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NBA great LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S.

The scuffling Los Angeles Dodgers came oh-so-close to throwing a no-hitter for the second time in three games.

Josh Bell became the second Washington player to homer from both sides of the plate in the same game, finishing with four hits and six RBIs to lead the Nationals over the Miami Marlins 15-7 on Monday night.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigby was traded to the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Monday for two 2026 late-round draft picks, a person familiar with negotiations said.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian rebuffed a question about Arch Manning's physical well-being after videos posted on social media on the weekend sparked speculation the quarterback might have throwing issues.

John Harbaugh made it clear whose side he's on following Lamar Jackson's run-in with a fan in Baltimore's season opener at Buffalo.

Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner is out with a strained right hamstring that could sideline him until the postseason.

Pundits and fans rushed to the airwaves and keyboards on Monday morning to issue bold proclamations based on a one-game sample. For the Washington Commanders, those declarations were overwhelmingly positive after Sunday's 21-6 win over the New York ...

Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their second game of the season Sunday at Dallas, coach Brian Daboll said, keeping the veteran in the role after a lackluster performance in the opener rather than turning to rookie ...

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Monday any possible team discipline levied against Jalen Carter for spitting on Dallas' Dak Prescott would remain "private, regardless if you see it or not" in a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs.