Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss extended time after injuring his calf again

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury caused him to miss eight games earlier this season.

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

For most of his career, Kurt Busch had a tough-guy persona on and off the racetrack.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss' Pete Golding and calls for reforms

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli and said Friday he has forwarded evidence to the NCAA.

Alex Honnold's climb of Taipei 101 skyscraper delayed by 24 hours

Organizers delayed professional rock climber Alex Honnold's ropeless ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper for 24 hours due to weather, they said.

Sean McVay turns 40 with a new perspective on football and the same dreams for his Los Angeles Rams

Sean McVay will spend his 40th birthday on Saturday in the exact same way he spent the vast majority of his 30s.

Sinner overcomes cramps, heat to continue Australian Open title defense. Djokovic gets 400th win

Limping and desperately trying to stretch out cramps in his arms and legs, Jannik Sinner had just gone down a break in the third set when the extreme heat rules saved him.

Teenager Blades Brown narrowly misses a 59. He's tied for American Express lead with Scheffler

A chaotic week for 18-year-old Blades Brown was an inch away from a most spectacular highlight Friday when he narrowly missed a 6-foot birdie putt for 59, leaving him tied for the lead in The American Express with Scottie Scheffler.

Former 49ers quarterback John Brodie, an NFL MVP and a prolific passer, dies at 90

John Brodie, who won an MVP award and was one of the NFL's most prolific passers during a 17-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 90.

Cameron Smotherman collapses after weighing in for UFC 324, fight with Ricky Turcios canceled

Bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday afternoon immediately after weighing in and his bout with Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 was canceled.

Buffalo Bills interview Philip Rivers for head coaching job

Philip Rivers interviewed with the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching job on Friday, the latest twist in a busy couple of months for one of the most prolific passers in NFL history.

Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A

Serie A leader Inter Milan recovered from conceding two early goals to beat lowly Pisa 6-2 and open a six-point gap on Friday.

Drake Maye aims to do what Tom Brady couldn't with the Patriots: win a playoff game in Denver

Drake Maye has a chance to accomplish something not even Tom Brady did with the Patriots.

League One Volleyball returns to Salt Lake for Year 2. Here are 3 things to know

Former BYU star Alexa Gray had 11 kills, three blocks and an ace for 15 points, and Jordyn Poulter dished out an eye-popping 41 assists as LOVB Salt Lake turned aside LOVB Houston in straight sets

No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee

Charles Bediako will play against Tennessee on Saturday, Alabama coach Nate Oats said Friday, even while calling the NCAA system that allowed professional players to return to college "broken."

NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departments

The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments that are looking for new ways to pay players.

Former Miami Heat security officer gets 3 years in prison for selling stolen memorabilia

A former Miami Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable sports memorabilia while working for the team.

White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says

The Chicago White Sox added Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen on Friday, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with the right-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Colts confirm the FBI has opened an investigation into the death of former owner Jim Irsay

The FBI has opened an investigation into the death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, team officials confirmed Friday.

New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from 'Thunderbirds' to 'T-Birds,' US says

A New York school district is "erasing its Native American heritage" and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the "Thunderbirds" to the "T-Birds," federal education officials say.

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, has been arrested

Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses.

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday confirmed Wedding's arrest. Patel said Wedding was arrested after turning himself in at a U.S. embassy in Mexico, where authorities believe he had been hiding for more than a decade. The former Olympian was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Wedding was charged in 2024 with running a drug ring that used semitrucks to move cocaine between Colombia, Mexico, Southern California and Canada.

Duke QB Darian Mensah's motion to reconsider block on enrolling elsewhere speeds up case

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah has managed to speed up the legal case that currently has him blocked from heading to another school.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza officially declares for the NFL draft and could be the No. 1 pick

The Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock, and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is officially available.

There is a massive demand for World Cup tickets and savvy resellers could be big winners

World Cup ticket prices are at exorbitant levels yet fans are still queueing up in their millions to attend soccer's biggest tournament.

Senegal wins Africa Cup after walk-off protest, chaos over controversial penalty for host Morocco

Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion.

Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to the medical examiner.

Iva Jovic uses advice from Novak Djokovic to upset Jasmine Paolini at Australian Open

Iva Jovic tapped the best source possible for tennis advice when she spoke to Novak Djokovic ahead of her third-round match at the Australian Open against No. 7-seeded Jasmine Paolini.

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won't be competing.

Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit

Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou on Friday was ordered to pay McLaren Racing more than $12 million in the breach of contract suit the team filed when the Spaniard backed out of two different deals with the racing team.

Defensive coordinators are 3 of first 5 head coaching hires

Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball.