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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

Oakland figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold medal story has a surprising lesson for cities

Community members watch local skater Alysa Liu compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games during a watch party at the Oakland Ice Center in Oakland, California on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

$17 million theft from MLB star Shohei Ohtani: What happened and why

Japanese interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, leaves the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse in Santa Ana, California, on February 6, 2025.

Utah's 2034 Olympics has a new — and controversial — logo

As America turns 250, its 2026 sports calendar will be one of the biggest yet

Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen in motion as he competes during the race of the 2025 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix in Las Vegas.

Baseball

$17 million theft from MLB star Shohei Ohtani: What happened and why

Japanese interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, leaves the Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse in Santa Ana, California, on February 6, 2025.

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

Basketball

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.

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.

NBA veteran Nate Robinson on life after kidney transplant: 'Second chances are real'

Three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson.

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.

Football

The story behind every NFL team name

The line of scrimmage with quarterback Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL game at FedEx Field in 2021.

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

Caleb Williams is the most anticipated NFL rookie. Here are the 10 best NFL rookie quarterbacks since 1960.

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears looks to pass during a game against the Tennessee Titans.

Sports

Place your bets: The top 5 sports Americans wager money on

American football arena with yellow goal post.

Sports

The 8 best sports for losing weight

A group of cyclists and runners in their own lanes in the morning.

Sports

Highest-earning poker players of all time

Poker chips and cards.

Sports

Sports stars with the highest off-field business earnings

A collage of the most famous athletes right now. (from left to right: LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Steph Curry, Lionel Messi, Aaron Rodgers)

Football

NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time

Aerial photo inside Metlife Stadium in Rutherford, NJ.

Golf

Swinging success: The explosive growth of indoor golf

Golf ball on tee at simulator.

Sports

North America's favorite sports franchises

A collage of the most prominent players across different sports teams such as Braves, GSW, Cowboys and Leafs.

Football

10 best long-shot bets to win the 2024 NFL MVP

Peyton Manning presents the AP Most Valuable Player Award during the NFL Honors.

Sports

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and other athletes who are raising the sponsorship bar in women's sports this year

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever poses for a photo while holding a basketball.