Spanish soccer's inaction over racist abuse of Vinícius Jr. could prove costly for LaLiga
It's one of the world's most watched soccer leagues, featuring some of the planet's greatest players. Except, this week, nobody is talking about the 'beautiful game' after the shameful racist abuse of Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. in Valencia on Sunday sent LaLiga into crisis management mode.
2023-05-25 17:18
Boston Celtics avoid sweep in Game 4 against Miami Heat, but still face unprecedented task with 3-1 series hole
NBA fans -- put the brooms back in the cupboard. Following the Los Angeles Lakers being swept out of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, the Boston Celtics were keen to avoid meeting the same fate as their long-time rivals.
2023-05-24 18:48
Spanish football federation orders partial stadium ban and fine for racism suffered by Vinícius Jr. at Valencia match, rescinds red card
Spain's football federation has ordered a five-game partial stadium ban at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium following racist abuse suffered by Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. during the teams' La Liga match there on Sunday.
2023-05-24 17:16
Tom Brady agrees to purchase minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders, per source
Tom Brady has agreed to purchase a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a source familiar with the deal told CNN on Monday.
2023-05-23 19:49
MLB outfielder Will Brennan accidentally hits and kills bird with hard groundball
They say lightning does not strike twice but -- for the second time in under a week -- a bird has died after meeting the cruel fate of being hit by a flying baseball in an MLB game.
2023-05-23 19:48
Juventus docked 10 points in Serie A, then suffers 4-1 defeat against Empoli
Juventus manager Max Allegri bemoaned a "lack of respect" for his players after they were informed of a 10-point deduction in relation to the so-called Plusvalenza case shortly before the team's 4-1 defeat against Empoli.
2023-05-23 17:53
'I've got a lot to think about': LeBron James considering future after Los Angeles Lakers swept by Denver Nuggets
After 20 incredible years in the NBA, LeBron James has added to speculation that he could finally be hanging up his sneakers for good.
2023-05-23 17:51
Four people have been arrested for allegedly hanging an effigy of Vinícius Jr. off a bridge, Spanish police say
Four people have been arrested for allegedly hanging an effigy of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. off a bridge in January, Spanish police said Tuesday.
2023-05-23 15:46
Rick Hoyt, whose late father pushed him through decades of Boston Marathons and other races, has died at 61
Rick Hoyt, the man who was pushed in a wheelchair by his father in 32 Boston Marathon races, died Monday morning.
2023-05-23 07:23
Carmelo Anthony, 10-time NBA All-Star and one of basketball's greatest scorers, announces retirement
Carmelo Anthony, one of the greatest scorers the NBA has ever seen, has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 38.
2023-05-22 22:16
'I got choked up a little bit, says Brittney Griner after playing for Phoenix Mercury in home WNBA opener
After spending more than 300 days in Russian custody last year, Brittney Griner made an emotional return to her WNBA home court in the Phoenix Mercury's 75-69 defeat by the Chicago Sky.
2023-05-22 18:21
Miami Heat push Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination following blowout Game 3 win
The Miami Heat are just one win away from the NBA Finals after a crushing 128-102 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
2023-05-22 17:27