Whit Merrifield, after becoming the latest Braves player to get hit by an errant fastball, blasted the "pathetic" current state of pitching in MLB, saying "something terrible is going to happen."

PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have agreed to face LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas in mid-December.

The Broncos and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Surtain ll reached agreement Wednesday on a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $77.5 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Eagles linebacker Devin White, who has an ankle injury, is not traveling to Brazil and is ruled out for Friday's game against the Packers.

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn defended her breakdancing skills and suggested much of the criticism she received for her performance last month at the Paris Olympics was born of ignorance of the sport.

Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has said the club will not be held to ransom in their future transfer dealings because a bad deal can "set you back."

The unlikely career arc of Ângelo Gabriel continued when he completed a move to Al Nassr on Tuesday, a year after joining Chelsea from Santos.

The University of Buffalo alum grew up in Lancaster, New York, and dreamed of playing for his hometown team.

The Florida coach referenced the region, where UCF is located, after the Gators' 41-17 loss to Miami on Saturday.

A judge has denied a request from Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha to grant a temporary injunction against his suspension, leaving him unable to continue in the position, barring an urgent appeal.

Valencia striker Rafa Mir was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault, the club said on Tuesday.

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has said Steven Bergwijn prioritised financial ambition over his own sporting aspirations following his €25m move to the Saudi Pro League.

Barcelona forward Raphinha has said working with a psychologist is essential if you want to navigate a career as a professional footballer and not let the sport "destroy you."

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed suggestions he had considered ending his international career in the near future, adding that post-Euro criticism did not worry him.

Luis Suárez announced his retirement from the Uruguayan national team in a news conference Monday, stepping away from international duty after 17 years.

Francisco Lindor came through again Tuesday with two big hits that earned him MVP chants in New York as the Mets stayed hot with a win over Boston.

What's already been a landmark 2024 for Caitlin Clark got even better Wednesday, as the Indiana Fever qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, ending the franchise's seven-year postseason drought that tied for the longest in WNBA history.

Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani was welcomed back warmly in his first official game back in Anaheim, California, save for some sparse boos along the way, during the first-place Dodgers' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

What's already been a landmark 2024 for Caitlin Clark got even better Wednesday, as the Indiana Fever qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, ending the franchise's seven-year postseason drought that tied for the longest in WNBA history.

Frances Tiafoe reached the US Open semifinals for the second time in three years when his quarterfinal opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, stopped playing because of an injury in the fourth set Tuesday night.