krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — The Houston Astros have a leg up on the New York Yankees as they head into Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. The Astros beat the Yankees 3-2 at home Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Both teams […]
PhotoAlto/Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — Shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old’s agent told ESPN on Monday that the multi-year extension is worth $82.5 million. The deal comes hours before the 6 p.m. ET deadline on […]
ABC News (NEW YORK) — For the first time on camera, the widow of Tyler Skaggs and his mother are sharing their story of loss after the 2019 death of the Los Angeles Angels pitcher. Skaggs was just 27 years old when he was found dead in his hotel room […]
EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is facing nine years in a Russian prison, is worried that she may not be released, her attorney told ABC News as the U.S. works to secure her freedom. “Her being afraid of not being released is […]
Julio Aguilar/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Pickleball has gone from the country club to one of the fast-growing sports in the world and now another athletic icon has hitched himself to the bandwagon. Tom Brady announced overnight that he will become a Major League Pickleball owner. “Look, I’ve been trying […]
Christian Petersen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a freelance photographer working for “Monday Night Football” while walking off the field after losing the game to the Kansas City Chiefs. According to a police report filed with […]
Christian Petersen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a freelancer working for Monday Night Football while walking off the field after losing the game to the Kansas City Chiefs. According to a police report filed with the […]
David Madison/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — USA Gymnastics is adding additional mental health services for athletes and coaches as part of its new athlete and wellness program, the organization announced Monday. Athletes will receive up to eight mental health visits a year up to $125 per visit, while coaches are […]
ESPN reporter Jason Reid is interviewed by ABC News. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — For decades, Black quarterbacks struggled to make a name for themselves in the NFL despite their impressive skills on the field. In recent years, more and more Black players, such as Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, […]
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — The Carolina Panthers on Monday fired head coach Matt Rhule following Sunday night’s 37-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which dropped Carolina’s record to 1-4 this season. Rhule’s firing comes less than three years into his seven-year contract with the Panthers. The […]
