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The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format.

As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their sophomore season, the franchise is betting on a rare commodity in professional sports: consistency.

Detroit is getting a PWHL team, the league and officials with the city announced during a press conference Wednesday morning.

Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.

Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. Here's what to know.

An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.

Golden Tempo came charging from the back of the field at Churchill Downs and took the lead when it counted to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.

Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver turned Paralympic gold medalist known for his infectious smile and larger-than-life personality, has died.

In the seventh grade, he was riding his bike home from the grocery store when his life changed in a matter of seconds. He was struck by a drunk driver who was reportedly racing and traveling at 90 mph.

Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward. 

Damon Jones on Tuesday was the first person to plead guilty in a gambling probe that resulted in the arrests of over 30 individuals, including mobsters and basketball figures.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty on Monday to defrauding investors by impersonating NFL players. Here's what to know.

Terry Rozier is facing additional charges connected to an NBA gambling investigation. Last year, Rozier was arrested after he was accused in a scheme of exploiting sensitive information about players to win bets on NBA games.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a treatment program for a gambling addiction. 

Tim Tebow announced the death of his father in a heartfelt social media post, framing the loss through his Christian faith.

From Lamine Yamal to Serge Gnabry and Estêvão, injuries are piling up before the World Cup, fueling concerns that too many games are taking a toll on players.

FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."