Family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs files wrongful death lawsuits against LA Angels

Nearly two years after his death, officials announced on Tuesday the family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed wrongful death lawsuits against the team.

Irvin fans 8, A's beat Giants 6-2 to avoid 3-game sweep

The Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday to end the series, but the coveted bridge trophy is back in San Francisco.

'Miami Heat stands with them': Team helps Surfside community after condo collapse

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro and assistant coaches Chris Quinn and Eric Glass showed up to the disaster site of a collapsed Florida condo on Thursday where they helped load trucks with water and other essentials.

Businesses near ballpark bustling as Bay Bridge Series plays to a packed house

The Bay Bridge Series: A's versus the Giants, gets underway Friday night in San Francisco. Businesses near Oracle ballpark say they're seeing a renaissance.

Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed

According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.

Play ball! Bay Bridge series kicks off with Giants v. A's

The Bay Bridge series tees off on Friday evening with the San Francisco Giants hosting three games against the Oakland A's. And for the first time in more than a year, COVID is in the rear-view window.

Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.

Chicago officers surprise kids with new basketball hoop after seeing them play with milk crate

Chicago police officers on Monday surprised a group of children with a new basketball hoop – after seeing them playing instead with a milk crate – and even stuck around to shoot hoops in the neighborhood.

Many LGBT community members thrilled Raiders player Carl Nassib came out during Pride

Coming out during June Pride Month, many members of the LGBTQ community were thrilled to see that Carl Nassib received support from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and beyond.

Vikings draft pick, former HD Woodson star among 4 injured in DC shooting

A former H.D. Woodson high school star and sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings was among three people injured in a shooting in Northeast D.C. Monday evening.

Warriors' Steph Curry won't be going to the Olympics

Team USA will now prepare for training camp with Warriors teammate Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo and James Harden.

‘I’m gay’: Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out

Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.

Tortillas thrown at team from Latino California school

A San Diego-area school district has apologized for an incident in which tortillas were hurled at a basketball team from a mostly Latino high school after a championship game.

Rays set to promote Wander Franco, MLB’s No. 1 prospect

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco, considered the best prospect in the minors, is set to make his major league debut.

Supreme Court sides with athletes in NCAA compensation dispute

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.

Flores hits two homers, Giants rout Phillies 11-2

ilmer Flores had four hits, including two of San Francisco’s four home runs, and the Giants routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2.