National Sports

Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball and some other sports

The transfer portal for men’s and women’s basketball will open the day after the championship game for both NCAA Tournaments for a period of 15 days.

Pro Picks: Broncos, Seahawks, Texans, Rams will advance to conference championship games

All-Pro Matthew Stafford rallied the Rams to a victory at Carolina last week to set up a divisional round matchup at Chicago on Sunday.

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup.

Veteran star 3B Nolan Arenado hopes move to the Diamondbacks leads to elusive postseason success

Nolan Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and many in the baseball world believe the star third baseman is well on his way to having a plaque in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame.

John Harbaugh interviews in person for the Giants' coaching vacancy, AP source says

John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press.

'Time to stick out your neck,' college CEO tells schools on contract that regulates paying players

The head of the new regulatory body for college sports said “if there was a time to stick out your neck, it’s now,” in urging schools to sign an agreement sent out nearly two months ago pledging to abide by new rules that govern how they pay players.

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's North Carolina home burglarized weeks after plane crash, officials say

Sheriff's deputies are investigating an alleged break-in at the North Carolina home of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who died last month in a plane crash along with six others.

Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract.

Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.

Surprised but not shocked, the Steelers prepare for life after Mike Tomlin

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II says he wasn't shocked by coach Mike Tomlin's decision to step down after 19 seasons.

Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrrifying' threats to her homeland

Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

LIV adds Thomas Detry and increases total purse to $30M among 2026 changes

Thomas Detry is joining LIV Golf.

Jaguars plan for two-way star Travis Hunter to have a higher emphasis on defense in 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue playing Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball but expect him to have a “higher emphasis” on defense in 2026.

Miami's Columbus High will have some CFP champions on Monday night, no matter what happens

Classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami are canceled Tuesday.

Dell Curry finally getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte

Dell Curry has learned that the Charlotte Hornets will retire his No. 30 jersey.