Victor Wembanyama was nearly struck by a flying egg as he returned to his hotel room Wednesday following the Spurs' loss to the Knicks.

Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis in London has lasted just one match.

World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch has been ousted in a tight presidential election.

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station.

For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds.

Taylor Swift saw a memorable Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million.

Houston’s FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration kicks into high gear as the FIFA Fan Festival opens in East Downtown, creating a free gathering place for soccer fans to watch matches, enjoy live entertainment and experience the excitement surrounding the world’s largest sporting event.

Braden Montgomery says he doesn't think he has calmed down a day after he hit a game-ending homer in his major league debut.

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a restructured contract that adds two years to his deal and pushes the total compensation past a half-billion dollars.

Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the New York Police Department is barring fans from gathering outside Madison Square Garden.

For all the shots Victor Wembanyama hit to get the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, the series is beginning to be defined by a few of his misses.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices by saying they align with North American sports.

Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction.

Houston will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Here's everything fans need to know about NRG Stadium, parking, Fan Fest, transportation, hotels and more.

With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara.

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House.

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches.

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer.

The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Omar Artan, the soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament, has returned home to a hero's welcome by supporters and officials.

Mexico City welcomes the world with the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, but social tensions are rising.

Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup.

The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not.

Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction.

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series.

A New York man has gone viral for a prediction he made in his high school yearbook six years ago that the New York Knicks would win an NBA title in 2026.

The U.S. men's national team still hasn't formally designated a starting goalkeeper for the World Cup ahead of its opening match on Friday.

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa.

President Donald Trump seems to bring bad luck to home teams when he attends big games.

Jury convicts Texas teen of murder in fatal stabbing of 17-year-old athlete from rival team at a high school track meet.

Last time the New York Knicks lost a game, they didn’t do it again for another month and a half.

New York City police report that an NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan turned chaotic Monday.

Playing on the road feels to Victor Wembanyama like having six players on the court against five but not in a bad way.

Benfica says its coach José Mourinho has agreed to return to Real Madrid, which earlier announced that it had parted ways with coach Álvaro Arbeloa.

It's a tough time to be a veteran MLB hitter these days.

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams has made a winning return at Queen’s Club.

Pope Leo XIV has been caught in two of Spain's major culture debates during his visit to Barcelona.

The White House's South Lawn has hosted many sports over the decades but never a UFC fight like the one President Donald Trump is organizing for his 80th birthday.

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country.

The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness.

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States.

Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game at 6:32 of the third period to put the Carolina Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Andrew Vaughn had four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double that tied the score in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers outlasted the Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings at Las Vegas Ballpark in a wild game that featured 11 homers.

Victor Wembanyama shook off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals and preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

Top junior Miles Russell is headed to his first U.S. Open.

Lauren Kelly chats with Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall to preview American Ninja Warrior Season 18 — new formats, the Tripleheader and what’s at stake.

Somali referee Omar Artan won’t officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States.

Hilary Knight is heading to the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women's hockey’s most recognized stars.

Jonquel Jones was all smiles as her No. 35 jersey was retired by Connecticut just before the Sun played the New York Liberty.

Local visiting District Court Judge made ruling Monday morning

A former blue-chip high school football prospect from Houston has flipped his commitment at the last second, marking another twist in one of the wildest recruiting sagas in recent memory.

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory that cut the New York Knicks’ lead to 2-1.

An international football star and an American football star crossed paths in Aggieland over the weekend.

Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA.

In the NBA Finals, celebrity row property is worth $1 million.

Spike Lee wore a Pope Leo Knicks jersey.

Outfielder Max Kepler, still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, agreed to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a prorated share of the $780,000 minimum and the chance to earn $500,000 in roster bonuses.

Authorities say six people were injured in a stabbing inside New York’s Penn Station.

Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women’s Open for her second consecutive major victory.

Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.

Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago.

Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died.

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Iran’s soccer team has arrived in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month.

Donald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title.

Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the top of Formula 1 continued in bizarre circumstances as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won a much-delayed Monaco Grand Prix.

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski has thrown a 103.7 mph pitch, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.

Nelly Korda seized a share of the lead at the U.S. Women’s Open with her second straight 4-under 67 at Riviera.

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup.

Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby.

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana.

Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of double overtime, avoiding what could have been a potentially devastating loss for the Golden Knights after they blew a four-goal lead, and Vegas beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 series lead.

The New York Knicks are up 2-0.

The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada.

Wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been called up by India for the first time as he was named in the T20 squad for the tours of Ireland and England plus the Asian Games.

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15.

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico.

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend.

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart faces mixed reactions in the Stanley Cup Final.

Texas Tech's appeal to the NCAA to reinstate Brendan Sorsby's eligibility has been denied.

Jen Pawol, the first woman umpire in the major leagues, was behind the plate for the Angels-Dodgers game on Friday night.

Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin lead the U.S. Women's Open after two rounds at 4-under 138.

Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match.

Chris Richards is training with the U.S. in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup.

Members of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.

Corey Seager homered to end a career-worst 0-for-29 slump after being activated from the injured list.

President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden — and says he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary Americans who can't afford the sky-high ticket prices.

The New York Yankees placed Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list a day after announcing the slugger has a stress fracture in one of his ribs that will keep him off the field indefinitely.

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested on domestic violence charges.

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers struck in a crosswalk by a California socialite.

Alexander Zverev is within one victory of an elusive Grand Slam title.

Go crazy, New York.

FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.

A Sherpa guide who survived a week on Mount Everest's slopes is recovering in a Nepal hospital.