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`Inside the NBA’ making the most of its 1st appearance in the finals
Who knows how many signature moments are left in the series, but the quartet of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith is certainly enjoying anchoring pregame, halftime and postgame NBA Finals coverage for the first time.
Outlining concerns, SEC’s Sankey worries Senate bill could produce more lawsuits, not fewer
One of Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey's concerns with a recently introduced Senate bill designed to fix college sports is that it could increase the likelihood of the very type of litigation the measure proposes to reduce.
Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s UFC fight night at the White House
One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance past the solemn, hulking marble statue of America's 16th president and jogged down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to roars from thousands of fans drawn to the unusual sporting weekend marking the nation's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay's net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.
Obama-appointed judge refuses to block UFC fight card at White House
A federal judge denied a lawsuit filed by two Virginia residents seeking to stop this weekend's UFC fights on the White House lawn, ruling that the two won't be affected by the event.
Zac Brown defends national anthem role at White House UFC event: ‘Patriotism, not politics’
ZAC BROWN on singing national anthem at UFC White House event: "I'm there to honor America. This is patriotism, not politics for me. I mean, f--- all the division. I don't believe in that. I love this country. I love all the people that have sacrificed so that I can live my American dream."
Tortorella’s confidence unshaken as Golden Knights face elimination game in Stanley Cup Final
John Tortorella has never worried about how his Vegas Golden Knights handle tough situations in pushing to the Stanley Cup Final.
A U.S.-Iran World Cup showdown? On Independence Day weekend? Yes, it could happen
There is a distinct possibility that the U.S. soccer team will face Iran in the first knockout round of the World Cup on the day before Fourth of July celebrations.
Serena Williams’ doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury
Rising star Victoria Mboko will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen's Club, where the Canadian teenager was in the spotlight as the doubles partner of Serena Williams.
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: "I am from Bosnia; take me to America." But by rewriting its classic "USA," the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina's own World Cup dreams.
Olympic and worlds medalist runner Tsegay banned 4 months in season-ending doping case
Two-time world champion runner and Olympic medalist Gudaf Tsegay was banned for four months in a doping case, track and field authorities said Friday, effectively ending her season.
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults.
Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn’t granted U.S. visa to attend World Cup
The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty pointed to the fans filling up Sutter Health Park before the Athletics took on the New York Yankees in a recent series, including several wearing jerseys with Sacramento on the front.
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
Sitting among a pint-raising crowd at a Manhattan soccer bar on the first day of the World Cup, George Carson described himself as a huge soccer fan who hopes to catch all 104 games of the global tournament.
World Cup what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the U.S. and Canada prepare for openers
Mexico opened the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
White Sox trade veteran outfielder Hill to Phillies
The Chicago White Sox traded veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in a swap between contending teams.
Koepka goes on late birdie run to share Canadian Open lead with five players
Brooks Koepka finally saw some putts go in and they fell in bunches at the end Thursday as he made four birdies on the last five holes for a 6-under 64 to share the lead with five other players in the RBC Canadian Open.
Lightning’s Kucherov wins his second Hart Trophy as league MVP
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, the second such honor of his career after also winning the Hart in 2019.
Pochettino says top U.S. defender Chris Richards available for World Cup opener after ankle injury
Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play in the World Cup opener less than four weeks after a significant ankle injury.