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LOS ANGELES — When Bud Black was fired as manager of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, the last limb of the acclaimed Mike Scioscia coaching tree was snapped off and stacked on the mulch pile.

Joe Maddon remains out of ...Read more

CHICAGO — The G.O.A.T. is headed to the broadcast studio.

NBC Universal announced Monday that six-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will join the studio’s coverage of the NBA this fall.

The Chicago ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The Super Bowl champion Eagles are set to kick off the 2025 NFL season with a Thursday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

The division rivals will meet at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 4 at 8:20...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Do I think the Sixers are going to end up drafting Cooper Flagg?

No, I don’t.

The math says they have only a 10.5% chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick in Monday night’s NBA draft lottery. But ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles could not have asked for a better opening-night opponent than the one they got. They’ll face the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sept. 4, which is enough to make you ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — I love him like you love him.

But it's time.

Austin Reaves is the Lakers' breath of fresh air, a sharpshooting respite from all the drama and dirge, a stirring journey from undrafted to indefatigable. My ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Even on Mother’s Day — the day dedicated to relaxation and pampering for moms — the Sparks took the hardwood in Torrance, sweating through defensive sets, refining footwork and hitting jumpers.

It’...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Will Howard is used to being the underdog. It's become part of his identity.

Tell him he's not good enough, and he'll make it his life's mission to prove you wrong. The Steelers' rookie quarterback has done...Read more

CHICAGO — A high bar has been set the last two years with Sam LaPorta making a run at Mike Ditka’s record for receiving yards by a rookie tight end in 2023 and Brock Bowers eclipsing it last season with the Las Vegas ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The basketball coaches at Santa Monica College had this kid.

A wisp of a player at 5 feet 3, he wasn't a particularly strong shooter and didn't score much. What he lacked in skill he more than compensated ...Read more

DENVER — If the Colorado Rockies were a restaurant, the steaks would bounce. The fish would bite back. You’d need a chainsaw to dent the bread.

With rats roaming the hall, patrons in pain and health inspectors beating...Read more

DENVER — The Nuggets delivered a performance only a mother could love.

Pass out the Capri-Suns and orange slices. They won the participation trophy. They tried really hard.

But in the biggest game of the Western ...Read more

CLEVELAND — For three days last week in Tampa, Fla., the Phillies teed off like the pros at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Then, they got to Cleveland.

Runs were significantly harder to come by over three games near the ...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls will be anxiously awaiting the results of a handful of ping-pong balls alongside 13 other teams on Monday night.

This year’s NBA draft lottery is one of the most highly anticipated ...Read more

SEATTLE — We can’t quantify the pain he feels in his body. But the pain on his face was undeniable.

Perhaps the Mariners’ best pitcher last year, Bryce Miller has gone from lights out to liability.

His ERA through ...Read more

Ben Rice swatted a 3-1 offering from Athletics reliever Mitch Spence deep into the right field stands to extend the New York Yankees’ lead in the 5th inning as the Bombers cruised to a 12-2 win, taking the series from ...Read more

SEATTLE — You win this round, Canada.

There may not have been quite as many Toronto fans at T-Mobile Park as there have been in years past, but in a time that features some tensions between the United States and its ...Read more

Taking their biggest test of the season in this weekend’s road series with the Kansas City Royals, the Boston Red Sox passed with flying colors.

The Royals came into Saturday on a seven-game winning streak, with only ...Read more