IN AMERICA'S SHADOW Olympics 5 hours ago China alters medal count to include Hong Kong, Taiwan to unofficially claim gold medal dominance over US China alters medal count to include Hong Kong, Taiwan to unofficially claim gold medal dominance over US China slams media for 'ugly' photo of Olympic gold medalist Hou Zhihui
PITCHER SPEAKS OUT Los Angeles Dodgers 1 hour ago Dodgers' Trevor Bauer slams Washington Post for 'false narrative' following report of 2020 protection order
RECORD BROADCAST AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) MLB 1 hour ago Field of Dreams Game most-watch regular season MLB game since 2005
LEGENDARY CAREER Rick Yeatts/Getty Images Texas Rangers 48 mins ago Adrian Beltre going into Rangers Hall of Fame
'HERE WE GO AGAIN' The Associated Press Florida Panthers 40 mins ago Joe Thornton, 42 and eyeing Stanley Cup, signs with Panthers
Olympics 5 hours ago China alters medal count to include Hong Kong, Taiwan to unofficially claim gold medal dominance over US Team USA dominated the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning both the overall medal count and gold medal tally, but Chinese state media has altered those figures in a way to assert itself as the gold medal leader.
Celebrity News 7 hours ago Kaley Cuoco bashes German coach who punched horse at Olympics: 'Disgusting on all levels' Kaley Cuoco ripped a German modern pentathlon coach who came under fire for punching a horse at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sports 9 hours ago Ryan Lochte undergoes meniscus surgery after apparent water slide accident He’s raced some of the best swimmers in the world — but dashing down an inflatable children’s water slide may have been too much for Ryan Lochte.
Buffalo Bills 2 days ago Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson says Buffalo Bills have reached out to him The Buffalo Bills could be looking to expand their roster this season with an Olympic gold medalist.
Olympics 2 days ago Japan mayor apologizes for biting athlete's gold medal A Japanese mayor apologized Thursday for biting the Olympic gold medal of a softball player who had paid a courtesy visit after Japan beat the United States in the final.
NFL 5 mins ago Jay Cutler dropped from Uber promo over his dances against masking children Jay Cutler retired from the NFL to embrace a new position: man of the people.
NFL 52 mins ago Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3 Following his first look at his offense in a game situation, the best news for Atlanta first-year coach Arthur Smith was the dismal results didn't count.
NFL 1 hour ago Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over Lions Josh Allen rested and and Mitchell Trubisky barely played in the Buffalo Bills' preseason opener, giving Davis Webb and Jake Fromm extended opportunities to show what they could do.
NFL 1 hour ago Prater's 47-yard FG lifts Cardinals over Cowboys 19-16 Rookie Zaven Collins looked comfortable as Arizona's middle linebacker, Matt Prater booted game-tying and game-winning field goals, and the Cardinals rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game on Friday night.
Jacksonville Jaguars 1 day ago Urban Meyer praises Gardner Minshew ahead Jaguars' preseason opener: 'Love that guy' The Jacksonville Jaguars’ quarterback competition is continuing to heat up with first-year head coach Urban Meyer gushing over the underdog just days before the preseason kicks off on Saturday against the Cleveland Browns.
Texas Rangers 48 mins ago Adrian Beltre going into Rangers Hall of Fame with PA man Morgan Much of what Adrian Beltre now hears about his Hall of Fame-caliber career comes from his son, a baseball fanatic who grew up in the Texas Rangers clubhouse during his father's last eight big league seasons.
MLB 1 hour ago FOX Sports' Field of Dreams broadcast most-watch regular season MLB game since 2005 Baseball fans from all over tuned in to watch the New York Yankees play the Chicago White Sox in the Hollywood-inspired Field of Dreams game Thursday night, making it the most-watched regular-season game in 16 years.
Los Angeles Dodgers 1 hour ago Dodgers' Trevor Bauer slams Washington Post for 'false narrative' following report of 2020 protection order Trevor Bauer slammed The Washington Post on Saturday for its coverage into recent allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, accusing the outlet of a concerted “effort to create a false narrative” against him.
MLB 16 hours ago Mets-Dodgers game in NYC briefly halted after fan flashes laser pointer at L.A. batter A fan at Friday night's Mets-Dodgers game in New York appeared to take supporting the home team a little too far.
MLB 1 day ago Wade's 3-run homer leads Giants to fifth straight win The San Francisco Giants are going so well their starting pitchers are becoming regular producers at the plate. Logan Webb thought he might even have his first career home run to show for his stellar evening, settling for a bases-loaded single that brought home two runs in a big inning.
Los Angeles Clippers 1 day ago Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to 4-year, $176.3 million contract: reports Kawhi Leonard is staying put in Los Angeles, Clippers’ president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank announced on Thursday.
Philadelphia 76ers 2 days ago NBA All-Star Andre Drummond saves 2-year-old son who fell into pool: 'A parent's worst nightmare' Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond shared the terrifying moment his toddler fell into a pool and his quick reaction just seconds later that saved the 2-year-old's life.
