Spectators dodge 'freak accident' as race car flies over safety fence at speedway

Spectators and drivers in New Zealand found themselves in a perilous situation as a racing car veered off track and catapulted over a safety fence, heading straight into the viewing area.

New NAIA policy significantly restricts transgender athletes from women’s sports

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has implemented a policy effectively barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.

Yankees-Marlins start time pushed back due to solar eclipse

The scheduled start time for Monday's game between the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins has been changed because of the total solar eclipse.

Hochul orders MTA to drop bid to charge NYC Marathon $750K for use of Verrazzano bridge

New York's governor on Thursday ordered the state's transit agency to drop efforts to impose a $750,000 fee on the New York City Marathon for using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

Yankees home opener 2024: What to know for Friday's game

The New York Yankees are scheduled to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday at 1:05 p.m., when Marcus Stroman will square off against Yusei Kikuchi.

US horse racing deaths slightly up in 2023, report shows despite safety efforts

The annual report from the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority reveals a slight increase in horse racing deaths in the U.S. between 2022 and 2023.

MTA demanding NYC marathon pay $750K for lost toll revenue in this year's race

The MTA wants to charge New York Road Runners $750K for closing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon to make up for toll revenue lost during the event.

NCAA Women's Final Four tickets double in price, reflecting unprecedented demand

Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.

College Basketball Crown: "Reimagined" hoops tournament coming to FOX

Starting in 2025, FOX Sports will be the home of the College Basketball Crown, a new addition to the college hoops postseason landscape.

NY Mets Opening Day 2024: What to know for Friday's home opener

Baseball lovers, Opening Day for the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens is officially here! Here's what you need to know.

NFL bans hip-drop tackles, despite NFLPA opposition

So-called hip-drop tackles – like the one that injured Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews – will be banned in the NFL next season, the league announced Monday.

Timeline of the Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara fallout

Here is a timeline of everything we know about Shohei Ohtani allegedly being a victim of "massive theft" and the Dodger star's longtime translator getting fired for allegations of illegal sports betting.

MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani amid Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal

MLB is investigating Shohei Ohtani after a pair of bombshell reports linked his longtime translator and friend Ippei Mizuhara of possibly being involved in an illegal betting scandal.

Manhattan's largest school district passes measure that could lead to ban transgender athletes

The district, which serves much of Midtown and the Lower and Upper East Sides, passed Resolution 248, a decision that targets the future decision of trans participation in girls' sports.

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara fired by Dodgers amid allegations of 'massive theft'

A bombshell LA Times report reveals Ippei Mizuhara may have been taking advantage of Shohei Ohtani. Mizuhara is accused of possibly being linked to a "massive theft" of Ohtani's money.

Jalen Hurts pays for funeral of high school football player killed at house party: report

Philadelphia star quarterback Jalen Hurts paid the funeral expenses for a senior football player from his rival high school, according to a report by the NFL Network.

Cricket World Cup Trophy arrives on Long Island

The Cricket World Cup Trophy arrived at the site of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

Where to watch March Madness on streaming devices, broadcast

March Madness, the highly anticipated college basketball tournament, is set to commence this week with fans eagerly awaiting the matchups following Selection Sunday.