Pelé funeral: Fans line up to mourn Brazilian soccer legend at public viewing
Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé on Monday in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos, Brazil.
Robert Griffin III leaves Fiesta Bowl broadcast when wife goes into labor
The former NFL star was covering the TCU-Michigan bowl game for an ESPN telecast when he got a phone call and rushed out of the stadium.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. "It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I have got," she said.
BYU football offensive lineman Sione Veikoso killed in construction accident
Sione Veikoso previously played at Arizona State before transferring to BYU.
Pelé, legendary Brazilian soccer star, dies at 82
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for ‘the beautiful game,’ has died at 82.
San Jose Sharks new scoreboard rivals those in Times Square
This hockey season, the SAP Center's ice isn't the only action sport for Sharks fans. Suspended approximately 50 feet in the air, the latest technological marvel for arena sports is also an eye-catcher.
Steve Kerr's Doppelganger makes special visit to Warriors game
Steve Kerr has a lookalike and he's a young one. Sam Waltman, 10, traveled from Utah with his dad to meet the Warriors coach Tuesday night.
Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy gets testy with reporter after bowl loss: 'Don't be an a--'
Wisconsin topped Oklahoma State, 24-17.
Legendary soccer star Pelé nears 1 month in hospital with no sign of improvement
One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.
Denver Broncos fires Nathaniel Hackett as head coach
“We have parted ways with Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett,” the team posted on Twitter.
Stephan Bonnar, UFC Hall of Famer, dies at 45
Stephan Bonnar played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts.
Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
Kathy Whitworth's 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour.
Steph Curry making 'good progress' following sholder injury
The Golden State Warriors say superstar Steph Curry is making ‘good progress’ after suffering a shoulder injury just over a week ago.
Judge orders Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take paternity test
It's part of the case of a 26-year-old woman who claims Jerry Jones is her biological father.
49ers Museum unveils new exhibit honoring sports icons who fought for social justice
Five stories from some of the Bay Area’s most prominent sports icons have been enshrined into the 49ers Museum at Levi’s Stadium. The new exhibit is called “The Long Game.”
US House passes equal pay bill in latest women's soccer win
The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events, a piece of legislation that came out of the U.S. women's soccer team's long battle to be paid as much as the men.
High school football incidents spark racism talks, programs
Superintendent Torie Gibson felt she had no choice but to make the unpopular decision. When learning Amador High’s football team had a group chat titled, “Kill the Blacks,” filled with derogatory language and racial slurs, she ended the Northern California school’s varsity season.
Young gamer with Bay Area ties wins $75K in Madden Championship Series
A teenager with Bay Area ties has become the youngest winner of a Madden Championship Series tournament.
Russian hurdler stripped of 2012 Olympics gold for doping, American named champion
Russian 400-meter hurdler Natalya Antyukh will lose her gold medal from the 2012 London Games due to doping, putting American Lashinda Demus in position to be named the champion more than a decade after the race.
Pelé's cancer worsens, Brazilian soccer legend now under 'elevated care'
Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication.