Mavericks' Luka Doncic named NBA Rookie of the Year

It was a first season to remember for Mavericks forward Luka Doncic. He was recognized as Rookie of the Year at Monday night’s NBA Awards.

Italy wins bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

Italy won the bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday and will host the games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Fan taken to hospital after being struck by foul ball at Dodger Stadium

A woman at Dodger Stadium has been taken to a hospital for precautionary tests after being struck in the head by a foul ball from Los Angeles star Cody Bellinger during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies.

Another horse dies while training at Santa Anita; 30th death of the racing season

Another horse died Saturday at Santa Anita Park, the 30th fatality at the famed racetrack since Dec. 26, and the second horse to die there since Santa Anita officials refused a request from the state regulatory board to suspend racing temporarily.

US advances to Women's World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Spain 2-1

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Spain 2-1 Monday in the knockout round of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, sending the team a step closer to defending its title.

U.S. Soccer, women's team tentatively agree to mediate lawsuit

U.S. Soccer and players for the women's national team have tentatively agreed to mediate a lawsuit that accuses the federation of gender discrimination and seeks equitable pay.

Federowicz, Santana hit early HRs, Rangers top White Sox 7-4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Tim Federowicz and Danny Santana hit two-out, two-run homers in the second inning and Shawn Kelley shut down a late White Sox rally with his first four-out save of the season as the Texas Rangers beat Chicago 7-4 on Sunday.

Badji scored twice in FC Dallas' 3-0 win over Toronto FC

Dominique Badji scored twice, Bressan added another and FC Dallas beat Toronto FC 3-0 on Saturday night.

White Sox go small to beat Rangers 5-4 in 10 after 2 big HRs

After two impressive home runs - Zack Collins' first big league hit for the White Sox after Texas slugger Nomar Mazara with the longest recorded by MLB's relatively new system - Chicago won with small ball late.

Rangers 3B Cabrera suspended for hitting ump with equipment

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrúbal Cabrera never left the dugout and says he wasn't trying to hit an umpire with the equipment he threw onto the field after being ejected from a game. Cabrera is appealing a four-game suspension and undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball that was handed down Friday, a day after umpire crew chief Bill Miller was hit on...

World Cup's top teams enter knockout stage on a roll

While it may be tempting to look ahead to the quarterfinals and a possible clash with France, the defending champion U.S. has thrived at the Women's World Cup by keeping its focus on the present.

Andrus helps Rangers, Minor to 4-2 victory over Indians

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - When Elvis Andrus scored on a wild pitch after his RBI triple in the first inning, the Texas Rangers already were feeling pretty good because they had Mike Minor on the mound at home. Minor limited the Cleveland Indians to one run and three singles over eight innings after they had scored 10 runs each of the last two nights, and Texas earned a series split with a 4-2...

Mavericks get forward Roby after trade with Pistons

DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks traded down in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday night, ending up with Nebraska forward Isaiah Roby at No. 45.

USWNT defeats Sweden 2-0 in final group game of Women's World Cup

USWNT defeated Sweden 2-0 Thursday in their third and final group-stage game of the Women's World Cup. Both teams will advance to the knockout round of the tournament.

USWNT soccer games generate more revenue than men's games, audit report shows

Audited financial reports show that the U.S. Women's National Team games have generated more revenue than the U.S. men's games over the last three years.

Smyly gone when Rangers designate vet pitcher for assignment

Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after losing his spot in the rotation and allowing three consecutive home runs in his last relief appearance.

Kipnis homers twice in Indians' 10-4 win over Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Kipnis is finding it difficult not to get excited after struggling at the plate for much of the season. The veteran second baseman hit two home runs, going back-to-back with Roberto Pérez during a five-run first inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 10-4 on Wednesday night.

What you need to know before the US faces off against Sweden in Group F's last match in the WWC

One of the biggest rivalries in Women’s World Cup history is finally upon us, as Sweden and the U.S. meet on the field Thursday, June 20 in the one of the most-anticipated matches of the tournament.