“I want the players to push for what they think is just and deserved.”

It’s a North American showdown in the World Baseball Classic as the United States takes on Mexico, with Paul Skenes getting the start for Team USA on Monday. MORE: Official USA World Baseball Classic 2026 gear: WBC jerseys, hats and…

"I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community," NBA commissioner Adam Silver wrote.

Juventus’ winless drought in Serie A came to an over the weekend, with the Bianconeri ringing in their manager’s birthday with a much-needed win over one of the worst leagues in the league.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was a defensive fight for the majority of three quarters on Saturday inside the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City for the women’s basketball semifinal matchup between No. 1 University of Central Missouri and No. 4 Missouri Southern State University. UCM (25-5) fought through some poor shooting percentages to pull away from MSSU …

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests, coach Nick Nurse said Monday ahead of the team's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The All-Star starter was injured in a collision with teammate Adem Bona with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers’ 126-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks …

Saturday’s MIAA semifinal match between No. 3 Rogers State University and No. 7 Missouri Southern State University saw the score tied four times. The last tie came in the final six seconds of the game. MSSU’s Jaden Taylor went coast to coast with the basketball in his hands and converted a layup to tie the score at 70, but Rogers State passed the ball in …

The Missouri Southern State University softball team improved to 21-3 with a pair of wins over Minnesota State University-Moorhead on Saturday at Joplin High School. The No. 8 Lions opened with a 7-1 win over the Dragons (1-14) in the first game of the doubleheader. Southern scored twice in the opening inning, scored single runs in the second and third …

WILLARD, Mo. — Carl Junction's boys basketball team fell short in a tightly contested Class 5 District 6 championship game Saturday. The Bulldogs lost 63-61 to the Hillcrest Hornets at Willard High School. The Bulldogs (16-13) held an early 7-2 lead off a Bryant Hanks score in the paint, but Hillcrest put together a 7-0 run that was sparked by a Jayven …

The Oklahoma Sooners are set to open spring football but what does Brent Venables believe to be the biggest challenge?

Ronda Rousey continues to take verbal jabs at the UFC.

The Bengals made a couple of big defensive splashes on Monday.

Here's what the addition of Jaylen Watson means for the Rams and their secondary.

Lions GM Brad Holmes said last spring the NFL's compensatory pick formula is "always on the top of mind" in free agency.

Lions GM Brad Holmes said last spring the NFL's compensatory pick formula is "always on the top of mind" in free agency.

It’s Pool D action in the World Baseball Classic as Venezuela faces Nicaragua, where Ronald Acuña Jr. headlines a loaded Venezuelan squad against a Nicaraguan team featuring Mark Vientos. MORE: Official USA World Baseball Classic 2026 gear: WBC jerseys, hats…

The Estadio Nacional will be the stage this Monday for a clash full of drama. Universidad de Chile hosts Universidad de Concepción in a match where Francisco "Paqui" Meneghini has much more at stake ...

It’s early in the free agent process, but the Steelers are playing their compensatory pick hand well once again.

Fernando Tatis Jr. knew the ball was gone, knew he had just hit a grand slam, knew the fans at loanDepot Park were going to spend the next few moments roaring so loudly that their cries would keep echoing off the ballpark's roof. Forget the grand slam — the first for the Dominican Republic in its World Baseball Classic history, the catalyst for what …

The club said Monday that Wentz tore the ACL in his right knee while covering first base against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. There was initial hope that Wentz had avoided serious injury, but further testing revealed the ligament tear. The injury is the latest setback for an Atlanta starting rotation that has already seen both Spencer Schwellenbach and …