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LeBron James acknowledged on Wednesday night that a few months ago he was questioning to himself his ability to keep performing "without cheating the game" and to still "give everything to the game."Read more...

Viewership for the major league All-Star Game hit a record low for the second straight year and the fifth time in the last seven years the game has been held, according to a report published Wednesday.Read more...

The Oakland Athletics are set to call up first baseman/catcher Tyler Soderstrom ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins, the Turlock Journal reported Wednesday nightRead more...

A police officer who was hit by a firetruck during the Denver Nuggets' NBA title parade last month had to have a below-the-knee leg amputation this week, the Denver Police Department saidRead more...

The New York Yankees' new hitting coach knows a thing or two about batting in the major leaguesRead more...

The Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Mike Mayers from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerationsRead more...

A total of six games will be played outside the United States and Canada next season, including a season-opening, two-game set between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in Seoul, South KoreaRead more...

The Boston Celtics signed newly acquired forward/center Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year extension Wednesday, a deal that runs through the 2025-26 seasonRead more...

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight practiced with the team at their development camp this week for the first time since he entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association player assistance program back in FebruaryRead more...

Some days you wake up, and you're just not in the mood for anybody's shenanigans, no matter how innocent they might be. San Francisco 49ers All-Pro wide receiverDeebo Samuel must've been in one of these moods when he appeared on The Zach Gelb Show" on CBS Sports Radio. During the interview, which was supposed to...Read more...

For years, Dan Snyder caused maximum chaos for the Washington Commanders, and months after agreeing to sell his team, he's still a reliable source of drama. If the NFL can't convince its franchises to willingly submit to HBO's Hard Knocks anymore, maybe the league needs to open its own kimono. Transparency is the best...Read more...

The Arizona Coyotes signed free agent defenseman Travis Dermott to a one-year, two-way contract on WednesdayRead more...

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations on WednesdayRead more...

Free agent guard Dennis Schroder signed a multi-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, the team announced WednesdayRead more...

A big second contract for an NFL running back is a rarity. Derrick Henry shared carries during his first three seasons as a pro, following his nearly 400-carry junior season at Alabama. In Year 4 he became the best running back in the NFL and received a new 4-year contract in 2020. Saqon Barkley has been toting the...Read more...

The Philadelphia Phillies placed utility man Josh Harrison on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right wrist contusionRead more...

The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the seniors, coaches and contributors who made the cut as semifinalists for the Class of 2024.Read more...

Congratulations to the New York Jets, the winner of a prize no NFL team wants: The honor and privilege of being on this season's Hard Knocks. The show, which has gone from one of HBO's bell cows to regularly scheduled programming, has lacked purpose for years primarily because teams and the NFL aren't going to give...Read more...

St. Louis Blues backup goaltender Thomas Greiss retired after 14 NHL seasons on ThursdayRead more...

Kyler Murray offered no predictions on when he will be back on the field for the Arizona Cardinals, but he did convey a silver lining in his approach to rehab from a season-ending injuryRead more...

The Washington Wizards signed Eugene Omoruyi to a two-way contract, the team announced WednesdayRead more...

This should be pretty straightforward. It's a matter of whether Spain or Japan advances from Group C as the winners, and who heads to the knockout stage as runners-up. That leaves Costa Rica and Zambia leaving Oceania early, but does anything exactly go to plan on the world stage? Group C has as clear a top pair and...Read more...

Attorneys representing Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant are attempting to block a lawsuit alleging assault from advancing due to Tennessee's self-defense lawsRead more...

What a rollercoaster sport can be sometimes. In the first set of his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev, little hope existed for Chris Eubanks to overcome the world's No. 3-ranked player. Eubanks' serve and volley game were on point, but while Medvedev was serving, the American upstart looked lost. All of...Read more...

With no progress in negotiations, there is little optimism for a long-term contract between the New York Giants and running back Saquon Barkley before Monday's deadlineRead more...

