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McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris extend F1 mastery with 1-2 finish in Miami

Sports News // 13 hours ago

McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris extend F1 mastery with 1-2 finish in Miami

Oscar Piastria baited Max Verstappen into corner No. 1, slid behind his rear wing and overtook him on lap No. 14 for a lead he would never lose Sunday en route to a dominant Miami Grand Prix victory.

NBA legend Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs coach

NBA // 2 days ago

NBA legend Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs coach

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen announces birth of baby girl

Sports News // 2 days ago

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen announces birth of baby girl

Miami Grand Prix: Defending champion Lando Norris aims to reclaim top spot

Sports News // 2 days ago

Miami Grand Prix: Defending champion Lando Norris aims to reclaim top spot

New York Yankees place Jazz Chisholm Jr. on injured list

MLB // 2 days ago

New York Yankees place Jazz Chisholm Jr. on injured list

The New York Yankees placed infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of his right oblique strain, they announced Friday.

New York Rangers hire ex-Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan

NHL // 2 days ago

New York Rangers hire ex-Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan

The New York Rangers hired head coach Mike Sullivan, who was fired earlier this week by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Rangers general manager Chris Drury announced Friday.

Injury-plagued Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout set for another hiatus

MLB // 2 days ago

Injury-plagued Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout set for another hiatus

The Los Angeles Angels will place star outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list because of a bone bruise inside his surgically-repaired left knee, manager Ron Washington told reporters.

Jalen Brunson nets 40, sinks game-winner, helps Knicks advance past Pistons

NBA // 2 days ago

Jalen Brunson nets 40, sinks game-winner, helps Knicks advance past Pistons

Jalen Brunson sent Ausar Thompson flying with a devastating crossover before draining a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining to help the New York Knicks eliminate the Detroit Pistons from the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds demote struggling closer Alexis Diaz

MLB // 3 days ago

Cincinnati Reds demote struggling closer Alexis Diaz

The Cincinnati Reds demoted struggling closer Alexis Diaz to the Triple-A Louisville Bats, they announced Thursday.

Top available high school PG, ex-Kentucky commit Acaden Lewis chooses Villanova

Sports News // 3 days ago

Top available high school PG, ex-Kentucky commit Acaden Lewis chooses Villanova

Acaden Lewis, the top remaining point guard prospect in the 2025 high school basketball recruiting class who recently decommitted from Kentucky, will play at Villanova in 2025-26, he announced Thursday on social media.

Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

Soccer // 3 days ago

Trans players banned from women's professional soccer in England

Transgender women will be prohibited from playing for female soccer teams in England starting on June 1, the English Football Association (FA) announced Thursday.

LeBron James says NBA future unknown after Lakers' first-round playoff exit

NBA // 3 days ago

LeBron James says NBA future unknown after Lakers' first-round playoff exit

LeBron James, who said earlier this season that he could remain elite through age 47, admitted he doesn't know how long he will continue playing after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes sign forward Taylor Hall to 3-year extension

NHL // 4 days ago

Carolina Hurricanes sign forward Taylor Hall to 3-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Taylor Hall to a three-year, $9.5 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

Miami Marlins' Griffin Conine undergoes surgery, expected to miss rest of season

MLB // 4 days ago

Miami Marlins' Griffin Conine undergoes surgery, expected to miss rest of season

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season, the team announced Wednesday.

NFL fines Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich $350,000 over Shedeur Sanders prank call

NFL // 4 days ago

NFL fines Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich $350,000 over Shedeur Sanders prank call

The NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons and coach Jeff Ulbrich a total of $350,000 in response to a phone number leak that led to a Shedeur Sanders prank call during the 2025 NFL Draft, a league source told UPI on Wednesday.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani relishes first home run since becoming a father

MLB // 4 days ago

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani relishes first home run since becoming a father

Shohei Ohtani accomplished many things in the first seven years of his MLB career, but relished in his latest feat after a Los Angeles Dodgers win over the Miami Marlins: his first home run since becoming a father.

Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers rally past Milwaukee Bucks to win series

NBA // 4 days ago

Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers rally past Milwaukee Bucks to win series

Tyrese Haliburton blew by Giannis Antetokounmpo for an off-the-glass layup with 1.3 seconds remaining to give the Indiana Pacers a dramatic overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks, ending their first-round playoff series.

Boise State signs football coach Spencer Danielson to five-year extension

Sports News // 5 days ago

Boise State signs football coach Spencer Danielson to five-year extension

The Boise State Broncos signed football coach Spencer Danielson to a five-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Sacramento Kings plan to hire Doug Christie as head coach

NBA // 5 days ago

Sacramento Kings plan to hire Doug Christie as head coach

The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to make Doug Christie their new head coach, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.

Washington Commanders cut kicker Zane Gonzalez, sign Matt Gay to record deal

NFL // 5 days ago

Washington Commanders cut kicker Zane Gonzalez, sign Matt Gay to record deal

The Washington Commanders agreed to a record one-year, fully guaranteed contract with kicker Matt Gay, his agency announced Tuesday. A league source told UPI that the Commanders plan to release kicker Zane Gonzalez.