National Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury
22 hours ago
Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he is withdrawing from the Italian Open because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona
Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
May 03, 2024
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals
Larry Demeritte is just the second Black trainer since 1951 to saddle a horse for the Kentucky Derby
18 hours ago
Larry Demeritte has run horses on Kentucky Derby day in the past, just never in the big race
José Soriano pitches 6 sharp innings as the Angels beat the Guardians 6-0
6 hours ago
José Soriano pitched six innings for his first career win as a starter and Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians
Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs
19 hours ago
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals
Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh lead surging Phillies to 4-3 win over Giants
7 hours ago
Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 16 games with an RBI single, Brandon Marsh drove in two runs and the surging Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3
Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals
18 hours ago
Coach Rick Carlisle keep insisting the Indiana Pacers wanted to do more than just make the playoffs
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others
8 hours ago
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden
Altuve drives in go-ahead run, steals 300th base to lead Astros over Mariners 5-3
6 hours ago
Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead bunt RBI single and collected his 300th career stolen base in Houston’s four-run seventh inning to lead the Astros to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners
Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6
May 03, 2024
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Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances
18 hours ago
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray scuffled with his shot in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers
Lawyers for teen suing NBA star Ja Morant over a fight during a pickup game withdraw from the case
17 hours ago
A Tennessee judge has ruled that lawyers for a teenager who is suing two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant over a fight during an offseason pickup game can withdraw from the case after citing irreconcilable conflicts with their client
Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
23 hours ago
Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her “dream of Paris is over” after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery
Nuggets, Wolves meet in a Round 2 matchup pitting team builder Tim Connelly's twin masterpieces
12 hours ago
There are a ton of connections and similarities between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves who meet in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs beginning this weekend
MLB, Nike announce 2025 uniforms will have larger jersey lettering, custom-fit pants
8 hours ago
Major League Baseball uniforms will have larger lettering on the back of jerseys and individual pant customization will be available to all players beginning in 2025
Luis Garcia Jr. hits pinch, 3-run shot in 7th to help the Nationals beat the Blue Jays 9-3
3 hours ago
Luis Garcia Jr. hit a three-run shot deep to center field in the seventh inning for his first career pinch-hit home run, helping the Washington Nationals rally for a 9-3 victory over the reeling Toronto Blue Jays on Friday
F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?
13 hours ago
Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time since its sparkling Las Vegas debut six months ago
Contreras keys 3-run 8th as Brewers rally to beat Cubs 3-1 in first game against Counsell
11 hours ago
William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1
Rockies lead from start to finish for the first time this year in 3-2 victory over skidding Pirates
7 hours ago
Ryan McMahon homered into the Allegheny River, Cal Quantrill pitched into the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies edged struggling Pittsburgh 3-2
Andy Pages has walkoff single in the 11th inning, Dodgers outlast Braves 4-3
3 hours ago
Andy Pages had a walkoff single in the 11th inning for his fourth hit of the game and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Friday night
Miami Marlins working on trade that would send 2B Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres
3 hours ago
The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres
Year after flip flop, NBC's Eddie Olczyk hopes he feels better about his Kentucky Derby pick
23 hours ago
Last year at the Kentucky Derby, Eddie Olczyk did what every horse racing fan and handicapper has done at one point — he changed his pick and ended up regretting it
Title, relegation and European spots in the balance as Premier League heads for exciting finale
18 hours ago
The Premier League season is down to its final two weeks and there’s still plenty at stake from top to bottom
Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
10 hours ago
The NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes
Irvin extends scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, Orioles blank Reds 3-0
5 hours ago
Cole Irvin extended his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0