Sports News

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 11:23 PM

NHL experiencing sustained growth with female, younger fans

The NHL is reporting an increase in viewers in the first year of its television contracts with ESPN and TNT

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 11:20 PM

Group asks for living wages, labor rights for 2026 World Cup

There’s a push for the cities awarded games for the 2026 World Cup to commit to livable wages, and equitable hiring and worker protection

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 10:38 PM

Padres win on Austin Nola's RBI single off brother Aaron

Austin Nola hit an RBI single off younger brother Aaron in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 9:43 PM

Athletes react to the Supreme Court's abortion decision

U.S. national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe is among a group of leading sports figures who have expressed anger over the Supreme Court’s decision...

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 9:20 PM

Avs can't close out Lightning in Game 5 loss at Ball Arena

The Colorado Avalanche were stymied in their quest to close out the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 8:54 PM

Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return

Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles...

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 8:44 PM

Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak

Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop...

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 8:22 PM

Judge, Yankees agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing

Slugger Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees agreed to a $19 million, one-year contrtact, avoiding an arbitration hearing

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 8:00 PM

Emotional Freeman given ovation, ring in return to Atlanta

Freddie Freeman wasn't prepared for the flood of feelings that came in his anticipated return to Atlanta as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 5:36 PM

Chun shoots 69 to lead by 6 at Women's PGA Championship

In Gee Chun shot a 3-under 69 to lead by six strokes after the second round of the Women’s PGA Championship

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 5:06 PM

Ryder Cup redux: Harrington leads Stricker in US Senior Open

Padraig Harrington and Steve Stricker are going at it again

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 4:34 PM

Take two: Steve Clifford returns to Hornets as head coach

Steve Clifford is heading back to Charlotte

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 4:17 PM

Scherzer isn't coming off the injured list for Mets Sunday

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 4:09 PM

Xander Schauffele shoots 63 to take 5-shot lead at Travelers

Xander Schauffele shot his second straight 7-under 63 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead in the Travelers Championship

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 4:03 PM

It's personal: Canelo predicts KO in 3rd bout with Golovkin

Canelo Álvarez is hurting after his first loss in nearly a decade, and he’s still angry about everything that’s happened during a half-decade of...

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 3:11 PM

Waiting game continues in Deshaun Watson discipline case

A decision regarding discipline for Deshaun Watson is still expected before training camp, though the league has yet to conclude its investigation...

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 1:41 PM

Banchero arrives in Orlando, a day after becoming No. 1 pick

The secret about how Orlando was going to take Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft was incredibly well-kept

sports / Fri, Jun 24, 2022 1:17 PM

Column: The bar where women's sports come to play

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, let's celebrate another small step on the road to gender equality