An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor deal

The league and the Players’ Association are on the verge of reaching a deal to extend the collective bargaining agreement. WASHINGTON — An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the collective bargaining agreement, which is expected to be announced as soon as Friday before the first round of … Read more

Thousands of volunteers are needed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how you can sign up.

For those interested in volunteering for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, local officials posted a sign-up form to receive more details. ARLINGTON, Texas — AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. DFW secured the International Broadcast Center to host media from around the world. Securing the broadcast … Read more

ESPN’s Myers believes Cooper Flagg will be more impactful in his rookie season than Spurs’ Wembanyama

ESPN’s Bob Myers suggested that Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg could be more impactful than Victor Wembanyama in their respective rookie seasons. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama was one of the most highly anticipated rookies to enter the league in recent years. He was labeled as “generational,” a “once-in-a-lifetime player,” and considered an … Read more

NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports

The NCAA would still bar betting on college sports and sharing information about college events with bettors. INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is considering a proposal that would allow athletes and staff members to bet on professional sports and shift enforcement efforts to college sports betting and “behaviors that directly impact game integrity.” The Division I … Read more

NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 weeks of the season for violating personal conduct policy

Tucker is a free agent after the Ravens released him last month in the aftermath of reports he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists. NEW YORK — The NFL has suspended former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks next season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The … Read more

Wemby and Castle’s legacy: Could the Spurs pull off a Rookie of the Year three-peat?

The Spurs could make NBA history with a Rookie of the Year three-peat if Dylan Harper or Carter Bryant can win the award this season. SAN ANTONIO — You’ve heard of NBA championship three-peats, but what about Rookie of the Year three-peats? Last season, the Spurs were the first team since 2016 to have back-to-back … Read more