7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama taken by the San Antonio Spurs with first pick of NBA Draft
Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 Frenchman who some NBA commentators think could be a generational talent, was the No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.
2023-06-23 08:24
Lionel Messi reportedly expected to make Inter Miami debut in July
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly expected to make his Inter Miami debut on July 21, club managing owner Jorge Mas told a small group of reporters Monday, according to the Miami Herald.
2023-06-21 16:47
Body language, knowledge of the game and luck: the art of chess photography
Two people hunched over a black and white checkered board, deliberating what moves they will make, how their opponent might counter and how they might counter that counter, with barely a flicker of emotion passing over their faces.
2023-06-19 16:58
Why five women embarked on a 3,500-mile skateboard journey across Europe
On nothing but a "plank of wood and four wheels," a group of women are careering down windy mountain roads at breakneck speed, constantly on the lookout for stones, turns and oncoming traffic.
2023-06-17 18:49
US Soccer announces Gregg Berhalter will return as coach of the men's national team
Gregg Berhalter will return as head coach of the US Men's National Soccer Team, US Soccer announced Friday. His new contract will run through the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted jointly by the US, Canada and Mexico.
2023-06-17 03:26
NBA suspends Memphis Grizzlies' star Ja Morant for 25 games without pay for 'conduct detrimental to the league'
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games without pay by the NBA for "conduct detrimental to the league," the NBA announced Friday.
2023-06-16 23:59
Young Chinese soccer fan gives security the slip to hug his hero Messi mid-game
It was the sort of astonishing run the world has come to expect from those who don Argentina's iconic number
2023-06-16 16:49
Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies at 24 after motorcycle crash
Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica died at the age of 24 on Monday, USA Nordic has announced.
2023-06-15 18:59
Vegas Golden Knights win first Stanley Cup in young franchise's history after defeating Florida Panthers
The Vegas Golden Knights, in just their sixth NHL season, defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 Tuesday night in Las Vegas to win the franchise's first Stanley Cup in five games.
2023-06-14 11:16
How marathon running stopped former tennis player Monica Puig from descending into a 'big black hole of depression and sadness'
Monica Puig won more than 300 matches during her tennis career and the feeling afterwards was often the same: relief, excitement, and satisfaction that the weeks and months of sacrifice and preparation had paid off.
2023-06-13 18:50
Denver Nuggets wrap up first NBA title with win over Miami Heat
The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship Monday night, downing the Miami Heat 94-89 at Ball Arena in Denver to take Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
2023-06-13 11:17
'Messi mania' in China as fans clamor for a glimpse of Argentina star
Beijing police have urged fans of Lionel Messi not to be cheated by expensive scams after the soccer superstar landed in China last weekend.
2023-06-12 15:19