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Army safety Larry Pickett Jr. and his father are being heralded for saving a man after a car accident right before the vehicle burst into flames near

Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to start the opener against the visiting Houston Texas, coach Sean McVay told repor

No. 23 seed Naomi Osaka advanced to a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time since 2021 by routing No. 3 Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open Roun

Alabama standout receiver Ryan Williams is day-to-day as he deals with a concussion, Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday.,Williams' status for

Four top-10 teams lost in Week 1 of the college football season. Here's why Texas, Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame should feel confident... or concern

No. 23 seed Naomi Osaka advanced to a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time since 2021 by routing No. 3 Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open roun

Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman each hit an RBI double in the top of the eighth to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 comeback win over the Minnesot

Luis Garcia made a triumphant return to the rotation, and the Houston Astros earned a split of their four-game wraparound series against the Los Angel

JJ Bleday hit two homers, drove in three runs and scored three times to power the visiting Athletics past the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 Monday afternoo

Micah Parsons' Green Bay Packers debut is suddenly in question as he deals with a facet joint sprain in his back, several reports said Monday.,The Pac

Carlos Narvaez came through with a pinch-hit, two-run single and Trevor Story hit a solo home run to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 victory over the

Carson Beck threw two touchdowns in his Miami debut, leading the Hurricanes past No. 6 Notre Dame. Freshman CJ Carr showed promise in defeat.

The Eagles aim to repeat as champs, but Saquon Barkley's durability and a shaky pass rush could decide Philadelphia's Super Bowl chances.

MLB best bets for Labor Day: Phillies at Brewers plus Orioles-Padres Under 7.5. Odds, picks, and analysis inside.

The Los Angeles Sparks can't afford any stumbles, and they will take aim at improving their playoff aspirations when they visit the Seattle Storm on M

The Texas Rangers are playing some of their best baseball entering the final month of the regular season.,Still needing a push to enter the American L

With 26 regular-season games left in a full month of September baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays have to keep doing what they have done lately and rack up

Sunday's 7-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins capped a disappointing 2-4 road trip for the San Diego Padres, putting them two games behind the Los Angeles

The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in the opener of a thre

The San Francisco Giants were fading in the National League wild-card standings 10 days ago, but after winning seven of their last eight games, they a

Despite losing his four starts last month, Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider has something to build on heading into his next outing on Monda

As the St. Louis Cardinals head toward the final month of their transition year, their field staff will get ample opportunity to work with young veter

After a promising start to the month that began with the acquisition of three bats at the trade deadline, the Astros closed August with a 3-0 loss to

The New York Mets had a rough weekend at home against Miami. They'll look to get their pitching staff straightened out during a three-game series at D

It has been a rough season for the Minnesota Twins, but Byron Buxton continues to produce.,Buxton will look to build upon his success when the Twins o

Anders Dreyer scored a goal with an assist as visiting San Diego FC solidified their lead atop the Western Conference with a 2-1 victory over Los Ange

The Seattle Sounders' dominant home victory in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday night was marred by a melee at the final whistle, with tempers flaring

The Miami Marlins will try to build on a surprising weekend performance when they open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Monday.,Miam

Carter Davis kicked a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 remaining, Carson Beck passed for two touchdowns in his Miami debut and the No. 10 Hurricanes never

Ohio State's defense dominated No. 1 Texas as Matt Patricia rewrote his narrative in Week 1. Arch Manning's debut fell flat against the Buckeyes.

Freshman QB CJ Carr makes his Notre Dame debut vs. Miami. Can the No. 6 Irish stay elite with an unproven signal-caller on the big stage?

Charlie Woods carded his second recorded hole-in-one after firing an ace on Sunday during the third and final round of the Junior Players Championship

Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday in a race that could impact the finishes of the season-ending Formula One championships.,Piastri's Mc

Major League Baseball and its players association extended the non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-handers Emmanuel Clase and Lui

Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining to a meniscus tear in her right knee during a recent practic

Jonah Winston is following big brother Jameis Winston to Florida State.,The younger Winston is ranked as a three-star wide receiver in the Class of 20

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, MLB Network reported Sunday morning.,Terms of the deal were not immed

Sunday's college football best bets: Notre Dame vs. Miami and Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina. Odds, picks, and predictions.

In a sudden offensive funk, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to break from their doldrums in the finale of a three-game home series against the Arizo

Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies are making their recent trip to New York feel like a distant memory. ,The suddenly surging Phillies aim for

Expect a playoff atmosphere on Sunday when opponents jockeying for postseason positioning -- the visiting Indiana Fever and the Golden State Valkyries

The Chicago Cubs took advantage of the thin air in Colorado on Friday night for an 11-7 win and then grinded out a 4-3 victory Saturday night. ,Now th

Josh Jung has recorded three straight three-hit games, making him one of the many hot Texas hitters.,The Rangers, who have scored 41 runs during a fou

Having thrilled family and friends with a two-hit performance on the second day of his first professional series in his native California, rookie outf

The Kansas City Royals are pushing for a playoff spot, and Bobby Witt Jr. is doing his part to help them get there.,Riding a majors-best 18-game hitti

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the outside of the playoff race with seven games left in the regular season.,That means a home loss to the Washington My

Ohio State's defense held Texas quarterback Arch Manning in check, and the No. 3 Buckeyes pulled off a 14-7 victory over the top-ranked Longhorns at C

Marcel Reed passed for four touchdowns and KC Concepcion had an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 31-yard TD catch as No. 19 Texas A&M was too

In a dominant effort, 100 Thieves swept Team Liquid on Saturday to advance to the lower-bracket semifinal in the League of Legends' Championship of Th

Clay Bellinger blooped a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and Aaron Judge and Austin Wells homered as the visiting New York Yankees defeated the