Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a three-year, $192.9 million maximum contract extension, a source familiar with the contract figures told CNN.
Houston Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week After Record-Breaking Performance
Houston Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, following a remarkable, record-setting performance that led his team to a 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. Fairbairn’s precision and …
Saints continue historic start with victory over Cowboys, last-second field goal helps Chiefs down Bengals: NFL Week 2 Sunday review
The NFL season continues to provide drama, thrills and plays worthy of praise. The 14 games on Sunday were no exception, providing no shortage of entertainment, with each matchup seemingly having drama and noteworthy moments.
Miami-Dade police officer placed on administrative duty after Dolphins star Tyreek Hill detained before game
The Miami-Dade Police Department placed an officer on administrative leave Sunday after Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was detained prior to the start of the season-opening game.
Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers set to clash in NFL’s first foray into South America
There will be a unique backdrop to the NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, with the two squads set to hit the field in São Paulo, Brazil.
Kansas City wins a thriller over Baltimore to kick off the NFL season and the Chiefs’ quest for Super Bowl three-peat
The NFL’s 105th season is underway, and so is the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a historic Super Bowl three-peat, in thrilling fashion.
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall to miss at least four games of NFL season after being shot in chest during attempted robbery
The San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list on Monday after he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery over the weekend. The move means Pearsall, 23, will miss at least …
The $10 million cocktail everyone is drinking at the US Open
At the US Open currently underway in New York, a single cocktail will surpass $10 million in sales before the tennis grand slam event ends September 8.
Coco Gauff falls in US Open title defense, losing in fourth round to Emma Navarro
Coco Gauff will not retain her US Open title as American Emma Navarro advanced past her compatriot in the fourth round, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
American Frances Tiafoe is back in the US Open quarterfinals – and made sure to shout out actor Tony Goldwyn
American Frances Tiafoe, who reached the US Open semifinals two years ago, is making another deep run in New York – and needed to shout out a certain member of the crowd before leaving the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
3 kids have tragically died of football injuries this year. Experts help weigh pros and cons of sports
A series of recent kids’ sports injuries, some fatal, have reignited a question for many families: Is my child safe playing sports?
The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them
Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall is just around the corner. But that sound also comes with a darker side. Mounting scientific evidence shows that repeated hits to the head …
Teams across the US hold moments of silence as sports community mourns NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother
Beloved NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were honored around the sports world on Friday following their tragic death in New Jersey late Thursday night.
Shooting of 49ers rookie places renewed spotlight on crime in San Francisco
The shooting and attempted robbery of a San Francisco 49ers rookie in broad daylight in downtown San Francisco has placed a renewed spotlight on the city ahead of this fall’s mayoral election.
Naomi Osaka records first top 10 win in more than four years to reach US Open second round
Naomi Osaka on Tuesday recorded her first win over a top 10 player in more than four years as she secured an emphatic 6-3 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the US Open.