Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court Thursday as calls increase for Washington to do more to secure her release.

Justin Verlander looks to become the first 11-game winner in the majors when Houston hosts the last-place Royals in the finale of a four-game series Thursday afternoon.

Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks hit grand slams as the New York Yankees drilled the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0.

The White House says President Joe Biden has called the wife of WNBA player Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia, and has pledged that he is working to win her release as soon as possible.

Shohei Ohtani allowed one unearned run in seven dominant innings and had the go-ahead hit in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.

They shared laughs, smiles, memories.

Zion Williamson is celebrating his a $193 million, five-year extension with New Orleans by saying he hopes the deal puts negative narratives behind him and allows him to focus on helping the Pelicans win.

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Nick Kyrgios has reached his first Grand Slam semifinal after beating Cristian Garin in straight sets at Wimbledon.

A person familiar with trade tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Browns have traded Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers.

In Las Vegas, there’s always a big show happening.

It’s been a year since college athletes have been able to capitalize on their status with name, image and licensing deals, and some are making thousands of dollars.

NASCAR has penalized Noah Gragson for a deliberate and dangerous crash he caused in the Xfinity Series race at Road America.

Simona Halep’s first appearance at Wimbledon since winning the title three years is going just as good as it did the last time.

Two former champions will be on Centre Court in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.