Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball/Strike system was implemented to help players challenge pitches that they feel weren’t called correctly.
Gerrit Cole walked Mookie Betts in the seventh inning with the Yankees leading the Dodgers by one run.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole’s 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series.
The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd.
Scottie Scheffler put on a tee-to-green clinic in his second round at the British Open and he thinks it bodes well for his chances of keeping hold of the shiny claret jug.
Shohei Ohtani has received a lubricant injection in his left knee, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota.
The Boston Red Sox have extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 10-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a doubleheader.
Aaron Judge's broken rib hasn't fully healed, and the New York Yankees star hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities.
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is hoping his Tar Heels benefit from lessons learned and more stability from his first college season.
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing game decisions.
The Tennessee Titans will induct Chris Johnson, the sixth man in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards in a season, into their Ring of Honor during halftime of their regular-season opener Sept. 13.
It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday.
The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr.
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other.
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub.
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be refereed Sunday by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia.
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns are in the history books by matching the major championship record with 62s at the British Open.
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer.
The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that became official Thursday.
New York City FC wants to bring Christian Pulisic to Major League Soccer, but AC Milan isn't interested in selling him.
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed.
With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games — if there is an opening day.
Two people familiar with the deal told the Associated Press that pitcher Chase Burns has agreed to a $105 million, seven-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds that covers 2027-33.
England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways.
Jordan Walker hopes his star-making turn at the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his footsteps and choose baseball.
Myles Garrett has been the NFL’s dominant defensive player for years, leading to his record-setting campaign with 23 sacks last season before being traded from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams.
The most expansive season in NHL history gets underway Sept. 29 and runs through April 10 before the playoffs begin a couple of days later.
The only Argentine golfer in the British Open field was playfully jeered by some spectators on the first tee the morning after his national soccer team’s epic comeback win over England at the World Cup.
Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot of improvements in officiating this season and it’s helped the WNBA have record offensive numbers so far through the first half of the season.
Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line.
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his “really good” relationship with Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies.
Two of the eight men indicted in an alleged drone and sniper plot to attack President Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn have pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges.
Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years.
The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
Expanded playoffs in baseball make trade predictions tricky, especially for players like Detroit's Tarik Skubal.
England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals.
The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain.
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Argentina.
Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham.
The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam.
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense.
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead.
Marcus Plunkett decided to attend West Point instead of pursuing golf scholarships knowing it was a big commitment.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is revamping the tiebreaker format for its football championship game following a controversial finish last season that allowed a five-loss Duke team to reach the title game over then No. 10-ranked Miami.
World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
The NBA is moving closer to launching a new league in Europe, aiming for a fall 2027 start.
How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup.
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left the All-Star Game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are confident the steep price they paid for LaMelo Ball can help get them close in on an NBA title.
Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders.
Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains tied for first with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot four years after he won it.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter for this weekend's series at the New York Yankees.
Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur draft.
The expectations for Bijan Robinson were high as soon as he entered the NFL in 2023 as the first running back taken with a top-10 pick in five years.
The Aflac Kickoff Game has announced a name, image and likeness deal with Auburn leading up to the Tigers’ game against Baylor on Sept. 5.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France.
Scottie Scheffler had to figure out what to do with himself after missing the cut in the Scottish Open for the first time in four years.
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are chasing a second claret jug at the British Open but not a boost to their legacy.
The head of baseball's players' union criticized management for its salary cap campaign.
British lawmakers have approved a law aimed at preventing police and officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing.
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.
Jordan Walker silenced Philadelphia’s boo birds by homering on his last six swings, chasing down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber in the final round and becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby.
Beginning with next year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation.
Major League Baseball is facing a potential work stoppage over management's proposed salary cap.
Don Mattingly felt a tinge of awkwardness when he was offered the chance to serve as a coach under Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at the All-Star Game.
