Ricciardo opens up on criticism in fickle world of F1, surge of popularity in U.S. and more

Daniel Ricciardo talks about the pressures of Formula 1, struggles he’s facing and why he loves American sports.
Former UConn champs to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament

Three players who won national titles at UConn have committed to the Stars of Storrs to compete for the first time in the 64-team, bracket-style tournament.
USWNT legend Lloyd pregnant with her 1st child

United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd announced she is pregnant with her first child with her husband, Brian Hollins.
The NBA's new favorite move is less traveling, more time travel — and it's nearly impossible to stop

Whether it’s tapping the breaks after a 100-mph drive like Anthony Edwards, or going from slow to even slower like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, the decel move and its variations are wreaking havoc on NBA defenders.
Can Jim Harbaugh turn the Chargers into winners? He’s done it everywhere else

On the surface, Jim Harbaugh is the quirky guy in khakis. But underneath, he’s relentless in his pursuits. And what he wants now is a Lombardi Trophy.
Bee swarm delays Dodgers-Diamondbacks game for two hours

The Diamondbacks earned a big win against the Dodgers on Tuesday, but not before a bee swarm paused the start of the game.
Yordan Alvarez and other need-to-have slow starters
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the final April stats and passes judgment on which slow-starting fantasy players need to be traded for.
2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds, predictions: Favorites and picks from the field

Looking to get some golf bets down? Read here for a list of odds, favorites and long-shots bets to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Looks can be deceiving: NHL 'graybeards' still making an impact

Seasoned pros like Toronto’s Mark Giordano and Dallas’ Ryan Suter aren’t letting age — or in some cases gray hair — slow them down.
Kansas bill to lure Chiefs, Royals doesn't see vote

Some Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure the Chiefs and Royals across the Missouri border, but an effort to help the teams finance new stadiums in the state fizzled over concerns about how it might look