Tennis Sep 4, 2021

After shock loss at U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka says she'll take a break for 'a while'

Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez stunned the defending champion 5-7, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 on Friday to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open.

Basketball May 5, 2021

From trial balloon to TV ratings hit, WNBA marks 25 anniversary

By age 22, Rebecca Lobo had picked up a national college basketball championship, numerous player-of-the-year awards and Olympic gold at the 1996 Atlanta Games. But the 6-foot-4 (193 centimeter) center’s future on the court was uncertain: She joined the Women's National Basketball Association in its ...

Football May 4, 2021

NFL looks to score touchdown with Olympic flag football

Advocates for the non-contact version of the American sport are pushing for its inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Olympics / Summer Olympics / Athletics Mar 13, 2021

U.S. marathoners reflect on challenges of Olympic delay ahead of Tokyo Games

Molly Seidel, a Boston-based runner, spent the year learning to "embrace the chaos."

Football Mar 10, 2021

Marshawn Lynch drawing own business blueprint with cannabis launch

With a newly launched cannabis brand and an e-betting endorsement, five-time Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch is building a business empire doing all the things everyone told him not to. Lynch earned the adoration of Seattle Seahawks fans — for whom he hoisted the ...

Music May 4, 2016

Radiohead releases single under cloud of intrigue

British rock act Radiohead returned to the Internet on Tuesday with a new music video, after the band stumped fans by deleting all posts on its Twitter account over the weekend. The critically acclaimed band previewed the release of its new single, "Burn the Witch," ...