It's hard not to love Miami Heat's underdog story
Even Jimmy Butler, Miami's talisman and heartbeat, is a kind of underdog among superstars. 13 HOURS AGO
Liam Hendriks' return after cancer recovery is MLB's best story
White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks will return to baseball after recovering from non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It's the best Memorial Day story MLB fa... 1 DAY AGO
Patrick Mahomes' hunger for titles — even at his own expense — is Chiefs' biggest edge
“I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment," Patrick Mahomes told reporters. That approach is an enormous... 4 DAYS AGO
Why choosing the location for the 2026 World Cup final won't be easy
Los Angeles, New York and Dallas would all be great choices to host the 2026 World Cup final, and that's created a good problem for FIFA. 6 DAYS AGO
Lions have a new role in the NFC North: Favorites
Three decades have passed since the Lions won the NFC North. They're the odds-on favorites to do so in 2023. How will Detroit deal with the... MAY 23
Lakers' roller-coaster season, filled with differing chapters, now on the brink
Facing a 3-0 deficit and on the brink of elimination, the Los Angeles Lakers' season will go down as a curious tale of swings and strangenes... MAY 22
Derby champ Mage making horse racing more than just 'Sport of Kings'
Why was the winner's circle so crowded when Mage won the Kentucky Derby? Well, the horse is owned by countless investors who ponied up $50 f... MAY 19
How Leeds' struggles in EPL became an issue for U.S. players
There was a nice story at Leeds United, where a bunch of Americans were helping a storied EPL club rekindle past glories. Then things got mu... MAY 17
Clayton Kershaw, pitching days after mother's death, deserves a historic ovation
The concept of dealing with loss is one of life's toughest threads, but can be especially fraught for athletes like the Dodgers' Clayton Ker... MAY 16
Packers' next era has begun. No pressure, Jordan Love
Jordan Love has the task of adding to the Packers' rich legacy. Pressure, opportunity, whatever it is, it starts right away. MAY 15
NFL schedule release brings us a key step closer to another season
Football isn't back yet. But the thing NFL fans do most of when they're not watching games is anticipating games. MAY 12
Lionel Messi's reported transfer to Saudi Arabian team showcases changes in soccer world
This is not what most people would have drawn up as the dream finale for Lionel Messi. But a massive contract offer has reportedly drawn his... MAY 9
Patrick Mahomes is proof you can sign for $500 million and remain underpaid
The rapid escalation in QB pay has turned Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes from a trailblazing ceiling-buster into an underpaid superstar. Kansas C... MAY 8
NFL Draft's dramatic first round runs the gamut
The NFL Draft was a coronation (Bryce Young), an endless wait (Will Levis), a chance to swing big (the Houston Texans) and a night of perpet... MAY 4
Why some criticism over Lamar Jackson's contract could actually help Ravens
Lamar Jackson has used questions about his ability as high-grade fuel. He could take any suggestion that this money isn't quite worth it and... MAY 4
Across sports, beasts of the east are reigning supreme
Across the major American sports, eastern teams have been dominating the last few months. MAY 3
Buckle up, it's LeBron vs. the Warriors all over again
Here it is, the most bone-rattling, nerve-jangling, chest-puffing rivalry we've seen in basketball in recent times, rebooted for at least on... MAY 2
We've become used to Rays' phenomenal success, but they shouldn't be taken for granted
The Tampa Bay Rays aren't winning every single game anymore, because that's not how baseball actually works — despite how they made it look... MAY 1
Will Levis rumors add late intrigue to an unpredictable NFL Draft
Whatever happens — and there's not long to wait and wonder now — Will Levis' mini-saga is the ultimate reminder that the draft is like nothi... APRIL 27
Aaron Rodgers, Packers gave us three years of never-dull theater
Whoever is writing Aaron Rodgers' script is a genius for holding our attention all this time. APRIL 24
Tua Tagovailoa's future remains in question, but he's on right path this offseason
It is an unpredictable league and the best laid plans can go awry, but the most important part of Tagovailoa's continued climb is in place —... APRIL 24
With joint Women's World Cup bid, U.S. is going all-in on celebrating sports
The joint bid between the U.S. and Mexico for the 2027 Women’s World Cup sets up the possibility of a three-year American sports bonanza. APRIL 20
Russell Westbrook looks like a man on a mission with the Clippers
Russell Westbrook appears hungrier than ever, playing with the enthusiasm of a teenager in the team's first-round series against the Suns. APRIL 19
Jalen Hurts deserved a record contract, but a new high mark isn't far away
Jalen Hurts' contract pays him an NFL record $51 million per year. It means we are off and running on the road to $60 million per year, and,... APRIL 18
Anthony Davis is once again Lakers' key to NBA Finals hopes
The basketball world held its collective breath when Anthony Davis got a stinger that numbed his arm. Can he stay healthy enough to showcase... APRIL 17