Wallace boosts playoff hopes with Darlington pole

Needing a strong result for a shot to make NASCAR's playoffs, Bubba Wallace snagged his first pole of 2024 by turning a hot lap of 167.146 mph at Darlington Raceway.

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Hamilton: Surreal to think of my replacement

Mercedes confirmed on Saturday that 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli will partner with George Russell next year.

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Pitt leading rusher Hammond declared ineligible

Pitt running back Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared ineligible for the 2024 season, the school announced Friday.

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Eagles to debut unique black-and-white uniforms for Brazil game

The Eagles will wear a black/white/black combination for the first time ever for the NFL's introductory game in Brazil.

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Breaking down the UCL draw: Easy road for Real Madrid and Liverpool, panic for PSG?

The first-ever draw in the new UEFA Champions League format is complete, with teams now knowing their eight league phase opponents. How did the big clubs fare?

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Georgia, Ohio St. open as CFP betting favorites

Georgia and Ohio State have separated themselves from the pack as the consensus college football national title favorites ahead of the season.

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Tiafoe, Zverev win on sweltering day at US Open

American Frances Tiafoe and German fourth seed Alexander Zverev were among the winners on a Day 3 at the US Open that saw several retirements amid brutal temperatures and high humidity at Flushing Meadows.

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Tennis stars: Tours ignore our mental health

Iga Swiatek is the latest star to say that tennis tours are ignoring players' mental health, adding that players "want to at least be in the loop."

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Ex-Arsenal, Juventus GK Szczesny retires at 34

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired from professional football, the 34-year-old said on Tuesday, weeks after leaving Serie A club Juventus by mutual agreement.

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Abby Dahlkemper joins Bay FC from San Diego

Bay FC acquired 2019 World Cup winner Abby Dahlkemper in a trade with San Diego Wave FC, the teams announced on Monday.

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Dawgs' Robinson II likely out; no word on Etienne

Injured Georgia tailback Roderick Robinson II will likely miss Saturday's game vs. No. 14 Clemson, while coach Kirby Smart won't say if Trevor Etienne will play.

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Ump exits Yanks game after broken bat hits neck

Plate umpire Nick Mahrley exited Sunday's game between the Yankees and Rockies when he was hit in the neck by Giancarlo Stanton's shattered bat.

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Mbappé's wait continues as Endrick gets dream Bernabeu goal

A much-hyped summer signing found the net in the win vs. Valladolid, but it was not Kylian Mbappé.

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NBA files motion to dismiss lawsuit from WBD

The NBA has asked the New York Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit by Warner Bros. Discovery, which alleged that the league breached its contract by rejecting its matching offer for a new media rights deal and instead signed with Amazon.

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Reliever Neris rejoins Astros for second stint

The Astros adjusted their pitching staff by signing free agent right-hander Hector Neris and activating right-hander Kaleb Ort from the paternity list.

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McKennie signs new deal at Juventus until 2026

United States midfielder Weston McKennie has signed a new contract with Juventus through to 2026.

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Korda regains form, leads Women's Open by 3

Nelly Korda mastered more blustery conditions at St. Andrews by shooting a bogey-free, 4-under 68 in the second round on Friday to take a three-stroke lead at the Women's Open.

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Bears DB Coleman out of hospital, heading home

Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III is out of the hospital and headed back to Chicago after suffering an injury while making a tackle in Thursday's preseason game in Kansas City.

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Klinsmann: Mexicans 'too comfortable' in Liga MX

Former U.S. men's national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann has said that Mexican players are "too comfortable" in the domestic Liga MX and should seek opportunities in Europe to improve themselves and El Tri.

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Dortmund fans to protest club's arms-maker deal

Borussia Dortmund supporters are planning to start the Bundesliga season with major protests against the club's sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.

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Yankees place Gil on 15-day IL with back strain

The New York Yankees placed right-handed starter Luis Gil on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a lower back strain.

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Broncos name rookie Nix QB1 after strong camp

Rookie Bo Nix was named the Broncos' starting quarterback Wednesday.

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Bama lands prized RB recruit, adds to '25 class

Alabama landed its fourth top-30 commitment in the 2025 class Tuesday afternoon when four-star RB Akylin Dear announced his pledge to the Crimson Tide.

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Divisional: Kara-France knocks down the entry door at flyweight

Brett Okamoto looks at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

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2024 college football Week 0: Betting odds and lines

Florida State and Georgia Tech highlight the first week of college football for the 2024 season.

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Reddick wins rain-delayed Cup race at Michigan

Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR's playoffs.

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Pep: Haaland scoring is on Messi, Ronaldo levels

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland's goal-scoring record is reaching the levels of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but believes the striker is capable of getting even better in the years ahead.

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Even with loss to Man City, pressure's on for Chelsea head coach Maresca

Despite a 2-0 loss to Premier League champions Manchester City, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will still need to turn his side around fast.

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WR Hill, sprinter Lyles chirp over who's faster

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has taken aim at the credentials of sprinter Noah Lyles, challenging the 100-meter Olympic gold medalist to a 50-yard race on social media.

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Takeaways: Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams flashes potential vs. Bengals

How did the Eagles' and Patriots' regular-season dress rehearsal go? Takeaways from Week 2 of preseason games.

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Alcaraz sorry for overreaction, destroying racket

Carlos Alcaraz has apologized for his behavior during his loss to Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open.

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'23 Wimbledon champ out of US Open with injury

Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, and Cam Norrie pulled out of the US Open on Friday because of injuries.

