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Matthew Gaudreau’s widow gives birth 4 months after he was killed by alleged drunk driver

Matthew Gaudreau’s widow gives birth 4 months after he was killed by alleged drunk driver

Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The widow of hockey player Matthew Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver, has given birth to their son four months after her husband’s death. Madeline Gaudreau announced the birth of Tripp Matthew in […]

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Houston Texans player Azeez Al-Shaair suspended for 3 games for illegal hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

Houston Texans player Azeez Al-Shaair suspended for 3 games for illegal hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

Cooper Neill/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — The NFL has suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games without pay after he delivered a devastating and illegal hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during a game Sunday as the signal caller was sliding to the turf. Jon […]

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Sites of 2026 FIFA World Cup pose heat stress threats for players at various North American locations

Sites of 2026 FIFA World Cup pose heat stress threats for players at various North American locations

SasinT Gallery/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Extreme heat could pose a significant threat to players and spectators at the next World Cup, according to climate and medical experts. The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will take place in the summer of 2026 in North America — during the hottest part […]

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Jake Paul eases to victory by decision over Mike Tyson

Jake Paul eases to victory by decision over Mike Tyson

Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Netflix (DALLAS) — Jake Paul won the highly anticipated boxing match on Netflix by unanimous decision 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 as Paul landed 78 punches to Mike Tyson’s 18. Once known as “The baddest man on the planet,” former heavyweight champion “Iron” Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 knockouts), […]

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College quarterbacks’ retirements put spotlight on concussions and kids

College quarterbacks’ retirements put spotlight on concussions and kids

Lance King/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The back-to-back retirements of two college quarterbacks seemingly at the start of their careers has put a spotlight again on concussions and youth sports, particularly football. On Oct. 23, North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall announced on Instagramthat he would retire from the sport […]

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Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2024 World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2024 World Series

Elsa/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series on Wednesday. Dodgers clinched their second World Series title in the last five years by beating the Yankees 7-6 during Game 5 at Yankee Stadium. After a historic season, including setting […]

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NFL players push back on media interviews in their locker rooms

NFL players push back on media interviews in their locker rooms

Jeffrey Grigsby / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The NFL locker room is filled with intense emotions, from euphoric athletes celebrating victories to those coping with the pain of defeat. For players, reporters and fans, there’s nothing like being there in the thick of those post-game moments. However, some NFL […]

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Maria Sharapova, Bryan brothers selected for tennis HOF

Maria Sharapova, Bryan brothers selected for tennis HOF

Gary Gershoff/WireImage (NEWPORT, R.I.) — Five-time major champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men’s doubles pairing in history, were named to the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 on Thursday. They will be inducted Aug. 23 at the […]

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LeBron James and Bronny James make history playing together for Lakers

LeBron James and Bronny James make history playing together for Lakers

Harry How/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James — the NBA’s all-time leading scorer — and his son Bronny James make NBA history Oct. 22, taking to the court together as the Lakers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener. As the father-son duo teamed up, the […]

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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from the sport at 38

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from the sport at 38

Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images (LONDON) — Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 38. In a statement posted to social media, Nadal — who has won 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, including a record 14 French Open titles — said that […]

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