Nationals’ bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut

Bruce, a 21-month-old Golden Retriever, spent about 50 minutes on the field before the ceremony, where he was hounded by well-wishers. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The dog days of summer arrived Saturday at Nationals Park. Bruce, a 21-month-old Golden Retriever, fetched a bat during a ceremony before the Washington Nationals’ game against the Miami Marlins … Read more

What Father’s Day means to Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and coach Brian Schottenheimer

For quarterback Dak Prescott, this Father’s Day holds special meaning as it’s his first as a father of two young daughters. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys may be focused on Sundays in the fall, but there’s one Sunday in June that brings a different kind of celebration — and emotion — for members of the … Read more

A miraculous comeback: Teen volleyball star returns to court following life-threatening accident

14-year-old Harlow Delzell defies the odds to return to volleyball months after a severe ATV accident. DALLAS — For 14-year-old Harlow Delzell, the volleyball court isn’t just a place to play; it’s a sanctuary.  “It’s my happy place by far,” she says, her eyes lighting up as she warms up under the watchful eye of … Read more

Aces star A’ja Wilson in concussion protocol and out for Friday’s game against Dallas Wings

The loss of Wilson deprives what would have been a marquee matchup between the reigning MVP and this year’s top WNBA draft pick, Paige Bueckers. HENDERSON, Nevada — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is in concussion protocol and will miss Friday night’s home game against the Dallas Wings because of a head injury. She … Read more

Ex-NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charges in Miami shooting

Brown, 36, is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. MIAMI — Former NFL player Antonio Brown is facing an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting that took place during an altercation outside an amateur boxing event … Read more

Ticket prices drop for Club World Cup opener a day before it begins

Tickets have dropped from around $350 for the cheapest seats in the stadium down to below $80. BISCAYNE GARDENS, Fla. — If slashed ticket prices, closed stadium sections and moved seats are any indication, fans aren’t exactly clamoring to attend the Club World Cup. The tournament opens Saturday with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami facing Al Ahly … Read more