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Photographer didn't believe in destiny, until he captured iconic Messi-Yamal image

Joan Monfort never believed in fate, until 16 years after a calendar shoot, he discovered he'd photographed football's GOAT bathing his heir apparent.

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Rivalries, returns and Christmas Day matchups: NBA games you can't miss in 2024-25

Playoff rematches, must-see reunions and plenty of superstar showdowns headline our most anticipated games of 2024-25.

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Knicks-Celtics kicks off NBA season on Oct. 22

The NBA unveiled its 2024-25 schedule Thursday, with the Knicks-Celtics rivalry opening the season on Oct. 22, followed by Timberwolves-Lakers.

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Harbaugh wants to hire Kap for Chargers' staff

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wants to give quarterback Colin Kaepernick a job -- on his coaching staff, not his roster.

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Premier League hopes 'referee's call' can fix VAR

The Premier League has launched a six-point plan which it hopes will improve VAR, including using "referee's call" to try to give better understanding of decisions.

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Ravens' Andrews OK after serious car accident

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews avoided injury after being involved in a serious car accident where two vehicles sustained heavy damage.

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Van Dyke wins Wisconsin QB job after transfer

Tyler Van Dyke was named Wisconsin's starting quarterback on Wednesday.

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Bettors pony up on Man City relegation futures

Given they've won six of the last seven Premier League titles and have a seemingly never-ending pipeline of talent, Manchester City sitting atop odds boards and garnering significant action to win the league once again should come as little surprise.

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Reddick requests trade from Jets, rebuffed by GM

The Jets' contract standoff with Haason Reddick took an ugly turn Monday, as the Pro Bowl edge rusher officially requested a trade only to be publicly rebuffed by general manager Joe Douglas.

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Lucy Bronze wants 6th UWCL after Chelsea move

England defender Lucy Bronze has said that she wants to win the Champions League with new club Chelsea and that the move to the west London club was the "perfect fit" after joining the Women's Super League (WSL) champions last month.

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For Team GB, an Olympics clad in bronze and joy

While Paris will not be remembered as a golden Games for Team GB, it was packed many memorable moments.

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USWNT's Olympic gold restores respect on world stage

The United States women's national team winning Olympic gold was a first for head coach Emma Hayes, but also helped the Americans return to the top of the global stage.

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Out-of-sorts Rashford backed by Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to come good despite missing two golden chances in Manchester United's Community Shield defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.

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Antony admits struggle adjusting to PL lifestyle

Man United's Antony has admitted he's still struggling to come to terms with his rise from a difficult upbringing in Brazil to Premier League footballer.

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Ten Hag won't 'risk' Utd players as injuries mount

Erik ten Hag said he won't take "risks" with his players in Saturday's Community Shield clash against Manchester City despite the possibility of being left with just three fit senior defenders for the

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Devin Booker comments on tension between Noah Lyles and NBA players

NBA players' history with track and field star Noah Lyles dates back to when Lyles shared his thoughts on the appropriate use of the "world champion" title.

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CrossFit Games athlete dies during Texas event

A competitor in the CrossFit Games has died while competing in a swimming event Thursday morning on a Texas lake in Fort Worth.

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Reports: NASCAR's Bristol to host Reds-Braves

Bristol Motor Speedway will host a game between the Braves and Reds next season on Aug. 2, 2025, according to multiple reports.

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Butker will 'stand behind what it is I'm saying'

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, after his controversial speech last spring, said he has "a platform" and that he's "going to stand behind what it is I'm saying."

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Rice: Mahomes 'there for me' through legal woes

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said Patrick Mahomes has been a supportive teammate through his legal issues this year.

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West Ham complete deal for Dortmund's Füllkrug

West Ham United have signed German striker Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.

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Dawgs, Bucks, Ducks top coaches' preseason poll

Georgia opens the college football season at No. 1 in the coaches' poll, followed by Ohio State, Oregon, Texas and Alabama. The SEC has nine teams in the top 25.

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Teary Alcaraz: 'I let the Spanish people down'

An emotional Carlos Alcaraz said the pressure got to him in the Olympic men's singles final: "I felt that I let the Spanish people down by not winning the gold."

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China dethrones U.S. in men's 4x100m relay

China stunned the U.S. on Sunday by winning gold in the men's 4x100 medley, a race the Americans had won in every Olympics other than the boycotted Moscow Games.

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'The Oppenheimer of football': Aaron Rodgers demonstrates short fuse, leadership in camp

New York hasn't had this kind of leader at quarterback in a long time.

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Three Ravens defenders standing out in training camp

Baltimore's defense is wreaking havoc on its offense in preseason.

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Bol chases down U.S. in mixed relay to win gold

Femke Bol chased down American Kaylyn Brown over the final last half lap of the 4x400-meter mixed relay to win gold for the Netherlands.

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Jets QB Rodgers strong in 90-min scrimmage

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who went through a 90-minute intra-squad scrimmage Saturday, "looks like he never missed any time," according to coach Robert Saleh. Rodgers, 40, is coming back from a torn Achilles.

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Spain great Fernandez sees 6th Olympic run end

The Spanish basketball federation congratulated and thanked Rudy Fernandez on his career after his sixth Olympic run came to an end vs. Canada Friday.

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Marchand wins 200m IM; McEvoy takes 50 free

Léon Marchand wins 200-meter individual medley, Cameron McEvoy won the 50-meter freestyle and Kaylee McKeown won the 200-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

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Team USA sets new WR in 4x400m mixed relay

The team of Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Kaylyn Brown and Bryce Deadmon set a world record in the 4x400-meter mixed relay.

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Follow live: USA women's basketball team take on Belgium in Olympics

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