Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut reigns champ again

This is Joey Chestnut's 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. How many do you think he ate this year?

USFL Championship: Stallions top Stars in thriller

The Stars didn't go down without a fight, but the Stallion win seemed only fitting as they were the best team throughout the regular season.

Attorneys seeking NFL documents investigating Deshaun Watson

Attorneys for multiple women suing Deshaun Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct are seeking the documents from the NFL’s investigation into the former Houston Texans quarterback.

Héctor Herrera to debut for Houston Dynamo FC vs. FC Dallas on Saturday

Héctor Herrera is in Houston! The Mexico star is Dynamo FC’s newest Designated Player, and will make his debut for the club on Saturday for the match against in-state rivals FC Dallas.

Biles, Denzel, and McCain among 17 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and late Sen. John McCain among 17 people to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams loses 1st match in a year

Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t competed in just that long. She missed shots, shook her head, rolled her eyes.

Djokovic makes more history with 1st-round win at Wimbledon

These days, Novak Djokovic makes history just about every time he wins another match. On Monday, the top-ranked Serb did just that at Wimbledon.

WNBA star Brittney Griner gets July 1 start date for trial

The Phoenix Mercury star could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.

Houston Astros’ Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win

The Astros’ cold-blooded starter combined with Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly on the first no-hitter against the Yankees in 19 years, pitching Houston to an improbable 3-0 victory.

11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka

Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.

Houston takes Auburn's Jabari Smith with third overall pick

The Houston Rockets selected Auburn freshman Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, adding a skilled player to join last year's second pick Jalen Green as the team continues its rebuild.

Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue

U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.

Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."