Vigil tonight calling for release of Brittney Griner, WNBA star detained in Russia for more than 100 days
A vigil calling for Brittney Griner's release from Russian detainment is set for Monday at 6 p.m. outside Toyota Center in downtown Houston, where Griner is from.
A vigil calling for Brittney Griner's release from Russian detainment is set for Monday at 6 p.m. outside Toyota Center in downtown Houston, where Griner is from.
Warriors even Finals with a blowout win over the Celtics
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan Poole connected from just inside of midcourt to cap a huge third-quarter run and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 107-88 on Sunday night in Game 2 to even the NBA Finals.
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan Poole connected from just inside of midcourt to cap a huge third-quarter run and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 107-88 on Sunday night in Game 2 to even the NBA Finals.
Cash: Rays players not wearing Pride logos won't divide team
A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team’s annual “Pride Night” on Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community. Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed it after Sunday's game, saying he doesn't think it'll negatively impact the clubhouse.
A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team’s annual “Pride Night” on Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community. Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed it after Sunday's game, saying he doesn't think it'll negatively impact the clubhouse.
Suwinski gets 3 hits, Pirates blank Diamondbacks 3-0
Jack Suwinski followed his game-winning homer a day earlier with three hits on Sunday to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0.
Jack Suwinski followed his game-winning homer a day earlier with three hits on Sunday to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0.
Suwinski hits 2-run HR in bottom of 9th, Pirates beat Dbacks
Rookie Jack Suwinski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday.
Rookie Jack Suwinski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday.
Iowa football team postpones AR-15 giveaway after backlash from sponsors
The team’s owner initially refused calls for the rifle giveaway to be canceled, but he changed his mind later the same day after one of their sponsors threatened to sever ties.
The team’s owner initially refused calls for the rifle giveaway to be canceled, but he changed his mind later the same day after one of their sponsors threatened to sever ties.
Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return
Some members of the Boston Celtics are using their platform at the NBA’s title series to add their voices to the chorus of those demanding WNBA star Brittney Griner be allowed to come home.
Some members of the Boston Celtics are using their platform at the NBA’s title series to add their voices to the chorus of those demanding WNBA star Brittney Griner be allowed to come home.
Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks’ 5 HRs in win over Pirates
Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 Friday night.
Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 Friday night.
Ex-Arizona football player, Higley High School coach accused of murder
DaVonte' Neal has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of drive-by-shooting, and one count of discharging a firearm at a structure in the 2017 death of Bryan T. Burns in Phoenix.
DaVonte' Neal has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of drive-by-shooting, and one count of discharging a firearm at a structure in the 2017 death of Bryan T. Burns in Phoenix.
Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson
The Philadelphia Phillies have relieved Joe Girardi of his managerial duties and appointed Rob Thomson as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies have relieved Joe Girardi of his managerial duties and appointed Rob Thomson as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Lakers officially name Darvin Ham as head coach
The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced Darvin Ham as its new head coach.
The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced Darvin Ham as its new head coach.
FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring
The seventh-round draft pick out of Harvard overcame his physical limitations and modest college roots to become the NFL’s first player to throw four touchdown passes in a single game with five different teams.
The seventh-round draft pick out of Harvard overcame his physical limitations and modest college roots to become the NFL’s first player to throw four touchdown passes in a single game with five different teams.
Petty hits 3-run HR, Oklahoma State beats Arizona in WCWS
The Wildcats (38-21) will play fellow Pac-12 member Oregon State in an elimination game Friday.
The Wildcats (38-21) will play fellow Pac-12 member Oregon State in an elimination game Friday.
This weekend’s USFL games: Matchups with playoff implications highlight Week 8
Two of the top teams in the USFL collide this weekend to bolster their playoff position and chances to win a division title.
Two of the top teams in the USFL collide this weekend to bolster their playoff position and chances to win a division title.
LeBron James becomes first active NBA player to become a billionaire: report
Lakers superstar LeBron James has become the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, according to a report.
Lakers superstar LeBron James has become the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, according to a report.
Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails while being detained in Russia
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for 105 days after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for 105 days after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.
Warriors, Celtics ready for Finals; ticket sales expected to reach record levels
The Warriors-Celtics game marks the first time that an NBA Finals game will be played at Chase Center. And ticket sales are expected to reach record levels. One courtside seat was going for more than $64,000.
The Warriors-Celtics game marks the first time that an NBA Finals game will be played at Chase Center. And ticket sales are expected to reach record levels. One courtside seat was going for more than $64,000.
Former Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber has died, Cowboys say
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III has died, according to the Cowboys.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III has died, according to the Cowboys.
Texas holds off ASU to win men's golf national championship
“You obviously want to be up, but at the same time we have a lot of trust in each other,” said Arizona State’s David Puig, who beat Mason Nome 1 up in 19 holes. “The match is not over, we’re still believing, and that’s what we did. We came up short, but it was close.”
“You obviously want to be up, but at the same time we have a lot of trust in each other,” said Arizona State’s David Puig, who beat Mason Nome 1 up in 19 holes. “The match is not over, we’re still believing, and that’s what we did. We came up short, but it was close.”