After decades of failing to capture deep global interest, the NFL has an answer to a 'daunting' problem: Olympic flag football(May 19 2025)

Nearly eight years ago, sitting on a couch in a hotel room in California, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had the....


With tush push ban vote likely looming Wednesday, the Eagles’ signature play is again in danger(May 19 2025)

MINNEAPOLIS — For the second time in two months, the tush push is in danger....


Nuggets vs. Thunder score, recap: Thunder rout Nuggets in Game 7 to advance to Western Conference finals(May 19 2025)

For the first time since 2016, the Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to the Western Conference finals....


Bellinger powers Yankees past Mets 8-2 with grand slam and 6 RBIs(May 19 2025)

NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam that capped a six-run eighth inning and gave him six RBIs on....


Florida Panthers advance to Eastern Conference finals after eliminating Toronto Maple Leafs(May 19 2025)

TORONTO — A second-period scoring blitz, another outstanding game in net for Sergei Brobrovsky and the Florida....


Harley OT Winner Sends Stars To Conference Final(May 18 2025)

A power play goal in overtime by Thomas Harley was the difference in a low-scoring but high intensity Game....


Mets vs. Yankees: Edwin Díaz strikes out Aaron Judge for 3-2 win, setting up Sunday night Subway Series showdown(May 18 2025)

Edwin Díaz struck out Aaron Judge to save the New York Mets' 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday....


The Celtics' season has come to a disastrous end — and the summer could bring major changes(May 18 2025)

Nineteen defending champions won as many games as the Boston Celtics did in this regular season....


Juan Soto, in his return to the Bronx, exhibits his trademark composure with three walks and zero drama(May 17 2025)

NEW YORK — Juan Soto’s discipline made him a fortune....


Knicks vs. Celtics score, result: Knicks crush Celtics to advance to first conference finals since 2000(May 17 2025)

For the first time in 25 years, the New York Knicks are heading to the Eastern Conference final....


How 49ers and Brock Purdy struck a win-win deal with $265 million extension(May 17 2025)

For so long, the debate raged: Was Brock Purdy, the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, elevating the San Francisco....


Caleb Williams' negative perception of Bears was right and that's why they need Ben Johnson to succeed(May 16 2025)

The Chicago Bears' problem is that nothing Caleb Williams or his father said about them was wrong....


Nuggets deliver in fourth quarter, setting up Game 7 with Thunder in Oklahoma City(May 16 2025)

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets weren’t going down at home....


The last great NBA dynasty? The Warriors' golden era seemingly ends, but their blueprint lives on(May 16 2025)

MINNEAPOLIS — You could see vestiges of what the Golden State Warriors used to be, what they hoped to be....


With Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe eligible, how does the Baseball Hall of Fame voting process actually work?(May 16 2025)

Commissioner Rob Manfred’s decision Tuesday to remove Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson....


Wild Could 'Possibly' Bring Back Some Of Their Pending UFA's(May 16 2025)

ST. PAUL, Minn - When asked if they would consider bringing back some of its free agents, Minnesota Wild....


From Aaron Rodgers’ revenge to Super Bowl rematch, here are the 10 must-watch grudge matches of 2025 NFL season(May 15 2025)

With each new year of revamped rosters and coaching staffs, the NFL schedule offers a fresh set of chances for....


How the Celtics pulled together without Jayson Tatum to rout the Knicks in Game 5(May 15 2025)

BOSTON — In a film session between Games 4 and 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series....


NBA playoffs: Timberwolves close out Warriors to reach second straight Western Conference finals(May 15 2025)

The Minnesota Timberwolves reached their first Western Conference finals in 20 years last season....


Aaron Judge is hitting like Barry Bonds, so where are all the intentional walks?(May 15 2025)

Aaron Judge, a childhood Giants fan, knows all about Barry Bonds....


Bobrovsky, Panthers push Maple Leafs to brink with dominant Game 5 victory(May 15 2025)

The Florida Panthers just completed a pretty successful business trip....


Chiefs smart to become NFL's annual Christmas team, like Lions and Cowboys on Thanksgiving(May 14 2025)

Hard as it is to believe, the Kansas City Chiefs won't be great forever. The Chiefs' dynasty is still full speed ahead....


NBA playoffs: Thunder erase double-digit deficit to take 3-2 lead vs. Nuggets(May 14 2025)

It's been more difficult than expected, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from surviving the Denver....


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander meets the moment in Game 5 as Thunder surge late to stun Nuggets(May 14 2025)

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder never railed against the prevailing narrative that has followed....


Pete Rose reinstated by MLB, eligible for the Hall of Fame: How we got here and what it means(May 14 2025)

Integrity, MLB announced Tuesday, is as fluid as the passing of time....


