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Just how strange is MLS' weirdest rivalry? Behind the eyebrow-raising trend of the Portland-Seattle derby

Taylor Graham of Seattle Sounders battles Bright Dike of the Portland Timbers during the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup in 2010

NHL franchise Utah Mammoth fires back at trademark lawsuit

Tusky, the mascot for Utah Mammoth, waves a flag at center ice after the game against the San Jose Sharks at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Which NFL stadiums are easiest to reach without a car, and what it costs to live nearby

Aerial view of Lumen Field Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

7 types of sports bettors you’ll see every NFL Sunday

A FanDuel, the official partner of the NFL, gambling advertisement on the exterior of Madison Square Garden on September 03, 2025 in New York City.

The NFL plays politics, not just football

Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los Angeles Rams, talks with Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos before a game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Baseball

Baseball

Best draft picks of all-time for every MLB team

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees smiles during a game.

Baseball

Longest World Series games in MLB history

Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers the pitch during Game Three of the 2018 World Series.

Baseball

Taking your family out to the ball game costs $140

A pair of baseball game ticket stubs on second base with a ball and glove.

Baseball

Richest MLB players

Alex Rodriguez #13 (L) and Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees walk back to the dugout at Yankee Stadium, circa 2008

Baseball

10 most unexpected MLB pitching performances

Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox pitches during a baseball game.

Basketball

The boom In WNBA popularity

Members of the New York Liberty team celebrate their championship at a ticker tape parade.

Basketball

Best March Madness Cinderella stories of all time

UMBC guard Jairus Lyles (10) and four UVA defenders during the 2018 Men's NCAA basketball tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Basketball

NBA Christmas games 2024: Matchups you shouldn't miss

Stephen Curry greets LeBron James after their preseason game on October 18, 2024 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.

Basketball

Highest-paid players in the NBA

Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant pose after the men's Gold Medal basketball match.

The coaching secret behind Tyrese Haliburton’s rise to NBA Finals stardom

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers smiling after winning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Which NFL stadiums are easiest to reach without a car, and what it costs to live nearby

Aerial view of Lumen Field Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

7 types of sports bettors you’ll see every NFL Sunday

A FanDuel, the official partner of the NFL, gambling advertisement on the exterior of Madison Square Garden on September 03, 2025 in New York City.

The NFL plays politics, not just football

Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los Angeles Rams, talks with Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos before a game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Football

Top fantasy football players of Week 3

Tre Tucker of the Las Vegas Raiders scores a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on September 21, 2025.

High school football isn't ready for more extreme heat

Paris Wildcats players from Texas.

Golf

Golf

These casino golf courses provide plenty of action on and off the links

The Greenbrier luxury resort's gold course located near White Sulphur Springs, WV.

Golf

US presidents with the lowest golf handicaps

Collage illustration with Donald Trump, George H.W. Bush, and John F. Kennedy playing golf.

Golf

Swinging success: The explosive growth of indoor golf

Golf ball on tee at simulator.

Golf

All-inclusive golf resorts: 9 top courses to play in 2024

The 17th hole during the final round of the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica Costa Rica Classic at Reserva Conchal Golf Club in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Golf

5 most surprising Masters champions of the last 50 years

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2021 Masters.

Football

Eagles fans are happier, Chiefs fans are hotter according to new study

Eagles fans celebrate during a Super Bowl championship parade in Philadelphia.

Football

Game day prep: 22 tailgate slow cooker dishes ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Homemade chili cooked using a slow cooker.

Sports

5 unexpected foods and drinks that keep the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles flying high

A plate of quinoa, feta cheese and sweet potatoes salad.

Football

Super Bowl by the numbers

A crowd of millions celebrate the 2024 NFL Superbowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, in front of Union Station.

Golf

US presidents with the lowest golf handicaps

Collage illustration with Donald Trump, George H.W. Bush, and John F. Kennedy playing golf.

Football

He was selling plasma and sleeping in his van. Now, this BYU lineman is playing in the Alamo Bowl.

Luke To'omalatai (95) after the game against the Kansas Jayhawks in Provo.

Sports

With record-shattering revenue, investors see a slam dunk in women's sports leagues

Caitlin Clark #22 of Team WNBA dribbles during the second quarter of the 2024 WNBA All Star Game.

Football

Biggest preseason underdog teams that won the Super Bowl

A New England Patriots player raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Basketball

NBA Christmas games 2024: Matchups you shouldn't miss

Stephen Curry greets LeBron James after their preseason game on October 18, 2024 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.

Football

Are NFL quarterbacks worth their high salaries?

Josh Allen diving for a touchdown.