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The Oklahoma City Thunder team may have won the NBA Finals, but popping champagne proved trickier than expected. Isaiah Hartenstein says most of the team turned to Alex Caruso — and YouTube — for help.
Hertfordshire Zoo's lioness, Sonika, has made her prediction for the Women's Euros soccer final this Sunday and it's looking like a win for England's team, the Lionesses. Sonika was presented with two identically filled boxes and firmly chose the one with an England flag.
Venus Williams wanted to send a message to herself and to others about coming back from a long layoff, about competing in a sport at age 45, about never giving up. And she did just that, becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis.
Malik Beasley delivered a standout season, but off-court troubles may impact his future. The NBA free agent is under federal investigation for gambling tied to league games, a source tells AP.
Caitlin Clark says she’s ready to return after a quad injury sidelined her for five games. The Fever face the defending champs, the New York Liberty, at home Saturday.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers revealed that he's been married for "a couple of months" at press conference in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Liverpool Football Club fans on Tuesday said they were in shock after a man was arrested for driving a minivan into Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team's Premier League Championship in an incident that injured almost 50 people.
Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi says the sport offers freedom — and deserves more support. He hopes to see it included in the Paralympics and featured alongside Grand Slams in the future.
Naomi Osaka fought back tears after a tough three-set loss in the French Open first round. The four-time Grand Slam champ said she “hates disappointing people” in an emotional press conference.
Some pro athletes are turning to trained protection dogs like Lobo the German shepherd to guard their homes. With break-ins on the rise, these $60K dogs offer peace of mind and serious deterrence.
Caitlin Clark says she didn’t hear the alleged racist comments directed at Angel Reese during Fever vs. Sky but supports the WNBA’s investigation.
Gregg Popovich stepped down after 29 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. This ends a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league’s all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
"I feel like that’s very, very disrespectful." Giannis Antetokounmpo on his heated altercation with Tyrese Haliburton's father after Milwaukee Bucks' NBA playoff exit.
"Lives are more important than a basketball game." Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to Florida State shooting.
Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic fanned the flames Wednesday ahead of the Europa League match against Manchester United by describing Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the English club's history.
Barbie is launching a LeBron James Doll, making the famous basketball player the first "Kenbassador" for the brand.
Victus bats, official MLB supplier, ramps up production to meet soaring demand for their unique torpedo bats after the Yankees' record-setting home run spree.
Five years after Kobe Bryant's death, six members of his Mamba Academy team are finishing up their first season of college basketball, applying lessons he taught on and off the court.
Dive into the Royal Shrovetide football game, where the main rule is "no murder or manslaughter." Witness the world's oldest, wildest match stretch through streets and fields.
Watch: Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting drains 40-foot putt at New Zealand Open pro-am