MLB's DEI executive Billy Bean dies at age 60

Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, has died.

Pitbull buys naming rights to FIU football stadium in Miami: 'Paws up, Dale!'

Pitbull and FIU Athletics have agreed to a 10-year deal that'll transform the Panthers' home football stadium to “Pitbull Stadium," the university announced Tuesday morning.

MJ Melendez hits pinch-hit homer in the 9th inning to rally Royals past Tigers 3-2

DETROIT (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

Ben Gay, former Browns running back, dead at 44

Ben Gay, a former NFL running back who played one season with the Cleveland Browns, died late last month in Colorado.

Junior League World Series opens 42nd year in Taylor

The Junior League World Series is a week-long international tournament for the best teams of 13 and 14-year-old baseball players from around the world. Founded in 1981, the Junior League World Series is the “older brother” of the Little League World Series held annually in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the best teams of 12-year-olds.

Katie Ledecky takes gold in historic fourth straight 800m freestyle win

Katie Ledecky made Olympics history Saturday when she became the first woman to win four Olympic medals in the same event in any sport.

Salvador Perez homers and doubles and Royals rout and Tigers 9-2

DETROIT (AP) — Salvador Perez had three hits, including a home run, and the Kansas City Royals won their fifth straight by routing Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers 9-2 on Friday night.

NFL's new kickoff rule to kick off tonight at Hall of Fame Game

The NFL's new kickoff rule debuts tonight at the Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans. Discover how the changes aim to increase kickoff returns and enhance player safety.

Ramírez hits 243rd homer for Cleveland, passes Albert Belle as Guardians beat Tigers 5-0

DETROIT (AP) — José Ramírez moved past Albert Belle into sole possession of second place on the Cleveland career home run list with his 243rd, hitting his third in two games to help the Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Tuesday.