Soccer players Kljestan, Hegardt swap jerseys 12 years after hospital visit wish
When LA Galaxy’s Sacha Kljestan visited a children’s hospital in 2010, he had no idea one of those young patients would be his opponent years later.
When LA Galaxy’s Sacha Kljestan visited a children’s hospital in 2010, he had no idea one of those young patients would be his opponent years later.
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner jailed in Russia after vapes found in luggage: reports
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Maxey-mum Effort: 76ers race past Cavs behind 33 from Maxey
Tyrese Maxey made five 3-pointers and scored 33 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fifth straight win,. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-119.
Tyrese Maxey made five 3-pointers and scored 33 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fifth straight win,. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-119.
Sixers sign veteran DeAndre Jordan as backup center
Veteran center DeAndre Jordan signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, days after being released by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Veteran center DeAndre Jordan signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, days after being released by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lia Thomas opens up about coming out as trans, dismisses those who half-support her: 'I’m a woman'
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas opened up about her performance in the pool and coming out as transgender less than two weeks before the NCAA Championships.
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas opened up about her performance in the pool and coming out as transgender less than two weeks before the NCAA Championships.
NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
Stanford women's soccer captain Katie Meyer found dead in residence hall
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine beats Anastasia Potapova of Russia in WTA event
“All the prize money that I´m going to earn is going to be for the Ukrainian army,” Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, who won the Monterrey Open in 2020, said. The tournament has a $31,000 prize for the champion.
“All the prize money that I´m going to earn is going to be for the Ukrainian army,” Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, who won the Monterrey Open in 2020, said. The tournament has a $31,000 prize for the champion.
Harden shines in Philadelphia home debut with 26 points vs Knicks
Harden had a packed house in a frenzy from the moment he was introduced as “making his Philadelphia home debut,” then flashed his MVP-form with 26 points, nine assists and nine rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 123-108 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Harden had a packed house in a frenzy from the moment he was introduced as “making his Philadelphia home debut,” then flashed his MVP-form with 26 points, nine assists and nine rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 123-108 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Ex-UFC champ accused of attempted murder was targeting alleged child molester: police
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez is being charged with attempted murder after shooting at a man who allegedly molested his relative.
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez is being charged with attempted murder after shooting at a man who allegedly molested his relative.
Historic Hinchliffe Stadium could host baseball once again
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?
The Beard is here: Philadelphia excited for James Harden's home debut
Philly is in a tizzy over Harden’s impending home debut. Almost three weeks since he was acquired in a trade, two road games, billboards welcoming his arrival, and a spawning cottage industry of "Beard" T-shirts later, Harden will finally play in Philly for the Sixers on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks.
Philly is in a tizzy over Harden’s impending home debut. Almost three weeks since he was acquired in a trade, two road games, billboards welcoming his arrival, and a spawning cottage industry of "Beard" T-shirts later, Harden will finally play in Philly for the Sixers on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks.
This weekend’s NASCAR race: Kyle Larson defends title at Pennzoil 400 Cup Series in Las Vegas
Kyle Larson will defend his title this weekend at the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s third race of the season.
Kyle Larson will defend his title this weekend at the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s third race of the season.
Tennis champ Novak Djokovic breaks ties with longtime coach Marian Vajda
A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men “agreed to end their partnership” after last year’s season-ending ATP Finals.
A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men “agreed to end their partnership” after last year’s season-ending ATP Finals.
MLB cancels Opening Day, first two series after sides fail to reach lockout deal
Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline.
Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years after acrimonious lockout talks collapsed in the hours before management’s deadline.
Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez arrested for attempted murder in California
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was arrested Monday in northern California for attempted murder.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was arrested Monday in northern California for attempted murder.
Simmons not practicing, making game in Philadelphia unlikely
Ben Simmons is not expected to practice this week, according to Nets coach Steve Nash. The development makes it unlikely that the former 76er will be ready to play in a return to Philadelphia March 10.
Ben Simmons is not expected to practice this week, according to Nets coach Steve Nash. The development makes it unlikely that the former 76er will be ready to play in a return to Philadelphia March 10.
FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer
International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.
International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.
Derek Jeter steps down as Miami Marlins CEO
Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the Miami Marlins on Monday after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didn't come close to matching his success as a player for the New York Yankees.
Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the Miami Marlins on Monday after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didn't come close to matching his success as a player for the New York Yankees.
Bucs to play NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Germany
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Germany, leading the league's expansion into the country. In all, five NFL teams will host international games in three countries in the upcoming season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Germany, leading the league's expansion into the country. In all, five NFL teams will host international games in three countries in the upcoming season.