Brittney Griner's name has been called countless times by stadium announcers throughout her career, including before WNBA All-Star games, Olympic finals, and WNBA finals.But this time was different, even though it was a preseason game, for it marked her first…
On June 12, 2021, Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed in the corner of the pitch during a European Championship match against Finland. As his teammates surrounded him, arm-in-arm, shielding him from the eyes of the world, doctors began working to save…
Two fishermen who were accused of cheating during the Lake Erie Walleye Trail fishing tournament last September -- after it was discovered their fish were stuffed with lead weights and fish fillets -- will serve jail time for the crime,…
Dogs taking over a front office, Josh Allen becoming a paperboy, and Angela from "The Office" starring alongside Peyton Manning can only mean one thing -- the NFL schedule has just been released.The entire NFL 2023 season schedule was released…
José Mourinho, who in 2004 famously referred to himself as the 'The Special One' as he was introduced to the media as the new Chelsea manager, is having quite a week.Under the 60-year-old's watchful gaze, Italian club Roma is well…
Another parent's attempts to "psych her out" spurred Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to compete in her son's sports day, the Olympic sprinter said in an interview with The Guardian this week.Fraser-Pryce, a two-time Olympic champion in the 100 meters, inevitably ended up…
For the second year running, the Phoenix Suns have been blown out of the Western Conference semifinals as they fell to a 125-100 defeat against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets.In a series which many predicted would contain the eventual…
Erling Haaland's arrival at Manchester City last summer was met with equal measures of excitement and curiosity.At the age of 22, the Norwegian forward had already established himself as one of the best goalscorers in European football -- first at…
Brazilian authorities have launched a federal investigation into soccer match-fixing, the country's Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced in a statement on Wednesday."The measure was taken this Wednesday after the disclosure that athletes from main division clubs of Brazilian…
New York City FC has released a first look at the renderings for its plans to build a new 25,000-seat stadium complex in Queens, the first soccer-specific stadium in the city.In addition to the $780 million stadium, the project plans…
Tom Brady, who announced February 1 he was "retiring for good" after 23 seasons in the NFL, has been invited to the New England Patriots' home opener, team owner Robert Kraft said.Of Brady's record seven Super Bowl wins, six came…
The organizers of the Madrid Open have apologized to four leading tennis players following widespread criticism of their treatment after the women's doubles final on Sunday.Neither the winners -- Beatriz Haddad Maia and Victoria Azarenka -- or the losers --…
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel had a tough day at the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday after the world champion and pre-race favorite was involved in two crashes, the first involving a dog.Video footage shows the dog walking on the other side…
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals playoff series to keep their season alive.Steph Curry spearheaded the reigning champions with 27 points and eight assists as the Warriors moved…
Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he'll encounter as he attempts to complete the gargantuan task of running the length of Africa.Starting at the most southerly point in South…
West Virginia University (WVU) head men's basketball coach Bob Huggins has had his salary reduced $1 million per year, given a three-game suspension and will be required to participate in sensitivity training following his "abhorrent" comments made while appearing on…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was left to rue the "small details" after the ball appeared to leave the field of play in the buildup to Manchester City's equalizer in the teams' Champions League semifinal.Kevin De Bruyne's long-range strike midway…
When 19-year-old South Korean prodigy Inbee Park lifted the first of her seven major championships at the 2008 US Women's Open, she became the tournament's youngest ever champion.Bella Simões would not be born for around another six years. On Tuesday,…
The organizers of a women's running race in Spain have apologized after they were accused of sexism for giving the winner a food processor as a prize.In a statement posted on Twitter, the Carrera de la Mujer said one of…
With a place in the Champions League final, as well as a city's bragging rights, at stake Inter Milan's breakneck start stunned AC Milan in their semifinal first-leg tie as Simone Inzaghi's team secured a 2-0 victory on Wednesday.By the…
