WNBA players and league officials meet for CBA discussions during All-Star weekend

Judge denies 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' request to race with charters

Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million, AP source says

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash

Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury

Bryan Braman, a key special teams player for the Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl championship team, has died from a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are offering reminders that the British Open doesn't discriminate against older players.

Why the US might finally start calling soccer 'football'

The oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf.

Canada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a reported one million pounds ($1.34 million) after Arsenal signed her from Liverpool.

The 153rd edition of the British Open is underway at Royal Portrush.

Yu Zidi of China is only 12 years old and has qualified for the world swimming championships in Singapore.

Olivia Miles might have been playing this weekend along with WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers at the league’s All-Star Game.

The 2025-26 NHL schedule released Wednesday came with plenty of potentially intriguing matchups if they materialize.

Police are investigating a burglary at a home reportedly owned by Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.

Von Miller is joining the Washington Commanders.

A’ja Wilson scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season and the Las Vegas Aces held off a late rally to beat the Dallas Wings 90-86.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles have been named Best Male and Female Athletes at the ESPYS.

Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami.

Italy has beaten Norway 2-1 to advance to he semifinals at the Women’s European Championship.

Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a buyout on the final two years of his contract.

Kalen DeBoer is looking to restore Alabama as one of the nation's top college football teams.

The oldest championship in golf always brings out something new.

Angel Reese didn’t play in the Chicago Sky’s final game before the All-Star break because of a leg injury.

A man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line.

The NHL has released the full 2025-26 schedule.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are part of the new generation of women’s basketball stars who have been able to profit off their name in college and build brands that have helped them excel off the court in the WNBA.

George Kittle has been voted as the NFL's top tight end by The Associated Press.

Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer.

The Kansas City Royals have reacquired veteran utility player Adam Frazier in an All-Star break trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Atletico Madrid has signed American midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis on a five-year contract.

The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun.

President Donald Trump's links course at Turnberry has not been taken off the British Open rotation.

USA Bobsled and Skeleton has entered into a multi-year endorsement deal with American Honda, one that will give the sliding sports federation financial and technical support going into both next winter’s Milan-Cortina Olympics and the 2030 Games in the French Alps.

Oakmont is banning former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark from returning to the club until he pays for damaging his locker.

Daniel Dubois gets a second shot at Oleksandr Usyk and this time the stakes are higher as the winner will become the undisputed world heavyweight champion.

Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer.

Here's a capsule look at key anniversaries for the British Open this year.

Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.

Major League Baseball honored late Hall of Famer Hank Aaron by recreating his record-breaking 715th career home run through the use of projection mapping and custom pyrotechnics.

The NBA may finally be one step closer on the long road to expansion.

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh successfully used the robot umpire to gain a strikeout for pitcher Tarik Skubal in the first inning of the All-Star Game.

Saint Peter’s, Fairleigh Dickinson and Maryland-Baltimore County.

Terry McLaurin says it would be “kind of hard to see” how he steps on the field for Washington Commanders training camp without progressive discussions on a new contract.

NASCAR hits midsummer amid legal battles involving team charters, a key part of its business model.

Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain averaged 1.3 million viewers on TBS and the 24 matches televised in the U.S. with English commentary averaged 458,000.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract by agreeing to terms on a $94 million deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move.

Caitlin Clark will hopefully be in a 3-point contest for the first time in her pro career as the Indiana Fever guard is set to compete Friday night in the WNBA All-Star competition.

The New York Jets are making Sauce Gardner the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.

Retired MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini has been convicted of murder and attempted murder in the shootings of his wife’s parents during a burglary at their home four years ago near Lake Tahoe in California.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is facing criticism and a potential investigation over his 18th birthday party.

Major League Baseball faces a potential lockout in December 2026.

The WNBA finishes off the first half of its season this week before heading into the All-Star break in Indiana, which will be a showcase for young star Caitlin Clark.

No one wins more than Scottie Scheffler these days.

The Milan-Cortina Olympics are the first games with two host cities in the name.

