The Richmond Flying Squirrels played their first game at the much-anticipated CarMax Park on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Trump has long supported UFC.
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Chip Sullivan, a longtime PGA director of golf in the Roanoke Valley who made PGA Tour starts spanning a quarter of a century, died Friday. He was 61.
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In less than five months, athletes will play in the first women's professional baseball league in the United States in more than 70 years.
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Venezuela secured its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, beating Team USA 3-2 in the tournament's final.
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The UFC is reportedly planning a massive $60 million fight card at the White House—but not all fans are on board. In this video, we break down the rumored event, why it’s generating backlash, and what it could mean for the future of the sport. Is this a bold move or a step too far for UFC?
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Iran's sports and youth minister said that the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the U.S. killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
It appears Iran will not compete in the FIFA World Cup, including a match set to happen in Seattle.
Spring training exhibition games have begun in Major League Baseball.
Leading players say Grand Slam tournaments are out of step with the rest of tennis after being told to remove fitness trackers during matches at the Australian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz has been informed that he is not permitted to wear the fitness device he has been sporting on his wrist during the Australian Open. Alcaraz, who wore the Whoop device under his sweatband, was asked to remove it by umpire Marija Cicak prior to his fourth-round matchup against T…
Diane Crump in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby.
From Rory McIlroy’s Masters breakthrough to Super Bowl celebrations, these are AP’s best sports photos of 2025.
The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation built on the the financial infusion and the public's excitement to help launch Major League Soccer.
She lived and trained in this city on the Tennessee-Virginia border for a couple of years. Bristol was a good place to lace up the gloves for Martin.
The playoff-bound Oakland Ballers of the independent Pioneer League are turning to AI to manage all aspects of Saturday's home game against the Great Falls Voyagers.
The tennis season is so long that players don't wait until the end of the year to chill. Sometimes, they figure, vacation must come during the season.
Carlos Alcaraz is among the tennis stars getting into the swing of things at the U.S. Open. A golf swing, that is.
Images of Althea Gibson are everywhere at the U.S. Open, 75 years since she became the first Black player at a major tennis tournament.
Over the course of the past week, eight couples have gone on their first dates across the U.S. Open's grounds — on camera.
US Open tennis players don't necessarily think more is better.
Williams surprised the crowd and honored Sharapova as a “former rival, former fan and forever friend.” She praised Sharapova for pushing her to be her best.
Venus Williams is back at the U.S. Open for the first time in two years. She is the oldest player to compete in singles in New York since 1981.
Light fixtures on the USTA courts in Flushing Meadows are designed to cut light pollution. The stadium complex is the only professional sports venue certified by DarkSky International, a group trying to preserve the night sky across the globe. (AP Video: Mary Conlon)
Players' Weekend returned this season, with hitters showcasing individuality through custom bat designs, while also supporting charities.
Tennis Hall of Famer Monica Seles is discussing for the first time her diagnosis of myasthenia gravis — a neurological autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with in 2022.
A new wave of gymnasts are ready to step into the spotlight at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
ESPN has announced its new streaming service will launch Aug. 21. This move comes as streaming surpasses cable and broadcast in U.S. TV usage.
"We wanted to test the guardrails," said a watchdog group's CEO. "The visceral initial response is, 'Oh my Lord, there are no guardrails.' The rails are completely ineffective."