Novak Djokovic had a relatively straightforward victory at the Shanghai Masters for a change as he beat unseeded Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semifinals.

Sharing a Glasgow hotel with pop star Katy Perry hasn’t been much of a distraction for Scotland coach Steve Clarke as he prepares his team for two crucial World Cup qualifiers this week.

Kevin Durant missed his first three shots Wednesday night in his first action as a Houston Rocket.

Forget the preseason prognostications.

The last time North Texas was undefeated this deep into a season was 1959.

Jessica Pegula has recovered from an early service break in the third set to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 and advance to the quarterfinals at the Wuhan Open.

Women’s college basketball wasn’t always the behemoth with storied programs like UConn, Tennessee and South Carolina dominating the headlines and the Final Four.

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.

Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed that he’s “locked in” with the Milwaukee Bucks while acknowledging the possibility that could eventually change depending on how things develop over the next several months.

The Week 7 high school rankings from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine andTexasFootball.com, distributed by The Associated Press.

A’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a stellar 34-point night and lifting the Las Vegas Aces over the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday for a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Jacksonville and Cleveland have swapped starting cornerbacks, with Tyson Campbell going to the Browns and Greg Newsome heading to the Jaguars.

Aaron Judge's impressive season wasn't enough to end the New York Yankees' championship drought.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the New York Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

Tony Stewart jokes that he made sure the new couch he and his wife bought was one he could sleep on comfortably if he wins a drag race against her.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.

Michael Busch sparked a fast start for the Chicago Cubs — again.

Tyrique Stevenson says he’s ready to return to the scene of one of the most embarrassing moments in NFL history Monday night when the Chicago Bears visit Washington.

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now.

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced last week.

Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension worth $108 million.

A Lions-Chiefs matchup was considered a potential Super Bowl preview when the schedule came out.

The NBA is returning to China with preseason games between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns in Macao.

A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, initially set for next week in Chicago, has been moved to Florida.

Glen Gulutzan has returned to a much different situation in Dallas.

The NCAA has moved a step closer to allowing athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.

The Spanish league is finally playing a regular-season game in the United States.

The College Sports Commission has launched a tip line that allows for anonymous reporting of potential violations of new rules in the name, image and likeness era that outline how players are paid, place limits on roster sizes and set a $20.5 million cap on revenue sharing.

Aryna Sabalenka has rallied to beat Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Wuhan Open.

When the New York Yankees needed someone to save them Tuesday night, Aaron Judge practically put on a cape.

Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are struggling in the postseason, similar to the Los Angeles Dodgers' slump two years ago.

Two people with knowledge of the penalty say Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon has been fined $100,000 by the team after a heated sideline altercation with Emari Demercado following the running back’s costly fumble during the team’s 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

For the second time in a week, the Chicago Cubs play a win-or-go-home game, this time against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 in their best-of-five NL Division Series.

The Phoenix Mercury are trailing 2-0 in the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces.

Novak Djokovic needed medical attention after losing the second set but recovered to beat Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 in hot and humid conditions at the Shanghai Masters.

The attorney of the late Kyren Lacy, a former LSU football player who was accused of negligent homicide for his alleged role in a fatal car crash last year, is questioning his involvement in the deadly wreck.

Free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. accepted a six-game suspension from the NFL after he reportedly failed a performance-enhancing drug test last year, he said on the Pivot podcast Tuesday.

The Florida Panthers have kicked off a new season as back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.

Tennis players involved in doping or match-fixing investigations are now eligible for free legal help, confidential counseling or money to test products they’ve taken that might have led to a positive drug test.

Alex Ovechkin begins season No. 21 with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night when they host the Boston Bruins.

Game 3 of the AL Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers has started after a rain delay that lasted nearly three hours.

Arsenal has started its Women’s Champions League defense with a 2-1 loss to Lyon on Tuesday.

Joe Flacco is on the move again.

Colorado coach Deion Sanders is undergoing a procedure related to his blood clots.

The Toronto Blue Jays have found success after switching to retro caps with white panels.

The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new, permanent ballpark to open in 2029.

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll brushed off the hamstring injury that had rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart listed as a limited participant on the team's practice report.

The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester has experienced postseason baseball at Wrigley Field before.

Braden Halladay has thrown a first pitch at the same ballpark where his father, Roy Halladay, made history with a playoff no-hitter.

Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and Fox Corporation following a bloody fight police say was started by Sanchez.

The Skins Game is returning to Thanksgiving weekend with a few twists.

LeBron James has announced a new collaboration with Hennessy in a playful nod to his famous 2010 "decision" to join the Miami Heat.

Israel’s World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the stadium in Udine than ticket-holding spectators inside the soccer arena.

NASCAR has asked a federal court for a judicial settlement conference to mediate an antitrust suit filed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

Sports entrepreneur Mike Repole isn't discouraged by the long odds facing pro spring football as a business model.

Jacob Misiorowski rediscovered the form that earned the flamethrowing rookie so much acclaim in the first few weeks after the Milwaukee Brewers called him up from the minors.

The Chicago Cubs’ hitters aren’t putting enough balls in play, and their pitchers aren’t keeping balls in play.

Kansas City won’t have to dig deep to figure out where things were awry in Jacksonville.

Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio each hit a three-run homer, William Contreras added a solo shot and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 to move one win from a trip to the National League Championship Series.

NFL kickers are now making long-distance field goals more frequently, with many kicks exceeding 60 yards.

Bryce Harper says the Phillies need to "flip the script" after struggling in the NL Division Series against the Dodgers.

Trevor Lawrence tripped, got up and scrambled for a 1-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining, and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat Kansas City 31-28.

Blake Snell allowed one hit in six shutout innings, striking out nine, and the Los Angeles Dodgers barely turned back Philadelphia’s late rally for a 4-3 victory over the Phillies in Game 2 of their NL Division Series.

It has been 20 years since the National Hockey League introduced shootouts to replace tie games, adding excitement for fans and players.

The Las Vegas Aces have shown resilience as they head into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday.

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon says he apologized to Emari Demercado after a heated sideline conversation following the running back’s costly, unforced fumble.

The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin for four games following his actions in the Lightning's preseason finale against the Florida Panthers.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio returned to the lineup and hit a three-run homer in Game 2 of an NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night after tightness in his right hamstring caused him to exit the series opener.

The Yankees are facing a tough challenge as they trail 0-2 against Toronto in their AL Division Series.

FIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to appeal two referee’s decisions per match at the Under-20 soccer World Cup in Chile.

Lenny Kravitz will give “Sunday Night Basketball” the kind of opening that Carrie Underwood delivers to “Sunday Night Football.”.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says a new collective bargaining agreement with WNBA players will be reached, but acknowledged relationship issues that must be repaired following recent criticisms of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series because of a groin injury.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says there is “no contemplation” of moving the All-Star Game out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ home arena as it investigates whether the team circumvented salary cap rules in regards to Kawhi Leonard.

Cycling team Israel Premier Tech has announced it is changing its name and moving away from its national identity.

The Los Angeles Angels are facing a court trial over whether the team is responsible for the drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers.

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge for what authorities say was a fight over parking.

Connor McDavid has signed a contract extension to remain with the Edmonton Oilers.

Tradition-busting plans for Barcelona to play a league game in Miami and AC Milan to feature in Australia should now be able to go ahead.

France coach Didier Deschamps is awaiting an update from his medical staff on Kylian Mbappé’s ankle injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers.

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries.

Third-seeded Alexander Zverev lost to 54th-ranked Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday.

Roustan Hockey, Canada's last major wooden hockey stick factory, faces challenges from trade tensions.

Midfielder Rodri has been dropped from Spain’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying games because of an injury sustained when playing for Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend.

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills beat themselves by committing three turnovers in a 23-20 loss to AFC East rival New England Patriots.

Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino agreed to hold the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. This decision was forged during a conversation at a Club World Cup match.

Drake Maye led the Patriots on a 37-yard drive to set up rookie Andy Borregales’ 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds left, and New England beat the Buffalo Bills 23-20, leaving the NFL without an undefeated team five weeks into the season.

Vince Whaley had a nervous moment at the Sanderson Farms Championship.

Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series to even the series.

Cam Ward throws for a career-high 265 yards, leading the Tennessee Titans to a 22-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Lavonte David intercepted Sam Darnold with 58 seconds left and Chase McLaughlin kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a thrilling 38-35 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Emari Demercado committed a cardinal football sin by dropping the ball before crossing the goal line.

Joey Logano has secured the final spot in the next round of the NASCAR playoffs after a dramatic race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.