Author: Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY

Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni became the first coach to use the new challenge rule when he had officials take a look at a James Harden foul.

Sparks general manager Penny Toler told ESPN she used a racial slur in a postgame locker room tirade, although it was not directed at anyone.

The Mets went 86-76 this past season, 163-161 overall in two seasons, under Mickey Callaway, who was in his first stint as a manager in the majors.

Aurora, the white phase gyrfalcon who served as Air Force’s live mascot, died Wednesday at the age of 23.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball and his father, LaVar, have been countersued by Alan Foster, their former business partner in Big Baller Brand.

At center of latest Olympics doping scandal is Nike track coach Alberto Salazar, hit with four-year ban. A look at his career preceding allegations.

The Minnesota Vikings’ passing offense has been lackluster to start the season. Receiver Adam Thielen criticized QB Kirk Cousins , who apologized.

Houston area businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale wagered $3.5 million on the Astros to win the World Series as a sort of insurance policy.

Beginning in the 2020 season, the Overwatch League will debut a full home-and-away schedule instead of having all of its matches at neutral sites.