders, Schottenheimer promoted at Cowboys, Coen to Jags, 1 opening remains

Pete Carroll is set to return to the sideline as a head coach following a one-year hiatus and Brian Schottenheimer and Liam Coen are ready for their first shots at running an NFL team

With Carroll going to Raiders, Schottenheimer promoted at Cowboys, Coen to Jags, 1 opening remains
Crime|Sports|US

SafeSport Center adds morals clause, strengthens vetting after ex-investigator's arrests

The U.S. Center for SafeSport will add a morals clause to its code of conduct, and the CEO will start interviewing job candidates herself in the wake of the arrest of a former investigator who was charged with rape and other sex crimes

SafeSport Center adds morals clause, strengthens vetting after ex-investigator's arrests
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Netflix's bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarter

Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday-season quarter to help propel its earnings beyond analysts’ projections, signaling that the video streaming service’s expansion into live programming is paying off

Netflix's bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarter
Americas|Crime|Sports|US

4 indicted in break-ins at luxury homes, but link to athlete burglaries unclear

Four men from Chile have been indicted in a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes after being arrested in Ohio earlier this month

4 indicted in break-ins at luxury homes, but link to athlete burglaries unclear
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Netflix shares soar on price hikes and record subscriber gains

Netflix reaffirmed its dominance of the streaming video market on Tuesday, as its mixture of live sporting events, popular returning series - and singular moments, such

Netflix shares soar on price hikes and record subscriber gains
Sports|Technology

AI experiment in halfpipe judging at X Games will give snowboarders a glimpse into the future

The X Games will experiment judging halfpipe runs this week in Aspen using artificial intelligence, the cutting-edge technology that could someday play a role in the way subjectively judged sports are scored

AI experiment in halfpipe judging at X Games will give snowboarders a glimpse into the future
Lifestyle|Sports|US

Swim coach plunges to raise $6,000 for WNC people impacted by Helene

Swim coach plunges to raise $6,000 for WNC people impacted by Helene

Swim coach plunges to raise $6,000 for WNC people impacted by Helene