Chinese chess champ stripped of title, suspended for allegedly cheating, defecating in hotel bathtub
Yan Chenglong was suspended for a year and stripped of his title and prize money.
Odds for additional sports betting expansion might fade after growth to 38 states
A 2018 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, a total of 38 have done so. But proposals in other states have become bogged down by political resistance and competing financial interests from casinos.
49ers fans dejected after Christmas Day loss
Niners fans were dejected on Christmas Day as they watched the Baltimore Ravens heading home with their stockings full.
Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from free-throw line, draws ire of Kerr, as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114
Nikola Jokic’s frequent parade to the free-throw line was a sore subject for Steve Kerr.
Ravens past 49ers 33-19 in showdown of top 2 teams Christmas Day
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in a span of 18 seconds in the third quarter and the Baltimore Ravens intercepted Brock Purdy four times in a 33-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.
Simone Biles irked over jokes about husband's comments: 'Are y’all done yet?'
Simone Biles is over the jokes about her relationship with her husband, Green Bay Packers defensive back Jonathan Owens, after his recent podcast remarks.
Shohei Ohtani gifts Porsche to wife of Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after he gives up jersey number
Shohei Ohtani gifted a brand new Porsche to the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after she campaigned to get the free agent to sign with the Dodgers, offering her husband’s No. 17 jersey if he came to Los Angeles.
Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry lead Warriors past Trail Blazers for 5th straight win
Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Stephen Curry had 27 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 126-106 on Saturday for their fifth straight victory.
Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year after triumphant return
Biles' triumphant return this year includes her record eighth U.S. national championship and a sixth world all-around gold.
Mike Williams cause of death: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player may have died from dental hygiene issues
A cause of death report filed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died of several causes related to his overall health – but stopped short of saying an injury to his head was a culprit.
MLB to widen runner's lane to first, changing an old rule that's caused World Series controversy
Major League Baseball is also shortening the pitcher’s clock with runners on base by two seconds to 18 and further reducing mound visits in an effort to speed up games.
Stockton Kings player admits to strangling young woman in Nevada, court records show
G-League Stockton Kings player Chance Comanche has admitted to strangling a young woman before burying her body in a ditch outside of Las Vegas, according to court records obtained by KTVU.
Report: NBA G League player, woman lured murder victim with sex trap, strangled her
An NBA G-League player reportedly admitted to the grisly killing of a Washington woman and luring her into a "kinky sex" trap with another woman.
Youth soccer players rally to save Alameda Deputy Sheriff's Athletic League club
Young soccer players held a protest along Foothill Boulevard outside the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Tuesday evening, calling for more funding after the non-profit Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League (DSAL) sent a letter this week telling them their Sheriff's Football Club for youth has been canceled.
McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45-29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight win
Christian McCaffrey scored three touchdowns, Charvarius Ward had two interceptions — including a pick-6 — and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West title by pushing their winning streak to six games with a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
FIFA Club World Cup USA dates set for summer 2025
FIFA says the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged in the summer of 2025.
Aaron Rodgers likely to be cleared for return from ruptured Achilles next week: report
The four-time MVP ruptured his Achilles Sept. 11 on just his fourth snap as a New York Jet.
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks hip after fall
The former Lakers player allegedly fell at a concert in Los Angeles Friday night, and was rushed to UCLA hospital for treatment.
Giants finalize $113m deal with Korean star Jung Hoo Lee
The San Francisco Giants introduced South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee on Friday, a day after the finalizing a $113 million, six-year contract with the star.
Los Angeles Chargers fire head coach Brandon Staley
The team fired Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco after a historic 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.