Mikael Granlund gets 1st career playoff hat trick as Stars beat top-seeded Jets for 3-1 series lead(May 14 2025)

DALLAS (AP) — Mikael Granlund had his first career playoff hat trick, Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots and the....


Cowboys vs. Eagles wasn't best opening matchup, but it will probably set ratings records(May 13 2025)

Outside of Dallas Cowboys fans — and maybe not even them — nobody was clamoring for the Cowboys to be in the....


'I’ve got no words right now:' Celtics reeling in aftermath of Jayson Tatum injury but vow to be ready for Game 5(May 13 2025)

NEW YORK — Jaylen Brown stared out at a room full of reporters, all of us waiting for him to explain the....


NBA playoffs: Anthony Edwards erupts late to lift Timberwolves to a commanding Game 4 win over the Warriors(May 13 2025)

Once Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves got going on Monday night, there was no stopping them....


No, the Pirates are not trading Paul Skenes ... at least, not yet(May 13 2025)

NEW YORK — It has been 366 days since Paul Skenes emerged from the PNC Park home dugout beneath a gray....


Takeaways: Capitals Pushed To Brink In Loss To Hurricanes, Face Elimination(May 13 2025)

The Washington Capitals found the life they were looking for against the Carolina Hurricanes....


10 of NFL's biggest 2025 offseason moves(May 12 2025)

Here are the top moves from the NFL's 2025 offseason — spanning high-profile trades....


NBA playoffs: Pacers cruise to blowout win in Game 4 as Cavaliers lose Donovan Mitchell to ankle injury(May 12 2025)

Just about everything possible went wrong for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night....


NBA playoffs: Dismal start dooms Nuggets as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rally in Game 4 win(May 12 2025)

DENVER — A 3-1 series lead was in Denver's grasp on Sunday. But an all-time poor first quarter from the Nuggets....


Tony Gonsolin, Freddie Freeman help Dodgers complete successful trip(May 12 2025)

At the end of a grueling 10-game trek around the country, and in search of their first winning trip this season....


Stars get disputed goal off Petrovic's skate to take series lead over top-seeded Jets(May 12 2025)

DALLAS (AP) — Alexander Petrovic had gone nine years since scoring a goal in the NHL playoffs....


NHL playoffs: Golden Knights stun Oilers with 0.4 seconds left, with some help from Leon Draisaitl's stick(May 11 2025)

The Las Vegas Golden Knights are on the board against the Edmonton Oilers. It took one of the most dramatic....


'This is the fun part:' Celtics rediscover their game, but the challenge is far from over(May 11 2025)

NEW YORK — You’d be hard-pressed to find many who actually believed the New York Knicks would take full....


Saints QB Derek Carr retiring due to shoulder injury that requires surgery(May 11 2025)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is retiring due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery....


Sean McVay gushed over Davante Adams' tape in Rams team meeting(May 09 2025)

Sean McVay couldn't be more excited to have Davante Adams on the Rams....


NBA playoffs: Timberwolves take Game 2 vs. Stephen Curry-less Warriors, despite their own Anthony Edwards scare(May 09 2025)

They had to survive a couple scares in Game 2, but the Minnesota Timberwolves evened their second-round playoff....


'Inside the NBA' mourns unexpected death of crew member: 'We were all in shock'(May 09 2025)

The "Inside the NBA" crew concluded its pregame show Thursday with a somber tone, mourning the unexpected....


Rafael Devers shoots down move to 1B after Triston Casas injury, lays into Red Sox front office(May 09 2025)

Rafael Devers entered the season under a cloud of controversy due to his disinterest in moving from third base to....


Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist(May 09 2025)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson did a little bit of everything for the Washington Capitals — and he wasn't sure the....


Keeping up with the Joneses? In trading for George Pickens, Cowboys' Joneses are instead trying to keep up with NFC East(May 08 2025)

As the Dallas Cowboys began to explain their first-round draft selection of yet another offensive lineman....


NBA playoffs: Thunder steamroll Nuggets in Game 2, with postseason-record 87 first-half points(May 08 2025)

No 20-point lead is safe in this year's NBA playoffs. The good news for the Oklahoma City Thunder is a 49-point lead....


NBA admits refs missed multiple lane violations in Pacers' wild comeback, including before Tyrese Haliburton's shot(May 08 2025)

The Indiana Pacers' historic comeback in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers was built on a pair of blatantly....


Can Willy Adames turn around his slow start with the Giants? Perhaps warmer weather will help(May 08 2025)

CHICAGO — Power has been the name of the game for Giants shortstop Willy Adames since he debuted in MLB in....


Florida Panthers fall into 2-0 hole after dropping game to Toronto Maple Leafs(May 08 2025)

The Florida Panthers are headed back to the Sunshine State in a dark hole....


What to expect with Shedeur Sanders vs. Dillon Gabriel at Browns rookie minicamp(May 07 2025)

When it comes to the Shedeur Sanders vs. Dillon Gabriel quarterback competition during the Cleveland Browns....


