LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home

“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”

Cornhole growing with pro and social sports leagues

The American Cornhole League, which was formed in 2015, has some lofty goals, including getting the sport into the Olympics within a decade.

Simone Biles offered coloring book, mistaken for child on flight

A flight attendant apparently mistook seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles for a child and offered her a coloring book on a recent flight.

Former Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber died of heat stroke, medical examiner says

TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."

Mets outfielder hosts Little Leaguers for sandlot game in Queen

Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo hosted a special game Friday for a group of little leaguers from across the NYC area, helping inspire them both on and off the field.

WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.

Browns trade QB Baker Mayfield to Panthers

Baker Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday when the Browns traded the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

Late NFL, Georgia Tech football player Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE, researchers say

The Boston University CTE Center confirmed Tuesday that former Georgia Tech football standout and NFL star Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE when he died suddenly in December 2021. 

Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut reigns champ again

This is Joey Chestnut's 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. How many do you think he ate this year?

USFL Championship: Stallions top Stars in thriller

The Stars didn't go down without a fight, but the Stallion win seemed only fitting as they were the best team throughout the regular season.

Attorneys seeking NFL documents investigating Deshaun Watson

Attorneys for multiple women suing Deshaun Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct are seeking the documents from the NFL’s investigation into the former Houston Texans quarterback.

It's Bobby Bonilla Day, again; Mets still paying retired star

Every year on this date, the New York Mets pay retired Major Leaguer Bobby Bonilla more than $1.1 million for a season he never actually played in Flushing.