Nation Sep 08 Youth sports become big business, putting stress on families and leaving some behind By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant
Nation Sep 03 Watch 6:00 NBA hits LA Clippers with a record fine for circumventing salary cap The NBA handed out one of its harshest penalties ever against the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with star forward Kawhi Leonard. The league suspended the team’s owner, stripped draft picks and fined the Clippers $30 million. By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Nation Sep 03 Watch 5:05 Shiyazh Pete on inspiring Navajo Nation and the speech that made him a viral sensation Most professional football players gain fans and win fame from what they do during the game. In the case of rookie offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete, millions came to know him from what he said afterward. Pete, the first Navajo player… By Veronica Vela, Amna Nawaz
Nation Aug 31 Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,"… By Debora Rey, Associated Press
Health Aug 25 Watch 6:57 New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head trauma… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Aug 24 Breanna Stewart wants WNBA arenas to be safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at games By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press Breanna Stewart has always seen the WNBA as an inclusive place that has served as a safe space for both its fans and the players. That’s been challenged lately. Continue reading
Aug 06 D.C. prepares to host IndyCar street race as part of Trump's Freedom 250 celebrations By Will Weissert, Associated Press The IndyCar event will be 250 miles over 147 laps on a 1.66-mile track featuring seven turns. Continue reading
Jul 27 76ers fans celebrate LeBron James' arrival in Philadelphia By Dan Gelston, Associated Press The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 7:10 The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig There was a hero’s welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered their triumphant World Cup win. Spain’s victory ended Argentina and its star Lionel Messi’s reign, and caps off a tournament… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 5:10 World Cup brings Gazans moments of joy and hope amid devastation By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Shams Odeh Sunday’s World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and… Continue watching