Brittney Griner dunks in first workout since Russia arrest, WNBA future unclear, agent says
Now back home, Griner will take some time to get better acquainted with her surroundings. Her return to professional basketball was not immediately clear.
Now back home, Griner will take some time to get better acquainted with her surroundings. Her return to professional basketball was not immediately clear.
Brittney Griner freed from prison, American journalist dies while covering World Cup: top sports stories
After being detained for 10 months in Russia, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was freed in a prisoner exchange, and an American journalist died suddenly while covering the World Cup in Qatar – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 5-11.
After being detained for 10 months in Russia, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was freed in a prisoner exchange, and an American journalist died suddenly while covering the World Cup in Qatar – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 5-11.
Williamson scores 35 again, Pelicans top Suns 129-124 in OT
Deandre Ayton had 28 points and 12 rebounds for Phoenix, but fouled out on Williamson’s drive with New Orleans clinging to a two-point lead in the final minute of regulation.
Deandre Ayton had 28 points and 12 rebounds for Phoenix, but fouled out on Williamson’s drive with New Orleans clinging to a two-point lead in the final minute of regulation.
Paul Silas, three-time NBA champ and two-time All-Star, dead at 79
Paul Silas was an All-Star in his NBA playing career and later became a coach.
Paul Silas was an All-Star in his NBA playing career and later became a coach.
Parents file lawsuit saying their kids are addicted to Fortnite
Parents say their children are so addicted to the game that they don't sleep, eat or shower
Parents say their children are so addicted to the game that they don't sleep, eat or shower
'I want to talk': Britney Griner opened up during long trip home
She "went to every member on that crew, looked them in the eyes, shook their hands and asked about them, got their names, making a personal connection with them," her presidential escort said.
She "went to every member on that crew, looked them in the eyes, shook their hands and asked about them, got their names, making a personal connection with them," her presidential escort said.
No. 10 Arizona tops No. 14 Indiana 89-75 in Vegas clash
Azuolas Tubelis scored 21 points and No. 10 Arizona defeated No. 14 Indiana 89-75 on Saturday night in the Vegas Clash.
Azuolas Tubelis scored 21 points and No. 10 Arizona defeated No. 14 Indiana 89-75 on Saturday night in the Vegas Clash.
Saints fined for player allegedly faking injury against Bucs; team denies allegations
The Saints lost to the Bucs on Monday night.
The Saints lost to the Bucs on Monday night.
USC's Caleb Williams wins Heisman Trophy
Williams received 544 first-place votes and 2,031 points to easily outpoint TCU quarterback Max Duggan (1,420).
Williams received 544 first-place votes and 2,031 points to easily outpoint TCU quarterback Max Duggan (1,420).
Army tops Navy 20-17 in first OT game in 123 rivalry games
Navy leads the series against Army 62-54-7. The Black Knights have won five of the last seven meetings.
Navy leads the series against Army 62-54-7. The Black Knights have won five of the last seven meetings.
World Cup Saturday guide: Morocco tops Portugal, France beats England to advance to semifinals
France is on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
France is on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
Morocco's Sofiane Boufal dances with mother after World Cup quarter-final win against Portugal
The video shows the mother and son adorably holding hands, dancing in circles and in front of the crowd.
The video shows the mother and son adorably holding hands, dancing in circles and in front of the crowd.
Journalist Grant Wahl honored at World Cup game
Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.
Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.
Coyotes end 19-game losing streak to Bruins with 4-3 win
Lawson Crouse scored his second goal with 13.5 seconds left in the third period and the Coyotes returned home to end a 19-game losing streak to the Boston Bruins with a 4-3 victory Friday night.
Lawson Crouse scored his second goal with 13.5 seconds left in the third period and the Coyotes returned home to end a 19-game losing streak to the Boston Bruins with a 4-3 victory Friday night.
American soccer journalist Grant Wahl 'laughing at a joke' on Twitter minutes before collapse, witness says
Grant Wahl was 'working on his story on his laptop' at Qatar's Lusail Stadium during a quarterfinal World Cup game before he collapsed.
Grant Wahl was 'working on his story on his laptop' at Qatar's Lusail Stadium during a quarterfinal World Cup game before he collapsed.
American journalist Grant Wahl dies while covering World Cup in Qatar
American soccer journalist Grant Wahl has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. His brother, Eric Wahl, claims the journalist may have been killed.
American soccer journalist Grant Wahl has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. His brother, Eric Wahl, claims the journalist may have been killed.
World Cup Friday guide: Messi moves on, Neymar heads home
Both World Cup quarterfinal matches came down to penalty kicks on Friday. Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title; Lionel Messi’s quest will continue.
Both World Cup quarterfinal matches came down to penalty kicks on Friday. Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title; Lionel Messi’s quest will continue.
Brittney Griner lands back in US after Russian prisoner swap
Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury pro basketball star, was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury pro basketball star, was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
Neymar ties Pelé's all-time scoring record with Brazil at World Cup
The soccer star scored the record-tying goal in the first half of Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Croatia.
The soccer star scored the record-tying goal in the first half of Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Croatia.
Brittney Griner: Reactions pour in following WNBA star's release from Russian prison
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.