Best sports stories of 2023: A look back at the athletes, moments that defined the year
The year 2023 was a wild one in sports. From Damar Hamlin's near-death experience to LeBron James becoming the scoring king, here are more of the top moments.
The year 2023 was a wild one in sports. From Damar Hamlin's near-death experience to LeBron James becoming the scoring king, here are more of the top moments.
Chinese chess champ stripped of title, suspended for allegedly cheating, defecating in hotel bathtub
Yan Chenglong was suspended for a year and stripped of his title and prize money.
Yan Chenglong was suspended for a year and stripped of his title and prize money.
Odds for additional sports betting expansion might fade after growth to 38 states
A 2018 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, a total of 38 have done so. But proposals in other states have become bogged down by political resistance and competing financial interests from casinos.
A 2018 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, a total of 38 have done so. But proposals in other states have become bogged down by political resistance and competing financial interests from casinos.
Shohei Ohtani gifts Porsche to wife of Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after he gives up jersey number
Shohei Ohtani gifted a brand new Porsche to the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after she campaigned to get the free agent to sign with the Dodgers, offering her husband’s No. 17 jersey if he came to Los Angeles.
Shohei Ohtani gifted a brand new Porsche to the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after she campaigned to get the free agent to sign with the Dodgers, offering her husband’s No. 17 jersey if he came to Los Angeles.
Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year after triumphant return
Biles' triumphant return this year includes her record eighth U.S. national championship and a sixth world all-around gold.
Biles' triumphant return this year includes her record eighth U.S. national championship and a sixth world all-around gold.
Mike Williams cause of death: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player may have died from dental hygiene issues
A cause of death report filed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died of several causes related to his overall health – but stopped short of saying an injury to his head was a culprit.
A cause of death report filed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died of several causes related to his overall health – but stopped short of saying an injury to his head was a culprit.
Montclair's Cobras, Giants' Tyree, and DeVito in 'King Cobra' documentary
Now, a documentary film will soon be released in 2024, about the Cobras' legendary founder, the late, Howard Finney III, titled "King Cobra".
Now, a documentary film will soon be released in 2024, about the Cobras' legendary founder, the late, Howard Finney III, titled "King Cobra".
Aaron Rodgers likely to be cleared for return from ruptured Achilles next week: report
The four-time MVP ruptured his Achilles Sept. 11 on just his fourth snap as a New York Jet.
The four-time MVP ruptured his Achilles Sept. 11 on just his fourth snap as a New York Jet.
Premier League soccer match called off after player suffers cardiac arrest
A Premier League soccer match was suspended on Saturday after a player collapsed on the pitch.
A Premier League soccer match was suspended on Saturday after a player collapsed on the pitch.
Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning jerseys sell for $7.8 million
Messi won his first World Cup last year
Messi won his first World Cup last year
Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection.
Baseball legend Larry Doby honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Doby endured injustice, racial discrimination, and hate.
Doby endured injustice, racial discrimination, and hate.
California hiker pinned under boulder weighing at least 6K pounds rescued after 7 hours
A hiker in Southern California was pinned underneath a massive boulder on a hillside for seven hours until volunteers freed him in a bold nighttime rescue last week, officials said Friday.
A hiker in Southern California was pinned underneath a massive boulder on a hillside for seven hours until volunteers freed him in a bold nighttime rescue last week, officials said Friday.
Turkish club president arrested after punching referee following soccer match
Turkish president Faruk Koca attacked a referee, who fell to the ground and was also kicked in a melee when fans stormed a soccer field.
Turkish president Faruk Koca attacked a referee, who fell to the ground and was also kicked in a melee when fans stormed a soccer field.
Army secures victory with goal-line stand in closing moments, defeats Navy 17-11
Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.
Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.
Former Titans tight end Frank Wycheck dead at 52
Frank Wycheck, a Tennessee Titans legend, died Saturday at the age of 52, according to the Titans website.
Frank Wycheck, a Tennessee Titans legend, died Saturday at the age of 52, according to the Titans website.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels clinches Heisman Trophy in historic win
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.
Where is Shohei Ohtani going? Conflicting reports, Toronto Blue Jays rumors send social media into frenzy
Where is Shohei Ohtani going? Conflicting reports – including rumors of Ohtani signing with the Blue Jays – have left social media users tracking flights from Orange County to Toronto.
Where is Shohei Ohtani going? Conflicting reports – including rumors of Ohtani signing with the Blue Jays – have left social media users tracking flights from Orange County to Toronto.
Masters champion Jon Rahm plans to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf: report
The star golfer reportedly could earn a deal with LIV Golf worth over $300 million.
The star golfer reportedly could earn a deal with LIV Golf worth over $300 million.
Babe Ruth 1914 minor league trading card hits hefty $7.2M at auction, falls short of hoped-for grand slam
A rare 1914 baseball trading card showing American sports legend Babe Ruth when he was still a bambino netted $7.2 million at auction on Sunday night.
A rare 1914 baseball trading card showing American sports legend Babe Ruth when he was still a bambino netted $7.2 million at auction on Sunday night.