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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Richland High School WR Julieta Ramirez shows North Texas what it means to play like a girl

Ramirez grew up playing flag football with her friends and relatives. After a few years away from the sport and a transfer to Richland High, she decided she wanted to take the field.

The cheapest and most expensive NFL tickets still available for Week 1

If you wanted to buy a single ticket to any NFL game this weekend, there’s one stadium you could still get into for just $22. And it’s not that far from the most expensive ticket of the week – a $3,125 sideline seat near Tom Brady.

Steelers to retire Franco Harris' No. 32 to honor anniversary of 'Immaculate Reception'

The decision to retire Franco Harris' number comes on the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception," a play considered to be one of the most iconic in NFL history.

2022 World Cup: Who’s on Team USA?

Team USA has a young, talented roster of players entering this year’s World Cup with a hunger and something to prove.