Harlem Globetrotters say they want to join the NBA

The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets may have to watch out, as the Harlem Globetrotters are pushing to become New York City's third NBA team.

Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out

President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.

‘I’m gay’: Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out

Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.

Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.

Supreme Court sides with athletes in NCAA compensation dispute

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.

US Olympic runner disqualified over positive drug test

One of the runners trying to make it onto Team USA has been disqualified from the sport for four years for testing positive for a banned steroid, but she claims that a pork burrito was to blame.

Bills WR Beasley rather retire than follow NFL COVID rules

Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and he insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.

Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest

Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.

Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel

Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.

LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely after suffering possible ACL injury

The Los Angeles Clippers will be without NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard in Game 5 and likely the rest of the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz due to a knee injury.

Runner says tainted burrito led to test for banned substance

Shelby Houlihan, the American record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, was banned for four years after failing to prove that tainted pork caused her positive test for an anabolic steroid, sport's highest court said Tuesday.

MLB: Pitchers who alter balls will get banned for 10 games

In a new crackdown, Major League Baseball will eject pitchers and suspend them for 10 games if they use illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic wins French Open, earning his 19th major title

Novak Djokovic came all the way back after dropping the first two sets to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final Sunday for his 19th Grand Slam title.

Christian Eriksen's heart stopped during Euro 2020 soccer match

Christian Eriksen’s heart stopped and that “he was gone” during the European Championship, according to team's doctor.