NBA 2 days ago Jason Kidd's coaching style described as 'psychological warfare' in book about Giannis Antetokounmpo A book about Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's life authored by Mirin Fader is set to release titled "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an MVP" and there are discussions about former head coach Jason Kidd in the book, who apparently wasn’t well-liked by players on the team.
NBA 3 days ago Ex-NBA coach received death threats after calling Carmelo Anthony ‘s–tty defender’ Whatever happened in Denver, apparently lives on.
NBA 3 days ago Hammon hopes it becomes normal for women to get NBA jobs Becky Hammon can't wait for the time when it's normal for women to interview for head coaching positions in the NBA and their gender isn't the story.
Florida Panthers 40 mins ago Joe Thornton, 42 and eyeing Stanley Cup, signs with Panthers Joe Thornton’s pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup is bringing him to the Florida Panthers at age 42.
Florida 11 hours ago Tampa Bay Lightning national anthem singer out of hospital after coronavirus battle Tampa Bay Lightning national anthem singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey was released from the hospital Friday to cheers from staff, a month after she was admitted with the coronavirus and complications due to pneumonia.
Chicago Blackhawks 3 days ago Blackhawks Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78 Tony Esposito, a Hall of Fame goaltender who played almost his entire 16-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, has died following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, the team announced on Tuesday. He was 78.
NHL 4 days ago In net: Rangers ink Shesterkin; Flyers, Caps re-sign goalies The New York Rangers locked up their goaltender of the future Monday by agreeing to re-sign Igor Shesterkin to a four-year $22.6 million contract.
Miami Hurricanes 5 days ago Miami QB D'Eriq King scores sponsor deal with NHL's Panthers The Florida Panthers have signed a quarterback.
Media August 6 ESPN’s Mark Jones now mocks a ‘MAGA’ fighter’s broken jaw Mark Jones, one of the most promoted play-by-play commentators on ESPN, is again mocking people’s injuries because of their political beliefs.
UFC August 6 Houston's Derrick Lewis fights for interim UFC title Derrick Lewis is among the few universally beloved figures across mixed martial arts. The veteran UFC heavyweight's violent fighting style and likable, funny personality have made his bouts must-see events for several years.
UFC August 5 Dana White won’t force UFC fighters to vaccinate: ‘Never gonna happen’ UFC fighters will not be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Not now, not ever.
UFC August 2 UFC fighter says he wants to literally kill an opponent in the octagon UFC’s Sean Strickland (24-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) thinks he can manage some serious brain damage.
Olympics July 28 Ronda Rousey slams Simone Biles critics in scathing tweet: They don't 'know their foot from their a--hole' Ex-UFC star Ronda Rousey showed support for Simone Biles after the superstar gymnast dropped out of the women’s team final Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics.
College Football 1 day ago Pac-12 to require teams to forfeit games if players test positive for COVID-19 The Pac-12 Conference put out a statement on Thursday regarding its forfeiture policy for the 2021-22 college football season. If a team is unable to play due to the coronavirus, they will be forced to forfeit the game, and it will count as a conference loss in the standings.
College Football 2 days ago 10 best college football tailgating destination games of 2021 While mainstream college football sites are busy preparing their “Best Games of 2021” lists that are pretty much carbon copies of previous lists, plus a few new out-of-conference matchups, I’ve set out to create a list for those who are looking for tailgating destination games. This is a list for people who show up for the atmosphere, the party, the pageantry, the people watching & it helps if the game has some significance.
Oklahoma Sooners 2 days ago Oklahoma RB Brooks back after sitting with COVID-19 concerns Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks maximized his time while sitting out last season due to COVID-19 concerns.
College Football 2 days ago Another conference realignment wrinkle: SEC must balance schedule with revenue As SEC expansion looms in the coming years, the fate of non-conference scheduling hangs in the balance.
Baylor Bears 2 days ago Baylor infractions decision comes amid scrutiny of NCAA role The NCAA infractions committee’s decision against punishing Baylor for its mishandling of sexual assault allegations in a sprawling scandal involving football players was jarring -- even to the committee.
Golf 1 day ago Henley shoots lowest round in 2 years to lead Wyndham Russell Henley shot an 8-under 62, his lowest round in more than two years, to take the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Wyndham Championship.
Golf 2 days ago Last chance for Fowler, others to make PGA Tour playoffs Rickie Fowler gets a final chance to keep his season going at the Wyndham Championship this week. And he's not the only big name on the PGA Tour hoping to end up on the right side of golf's playoff standings.
Olympics August 7 Dream season for Nelly Korda now includes Olympic gold medal Her parents used to call her a lion when Nelly Korda was young because she was relentless in everything she played, from gymnastics to ice skating to golf.
Olympics August 6 Nelly Korda survives a struggle, keeps lead in Olympic golf Seven holes into the third round of Olympic women's golf, Nelly Korda was making it look easy.
