New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner
The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner.
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4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal.
Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training
A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues.
Chargers will play their 2025 season opener in São Paulo against opponent to be named later
The Los Angeles Chargers will play their 2025 season opener in Brazil against an opponent to be announced this spring, making the franchise the first to play on five continents, the NFL announced Wednesday.
Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago, his widow said in a statement released on Wednesday.
Angels star Mike Trout moving from center to right field in hopes of staying more healthy
Los Angeles Angels oft-injured star Mike Trout is moving from center to right field in hopes of better preserving his health.
William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports
William Byron fortuitously missed the ferocious wrecks down the stretch at the Daytona 500 that knocked out contenders racing for the checkered flag and left him with a repeat victory in sight.
Stephen Curry captures MVP honors in All-Star Game at home, leads Shaq’s OGs to victory
The final pregame introduction belonged to none other than Stephen Curry. The big MVP trophy at the end, Curry heaved that up into the air, too, in a fitting finish to his All-Star Game at home.
Here’s a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500
So let’s wave the green flag and take a crash course on some of the basic names and terms to know for the Daytona 500.
Philadelphia turns green on Valentine’s Day to celebrate Super Bowl champions
Swooning fans screamed and cheered Friday as MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie took turns hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the start of the team’s victory parade through the City of Brotherly Love.