Michigan football penalized by NCAA for coronavirus recruiting violations

The NCAA has handed down penalties for the University of Michigan's football program Tuesday in connection to coronavirus recruiting violations.

Red Wings playoff chances still alive with 5-4 win over Canadiens

Lucas Raymond scored 4:35 into overtime after a game-tying goal with 1:17 left in regulation, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive.

WNBA draft: Caitlin Clark picked No.1 overall by Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark finished her career at Iowa as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,951 career points.

Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma wins 2024 Boston Marathon 2024 in runaway

The 128th Boston Marathon was held Monday, bringing tens of thousands of runners to New England for the annual race. 

Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler spent more time looking at his feet than any of the white leaderboards at Augusta National, all of them showing what everyone was watching — a Masters champion again, the undisputed best player in golf.

Short-handed Spurs topple injury-depleted Pistons 123-95 to close disappointing seasons

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili had 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Detroit Pistons 123-95 on Sunday to close disappointing seasons that both franchises hope will lead to promising futures.

Canha’s 2-run double in 8th inning helps Tigers rally to beat Twins 4-3

DETROIT (AP) — Mark Canha’s two-run double highlighted a four-run eighth inning for the Detroit Tigers as they rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Sunday.

Skubal throws 5 scoreless innings, Canha homers and Tigers beat Twins 8-2 in series opener

DETROIT (AP) — Mark Canha hit a solo homer in first inning, Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 Friday night.

O.J. Simpson dies at age 76, family says

O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back who was later infamously acquitted of his ex-wife's murder, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.

Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report

The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.

Capitals beat Red Wings 2-1 to move into wild card, Ovechkin 1st NHL player with 18 30-goal seasons

DETROIT (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart late in the second period, Charlie Lindgren finished with 42 saves and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams vying for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victory

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gio Urshela, Kerry Carpenter and Jake Rogers delivered RBI singles in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Tuesday.

Spectators dodge 'freak accident' as race car flies over safety fence at speedway

Spectators and drivers in New Zealand found themselves in a perilous situation as a racing car veered off track and catapulted over a safety fence, heading straight into the viewing area.

Bryan Reynolds hits 100th career homer as Pirates beat Tigers 7-4 for 3rd straight win

Bryan Reynolds hit his 100th career home run, Connor Joe and Jared Triolo both had two hits and two RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Monday night.

New NAIA policy significantly restricts transgender athletes from women’s sports

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has implemented a policy effectively barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.