Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team

Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Soccer player adopts stray dog who took to field during match in Bolivia

Tigre player Raúl Castro told a local news outlet that he adopted a stray dog who ran onto the field of a Christmas Eve soccer match after he found out that the dog was later struck by a car.

Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19

Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.

NFL player to be paid in bitcoin

In May 2019 NFL player Russell Okung tweeted "Pay me in Bitcoin" and now that appears to be happening.

2-year-old colt fatally injured in race at Santa Anita

A 2-year-old colt racing in the $80,150 Eddie Logan Stakes at Santa Anita was fatally injured Sunday, becoming the Southern California track’s first fatality since June.

State officials to review Austin LBJ football game after complaint

Jaguar supporters felt the game wasn't called fairly so Austin LBJ and the local chapter of the NAACP filed a complaint with the UIL and the Texas Association of Sports.

Gasparilla Bowl canceled after South Carolina pulls out due to COVID-19

The game in Tampa was scheduled for Saturday but the move by South Carolina left UAB without an opponent, forcing organizers to cancel.

State officials to review Austin LBJ football game complaint
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The Jaguars were just one win away from playing in the state championship and it looked like they were heading that way and now officials will be reviewing the game play-by-play. FOX 7 Austin's John Hygh has more with LBJ Head Coach Jahmal Fenner.

We The South: Raptors settling into their Tampa home

Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold. It’s exactly the same. And entirely different.

Dwayne Haskins apologizes after photos show mask-less partying

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins publicly apologized Tuesday after photo evidence came to light of him partying with several people unmasked after playing Sunday.

Play Super 6 on Vikings-Saints Christmas special

Minnesota tries to stay alive in the NFC playoff race while Drew Brees and the Saints hope a third attempt to secure NFC South title is successful.

Packers, Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs each have 7 Pro Bowlers

Led by their star quarterbacks, the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers each had seven players selected to the Pro Bowl.

CFP semifinal moved from Rose Bowl to AT&T Stadium in Arlington

The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled to be played at the Rose Bowl is moving to the Dallas Cowboys' stadium in Arlington.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.

In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name

The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.

Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.