Lionel Messi’s surprising decision to stop playing for Argentina could damage his legacy with the national team and fans back home.If Messi sticks to his… Continue reading
OMAHA, Neb. — For anyone else, six medals would’ve been a marvelous way to exit the Olympic stage.Not so for Michael Phelps.When he looks back… Continue reading
MIAMI — Draft night belonged to Ben Simmons.The summer now belongs to Kevin Durant.With Simmons going No. 1 in the draft to Philadelphia and Brandon… Continue reading
PARIS — Britain’s momentous decision to leave the European Union was the talk of soccer’s European Championship on Friday, with one leading Italian player even… Continue reading
NEW YORK — With LeBron James taking a pass, Carmelo Anthony alone will have a chance to become the most-decorated Olympian in men’s basketball history.The… Continue reading
DETROIT — The Seattle Mariners were at a loss from the start Thursday.Pitcher Adrian Sampson exited with discomfort in his right elbow while warming up… Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — The media got a sneak peak at the “soul” of the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics with a visit Thursday to… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A summertime sports tradition in the land of the midnight sun was foiled early Wednesday morning by an unlikely foe: darkness.The 111th annual… Continue reading
Golfer Rory McIlroy became one of the most high-profile sports stars to opt out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns about the… Continue reading
MARSEILLE, France — Poland will play Switzerland in the last 16 of the European Championship with a big question hanging over its head: Has star… Continue reading
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — With a ban on Russia’s track and field athletes already in place, Olympic leaders are looking at further anti-doping measures ahead of… Continue reading
The drought is over for Cleveland, and the debate is over as well.Best player in basketball?His name is LeBron James.This is why he went back… Continue reading
CLEVELAND — More tears. Only this time, tears of joy.Cleveland’s championship drought, crossing 52 years, generations and noted by a long list of near misses,… Continue reading
PARIS — A total of 557 “violent supporters” have been arrested so far at the European Championship, France’s interior minister said Monday.Speaking after a security… Continue reading
One of the more revealing stories that circulated after Muhammad Ali’s death was a tale of him hanging out in a kitchen in some posh… Continue reading
In Ibtihaj Muhammad, fencing might have finally found an athlete whose story transcends the sport.Muhammad will make history at the Rio Games by becoming the… Continue reading
Shooting will have a different look at the Rio Olympics this summer.The International Shooting Sport Federation altered the finals format for Olympic events, starting all… Continue reading
They share locker rooms, they sing together, sometimes even ride to the games on the same bus.It didn’t take long for Alev Kelter to recognize… Continue reading
AUTO RACING9 a.m., NBCSN — IndyCar, Kohler Grand Prix, at Elkhart Lake, Wis.11 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Toyota/Save Mart 350, at Sonoma,… Continue reading
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos’ summer break began with an ominous message from superstar Von Miller. The Super Bowl MVP suggested he’ll sit out… Continue reading
