2 judo athletes from Congo hope to make refugee Olympic team
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — For the first time, one of the teams competing in the Olympic Games will be made up of refugees who hail from different countries they no longer call home. Popole Misenga and Yolande Mabika, both judo athletes from Congo, are two of those competing for spots on the refugee squad. They say the chance to be part of history feels like a form of vindication, a collective...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — For the first time, one of the teams competing in the Olympic Games will be made up of refugees who hail from different countries they no longer call home. Popole Misenga and Yolande Mabika, both judo athletes from Congo, are two of those competing for spots on the refugee squad. They say the chance to be part of history feels like a form of vindication, a collective...
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Zack Shields has a quick look at your weather.
Zack Shields has a quick look at your weather.
It's official: NFL bringing Pro Bowl to Orlando
The NFL is moving the Pro Bowl from Honolulu to Orlando in 2017, the league announced during an afternoon news conference at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World.
The NFL is moving the Pro Bowl from Honolulu to Orlando in 2017, the league announced during an afternoon news conference at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World.
Curry and record-setting Warriors headed back to NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry knocked down yet another 3-pointer in the waning moments, pulled his jersey up into his mouth and yelled to the rafters in triumph once more. A special, record-setting season saved for the defending champs, with a memorable comeback added to the long list of accomplishments.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry knocked down yet another 3-pointer in the waning moments, pulled his jersey up into his mouth and yelled to the rafters in triumph once more. A special, record-setting season saved for the defending champs, with a memorable comeback added to the long list of accomplishments.
Baylor will hire former Wake coach Grobe
A person involved in the decision tells The Associated Press that Baylor will hire former Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe to lead its football program this season.
A person involved in the decision tells The Associated Press that Baylor will hire former Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe to lead its football program this season.
Alexander Rossi pulls off stunning upset in 100th Indy 500
An unfamiliar driver, an American no less, ushered in a new era at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by outlasting his faster rivals — and his fuel tank.
An unfamiliar driver, an American no less, ushered in a new era at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by outlasting his faster rivals — and his fuel tank.
UN health agency rejects call to postpone Rio Olympics
The World Health Organization on Saturday rejected a call from 150 health experts to consider postponing or moving the Rio Summer Olympics due to the Zika virus in hard-hit Brazil, arguing that the shift would make no significant difference to the spread of the virus.
The World Health Organization on Saturday rejected a call from 150 health experts to consider postponing or moving the Rio Summer Olympics due to the Zika virus in hard-hit Brazil, arguing that the shift would make no significant difference to the spread of the virus.
Baylor fires coach Art Briles, removes Ken Starr due to sex assault scandal
Baylor has fire head football coach Art Briles, according to ESPN reporter Brett McMurphy.
Baylor has fire head football coach Art Briles, according to ESPN reporter Brett McMurphy.
Timeline: Baylor contends with series of sex-assault reports
Baylor University, the largest Baptist school in the U.S., has been contending for the past year with cascading reports of sexual assaults committed by football players and, more broadly, complaints by students, alumni and others that officials at the university in Texas failed to adequately investigate rape claims for years.
Baylor University, the largest Baptist school in the U.S., has been contending for the past year with cascading reports of sexual assaults committed by football players and, more broadly, complaints by students, alumni and others that officials at the university in Texas failed to adequately investigate rape claims for years.
Los Angeles to host Super Bowl LV in 2021
Los Angeles will host Super Bowl LV in 2021, officials announced Tuesday.
Los Angeles will host Super Bowl LV in 2021, officials announced Tuesday.
Report: BMX star Dave Mirra diagnosed with CTE following death
BMX legend Dave Mirra was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his death in February, according to ESPN.
BMX legend Dave Mirra was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his death in February, according to ESPN.
Local soccer standout to compete in 2016 Deaf World Cup
McNeil High School soccer standout Roel Gutierrez was born into a silent world, but he continues to make plenty of noise on the field.
McNeil High School soccer standout Roel Gutierrez was born into a silent world, but he continues to make plenty of noise on the field.
Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles selected to host Super Bowls
The NFL awarded Super Bowls to Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles, three cities that made significant financial investments in new stadiums or recently upgraded an existing one.
The NFL awarded Super Bowls to Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles, three cities that made significant financial investments in new stadiums or recently upgraded an existing one.
Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles selected to host Super Bowls
The NFL awarded Super Bowls to Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles, three cities that made significant financial investments in new stadiums or recently upgraded an existing one.
The NFL awarded Super Bowls to Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles, three cities that made significant financial investments in new stadiums or recently upgraded an existing one.
Josh Hamilton will miss all season with another knee surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton will have another surgery on his left knee and not play a game this season for the Texas Rangers. The 2010 AL MVP and five-time All-Star slugger has already had surgery twice on his left knee the last nine months, along with cortisone shots and even a stem cell and platelet-rich plasma injection during spring training. He played in one game for...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton will have another surgery on his left knee and not play a game this season for the Texas Rangers. The 2010 AL MVP and five-time All-Star slugger has already had surgery twice on his left knee the last nine months, along with cortisone shots and even a stem cell and platelet-rich plasma injection during spring training. He played in one game for...
Still plenty of air in 'Deflategate' court case
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady's lawyers asked a federal appeals court for a new hearing before an expanded panel of judges, telling them on Monday that it is not just a silly dispute over underinflated footballs — it's the basic right to a fair process that is shared by all union workers.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady's lawyers asked a federal appeals court for a new hearing before an expanded panel of judges, telling them on Monday that it is not just a silly dispute over underinflated footballs — it's the basic right to a fair process that is shared by all union workers.
Bevo XV to make debut during Notre Dame game
The University of Texas and the Silver Spurs Alumni Association has selected the newest longhorn to become the school's famed mascot, Bevo.
The University of Texas and the Silver Spurs Alumni Association has selected the newest longhorn to become the school's famed mascot, Bevo.
Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder in blowout win over Warriors
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Thunder gave the Warriors as complete a beating as they experienced during their record-setting season. Suddenly, a second straight title seems to be anything but a given for Golden State. Now the Warriors are just trying to survive.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Thunder gave the Warriors as complete a beating as they experienced during their record-setting season. Suddenly, a second straight title seems to be anything but a given for Golden State. Now the Warriors are just trying to survive.
City of Arlington, Rangers announce new retractable-roof stadium plans
Relief from the summer heat could be on the way for Texas Rangers fans -- but it would mean the end of Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Relief from the summer heat could be on the way for Texas Rangers fans -- but it would mean the end of Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Suit seeks testimony from ex-Texas coach Mack Brown, others
A former University of Texas track coach's sex and race discrimination lawsuit has new life, and her lawyers are still pursuing long-sought testimony from former football coach Mack Brown and prominent school officials
A former University of Texas track coach's sex and race discrimination lawsuit has new life, and her lawyers are still pursuing long-sought testimony from former football coach Mack Brown and prominent school officials