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To the quarters: USA routs Czech Republic, 119-84 in Tokyo

The U.S. lost its first two exhibition games of the summer in Las Vegas, dropped its opening game at these Olympics and had a difficult time shaking free of the … Click to Continue »

Votto homers in 7th straight game, Reds beat Mets 6-2

Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Votto’s solo … Click to Continue »

One important question for each SEC football team heading into this fall

With the start of preseason practice just around the corner, one big 2021 question for each SEC football team: Alabama: Is Bryce Young worth his $800,000 in NIL money? Reports … Click to Continue »

Are mega conferences an existential threat to early-season tournaments?

Texas and Oklahoma joining the Southeastern Conference? ESPN analyst Jay Bilas proposing that the SEC merge with the Atlantic Coast Conference? A question that comes immediately to mind is this: … Click to Continue »

Is it possible Texas and Oklahoma will make their biggest impact on the SEC in hoops?

A decade ago, the scuttlebutt was that the Southeastern Conference had a grand plan for conference realignment. Back then, word was that the end game in conference musical chairs for … Click to Continue »

Katie Ledecky wins the 800-meter freestyle for seventh career Olympic gold medal

TOKYO — Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle for the third straight Summer Games on Saturday, finishing her signature event in 8 minutes, 12.57 seconds at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. … Click to Continue »

Preakness winner and successful sire Bernardini euthanized at age 18

The 2006 Preakness Stakes winner Bernardini was euthanized at Jonabell Farm because of laminitis, Darley American announced Friday. Bernardini was 18. “Bernardini was one of a kind,” said Godolphin USA … Click to Continue »

Rapinoe converts and US gets past Netherlands on penalties

When Megan Rapinoe stepped up to take her penalty, she was just trying to stay as calm as possible in the moment. “You can either take one and lose it, … Click to Continue »

Juventus targets capital increase of up to $475 million

Hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, Serie A club Juventus expects to receive a capital injection of up to 400 million euros ($475 million) by the end of the year. … Click to Continue »

Texas board votes to accept invitation to SEC; OU on deck

The board of regents for the University of Texas voted unanimously Friday to accept an invitation for the Longhorns to join the Southeastern Conference. The University of Oklahoma board of … Click to Continue »

All-Pro CB Howard sits out Dolphins practice with injury

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, who has requested a trade via Instagram, did not practice Friday because of an undisclosed injury. Howard, an All-Pro selection in 2020 after leading the … Click to Continue »

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