Bobby Bonilla Day: Mets make annual payment to retired All-Star

Despite not playing in a Major League Baseball game since 2001, Bonilla remains on the New York Mets’ payroll, collecting roughly $1.19 million every July 1.

California lawmaker spurs NCAA to make historic change: College athletes can now earn money

The NCAA made a historic change Wednesday, announcing that college athletes will now be able to make money from their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA Board's decision comes after a Bay Area lawmaker from Berkeley got the ball rolling to change laws on the state level.

NCAA OKs student athlete compensation

The expected approval from the NCAA Board of Directors came a few days after a recommendation from the Division I Council to allow athletes in every state to pursue compensation for their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their college eligibility.

Coronavirus infections spike in Tokyo, hits worst level on gov't scale ahead of Olympics

The resurgence has fanned concern that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may declare another state of emergency in Tokyo less than a month before the Olympics. It could also reignite public debate on whether the event should take place with or without spectators.

Tour de France crash suspect arrested after manhunt: reports

A woman who caused a massive pileup during the Tour de France on June 26, 2021, was reportedly arrested in Brittany, France.

'Moonlight' Graham played 1 inning in the Major Leagues but became a legend anyway

In 1963, the Charlotte News sent Ernie Accorsi, then a 21-year-old cub reporter, to the reunion of a minor league team. There Accorsi met an 87-year-old doctor named Archibald Graham.

Tour de France: Woman who caused crash will be sued, officials say

Tour de France Deputy Director Pierre-Yves Thouault said the organization would be suing a woman who caused a crash which injured several riders during Stage 1 of the race.

Gwen Berry turns from flag as national anthem plays at Olympic trials

Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.

Serena Williams says she will not play at Tokyo Olympics

Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."

'Miami Heat stands with them': Team helps Surfside community after condo collapse

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro and assistant coaches Chris Quinn and Eric Glass showed up to the disaster site of a collapsed Florida condo on Thursday where they helped load trucks with water and other essentials.

Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed

According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.

Canadiens return to Stanley Cup Final after 3-2 OT win over Vegas

Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime, Carey Price stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years following a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.

Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.

This makes cents: Yogi Berra gets a stamp named in his honor

The stamp honoring the late New York Yankees great and the man of endless philosophical musings was dedicated during a ceremony at the New Jersey museum named for the catcher. The stamp is now being sold at post offices nationwide.

COVID-19 delta variant reported after outdoor Euro 2020 match, health officials say

Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.

Rower from New York excited for Tokyo Olympics

Charlotte Buck made the U.S. Olympic team as part of the women's eight rowing squad. The New York native didn't even start rowing until she went to college.

Suns' Chris Paul expected to play against Clippers after being listed as available

Paul was upgraded to available from probable on the league’s injury report and participated in the team’s shootaround on June 24. He missed the first two games while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols since June 16.