MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in ’95

The game-time temperature for the 1995 game was 96 degrees, and more than 100 people were treated at first-aid stations inside the ballpark for heat-related problems ARLINGTON, Texas — Major League Baseball was still stinging from a strike that had wiped out the World Series the previous season when the 1995 All-Star Game was played … Read more

Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales, followed by Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge

The two-way star, limited to designated hitter duty following elbow surgery, was joined by Dodgers teammates Mookie Betts in fourth and Freddie Freeman in 20th. NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani remained the top-selling jersey during the first half of the season, followed by Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge. Ohtani became the first Japanese player to … Read more

Paris Olympics: When is the Opening Ceremony?

Thousands of athletes will parade through Paris on boats in the first-of-its-kind Opening Ceremony. WASHINGTON — Paris is hosting the Olympics for the first time in a century, promising a stellar two weeks of athletic excellence. Innovation is at the forefront of the 2024 Summer Games as several new sports will debut. For the first … Read more

Spurs legend Tony Parker reflects on having his French National Team jersey retired

“Thank you for your unwavering support throughout my career,” Parker said. SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker’s French National Team jersey will be retired ahead of the 2024 France Olympics, and the San Antonio Spurs legend reflected on what it means to him in a social media post. “On the eve of my retirement with the … Read more