The basketball pro is the latest of a number of Finnish stars fulfilling their armed service obligations. Most conscripts heading into Santahamina, Helsinki's seaside military installation, blend in

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Melo Trimble (centre) of the Shanghai Sharks goes for a lay-up during a play-off game against Jiangsu Dragons in Shanghai. Photo: AP

There are conflicting reports surrounding Louisville’s recruiting target Mackenzie Mgbako. In a retweet shared by Mgbako, he confirmed he would meet with former Louisville coach and current St. Johns

Hilary Knight scored three goals including two near the end of the third period on power plays to break a 3-3 tie and send the United States on their way to a 6-3 win and a gold medal at Canada's expe

BRAMPTON, Ontario -- Russia and Belarus won't be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues, the group's president said Sunday. With

By the President of the United States Of America A Proclamation In the early years of this century when Americans of racial and ethnic minority backgrounds were reaching for greater dignity an

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is ejected after arguing with the umpires, who allowed Yankees pitcher Domingo German to stay in the game following a check for a sticky substance. (0:37) NEW YORK -- Man

FOR Nicky Winmar, in the 30 years since a split-second pose transcended football for the wrong reasons, there has been hope. But there has also been hurt and pain. There has been pride. Many tears. M

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The 2023 men's gymnastics championships are April 14-15 at Rec Hall on the campus of Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania. The finals competition session will take place April 15. After Friday

It all comes down to this. Utah, Oklahoma, LSU and Florida compete today for the 2023 national championship from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The semifinals provided all the drama and coul

On a day when the drama and danger of the world’s most famous steeplechase appeared to purr in perfect synchronicity, two moments quickly became burnt into the memory. The stillness of Derek Fox’s rid

Full Grand National result from Aintree. Corach Rambler has won the Grand National, with Vanillier in second, Gaillard Du Mesnil in third, Noble Yeats in fourth and The Big Dog in fifth Corach Ramble

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SEATTLE -- Prosecutors in Washington state charged former NBA star Shawn Kemp on Friday with first-degree assault in a parking lot shooting last month over a stolen cellphone, saying that a text messa

A brilliant young Afghan cricketer whose father was presumably killed by the Taliban because of his family’s support for women’s sport has found a safe, yet temporary, haven in Sydney with the Western

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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL scoring champion for the fifth time and the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL goal-scoring champion for the first time. The 26-

Ukraine has banned its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus, the sports ministry said in a decree publish

Saudi Arabia is reportedly investigating the possibility of launching what is likely to be the world’s most lucrative Twenty20 tournament after the chairman of their cricket board, Prince Saud bin Mis

Travis Branham of 24/7 Sports is reporting the University of Louisville is leading in the recruitment of Mackenzie Mgbako. On his weekly podcast, Wednesday Night, Branham said, “Every single school is

Mikey Williams, an elite and popular basketball prospect who is set to attend Memphis next season, was arrested Thursday in San Diego on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. San Diego Sheriff's

RIGHT BEFORE HE HEAVED the million-dollar shot, the one that would launch an era of sports contests and change his life forever, Don Calhoun took a long look at his shoes. He was only out here standi

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane continues to be linked with Bayern Munich. Chloe Knott/Danehouse/Getty Images The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead

Several baseball teams have amended their alcohol sale policies in response to shorter game times this season, and at least one major leaguer isn't wild about the change. Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm

The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 5-4, to close their stellar regular season Thursday night at Bell Centre. The Bruins finished their historic campaign at 65-12-5, while the Canadien

For about an inning and a half on Thursday the Tampa Bay Rays trailed by a couple of runs and actually appeared in danger of losing, or at least the concept seemed plausible. It was a mirage. Over t

The 2019 WTA Finals were held in Shenzhen, China, with Ashleigh Barty winning the title The Women's Tennis Association will resume tournaments in China this year having accepted an investigation into

The first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions has been approved for use by the NFL and NFLPA, The Associated Press has learned. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces

Jason Fitz and Harry Douglas analyze what an incoming ownership group would have to do with the Washington Commanders if the sale goes through. (1:04) Will new Commanders owners make changes before t

Hyundai Motorsport driver Craig Breen has been killed in a testing accident ahead of next week’s Croatia Rally. The Irishman went off the road between Stari Golubovac and Lobora. The front-left of th

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Jon Rahm arrived at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on Tuesday with a second major championship victory and a new green jacket. The new Masters champion admits it's going to be difficult to refoc

A Salt Lake City consortium led by the former owner of the Utah Jazz plans to pursue a Major League Baseball franchise in the coming years, touting the area's population growth, strong economy and bas