Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, 32, poured in 71 points Sunday against the Rockets, tied for eighth-most points in a single game in NBA history.
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Fans of Turkish soccer club Beşiktaş J.K. toss stuffed toys onto pitch for children affected by earthquakes
Fans threw thousands of stuffed toys onto the pitch at the 4:17 mark of the match to signal the time that the first earthquake struck on February 6.
Tennis icon Serena Williams, WNBA star Brittney Griner honored at 54th NAACP Image Awards
Serena Williams, 41, won the Jackie Robinson Sports Award and Brittney Griner, 32, was honored on stage after a 10-month imprisonment in Russia.
Indianapolis Indians will keep team nickname, partner with local Native American tribe
The Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday that it would retain its team nickname, the Indianapolis Indians.
USC QB and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams says he would want to play for Miami Dolphins
USC quarterback Caleb Williams isn’t eligible for the NFL draft until 2024 but already has a list of NFL teams he would want to play for.
Long-time BBC soccer commentator John Motson, voice of ‘Match of the Day,’ dies at 77
John Motson worked for the BBC for 50 years, covered 10 World Cups and commentated on almost 2,500 matches. He died Thursday at the age of 77.
Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins slams JJ Redick over ‘idiotic’ take
Hall of Fame forward Dominique Wilkins did not hold back when asked about ESPN analyst JJ Redick’s comments about Larry Bird’s three-point shooting.
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury, officially securing 2023 WNBA return
The Mercury announced Tuesday that seven-time All-Star Brittney Griner, who spent nearly 10 months in detainment in Russia, re-signed with the team.
How XFL 2023 rule book is different from NFL and college football: What you need to know
The 2023 XFL season kicked off this weekend and fans got their first glimpse at the rule changes, including the fourth-and-15 onside kick replacement.
NBA stars Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving defend public trade demands: ‘Great for the league’
Speaking at press conferences before the NBA All-Star Game in Utah, both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving stressed the importance of player autonomy.