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Valkyries look to clinch first WNBA title as they take a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 against Dream
The Golden State Valkyries are hoping to clinch their first WNBA championship as they take a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream into Thursday's Game 6 of the Finals.
Villanova touches down in Rome for college basketball season opener and papal audience
It hit Villanova coach Kevin Willard early Thursday morning when he got off the charter flight that carried the university's men's and women's teams to Rome for Sunday's season-opening college basketball doubleheader against Notre Dame.
Rybakina secures year-end No. 1 ranking at Pan Pacific Open as Osaka eliminated
Top-ranked Elena Rybakina secured the year-end No. 1 ranking with a last-16 win at the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday, while Naomi Osaka lost in front of her home crowd.
Fernandes benched then backed: Carrick’s captain call amid Man United crisis
Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is retaining Bruno Fernandes as captain, despite dropping the Portugal star during a crisis at the beleaguered Premier League giant.
Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title
Like so many Milwaukee fans, Christian Yelich took a moment while celebrating the Brewers' first World Series title to remember a man he wished had been around to see it.
South Africa chooses Durban as its preferred city to host 2036 or 2040 Olympics
Durban is South Africa 's preferred candidate to host the first Olympics in Africa.
What you need to know about the expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament format
March Madness is getting supersized.
Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome
Hold the onions. Don't mention the lingerie. But maybe "a little kiss" of the pope's ring.
Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works, course will close Nov. 15
The Justice Department filed notice Wednesday night that President Donald Trump's announcements that there are plans for renovating the East Potomac Golf Course and there are plans to close the park beginning Nov. 15 are accurate.
Mobley, Cavaliers storm back to beat Wizards in Dybantsa’s debut
Evan Mobley had 24 points, Peyton Watson added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the second half for a 121-111 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, spoiling AJ Dybantsa's NBA debut.
Louisiana judge temporarily blocks the SEC from sanctioning LSU for playing ex-pro RJ Luis Jr.
A Louisiana judge has granted a request by lawyers for RJ Luis Jr. -- who was briefly under contract with two NBA teams but never played in a game -- to temporarily block the Southeastern Conference from punishing LSU if Luis is added to the Tigers' roster.
WNBA draft lottery set for Nov. 15, with Houston and Toronto tied for best odds at No. 1 pick
The WNBA will have its annual draft lottery on Nov. 15, with Houston and Toronto having the best chances to get the No. 1 pick and potentially JuJu Watkins.
Slumping Commanders, Eagles ‘two angry teams’ ahead of Sunday night tilt
The NFL world has to deal with the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles in primetime on Sunday, whether they like it or not.
Eagles’ Barkley says NFL told him to divest equity stake in Polymarket
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he was forced to divest his equity stake in Polymarket because of league rules that ban NFL players from investing in or endorsing gambling or prediction-market companies.
Despite early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and Golden State on Thursday is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff, the Dream announced Wednesday.
Sunny Hostin calls for Jay-Z to boost Black coaches
Sunny Hostin of "The View" called Jay-Z's self-appointment as the star of the Super Bowl halftime show a "valid choice," but she also has some concerns to share with the billionaire rapper and business mogul.
Longtime sportscaster Ernie Johnson to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’
When this current NBA season concludes, longtime "Inside the NBA" broadcaster Ernie Johnson will be stepping off the court for the last time as part of the show.