Bobby Bonilla Day: Mets make annual payment to retired All-Star

Despite not playing in a Major League Baseball game since 2001, Bonilla remains on the New York Mets’ payroll, collecting roughly $1.19 million every July 1.

California lawmaker spurs NCAA to make historic change: College athletes can now earn money

The NCAA made a historic change Wednesday, announcing that college athletes will now be able to make money from their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA Board's decision comes after a Bay Area lawmaker from Berkeley got the ball rolling to change laws on the state level.

NCAA OKs student athlete compensation

The expected approval from the NCAA Board of Directors came a few days after a recommendation from the Division I Council to allow athletes in every state to pursue compensation for their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their college eligibility.

Tour de France crash suspect arrested after manhunt: reports

A woman who caused a massive pileup during the Tour de France on June 26, 2021, was reportedly arrested in Brittany, France.

Family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs files wrongful death lawsuits against LA Angels

Nearly two years after his death, officials announced on Tuesday the family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed wrongful death lawsuits against the team.

‘We’re really proud of you, J.R.’: Publix employee learns he qualifies for 2022 Special Olympics

After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."

Tour de France: Woman who caused crash will be sued, officials say

Tour de France Deputy Director Pierre-Yves Thouault said the organization would be suing a woman who caused a crash which injured several riders during Stage 1 of the race.

NHL royalty vs Hockey Bay: Canadiens-Lightning in Cup Final

Tampa Bay is going for a third title since beginning play in 1993, the last year the Canadiens — or any team from Canada — won the Cup, making this a matchup of old-school winners against a modern-hockey model of success.

Mariners’ Santiago ejected as part of MLB's foreign substance crackdown

Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago became the first player to be ejected as part of Major League Baseball’s new foreign substance protocols when he was thrown out of Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

Gwen Berry turns from flag as national anthem plays at Olympic trials

Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.

Serena Williams says she will not play at Tokyo Olympics

Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."

Defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning headed back to Stanley Cup Final after Game-7 win against Islanders

The Tampa Bay Lightning is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 18 saves and Yanni Gaurde scored a short-handed goal to help the defending Stanley Cup Champions beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of their NHL playoff semifinal series on Friday night.

Canadiens return to Stanley Cup Final after 3-2 OT win over Vegas

Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime, Carey Price stopped 37 shots and the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years following a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.

Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.

Future pro sports face uphill battle if they want to come to Austin

The hype surrounding Austin’s very first major league sports team sparks a new question: could the area see even more professional sports?

Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out

President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.