Brittney Griner’s teammates say they were startled when a “social media figure” confronted Griner at the airport. INDIANAPOLIS — Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard had one goal before taking the court Sunday. She wants the WNBA to take additional steps to keep her team’s traveling parties safe and secure. One day after Mercury center Brittney … Read more
With the win, Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies in the history of men’s tennis. PARIS, France — Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport’s biggest stages were Djokovic’s main aim … Read more
The Belmont joins the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in having its signature race marred by animal deaths. NEW YORK — A horse that broke down in the race following the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes was euthanized on Saturday, completing a grim Triple Crown for a sport that has seen deaths cast a pall over all three … Read more
The Belmont joins the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in having its signature race marred by animal deaths. NEW YORK — A horse that broke down in the race following the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes was euthanized on Saturday, completing a grim Triple Crown for a sport that has seen deaths cast a pall over all three … Read more
Seconds later, he added: “So once again, it’ll be a 3-2.” The 84-year-old Sterling returned to the booth Tuesday after missing 23 games. He came down with bronchitis after missing two games to attend the college graduation of his triplets. Sterling has worked with the Yankees since 1989 and at one point called more than … Read more
The Silver & Black turned in one of their worst seasons ever, but the prize at the end has fans feeling it was all worth it. SAN ANTONIO — Bizarre has to be the word, right? The San Antonio Spurs’ 2022-23 season was filled with headlines as the team sputtered to the NBA’s second-worst record, … Read more
The man who occupies the ‘Burnie’ costume for the heat sought medical attention after getting decked by McGregor. MIAMI — Former UFC champion Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in a midgame bit that went wrong. Burnie — more specifically, the man who occupies Burnie’s costume — briefly sought medical attention Friday night … Read more