Beijing Winter Olympics: US announces diplomatic boycott of games

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.

San Francisco Spartan Race returns to Oracle Park

There were all smiles and cheers at the finish line built on the outfield of Oracle Park. People from all around the Bay Area were able to compete and complete a Spartan Race in the city for the first time in two years.

Spartan Obstacle Race held at the home of the Giants

Athletes gathered at San Francisco's Oracle Park on Saturday for the Spartan Race. COVID safety protocol was in place as they tested their athletic limits.

Oakland loses to NFL in court battle regarding Raiders

Oakland has lost a court battle against the NFL years after the football team's move to Las Vegas.

Wrong number in high school team's group chat leads to FaceTime call with Tampa Bay Bucs

When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.

Cowboys, Saints meet in Thursday Night Football on FOX

The Cowboys and Saints are meeting Thursday night, the second straight midweek game for each squad.

FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 13 picks

Ready to win $100,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money in NFL Week 13? Jason McIntyre shares his Super 6 picks.

MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.

Peng Shuai worries lead women's tennis tour to suspend China events

In the strongest public stand against China taken by a sports body, the head of the women’s professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments there would be suspended because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former government official of sexual assault.

Lakers' LeBron James enters COVID-19 protocols, scratched from lineup

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is out for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to compete in Masters, dies at 87

A native Texan who developed his game during segregated times while caddying, Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open.

Formula One team founder Frank Williams dies at 79

“After being admitted into hospital on Friday, Sir Frank passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family,” Williams Racing said in a statement Sunday.

Curley Culp, Hall of Fame defensive lineman, dies at 75

Curley Culp, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win their first Super Bowl during a 14-year NFL career, died of complications from pancreatic cancer.

Double shooting in parking lot of South Bay high school football game

(KTVU and wire reports) – San Jose police investigators have determined that a second man was a victim of a shooting that took place Friday night in a high school parking lot in Campbell where a football game was in progress, a police spokesperson said.

Lions take on Bears in Thanksgiving Day game on FOX

Thanksgiving Day means Detroit Lions football. This year, the Lions take on the NFC North rival Chicago Bears.

Situation at Everson Griffen's home resolves peacefully after apparent mental health incident

A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffin has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.

Lawsuit claims hazing injured California high school football player

A lawsuit claims a player on a highly ranked Southern California high school football team suffered traumatic brain injury, gashes and a broken nose in a locker room hazing ritual in which players punch each other until one gives up.