Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll

Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.

Smush Parker: His feud with Kobe, journey back to NBA as a referee

Most notably, Smush Parker played two years with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside legends like Kobe Bryant, where he achieved career highs. But their relationship was strained.

Nike to sign Caitlin Clark to deal as hotly contested sweepstakes comes to end: report

The Caitlin Clark shoe deal sweepstakes reportedly came to an end Sunday with Nike being the one to ink the Indiana Fever rookie to a deal over the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and Puma.

Sri Lanka race car mishap claims 7 lives, leaves 20 injured, officials confirm

A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.

Caitlin Clark nearing 8-figure deal with Nike which includes signature shoe: Report

Caitlin Clark's college deal with Nike expired at the conclusion of the women's college basketball season last week. But the show brand apparently did not want to let her go.

Travis Kelce to host new ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’ series on Prime Video

Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce is adding game show host to his resume, after Prime Video announced he will host its new spinoff show ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’

NCAA eases transfer rules in response to court order

NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.

WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark picked No.1 overall by Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark finished her career at Iowa as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,951 career points.

Here's why the Paris Olympics track is purple

While no specific profound significance has been attributed, event organizers assert that opting for a purple track enables them to depart from the customary color palette.

Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma wins 2024 Boston Marathon 2024 in runaway

The 128th Boston Marathon was held Monday, bringing tens of thousands of runners to New England for the annual race. 

Masters 2024: Scottie Scheffler wins his 2nd green jacket

Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters championship in three years with a commanding performance, seizing the lead definitively with stellar shots around the turn.

Former Yankee Fritz Peterson, who swapped wives with teammate, dead at 82

In 1973, Peterson and his teammate Mike Kekich fell in love with each others wives and decided to swap families. Peterson remained with his new wife for the rest of his life.

Travis Kelce delivers surprise graduation speech with beer in hand

Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce delivered a speech with a beer in hand as he and brother Jason were awarded their University of Cincinnati during a surprise ceremony

O.J. Simpson dies at age 76, family says

O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back who was later infamously acquitted of his ex-wife's murder, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.

Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report

The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.

Packers, Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil; teams meet on Sept. 6, 2024

The NFL announced the first-ever regular season game in Brazil is set for Friday, Sept. 6 – and will feature the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.