

Nation Dec 31

Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
By Raul Dominguez, Associated Press
Nation Dec 16

From 1920 to 1948, Black baseball players barred from the Major Leagues could only play in what were called Negro Leagues. As a result many of their accomplishments have been forgotten. But on Wednesday, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Major League…
Health Dec 10

A majority of Americans – 58 percent – say that people should not participate in indoor team sports this winter, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
By Jamie Leventhal
World Nov 25

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title, has died.
By Associated Press
Nov 13

By Steven Wine, Associated Press
Kim Ng is believed to be the first female general manager for a men’s team in a major professional sport in North America, the Marlins said.
Nov 11

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
The Minnesota Vikings say they’ve given up on trying to host large crowds and instead will close the four remaining home games to fans.
Oct 21

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
A crowd of 11,388 attended the World Series opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays, the lowest count in a Fall Classic since Game 6 in 1909.
Oct 13

By Associated Press
The federation said Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms. It did not say when he tested positive.
Oct 12

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA championship victory Sunday night, LeBron James has further cemented his superstar status. And just a few months shy of his 36th birthday, he doesn’t look to be approaching the end of his remarkable career…
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