Olympics August 5 Korda flirts with 59 to build 4-shot Olympic lead Nelly Korda reached her tee shot on the final hole of an otherwise flawless round, looked up and saw a thick pine branch blocking her path to the green. She flung her water bottle toward her golf bag and tried to figure out the next option.
Tennis 5 days ago 2012 champ Andy Murray in US Open draw; Wawrinka withdraws Andy Murray moved into the field for the U.S. Open on Monday when another past champion at Flushing Meadows, Stan Wawrinka, pulled out because he still is recovering from foot surgery.
Tennis August 6 Nadal bounced by 50th-ranked Harris in Washington The good news for Rafael Nadal was that his painful left foot felt much better Thursday at the Citi Open. The bad news? His debut appearance at the tournament ended after two rough outings.
Tennis August 5 With painful foot, Nadal tops Sock at Washington in return There were moments, to be sure, when Rafael Nadal played quite like someone competing for the first time in nearly two months and dealing with a left foot injury he acknowledged afterward was painful.
Olympics August 4 Ex-Olympic boss reportedly wanted Hideki Matsui to light flame, not Naomi Osaka Before resigning in disgrace, the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee pushed to have former Yankees player Hideki Matsui light the flame in Tokyo rather than tennis star Naomi Osaka because he wanted someone who was “pure Japanese,” according to a report.
Tennis August 4 Umpire holds back Jordan Thompson in wild tennis scene: 'Call the police' A blown call by a chair umpire sparked a heated verbal altercation between two tennis players in a first-round match at the Citi Open in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.
NCAA August 6 SEC, Sankey agree to contract extension through 2026 The Southeastern Conference extended the contract of Commissioner Greg Sankey, whose league is set to grab even more prominence and wealth with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas.
Iowa Hawkeyes August 3 Former football player charged in Iowa hoops star's assault A former Iowa State University football player has been arrested in connection with an assault of a University of Iowa basketball star in May.
NCAA July 19 Sankey joins call for change in college athletics oversight Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey echoed the NCAA president's call for potential changes in how college athletics are governed Monday, though he did not endose a breakaway by the five most powerful leagues.
NCAA July 15 NCAA's Emmert: It is time to decentralize college sports NCAA President Mark Emmert said Thursday the time is right to consider a decentralized and deregulated version of college sports, shifting power to conferences and campuses and reconsidering how schools are aligned.
SPORTS July 15 Former Seton Hall star Myles Powell sues Kevin Willard, school Former Seton Hall basketball star Myles Powell has accused head coach Kevin Willard, the team’s medical expert and the university of downplaying a serious knee injury that he says derailed his professional career, according to a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday and reviewed by The Post.
NFL 5 mins ago Jay Cutler dropped from Uber promo over his dances against masking children Jay Cutler retired from the NFL to embrace a new position: man of the people.
Florida Panthers 40 mins ago Joe Thornton, 42 and eyeing Stanley Cup, signs with Panthers Joe Thornton’s pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup is bringing him to the Florida Panthers at age 42.
Texas Rangers 48 mins ago Adrian Beltre going into Rangers Hall of Fame with PA man Morgan Much of what Adrian Beltre now hears about his Hall of Fame-caliber career comes from his son, a baseball fanatic who grew up in the Texas Rangers clubhouse during his father's last eight big league seasons.
NFL 52 mins ago Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3 Following his first look at his offense in a game situation, the best news for Atlanta first-year coach Arthur Smith was the dismal results didn't count.
NFL 1 hour ago Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over Lions Josh Allen rested and and Mitchell Trubisky barely played in the Buffalo Bills' preseason opener, giving Davis Webb and Jake Fromm extended opportunities to show what they could do.
MLB 1 hour ago FOX Sports' Field of Dreams broadcast most-watch regular season MLB game since 2005 Baseball fans from all over tuned in to watch the New York Yankees play the Chicago White Sox in the Hollywood-inspired Field of Dreams game Thursday night, making it the most-watched regular-season game in 16 years.
Los Angeles Dodgers 1 hour ago Dodgers' Trevor Bauer slams Washington Post for 'false narrative' following report of 2020 protection order Trevor Bauer slammed The Washington Post on Saturday for its coverage into recent allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, accusing the outlet of a concerted “effort to create a false narrative” against him.
NFL 1 hour ago Prater's 47-yard FG lifts Cardinals over Cowboys 19-16 Rookie Zaven Collins looked comfortable as Arizona's middle linebacker, Matt Prater booted game-tying and game-winning field goals, and the Cardinals rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game on Friday night.
Soccer 1 hour ago PSG fans give Messi huge ovation; Galtier's Nice routs Lille Lionel Messi stood and smiled, looking transfixed as Paris Saint-Germain fans chanted the soccer great's name — “Leo Messi, Leo Messi” — before Saturday's French league game against Strasbourg.
Olympics 5 hours ago China alters medal count to include Hong Kong, Taiwan to unofficially claim gold medal dominance over US Team USA dominated the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning both the overall medal count and gold medal tally, but Chinese state media has altered those figures in a way to assert itself as the gold medal leader.