Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut reigns champ again
This is Joey Chestnut's 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. How many do you think he ate this year?
USFL Championship: Stallions top Stars in thriller
The Stars didn't go down without a fight, but the Stallion win seemed only fitting as they were the best team throughout the regular season.
Rookie Jeremy Peña homers twice in Astros victory over the Angels 4-2
Rookie Jeremy Peña homered twice, capped by a two-run drive with two outs in the ninth inning off Ryan Tepera (1-2) to win it.
Attorneys seeking NFL documents investigating Deshaun Watson
Attorneys for multiple women suing Deshaun Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct are seeking the documents from the NFL’s investigation into the former Houston Texans quarterback.
Héctor Herrera to debut for Houston Dynamo FC vs. FC Dallas on Saturday
Héctor Herrera is in Houston! The Mexico star is Dynamo FC’s newest Designated Player, and will make his debut for the club on Saturday for the match against in-state rivals FC Dallas.
5-time NBA All-Star John Wall signs 2-year deal with LA Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have landed 5-time NBA All-Star John Wall.
Biles, Denzel, and McCain among 17 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and late Sen. John McCain among 17 people to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court
Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas love triangle murder suspect, captured in Costa Rica
Officials located and arrested Kaitlin Marie Armstrong June 29 at a hostel on Santa Teresa Beach in Provincia de Puntarenas.
CTE: Ex-MLS player becomes 1st in the league diagnosed with brain disease
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams loses 1st match in a year
Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t competed in just that long. She missed shots, shook her head, rolled her eyes.
Djokovic makes more history with 1st-round win at Wimbledon
These days, Novak Djokovic makes history just about every time he wins another match. On Monday, the top-ranked Serb did just that at Wimbledon.
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets July 1 start date for trial
The Phoenix Mercury star could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.
Sold!: LeBron James 'Triple Logoman' card sells for $2.4 million at auction
The $2.4 million isn't even a record for a card featuring James. A card from his rookie season sold for $5.2 million last year.
Houston Astros’ Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win
The Astros’ cold-blooded starter combined with Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly on the first no-hitter against the Yankees in 19 years, pitching Houston to an improbable 3-0 victory.
11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Houston takes Auburn's Jabari Smith with third overall pick
The Houston Rockets selected Auburn freshman Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, adding a skilled player to join last year's second pick Jalen Green as the team continues its rebuild.
Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue
U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dead at 26
The Baltimore Ravens say outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died.
Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'
The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."