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Rape charge against ex-BYU WR Kingston dismissed

A judge on Thursday dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, though prosecutors said t…

Time's Up! MLB nixes clock for Home Run Derby

Major League Baseball is eliminating the clock for next month's All-Star Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

ESPN: Pennel knew woman whose body found

Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESP…

Mitchell's seesaw round makes U.S. Open history

Keith Mitchell struggled mightily on his first nine holes at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday before rebounding in record fashion over the back…

'Torture for our family': One last moment for Bran...

The Branch brothers have been the talk of Omaha, and while Kyle's OU ousted Kolby's UGA, it wasn't without a compelling sendoff.

Pulisic still training solo a day before U.S. game...

United States men's national team star Christian Pulisic continued to train separately from the team on Thursday ahead of the U.S.'s World …

Ex-Iona player ruled ineligible over point shaving...

A former Iona men's basketball player was ruled ineligible by the NCAA for his alleged role in a point-shaving scheme.

Valkyries' Williams nets multiyear Unrivaled deal

Valkyries guard Gabby Williams is signing a multiyear deal with Unrivaled, the league announced Thursday.

How teams can qualify for knockout rounds. Clinchi...

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

Sources: MLB proposes amateur-entry overhaul

MLB's proposed changes include cutting amateur signing bonuses by more than $150M, making high school players ineligible for the draft and …

Texas A&M adds four-star defender Henderson

Texas A&M added ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker to the nation's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from four-star defender …

Brunson slams skeptics as Knicks revel in parade

Jalen Brunson finally hit back at his skeptics as the Knicks and millions of fans celebrated the franchise's first NBA championship in 53 y…

Sources: MLB again proposes international draft

Major League Baseball has once again proposed an international draft as part of its negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement…

NHL clears Babcock to coach amid Oilers' interest

Following an investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023, the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again amid the Oi…

Brewers' Priester to have thoracic outlet surgery

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to be sidelin…

College sports bill headed to Senate for full vote...

The Senate Commerce Committee voted 19-9 on Thursday morning to move the Protect College Sports Act forward to a full Senate vote.

Capitals ink coach Carbery to multiyear extension

The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Thursday.

Ivory Coast's Wahi denied Canada WCup visa

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected match-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his t…