When he was four years old, Alexander Zverev was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and doctors were just concerned about him living a run-of-the-mill life.
- Claire Grant USA Today Network
The inaugural WPBL season marked the first professional women’s baseball competition since 1954 pitting the San Francisco Firebells, Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights against each other.
- Amy Tennery REUTERS
Brielle Saracini came full circle at her cherished Yankee Stadium on Friday, throwing out the first ceremonial pitch 25 years after her father's death on Sept. 11.
- FRANK PINGUE and NICK SAID Reuters
Rugby remains relatively unknown in the U.S., facing stiff competition from established leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL for fan attention and media exposure.
- KRISTIE ACKERT USA Today
Todd Zeile recalls the emotional embrace shared by Mets and Braves players during the first MLB game in NYC after 9/11, emphasizing sportsmanship over competition amid the city's trauma.
- Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s not quite Dallas Cowboys’ territory, but 20 years and 21 seasons have passed since the late Keith Jackson said, “He’s going for the corner — he’s got it! Vince Young scores.” VY’s touchdown run against USC in the 2005 national title game is a moment in time that the …
- ANDREW TREDINNICK northjersey.com
Former New York Mets players continue a 25-year tradition of honoring FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11 by visiting Manhattan fire stations, emphasizing remembrance and community support.
The future of LIV Golf depends heavily on players who are owed millions and must decide whether to accept amended contracts under a new ownership structure.
Acknowledging football's inherent dangers and asking questions will keep pressure on the NFL to make rules changes and fund research that could help make the game safer.
PHILADELPHIA — Tom Schafer was a hulking man when he played one preseason game with the Eagles in the summer of 1984. The undrafted free-agent center stood at 6-foot-2 and 270 pounds, with a booming voice and an unabashed confidence to match. By the fall of 2009, his broad frame had hollowed out. His voice had been reduced to a rasp. Schafer could walk, but only gingerly, and for short ...
SEATTLE — The familiar chants of SEA … HAWKS!!! could first be heard in the third inning and randomly appeared over the course of Wednesday afternoon’s Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. It wasn’t surprising considering the crowd of 21,565 featured as many Seahawks jerseys as Mariners jerseys, if not more. Despite everything working against them, including their own seasonlong inconsistency, the ...
Several NFL powerhouses loom large over the current landscape, and toppling the top contenders in either conference could be exceedingly difficult for even the most promising upstart teams.
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 as Saudi PIF funding nears its end and the league seeks new investment.
Former New York Mets players visit firehouses in Manhattan ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Sept. 8, 2026, at Ladder Co. 25 in New York City.
Grant Nola and John Browner discuss potential surprises this season, including Lamar Jackson's hurdles and Josh Allen's MVP bid, plus standout player insights.
It’s that time again. So prepare your taste buds and your wallets accordingly.
Cathy Engelbert’s tenure as WNBA commissioner is criticized for failing to fully capitalize on growing interest in women’s sports and iconic players.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will play an NFL game at Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a major event in the NFL's global expansion efforts.
Roger Goodell has spent 20 years drawing boos, weathering controversies and helping the NFL become a financial juggernaut. And owners still like what they see.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins rookie safety/linebacker Kyle Louis, like many of his young teammates, favors the NCAA’s newly-adopted “5 for 5” college sports rule that now grants athletes a fifth year of eligibility and five years to complete that eligibility. With college football starting this weekend, I was interested in getting their thoughts on the topic. It was during these locker room ...
Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend
CHICAGO — While the Chicago Cubs are in Miami this weekend closing in on a playoff berth, their iconic ballpark will add another first to its ever-growing list of events. Wrigley Field on Sunday will play host to the final two matches of the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week. It will be the first volleyball matches played at the historic venue. All 34 teams from the two conferences ...
FILE: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins fans who publish training camp videos of their team might be helping the opponent and putting the Dolphins at a strategic disadvantage. So, don’t do it. Well, that was the message that I gleaned from Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley on Thursday when I asked about his level of coaching paranoia and whether it intensifies from training camp and regular season. I’ve ...
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson football might have to compete against former NFL players Saturday. A Louisiana judge affirmed Thursday that two of LSU football’s late roster additions are eligible to play for the team this year despite signing NFL rookie contracts and suiting up for preseason games in August, per reports from ESPN and other outlets. Baton Rouge judge William Jorden said in ruling ...
Nothing lasts forever, an unfortunate concept when pondering an aging superstar or a championship core deteriorating. It can also work the other way as relieved Angels fans discovered.
A reduced charge does not reduce the seriousness of what Tiger Woods did. Let’s hope he understands that because his attorney’s comments following a plea deal weren’t exactly encouraging.
Tiger Woods' driver's license was suspended for five years and he will pay $1,500 in fines in a plea agreement.
Tiger Woods gets five-year driver's license suspension and must pay a $1,500 fine after his DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving.
Tennis icon King has spent her life convincing people women's sports are worth investing in. The rest of the world finally caught up to what she saw all along.
A decade after his stance against racial injustice made headlines, Colin Kaepernick says that while his mission goes on, his love for the NFL is long gone.