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Live updates: Serena Williams vs. Maya Joint

Williams plays Maya Joint in her first singles match in nearly four years.

LeBron tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere

James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told E…

Blazers, Williams reach 3-year, $44M extension

The Portland Trail Blazers and center Robert Williams III have agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract extension. his agent Kevin Brad…

MLB strikes out in 'Play Ball' trademark quest

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied MLB's request to trademark the phrase 'Play Ball,' saying that the phrase is too commonplac…

How a small Oregon town became a Mexican soccer stronghold

The World Cup melds communities, cultures, homelands, and those left behind. In Woodburn, OR, soccer is more than just a game.

Wilson (ankle) out for Commissioner's Cup final

A'ja Wilson has been ruled out of the Las Vegas Aces' matchup Tuesday against the New York Liberty in the Commissioner's Cup championship g…

Four reasons why we think 'it's coming home' for E...

Despite not looking brilliant during the group stage, England are among the betting favorites to win the Cup.

SCOTUS upholds bans on transgender athletes

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a decision to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic tea…

SCOTUS upholds bans on transgender athletes

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a decision to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic tea…

World Cup Daily LIVE: Paraguay TV cuts out on vita...

Follow live below for all the biggest highlights, news, reaction and analysis on another busy day of World Cup action.

Ranking the remaining NHL trade candidates this of...

With a handful of blockbusters already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?

The most important stat in baseball: Why WAR rules...

We go deep on the past, present and future of a statistic that is as polarizing as it is powerful.

WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx the new No. 1, Valkyries...

The Dream lose the top spot, the Aces hold on at No. 2 and more movement from the past week.

Offseason report cards for all 32 NFL teams: Our g...

We handed out NFL offseason evaluations to all 32 teams, factoring in things such as signings, extensions, trades, draft picks and hirings.

Morocco win shootout to send Netherlands home

Morocco beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 to advance to the round of 16 on Monday night.

Mets' miscues lead to little league HR for Jays

George Springer rounded the bases on a little league home run against the Mets on Monday night when New York star left fielder Juan Soto mi…

Paraguay were more than just 'uncomfortable' for s...

Germany expected Paraguay to be "an uncomfortable opponent," but the South American side were so much more: they ended Die Mannschaft's Wor…

Sources: RFA Duren to meet with Lakers, Kings

Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren has a pair of meetings set up with the Lakers and Kings when free agency begins in earnest on Tue…