Ja’Marr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players’ union head Tony Clark say plans are moving ahead exploring the possibility of using major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a tournament that could be played on an extended All-Star break.

The WNBA players union and league officials have much to discuss when they sit down this week for their first in-person talks as a group since December about the new collective bargaining agreement.

Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, reintroducing the Portland Fire.

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but it's not on the island of Great Britain.

Fauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Torpedo and believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died at 114 after being hit by a car in India.

Estonia could hardly be described as an ideal breeding ground for golfers.

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.

Former Braves players Freddie Freeman and Max Fried are returning to Atlanta for the All-Star Game.

Major League Baseball is testing automated ball-strike systems in the All-Star Game for the first time.

The Philadelphia 76ers say wing player Paul George has had arthroscopic surgery Monday on his left knee to treat an injury that occurred during a recent workout.

Less than two weeks after terms of a multibillion-dollar college sports settlement went into effect, friction erupted over the definition of a “valid business purpose” that collectives making name, image likeness payments to players are supposed to have.

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said he has been suspended from coaching his former high school team in Miami because he provided players with financial benefits that he says he'd reported to the school.

National League All-Star manager Dave Roberts said including Milwaukee rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski on his team was “an easy answer” despite complaints from some players over his inclusion after just five big league appearances.

The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama says he expects to play this coming season and has been fully cleared after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder for the last few months.

Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park.

Rory McIlroy is back at Royal Portrush and feeling plenty of love as the Masters champion.

NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won’t be charged after his business partner was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart.

The British Open is the final major of the year and unlike the other three.

The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025.

Saquon Barkley’s first season in Philadelphia featured record performances on the field, a Super Bowl title and a new contract that is the richest ever for a running back.

An expanded Club World Cup marked by empty seats, slashed ticket prices, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and a criticized field surface ended in a surprise victory by Chelsea, the fourth-place team in the Premier League.

Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon championship has moved her up to No. 3 in the WTA rankings, and Amanda Anisimova’s runner-up finish allowed the American to break into the top 10 for the first time at No. 7.

Curveballs are disappearing from Major League Baseball as pitchers prioritize velocity, emphasizing sliders and sweepers.

Many of the Boston Red Sox players started wearing T-shirts during batting practice and in the clubhouse the past week with a quote from teammate Romy Gonzalez written across the front.

Cole Palmer was surprised to find U.S. President Donald Trump on the stand as Chelsea received the Club World Cup trophy after a 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.

Aaron Judge became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 350 home runs on Saturday.

Jannik Sinner can look forward to his next matchup against Carlos Alcaraz now because he has finally ended a losing streak against his rival.

Shane van Gisbergen extended his winning streak to two straight and three victories in the last five weeks with yet another dominating run on a road course.

The Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft in a selection seen by some as a surprise.

Cole Palmer scored twice and fed João Pedro for a goal as Chelsea overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain in the first half and beat the European champions 3-0 in the final of the first expanded Club World Cup.

England has secured a spot in the Women’s European Championship quarterfinals after a dominant 6-1 victory over Wales.

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers each produced remarkably efficient stat lines in their first professional matchup.

Terry Francona has added another milestone to his impressive career.

Now Carlos Alcaraz must do something he’s never been forced to before: He needs to figure out how to move past a loss in a Grand Slam final.

Chris Gotterup gets to spend an extra week on links golf after winning the biggest title of his career.

Former Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions says he knew almost every signal opponents used in seven games over two seasons.

Grace Kim of Australia is a major champion and can't believe how it happened.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon along with her husband Prince William and two of their children to watch the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of a failed attempt on his life and watched Chelsea dominate Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey.

FIFA says it has reached an agreement with players' representatives to prioritize player welfare.

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes will start his second consecutive All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday night.

Lionel Messi extended his historic streak to five straight multi-goal games, and Inter Miami snapped Nashville SC’s 15-match unbeaten streak with a 2-1 win.

Jannik Sinner has defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon championship and reverse the result of their epic French Open final five weeks ago.