National Sports

Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed legislation that provides public funding to renovate Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Islanders' No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

The New York Islanders are poised to make the top pick in an NHL draft that is packed with talent while missing a few staples of recent drafts.

Orioles make history by turning a 6-0 deficit into a 14-run win against Tampa Bay

No lead is safe this year when the Baltimore Orioles face the Tampa Bay Rays.

Nick Martinez and Spencer Steer just miss making history in Reds' 8-1 win over Padres

The Cincinnati Reds were on the verge of making history twice Friday night against the San Diego Padres.

After falling behind by 6 in the 2nd inning, the Orioles storm back and rout Tampa Bay 22-8

Gary Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Ramón Laureano scored four times and the Baltimore Orioles stormed back from from an early six-run deficit to rout the Tampa Bay Rays 22-8.

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night.

Maple Leafs re-sign Tavares, Oilers keep Frederic around long term and NHL trades get rolling

The Toronto Maple Leafs are keeping John Tavares around for four more years at a significantly discounted price.

Power pair of Cink and Harrington tied along with Hensby heading into weekend at US Senior Open

Padraig Harrington and Stewart Cink endured the ups and downs of the U.S. Senior Open together for a second straight day and found themselves tied for the lead.

Emotional tribute to 'Johnny Hockey' as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets' 1st-round picks

Meredith Gaudreau announced the Columbus Blue Jackets' first pick in the NHL draft 10 months after her husband, John, was killed along with his brother while riding bicycles on the eve of their sister's wedding.

Reds' Martinez takes no-hit bid into 9th, Steer hits 3 homers in 8-1 win over Padres

Nick Martinez took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before allowing pinch-hitter Elias Díaz’s double and Spencer Steer hit three home runs, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the San Diego Padres 8-1.

Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford share compliments in final stop of media tour for Sept. 13 bout

No trash talk necessary.

Padres pinch-hitter Díaz doubles in 9th inning to spoil no-hit bid by Reds RHP Nick Martinez

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez has a no-hitter through six innings of Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres.

Knapp makes PGA Tour history at Rocket Classic, trails 2nd-round leaders Kirk, Knowles and Putnam

Jake Knapp shot an 11-under 61 to break a Rocket Classic record that stood for less than a day, becoming the first PGA Tour player to break 60 and shoot a 61 or lower in the same season.

NASCAR's Cup Series to debut In-Season Challenge as $1 million backdrop to points race for title

The debut of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge in Saturday night’s Cup Series race in Atlanta has generated differing opinions and expectations from drivers.

Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers

Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request.