Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NBA season
Teams have an average of 14 instances of back-to-back games this season, up slightly from last year’s rate of 13.3 per team. But back-to-backs involving travel are down to 9.0 on average.
Women’s World Cup: What’s next? | August 17, 2023
With the semifinals concluded, we look ahead to the final two matches of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns: AP source says
U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy seek to end conservatorship for Michael Oher, lawyer says
Michael Oher filed a petition Monday in a Tennessee probate court accusing the Tuohys of lying to him by having him sign papers making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents nearly two decades ago.
Women’s World Cup: England defeats Australia to advance to World Cup final against Spain | August 16, 2023
England and Spain will each be playing in the Women’s World Cup final for the first time when they meet at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday.
Little League World Series teams to sleep in single beds following previous bunk bed incident
Teams that stay in the Williamsport complex for the Little League World Series will continue to sleep in single beds in the wake of last year’s incident where a boy seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk.
Michael Oher's adoption revelation faces pushback from Tuohy family members
The Tennessee family that claimed to have adopted ex-NFL player Michael Oher spoke out after Oher filed a petition to end the conservatorship on Monday.
Women’s World Cup: Spain advances to first-ever World Cup final with win over Sweden | August 15, 2023
Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute capped a flurry of late goals to send Spain through to the final of the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
Michael Oher, profiled in 'The Blind Side,' says inspirational movie was based on lie
In court documents, the retired NFL player said Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy pushed a false narrative that they adopted him, which led to a book and a movie.
Georgia aims for unprecedented three-peat as No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25; Michigan and Ohio State follow
The Bulldogs received 60 of 63 first-place votes in the poll released Monday.
Massapequa’s youth softball team makes history with Little League World Series win
Leaders of the hometown team celebrated their new heroes making an empire statement in front of an international audience.
Women’s World Cup: Semifinals ahoy! | August 13, 2023
With the quarterfinals concluded, we look ahead to the semifinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
Women’s World Cup: Australia, England advance to semifinals | August 12, 2023
Australia edged France on penalty kicks to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time.
13-year-old phenom becomes youngest soccer player to go pro in US history
At 13 years, 5 months and 13 days old, Da’vian Kimbrough has inked a deal with Sacramento Republic FC of the United Soccer League.
Women’s World Cup: Sweden beats Japan to advance to semifinals | August 11, 2023
Sweden beat Japan 2-1 and will stay in Auckland to face Spain in next week's semifinal match.
Women’s World Cup: Spain edges Netherlands to reach semifinals | August 10, 2023
Salma Paralluelo scored late in extra time Friday to give Spain a 2-1 victory and a place in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time.
Ralph Macchio surprises Long Island 'Karate Kid' who was nearly paralyzed
When he was 10, the aspiring athlete learned his spine curved outward and his spinal cord was so compressed that, without a risky surgery, he’d be guaranteed to become paralyzed.
Women’s World Cup: Quarterfinals ahoy! | August 9, 2023
With the round of 16 concluded, we look ahead to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup . Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
Massapequa ballplayers shine in two tournaments at once
Massapequa International’s 12U girls softball team is making history as they compete in the World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. And Massapequa Coast’s little league baseball team is a win away from a second consecutive trip to the Little League World Series.
Women’s World Cup: Colombia and France advance to quarterfinals | August 8, 2023
Colombia's surprising run in the World Cup continues with a match against England in the quarterfinals, while France battles host nation Australia.