GROUPS TO WATCH: The two most challenging 2018 FIFA World Cup groups
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
Alex Ovechkin partying all over DC since Stanley Cup win, dives into Georgetown fountain (VIDEO)
Since the Washington Capitals' win on Thursday night, the team has been celebrating non-stop, in particular, star captain Alex Ovechkin.
Since the Washington Capitals' win on Thursday night, the team has been celebrating non-stop, in particular, star captain Alex Ovechkin.
Up to 1 million expected for Warriors victory parade, fans urged to take transit
Up to a million people will likely flood into downtown Oakland for the Golden State Warriors victory parade Tuesday, and celebrants should expect traffic and delays all day, city officials said.
Up to a million people will likely flood into downtown Oakland for the Golden State Warriors victory parade Tuesday, and celebrants should expect traffic and delays all day, city officials said.
Warriors homecoming greeted by thousands of fans
The NBA champs are back in the Bay Area.
The NBA champs are back in the Bay Area.
Dub Dynasty: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Latest on the NBA Finals from Game 4 (all times local): 11 p.m. With one last third-quarter onslaught, the Warriors are up big heading to what could be the last 12 minutes of the NBA season.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Latest on the NBA Finals from Game 4 (all times local): 11 p.m. With one last third-quarter onslaught, the Warriors are up big heading to what could be the last 12 minutes of the NBA season.
Justify wins Belmont to become 13th Triple Crown champ
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.
NEW YORK (AP) - Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years. The chestnut colt is the second undefeated colt to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, improving to 6-0 in a racing career that began on Feb. 18. Seattle Slew was unbeaten when he won the Triple Crown in 1977.
LeBron says after NBA Finals that he played with broken hand
LeBron James walked into his final interview of the NBA Finals with one last surprise: A dark brace on his right hand, covering an injury he's hidden for a week.
LeBron James walked into his final interview of the NBA Finals with one last surprise: A dark brace on his right hand, covering an injury he's hidden for a week.
Warriors to arrive in Oakland Saturday afternoon
Fans are invited to greet the Golden State Warriors as they arrive in Oakland around 3:30 p.m. today fresh from their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fans are invited to greet the Golden State Warriors as they arrive in Oakland around 3:30 p.m. today fresh from their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Trump may eye Ali pardon, though late champ may not need one
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he may pardon the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who doesn't seem to need one. And for futures acts of clemency, he may seek recommendations from pro football players and other athletes who have protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he may pardon the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who doesn't seem to need one. And for futures acts of clemency, he may seek recommendations from pro football players and other athletes who have protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.
Oakland A's announce they're bringing back in-seat beer service
Oakland A’s fans can enjoy a beer purchased from an in-seat vendor starting Thursday night at the Coliseum when the A’s host the Kansas City Royals. They're only the second California team to unveil this offering since the mid-1980s
Oakland A’s fans can enjoy a beer purchased from an in-seat vendor starting Thursday night at the Coliseum when the A’s host the Kansas City Royals. They're only the second California team to unveil this offering since the mid-1980s
Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.
Padres fan catches foul ball in beer, then chugs with ball still in cup
A woman watching the Padres host the Braves at Petco Park Tuesday caught a foul ball in her beer and proceeded to chug to the applause of fans.
A woman watching the Padres host the Braves at Petco Park Tuesday caught a foul ball in her beer and proceeded to chug to the applause of fans.
Report: Colin Kaepernick's legal team expected to pursue Trump testimony in grievance case
Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is reportedly expected to seek federal subpoenas in the next few weeks in order to get President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, among possible others, to testify in the quarterback’s grievance case against the NFL.
Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is reportedly expected to seek federal subpoenas in the next few weeks in order to get President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, among possible others, to testify in the quarterback’s grievance case against the NFL.
World Cup by the numbers - what you need to know (or forgot)
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
Cavaliers let chances slip away -- again -- in NBA Finals
All of these events were downright ideal for the Cleveland Cavaliers: Stephen Curry's shooting game was awful for most of the night, Klay Thompson's wasn't much better, the Cavs led by as many as 13 in the first half and some non-producers from the first two games of these NBA Finals were starting to finally give LeBron James the contributions he's craved.
All of these events were downright ideal for the Cleveland Cavaliers: Stephen Curry's shooting game was awful for most of the night, Klay Thompson's wasn't much better, the Cavs led by as many as 13 in the first half and some non-producers from the first two games of these NBA Finals were starting to finally give LeBron James the contributions he's craved.
President Trump cancels Eagles' White House visit
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.
'No one wants the invite anyway': Lebron James, Steph Curry agree on no White House trip
LeBron James and Steph Curry may be fierce opponents on the basketball court. But the pair do agree on this: No matter who wins the NBA finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors, no one wants to go to the White House to meet President Donald Trump.
LeBron James and Steph Curry may be fierce opponents on the basketball court. But the pair do agree on this: No matter who wins the NBA finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors, no one wants to go to the White House to meet President Donald Trump.
White House: Eagles offered to send ‘tiny handful' of representatives, abandoned fans
The White House has released another statement claiming the Philadelphia Eagles 'abandoned their fans' just one day after President Donald Trump rescinded the team's invitation to visit the White House as Super Bowl Champions.
The White House has released another statement claiming the Philadelphia Eagles 'abandoned their fans' just one day after President Donald Trump rescinded the team's invitation to visit the White House as Super Bowl Champions.
49ers legend Dwight Clark dies after battle with ALS
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He was 61 years old.
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark passed away Monday after his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. He was 61 years old.
That Kid's Got Game: East Bay diver dazzles with stellar 'air-awareness'
Speed, agility and flexibility, joined with stamina and strength, are all necessities for competitive diving. The sport is graceful. It’s captivating in a way that you almost hold your breath while the diver is twirling through the air.
Speed, agility and flexibility, joined with stamina and strength, are all necessities for competitive diving. The sport is graceful. It’s captivating in a way that you almost hold your breath while the diver is twirling through the air.