National Sports

Defending champion Nick Taylor tied for Sony Open lead

Defending champion Nick Taylor has a share of the early lead at the Sony Open.

US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban

The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban.

Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball

Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he'll play vs. 49ers

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a left oblique injury.

Alex Bregman looking to win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs

Alex Bregman was clear and concise.

49ers star Fred Warner ruled out for playoff game against Seattle, could return if team advances

San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.

49ers' Brock Purdy gets another chance at Mike Macdonald's Seahawks D that shut him down in Week 18

Two of Brock Purdy’s worst performances in an otherwise stellar career came when he matched up against a Mike Macdonald-coached defense.

Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: 'I want to be ready for Week 1' after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Europe. But things take time

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has reaffirmed plans to launch a new league in Europe in partnership with FIBA.

Bully ball: Top-ranked Arizona manhandling opponents during undefeated start

Arizona has become the bully on the block.

Fernando Mendoza hopes to cap an incredible journey with Indiana's 1st national title

Fernando Mendoza arrived on Indiana’s campus last January carrying huge expectations for himself and the program.

NBA hopes Ja Morant can play in Grizzlies-Magic game at London on Sunday

The NBA hopes Memphis guard Ja Morant will play Sunday after missing Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic with a right calf issue.

Carson Beck's college career set to end when Miami faces Indiana in College Football Playoff finale

Carson Beck's college football journey ends Monday night in the national championship game.

VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games

Virginia Tech has canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the Atlantic Coast Conference's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.