Signaling their desire to go for it, the Texas Rangers acquired potential future Hall of Fame starting pitcher Max Scherzer in a trade with the New York Mets. ARLINGTON, Texas — In the early evening hours of Saturday night, the Texas Rangers struck for a big trade as they agreed to acquire three-time Cy Young … Read more

The Americans face Portugal on Tuesday in Auckland needing a more decisive result to advance to the knockout round. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States heads into its final group match at the Women’s World Cup with questions swirling about the team’s tactics. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski started the same lineup against Netherlands on Thursday … Read more

Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. FUKUOKA, Japan — FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. The 26-year-old American won … Read more

Yes, you read that correctly. 43 … in baseball. TAINAN, Taiwan — USA Baseball just posted one of the most lopsided scoring lines you’ll ever see.  They beat New Zealand in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Baseball World Cup on Saturday 43-1. Yes, you read that correctly. 43 … in baseball. The team’s … Read more

Bronny James, 18, went into cardiac arrest Monday and spent three days in the hospital. Bronny James plays piano in a video posted by his father, LeBron James, on Saturday, four days after the teenager went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California. The 18-year-old plays a brief melody … Read more