Sports
20 hours ago
Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.
2 days ago
Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers
For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.
2 days ago
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
2 days ago
Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial
“I felt as though it was something that was really important for me to do,” he said.
2 days ago
REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls
Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”
2 days ago
Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106
Sister Jean rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago's trip to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
3 days ago
MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.
3 days ago
The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons
The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
3 days ago
Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore
Punishing all night — and tricky when they had to be — the Detroit Lions battered the Baltimore Ravens with a performance that epitomized everything they've become under coach Dan Campbell.
4 days ago
CeeDee Lamb has high ankle sprain that could sideline star Cowboys receiver multiple games
The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago, an injury that figures to sideline the star receiver at least one game and possibly more.
4 days ago
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Giants 22-9 for their first win this season
Mistakes and penalties threatened to derail the Kansas City Chiefs again early in a season that had not been going their way. Patrick Mahomes made a couple himself.
4 days ago
Baseball’s final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that
From the shore of Lake Erie to the Kentucky border, baseball's regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio.
7 days ago
Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has ankle surgery and will miss the start of training camp
All-Star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery Friday to repair an issue affecting his left ankle and foot, meaning the Miami Heat will be without their leading returning scorer when training camp starts later this month.
1 week ago
Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.
1 week ago
Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions
The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.
1 week ago
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.
1 week ago
Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds
A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.
1 week ago
Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings
A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies' second consecutive NL East title.
2 weeks ago
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow will have surgery on left toe. QB could miss 3 months
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirmed Monday that quarterback Joe Burrow will have surgery on his injured left toe.
2 weeks ago
Bengals seeking opinions on Joe Burrow’s toe after injury vs. Jaguars, AP source says
Joe Burrow left the Bengals' locker room on crutches with a boot on his left foot after injuring his toe during the second quarter of Cincinnati's 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
