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Top NBA draft prospect Ace Bailey skips workout with 76ers as slide rumors intensify

Rutgers product Ace Bailey was widely considered one of the top three players in this year's NBA draft class, but whispers are growing that the 6-foot-9 forward could slip in next week's draft after he skipped a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, who own the third pick.

June 19, 2025

Browns rookie QB Sanders ticketed for speeding 101 mph in Ohio

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders' imperfect offseason took another hit this week. The Cleveland Browns rookie received a ticket for driving 101 mph in a 60 mph zone in Ohio, according to multiple reports.

June 19, 2025

Mystics’ Sykes shines alongside rookies as rebuild moves ahead of schedule

Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are clearly the franchise's future, as they hit the ground running in their first WNBA campaign. But veteran Brittney Sykes, who looks primed to make her first All-Star team this summer, represents the Mystics' present.

June 18, 2025

Fever, Sun knock each other around after Caitlin Clark bashed, decked

The basketball world wanted to hear Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark discuss the shove that knocked her to the court amid a series of scuffles, technical fouls and ejections that dominated her squad's 88-71 victory at home over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.

June 18, 2025

NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar fined $50K for derogatory remark about Mexico City

NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar doesn't appear to be a fan of Mexico City. His team fined him $50,000 on Tuesday and ordered him to undergo sensitivity training after the 22-year-old called the Mexican capital a "s---hole" during a recent livestream.

June 18, 2025

Orioles prospect Luis Guevara killed in Florida jet ski crash

Baltimore Orioles prospect Luis Guevara died after a jet ski crash in Florida, the team announced Tuesday. He was 19.

June 18, 2025

Nationals’ GM defends manager Martinez amid losing streak

Manager Dave Martinez and the Washington Nationals are careening toward rock bottom. The team has lost 10 straight games, including the last two against the Colorado Rockies, one of the worst teams in MLB history.

June 18, 2025

Streak of ex-Wizards winning titles on the line in NBA Finals

The Washington Wizards' streak of NBA championships is in danger. The District's franchise hasn't secured a title for itself since 1978, but at least one former Wizard has lifted the Larry O'Brien Trophy in each of the past eight years.

June 17, 2025

WNBA’s Reese flips script on trolls, files ‘Mebounds’ trademark

WNBA star Angel Reese is looking to turn a pejorative into profit. After earning her first career triple-double on Sunday, ornery viewers accused her of playing a selfish brand of basketball. So she countered by filing a trademark for "Mebounds."

June 17, 2025

Former MLB All-Star Cozart ‘will no longer support’ Trump if U.S. goes to war

Former MLB All-Star Zack Cozart isn't shy in his support for President Trump. That could change if the Republican sends troops to intervene in the conflict between Israel and Iran, the retired shortstop said.

June 17, 2025

Washington Spirit sign first Italian player in NWSL history

The Washington Spirit made history on Tuesday by signing Juventus forward Sofia Cantore, the first Italian player in NWSL history.

June 17, 2025

Nationals promote House to wake up silent bats

The Nationals' struggling lineup is getting a boost. The club promoted third baseman Brady House, the top position player in their farm system, ahead of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

June 16, 2025

Capitals’ Fehervary, Eller named to preliminary Olympic squads

At least two current Capitals will represent their nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

June 16, 2025

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl doubles down on pro-Israel stance

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl isn't backing down from his pro-Israel stances, even if it could one day cost him his job.

June 16, 2025

Losing streak for Nationals extends to eight games after Marlins sweep

The Nationals' losing skid reached eight games on Sunday as the bottom-dwelling Miami Marlins defeated Washington 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.

June 15, 2025

‘Art of losing’ builds character, according to White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV

Losing can be just as valuable as winning for athletes and sports fans, Pope Leo XIV wrote on social media on Sunday morning. You can trust him on what it's like to lose -- he's a Chicago White Sox fan.

June 15, 2025

U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino criticizes star Christian Pulisic over Gold Cup absence

U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino said he decides when stars like Christian Pulisic enter the national team's lineup, not players.

June 15, 2025

WNBA ratings plummet while Clark recovers from injury

The WNBA has been without second-year superstar Caitlin Clark for more than two weeks as the Indiana Fever guard recovers from a quad injury. Her absence is having a drastic impact on the league's ratings.

June 12, 2025

McCaffrey impresses as Commanders wrap up McLaurin-less minicamp

The NFL work ethic came easily for Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, whose father, Ed, and brother, Christian, played in the league.

June 12, 2025

Cricket is coming: Niche sport carves out growing U.S. footprint

A Major League Cricket box score might as well be hieroglyphics to most Americans. Overs, runs, sixes and fours aren't exactly intuitive stats and deciphering scores can be a tall order for new fans.

June 12, 2025