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The Washington Nationals are swapping one first-rounder on their major league roster for another.

The Atlanta Braves activated Ronald Acuna Jr. from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins, clearing the way for the right fielder to return after being sidelined since May 2 with a strained left hamstring.

Alexander Rossi was taken to a hospital for further evaluation after he crashed early in Monday's practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Neymar made Brazil's World Cup squad on Monday, a selection many local analysts and former footballers deemed unlikely only days ago. The striker will appear at his fourth World Cup.

Aaron Rai stood straight with his arms behind his back, perfect posture, as he waited to be introduced as the latest - and among the most remarkable - winner of the PGA Championship.

Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox was appointed Monday as a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election.

Now a veteran of more than 50 NHL playoff games, Jack Eichel does not think the approach should be any different the deeper he and the Vegas Golden Knights venture into the postseason.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers were sent to face Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a nationally televised season opener and again to kick off Christmas, NBA schedule makers clearly viewing that as the Eastern Conference's marquee ...

The Washington Nationals have banned a fan who unfurled a White nationalist banner that called for "100+ million deportations" during Sunday's home game against the Baltimore Orioles, the team confirmed.

Ronda Rousey announced her second retirement from MMA after defeating fighting icon Gina Carano in a Netflix special event this weekend, stating she wants to focus on growing her family, news outlets report.