Kyrie Irving held a significant place in shoe culture up until he ran his mouth and got his Nike deal revoked. The mercurial point guard (pretty sure he single-handedly turned that phrase a cliche) consistently had the most popular sneaker at the company despite his on-again, off-again relationship with the basketball...Read more...

Never say never. Earlier this week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver almost said never when he declared that there isn't a pathway in the foreseeable future" for sovereign wealth funds to become the controlling owners in the NBA.Read more...

Hyperbole often rules the day in sports media in the social media age. Everyone is almost subconsciously attempting to go viral during every waking moment. Enter former NBA player and current TNT analyst Kenny Smith. While calling a summer league game this week, Victor Wembanyama's name came up in the conversation,...Read more...

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred met with the mayor of Oakland to discuss possible stadium plans designed to keep the Athletics from relocating to Las VegasRead more...

Reliever Matt Bush is back in the Texas Rangers organization after signing a minor league contract this weekRead more...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will wear their throwback "Creamsicle" uniforms in a Week 6 game against the visiting Detroit Lions, the team announced WednesdayRead more...

New York Giants linebacker Jarrad Davis is out indefinitely following shoulder surgery, multiple outlets reported WednesdayRead more...

Cameras are ready to roll when the New York Jets report to training camp on July 19Read more...

It's not exactly a revelation to discover that white conservatives identify more with the PGA Tour than the NBA. It's become part of their doctrine to attack the largely black National Basketball Association for just about anything. So we shouldn't be shocked that one of their most prominent members used Wednesday's...Read more...

The NFL knows that football fans are starting to itch. No games have been played since the week of Valentine's Day. Scott Hanson is sending out his weekly summer countdown of how many Sundays remain until the RedZone returns to our lives - nine weeks. Still, that first Sunday is after Labor Day. With the people...Read more...

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SEATTLE -- Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz was named MVP of the 2023 All-Star Game on Tuesday nightRead more...

On a team featuring MVP candidates Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie Freeman, sluggers Matt Olson and Pete Alonso, and Rookie of the Year front-runner Corbin Carroll, Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz was the hero the National League All-Stars needed to end a nine-year skid.Read more...

SEATTLE -- The streak is mercifully over for the National LeagueRead more...

SEATTLE -- Shohei Ohtani failed to put a ball in play during Tuesday night's All-Star Game, but his experience was memorable nonetheless.Read more...

NBA coaches who have wanted the ability to challenge a second officiating call in games will be able to do so next season -- as long as they are successful with their first one.Read more...

SEATTLE -- Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano was removed in the top of the seventh inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game with tightness in his backRead more...

Although Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made history on Monday by winning the Home Run Derby to follow in his father's footsteps, viewership for this year's event certainly won't be getting into the record books any time soon.Read more...

DJ Uiagalelei, the former starting quarterback at Clemson who's now at Oregon State, also plays a little baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers want to see his stuffRead more...

The Major League Baseball Players Association is asking the league to make tweaks to the new pitch clock rule before the playoffs arrive.Read more...

Atlanta is one of the cities under consideration for the 2025 All-Star Game.Read more...

In today's sports media landscape, it's rare to find active players keeping it 100 percent real. Even when they speak the truth, it feels like they're holding back just a bit. However, Andre Drummond kept it realer than most recently when speaking to a group of young hoopers. He talked about basketball and the...Read more...

Luis Arraez won the American League batting title last season and the accomplishment didn't even earn him another season with the Minnesota Twins.Read more...

The New York Rangers signed defenseman K'Andre Miller to a two-year contract extension on TuesdayRead more...

After years of flirting with the idea, Adam Silver finally did it. He finally implemented the in-season tournament he'd teased for years. Frankly, the NBA's in-season tournament setup could have been worse. Richard Jefferson cheesing his way through an over-the-top infomercial like a Buick salesman was a bit...Read more...