Cavs collapse as Pacers surge to stunning Game 2 win on Tyrese Haliburton's 3 with 1.1 seconds left(May 07 2025)

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the verge of tying their second-round series with the Indiana Pacers at 1-1 Tuesday....


Kings reportedly hiring former Bulls guard, champion BJ Armstrong as assistant GM(May 07 2025)

The Sacramento Kings are hiring former Chicago Bulls guard BJ Armstrong as their assistant general manager....


Could Shohei Ohtani go 50-50 again?(May 07 2025)

MIAMI — Surprise, surprise. Shohei Ohtani is chasing history....


Edmonton Oilers Make NHL History in Game 1 Win vs. Golden Knights(May 07 2025)

Heading into the third period of Tuesday’s Game 1 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Edmonton Oilers....


Ravens release kicker Justin Tucker, who was accused of sexual misconduct by 16 women(May 06 2025)

The Baltimore Ravens have released kicker Justin Tucker, the team announced Monday....


Aaron Gordon's game-winner, Nikola Jokić's 42 points and 22 rebounds shock Thunder as Nuggets swipe Game 1 in West semis(May 06 2025)

After trailing by as many as 14 points in Game 1 of their West semifinal series, the Denver Nuggets clawed their way....


Knicks stun Celtics after overcoming 20-point deficit to steal Game 1 of East semis in overtime(May 06 2025)

BOSTON — In the waning seconds of overtime, New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges ripped a potential game-tying....


Shohei Ohtani adds to his long list of Miami heroics with home run in Dodgers’ victory(May 06 2025)

MIAMI — The singular delight of October hardball has never graced this venue, but at least the magic of Shohei....


New York Islanders win the NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection. Sharks will pick second(May 06 2025)

New York Islanders pro scouting director Ken Morrow knows a thing or two about so-called hockey miracles....


Like the Jets before them, the Steelers are making win-now moves to secure Aaron Rodgers(May 05 2025)

On the doorstep of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers were crystal clear about their quarterback situation....


Warriors' veteran presence too much for a Rockets team that's just getting started(May 05 2025)

HOUSTON — You get the feeling the Golden State Warriors relish any chance to rub their opponents' noses in their....


Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. expected to miss at least 1 month with right oblique strain(May 05 2025)

The New York Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained right....


NHL Playoffs: Winnipeg Jets Complete Dramatic Comeback To Eliminate The Blues(May 05 2025)

The Winnipeg Jets completed a late-game comeback for the ages to finish the first round....


What The Rangers Should Do About Mika Zibanejad(May 05 2025)

The key to future Rangers success is not the acquisition of Mike Sullivan but rather the dumping of costly....


Oilers get a boost from Pickard, players returning from injury to reach second round against Vegas.(May 04 2025)

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Calvin Pickard, the lone goaltender with a 4-0 record, is among the surprises emerging....


James Harden avoids reporters after another Game 7 loss in Clippers-Nuggets(May 04 2025)

James Harden didn't have a fun time in Game 7....


Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor both turn down Giants No. 3 pick Abdul Carter's request for their jersey numbers(May 04 2025)

Abdul Carter is still looking for his New York Giants jersey number, but not for lack of trying....


Yoshinobu Yamamoto stellar once again for Dodgers in rain-delayed win over Braves(May 03 2025)

Hours before first pitch Friday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was honored with the National League’s pitcher of the month....


NBA playoffs: Fred VanVleet torches Warriors to force Game 7 in Houston(May 03 2025)

The Golden State Warriors had a 3-1 lead. They're now headed to a Game 7. What could go wrong....


2025 NFL betting, odds, preview: Bettors expecting improvement from Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears this season(May 03 2025)

While there was plenty of hype surrounding the Chicago Bears and 2024 No. 1 overall pick quarterback Caleb....


Marshawn Lynch-approved selection of RB Ashton Jeanty may seem like a Raiders home run — but it’s also in defiance of several NFL trends(May 02 2025)

As the Las Vegas Raiders selected Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft, Pete Carroll’s phone began lighting up....


Source: Shedeur Sanders approached pre-draft process like he was being "recruited," not "interviewed"(May 02 2025)

Pre-draft chatter about prospects can be strategic. Teams that like a player (and hope to draft him) will be inclined....


NBA playoffs: Clippers rally to force Game 7 vs. Nuggets(May 02 2025)

The 2025 NBA playoffs are about to have their first Game 7, courtesy of a Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers....


We just had the most preposterous year of Aaron Judge(May 02 2025)

NEW YORK — On April 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge went yard....


Kings' season ends in fourth consecutive playoff series loss to Edmonton Oilers(May 02 2025)

For the fourth time in as many years, the Kings’ season came to an end with a first-round playoff loss to the....