Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
The vicious, relentless and high-profile racist insults directed at Brazilian soccer player Vinícius Júnior underscore an entrenched and decades-old issue that refuses to go away in the world's most popular sport
2023-06-05 12:19
Undercover observers track racism, discrimination at European soccer games
Among the thousands of fans in the stands at Europe’s biggest soccer games are a few people operating undercover
2023-06-05 12:19
Racism on the soccer field took a toll on Black players in England
Black players were only just beginning to integrate into some of England's biggest soccer teams in the 1980s when racism was rife and hooliganism was on the rise
2023-06-05 12:15
Nuggets disappear in second half against Heat, suffer first home loss since March 30
A 41-point game by Nikola Jokic wasn't enough for the Denver Nuggets to avoid their first home loss in these playoffs
2023-06-05 11:55
León beats LAFC again, claims 1st CONCACAF Champions League title
Lucas Di Yorio scored in the first half and Club León secured its first CONCACAF Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC
2023-06-05 11:50
Women's rugby World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith knighted by New Zealand
Women’s World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith is now Sir Wayne Smith after receiving a knighthood in New Zealand’s annual King’s birthday honors
2023-06-05 11:46
Series tied: Heat roar back in the 4th quarter, beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 of NBA Finals
Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each scored 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night
2023-06-05 10:47
Rogers leads Tennessee past Oklahoma St, into Women's College World Series semifinals
Ashley Rogers threw a complete game, and No. 4 seed Tennessee defeated No. 6 Oklahoma State 3-1 to qualify for the Women’s College World Series semifinals
2023-06-05 10:28
Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for 4-1 victory over Dodgers
Anthony Rizzo scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on a grounder and the New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in what was a pitchers' duel for six innings between Domingo Germán and Bobby Miller
2023-06-05 10:25
Kyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. Louis
Kyle Busch held off Denny Hamlin through a series of late restarts to win the chaotic, caution-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside of St. Louis in overtime Sunday
2023-06-05 09:52
Rose Zhang win in her pro debut, Hovland wins Memorial in playoff
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Rose Zhang became the first player to win on the LPGA in her pro debut Sunday, capturing the Mizuho Americas Open with a par on the second playoff hole to beat Jennifer Kupcho and earn LPGA membership.
2023-06-05 09:49
Stroman wins 4th straight start, Amaya hits 1st homer as Cubs beat Padres 7-1
Marcus Stroman pitched six strong innings to win his fourth consecutive start and rookie Miguel Amaya went 3 for 3 with his first major league home run as the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 7-1
2023-06-05 08:59