Poll: 23% say they have prayed for the outcome of a professional sports event

About 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe prayer can play a role in determining who wins a sporting event, and a similar percentage say God plays a role in determining which team goes home the victor.

Houston doctor first in the country to offer new cataracts procedure

Dr. Jeff Whitsett in Houston became the first doctor in not only the city but in the country to offer a new surgery that treats cataracts. His first patient, Aileen Nacpil from Missouri City, is happy to see clearly again.

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa taken to hospital after suffering head and neck injuries

Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concussion when was chased down and sacked by a Cincinnati Bengals player. The quarterback remained down for more than seven minutes before being carted off the field on a stretcher.

2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament

Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.

Aaron Judge hits 61st home run; ties Roger Maris for AL season record

All rise! Slugger Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has tied the American League home run record with his 61st bomb of the season, matching the late great Roger Maris' 1961 mark.

NFL to replace Pro Bowl with skills competitions, flag football game

The new NFL event will be renamed "The Pro Bowl Games" and feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days.

Robert Sarver announces plans to sell Suns, Mercury

Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million after the investigation showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic, and racist speech and conduct during his 18 years as owner of the Suns and Mercury.

Pro surfer Kalani David dies at 24 after having seizure while surfing in Costa Rica

Surfer and skateboarder Kalani David suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart disease that caused paralysis and seizures, according to reports.

Astros clinch AL West for 5th time in 6 years, beat Rays 4-0

The Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, getting a leadoff home run from Jose Altuve in a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bays on Monday night.

Houston produces most NFL players on Kickoff Weekend rosters: list

Houston tied with Miami for high school cities with the Most NFL players, but Texas actually surpassed Florida to lead the league in the states.

NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for 1 year, fines him $10 million

The NBA launched its investigation after ESPN published a report, accusing Sarver of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his tenure as owner of the Suns.

Roger Federer says he is retiring from professional tennis

The 41-year-old tennis star, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, said the Laver Cup in London next week will be his farewell event.

Former UN ambassador visits Moscow as Griner, Whelan remain jailed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in July that the U.S. had made a "substantial proposal" to Russia to facilitate a swap.

Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes

Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.

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