Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics

Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.

CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.

Shaq pays for engagement ring for stranger

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has gone viral for paying for a young man's engagement ring at a jewelry store in Atlanta. 

NY Mets home opener Thursday against Miami Marlins

The NY Mets open the 2021 season at home Thursday against the Miami Marlins and against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.

How to win $1,000 on the Masters absolutely for free

It might not be a green jacket, but you have a chance to win big, completely free, as golf returns to Augusta. Here's how.

China warns of 'robust response' should US boycott Winter Olympics over claims of human rights abuse

China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.

Baylor beats Gonzaga for first NCAA men's basketball championship

Baylor beat Hartford, Wisconsin, Villanova, Arkansas and Houston to get a chance to play Gonzaga in its first NCAA championship on Monday night.

MMA fighter has finger severed during match

A mixed martial arts fighter had his finger severed during a match, which was stopped when the referee noticed his finger was gone.

Stanford holds off Arizona 54-53 to win women's NCAA title

It wasn’t a masterpiece by any stretch with both teams struggling to score and missing easy layups and shots, but Stanford did just enough to pull off the win — it's second straight by a point.

All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended recent election reform at a press conference on Saturday following Major League Baseball's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Georgia in protest.