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NBA bans Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter for life for gambling violations

NBA // 12 hours ago

NBA bans Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter for life for gambling violations

April 17 (UPI) -- The NBA Wednesday banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for violating league gambling rules.

Olympics: Leonard joins James, Curry, Durant, Embiid on Team USA basketball roster

NBA // 14 hours ago

Olympics: Leonard joins James, Curry, Durant, Embiid on Team USA basketball roster

NFL // 15 hours ago

NFL's Cleveland Browns bring back white facemasks, introduce new logo

Brazil soccer legend Romario reregisters as player at 58

Soccer // 16 hours ago

Brazil soccer legend Romario reregisters as player at 58

Travis Kelce to host 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' game show

TV // 17 hours ago

Travis Kelce to host 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' game show

April 17 (UPI) -- Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will host "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" for Prime Video.

Capitals make playoffs, thank Flyers for odd open-net winner

NHL // 17 hours ago

Capitals make playoffs, thank Flyers for odd open-net winner

April 17 (UPI) -- Star forward Alex Ovechkin thanked the Philadelphia Flyers after they pulled their goalie, clearing the path for an odd, empty-net, game-winning score that clinched a playoff spot for the Washington Capitals.

NBA play-in tournament: Lakers advance to playoffs, Kings to meet Pelicans

MLB // 19 hours ago

NBA play-in tournament: Lakers advance to playoffs, Kings to meet Pelicans

April 17 (UPI) -- LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 40-point effort from Zion Williamson to beat the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA play-in tournament, advancing to the playoffs.

Carl Erskine, one of Brooklyn Dodgers' famous 'Boys of Summer,' dies at 97

Sports News // 1 day ago

Carl Erskine, one of Brooklyn Dodgers' famous 'Boys of Summer,' dies at 97

April 16 (UPI) -- Former Brooklyn Dodgers right-handed pitcher Carl Erskine died Tuesday at a hospital in his hometown of Anderson, Ind.

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NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Detroit Red Wings in overtime

MLB: St. Louis Cardinals shut out Philadelphia Phillies

Dolphins to pick up options on Waddle, Phillips; talks with Tua continue

NFL // 1 day ago

Dolphins to pick up options on Waddle, Phillips; talks with Tua continue

April 16 (UPI) -- The Miami Dolphins will pick up the fifth-year contract options for Jaylen Waddle and Jaelan Phillips, general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday in Miami Gardens, Fla. Contract talks with Tua Tagovailoa are ongoing.

NCAA hands Michigan probation, recruiting penalties for football violations

Sports News // 1 day ago

NCAA hands Michigan probation, recruiting penalties for football violations

April 16 (UPI) -- The Michigan Wolverines were placed on probation for three years, penalized with a fine and given recruiting restrictions for violations from within their football program, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

Appeals court overturns West Virginia ban on transgender athletes

U.S. News // 1 day ago

Appeals court overturns West Virginia ban on transgender athletes

April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday prevented a West Virginia ban on transgender students from participating on sports teams that match their gender identity because it violates federal law.

Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin retires from NBA

NBA // 1 day ago

Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin retires from NBA

April 16 (UPI) -- Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin, who was picked No. 1 overall in the 2009 NBA Draft, will retire after 14 years, he announced Tuesday on social media.

Whitey Herzog, manager who led Cardinals to World Series, dies at 92

MLB // 1 day ago

Whitey Herzog, manager who led Cardinals to World Series, dies at 92

April 16 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, who led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series in 1982, has died, the Cardinals announced Tuesday. He was 92.

Oilers' Connor McDavid gets 100th assist of season in thrashing of Sharks

NHL // 1 day ago

Oilers' Connor McDavid gets 100th assist of season in thrashing of Sharks

April 16 (UPI) -- Connor McDavid became just the fourth player in NHL history to log 100 assists in a single season, feeding Zach Hyman in the second period of a 9-2 Edmonton Oilers thrashing of the San Jose Sharks.

Yankees bid farewell to John Sterling, 'goliath of sports broadcasting'

MLB // 1 day ago

Yankees bid farewell to John Sterling, 'goliath of sports broadcasting'

April 16 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees said goodbye to John Sterling, announcing that their longtime radio broadcaster retired, effective immediately, and will be honored Saturday before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Caitlin Clark vows to bring energy to WNBA, feed teammate Aliyah Boston

NBA // 1 day ago

Caitlin Clark vows to bring energy to WNBA, feed teammate Aliyah Boston

April 16 (UPI) -- Fresh off becoming the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, college basketball icon Caitlin Clark says she plans to "bring it every single night" she plays, while being a facilitator for Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston.

Sisay Lemma, Hellen Obiri win 2024 Boston Marathon titles

Sports News // 2 days ago

Sisay Lemma, Hellen Obiri win 2024 Boston Marathon titles

April 15 (UPI) -- Hellen Obiri became the first woman to repeat as champion at the Boston Marathon in nearly two decades while Sisay Lemma denied Evans Chebet of a men's three-peat en route to his first victory Monday on Beacon Street.

As security concerns mount for Olympics, France outlines alternatives for opening ceremonies

World News // 2 days ago

As security concerns mount for Olympics, France outlines alternatives for opening ceremonies

April 15 (UPI) -- The French government said Monday that the July 26 Olympics opening ceremonies will have alternative plans if needed amid growing safety concerns.

ESPN green-lights '30 for 30' documentary about late broadcaster Stuart Scott

NBA // 2 days ago

ESPN green-lights '30 for 30' documentary about late broadcaster Stuart Scott

April 15 (UPI) -- ESPN green-lit a "30 for 30" documentary about the life of late broadcaster Stuart Scott, the company announced Monday.

Rockets' Boban Marjanovic purposely misses free throws to gift fans free chicken

NBA // 2 days ago

Rockets' Boban Marjanovic purposely misses free throws to gift fans free chicken

April 15 (UPI) -- Serbian big man Boban Marjanovic gifted opposing fans a poultry-inspired prize during the Houston Rockets' season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers, purposely missing free throws to trigger a Chick-fil-A giveaway.

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