Josh Gibson shakes up MLB records as Negro Leagues stats officially recognized

Josh Gibson has become MLB’s career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.

Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated

Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when records of the Negro Leagues for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.

Public Schools Athletic League Cricket playoffs begin

The Public Schools Athletic League Cricket (PSAL) playoffs kicked off on Tuesday with some student-athletes starting their quest for a championship title.

Belmont Park's multi-million dollar renovation: What to expect

Belmont Park, the thoroughbred racetrack near New York City that hosts the Belmont Stakes, is undergoing a major renovation.

Pilot, 6 passengers on skydiving flight jump before small plane crashes in Missouri hayfield

A pilot and six passengers on a skydiving flight jumped from a small plane just before the aircraft crashed in a Missouri field on Saturday, according to federal authorities.

PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide, family says

Murray, a two-time winner on PGA Tour, was found dead after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth.

Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth.

Fisherman arrested for cheating in bass tournament with lead weights

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported that the angler placed 2.59 pounds of lead weights in a fish he submitted for the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend on May 17.

NCAA and major conferences agree to $2.8 billion settlement for athlete compensation

The $2.8 billion settlement will allow college athletes to receive direct payments, potentially starting by fall 2025, marking a significant shift towards professional-like compensation and ending the NCAA's long-standing amateurism model.

Scottie Scheffler arrest video released by Louisville police

The newly released footage does not show the initial interaction between Scottie Scheffler and the arresting officer in the May 17 incident. Police say the officer violated policy by not turning on his body camera.

College golf team watches in shock at clubs recklessly handled on Delta flight before NCAA champs

The East Tennessee State University men’s golf team, competing in the NCAA Championship, was appalled by the careless handling of their luggage and golf clubs on a Delta flight, an incident they captured on video.

Barbie dolls to honor Venus Williams, other star athletes

The new Barbie doll collection celebrates athletes who broke boundaries and inspired girls to keep playing sports.

SEC to experiment with double first base during tournament

The SEC’s use of the double first base starts this week for the conference tournament, and here’s how it works.

Geane Herrera, former UFC fighter, dead at 33

Geane Herrera, an MMA fighter who fought briefly in UFC and competed in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), died. He was 33.

Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals

Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years.

Tonya Harding: Where is she now?

These days, Tonya Harding is a “busy working mom" in southwest Washington, married to a man she met at a bar and focusing on the present.

Pacers defeat Knicks 116-103, force Game 7

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York City 116-103 on Friday, forcing their Eastern Conference Semifinals series to return to Madison Square Garden for a decisive Game 7.

Scottie Scheffler arrested before start of PGA Championship after incident

Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship in Louisville after failing to follow police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. He later called it a “big misunderstanding."