Candace Parker became the first player in WNBA history to reach 6,000-plus career points, 3,000-plus rebounds and 1,500-plus assists, as she led the Chicago Sky to a 91-83 win over the Connecticut Sun.The seven-time WNBA All-Star posted 25 points, 11…
Carson Pickett became the first player with a limb difference to play for the US Women's National Team (USWNT) on Tuesday as she helped her side to a 2-0 victory in a friendly against Colombia.The 28-year-old, who was born without…
Novak Djokovic was in blistering form as he swept aside Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets -- 6-1 6-4 6-2 -- on Wednesday to progress into the third round at Wimbledon.The Serb, aiming for a fourth straight Wimbledon crown, barely had…
Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet has apologized for his racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton and said his comments had no racist intent.Piquet used a Brazilian Portuguese racial slur to describe seven-time champion Hamilton when addressing a high-speed collision involving…
Even after a year-long absence from tennis, Serena Williams hasn't forgotten how to entertain.Her return to grand slam action at Wimbledon on Tuesday -- a three-hour, 11-minute tussle with France's Harmony Tan -- was theatrical, enthralling, but ultimately ended with…
Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged use of a racist slur during a live gaming stream."Following its investigation into an online incident involving Juri Vips, Oracle Red Bull…
Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula, 53, is "progressing well" and "rehabilitating" following a health issue, a statement from the Pegula family said on Tuesday.The Pegula family announced on June 14 that she was "receiving medical care as a result of…
Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a fan he felt was "disrespecting" him during his opening round win at Wimbledon.The Australian star beat home favorite Paul Jubb 3-6 6-1 7-5 6-7 (3-7) 7-5 in an entertaining match,…
Serena Williams' return to singles tennis after a year-long absence ended with a dramatic 5-7 6-1 6-7 (7-10) first-round defeat against France's Harmony Tan at Wimbledon.Williams, watched on by her family in the stands, lost a tight first set before…
With its strawberries and cream, grassy slopes, and peaceful setting in a leafy part of London, Wimbledon is a world away from Ukraine, where the bombs still fall four months after Russia invaded.For the Ukrainians competing at SW19, however, the…
Formula One, Mercedes and the FIA have condemned former F1 driver Nelson Piquet for using a racial slur against British driver Lewis Hamilton.Piquet used a Brazilian Portuguese racial slur to describe seven-time champion Hamilton when addressing a high-speed collision involving…
Matteo Berrettini, last year's men's finalist, has withdrawn from Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19.The Italian, one of the favorites for the men's singles title, said he was "heartbroken.""I have had flu symptoms and been isolating the last few days.…
Andy Murray defended the use of the underhand serve he deployed during his first-round win at Wimbledon over Australia's James Duckworth.After his 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 victory, Murray explained in his post-match press conference that the decision to use the…
Major League Baseball has suspended 12 players and coaches following the mass brawl that marred the Los Angeles Angels' win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.Three Mariners players received suspensions. Jesse Winker, who charged the Angels bench after being hit…
With NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson facing a possible suspension from the league for his alleged conduct, a civil lawsuit has been filed against the Houston Texans for allegedly enabling his "egregious behavior" and shielding Watson to protect him and the…
Novak Djokovic got his Wimbledon title defense off to a winning start on Monday, but he had to work hard for his 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory against world No. 81 Kwon Soon-hoo.On the first day of action at Wimbledon,…
A Russian court on Monday scheduled Brittney Griner's trial to start Friday, according to her lawyer, and ruled the WNBA star's detention be extended six months pending its outcome. Griner -- who has been held in Russia since her arrest…
Chun In-gee won the Women's PGA Championship and her third major in Maryland on Sunday with a wire-to-wire victory, but not without some final day drama.Ranked 33rd in the world, the South Korean had led from the front courtesy of…
Polish tennis star Hubert Hurkacz will be hoping to harness his powerful serve at Wimbledon over the next fortnight as he announced his intention to donate 100 euros ($105.54) to the relief effort in Ukraine for every ace he hits."I…
The Los Angeles Angels' win over the Seattle Mariners in the MLB on Sunday was overshadowed by a mass brawl that broke out between both teams in the second inning.With the Mariners already feeling aggrieved that an earlier pitch thrown…
