Australian Open adds an extra day to stop matches going late into the night
The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce pressure on players and fans following a series of punishing matches in recent years that ended well into the early hours.
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher and 2-time World Series champion Tim Wakefield dies at age 57
Longtime Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died Sunday morning at age 57, the team announced in a news release.
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA suspends player accused of exposing himself to sports psychologist
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Friday that former San Antonio Spurs player Joshua Primo has been given a four-game suspension without pay for "conduct detrimental to the league" after a league investigation determined that "Primo engaged in inappropriate and offensive behavior by exposing himself to women."
1970-01-01 08:00
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker fired as civil rights case continues
Michigan State University (MSU) fired head football coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday amid accusations of sexual harassment.
1970-01-01 08:00
Namibian rugby star Johan Retief out of World Cup after being 'bitten by a spider'
Namibian rugby star Johan Retief has been ruled out of his country's final World Cup game against Uruguay later Wednesday, after being "bitten by a spider" at the team's hotel in Aix-les-Bains, eastern France.
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda under investigation as part of Luis Rubiales court case
Former Spain women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda, Spanish national team director Albert Luque, and Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) marketing director Rubén Rivera have been summoned to testify as suspects as part of the case against RFEF's former president Luis Rubiales, Spain's National Court announced on Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Monsoon rains, Bollywood superstars and a mystery monkey -- India welcomes MotoGP
Briefly in the early 2010s, the Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of New Delhi was a fitting home for Formula One racing. A vast, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility, it was a symbol of India's ambition, welcoming a truly global event -- and the eyes of the world with it.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Asian Games' golden ticket: Esports stars target medal success -- and a military exemption
Gaming has achieved an unprecedented milestone by being selected as an official medal sport for the Hangzhou Asian Games in the form of esports, but participating in the competition holds significant importance -- and possibly life-changing implications -- for some players.
1970-01-01 08:00
Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson dies at age 86
Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, a third baseman who won 16 consecutive Gold Glove awards and is considered by many to be the greatest fielder at that position ever, has died, according to a statement from the Robinson family and the Orioles organization.
1970-01-01 08:00
US Women's National Team victorious in Megan Rapinoe's final match
The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) defeated South Africa 2-0 in a friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday as Megan Rapinoe played her final match with the team.
1970-01-01 08:00
Miami Dolphins score 70 points and take a knee rather than take a shot at NFL scoring mark
The Miami Dolphins put on an offensive masterclass Sunday, defeating the Denver Broncos 70-20 in their home opener and scoring the second most points by a team in a regular season game in NFL history.
1970-01-01 08:00
Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes 5th player in MLB history to join elite 40-40 Club
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. etched his name into MLB history Friday night when he hit his 40th home run of the season and became the fifth member to join baseball's exclusive 40-40 Club.
1970-01-01 08:00