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FILE - A Black Lives Matter sign is displayed on the court as Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James prepares to face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Aug. 10, 2020.

Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever

FILE - A Black Lives Matter sign is displayed on the court as Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James prepares to face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Aug. 10, 2020.

February 27, 2025, 1:55pm Latest News

For WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud, speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games. Read story

Jake Knapp smiles as he finishes with a 59 in the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Jake Knapp shoots a 59 at Cognizant Classic, 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history

Jake Knapp smiles as he finishes with a 59 in the first round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

February 27, 2025, 10:55am National Sports

Jake Knapp knew he was on the verge of something special early on Thursday, with a run of five straight birdies to open his round at the Cognizant Classic. Read story

Troy Vincent Sr., NFL executive vice president of football operations.

NFL reviewing possible changes to overtime rules

Troy Vincent Sr., NFL executive vice president of football operations.

February 26, 2025, 3:44pm National Sports

The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss. Read story

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto watches a recent spring training practice at the team’s training facility at Peoria, Ariz. Dipoto is currently one of five former players running baseball operations in the majors.

5 former players are running baseball operations in majors and more could be coming

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto watches a recent spring training practice at the team’s training facility at Peoria, Ariz. Dipoto is currently one of five former players running baseball operations in the majors.

February 25, 2025, 1:40pm National Sports

Shortly after his playing career ended, Jerry Dipoto took in a game at Wrigley Field with former big league manager Jim Fregosi. After a particularly nasty strikeout by Eric Gagne, Dipoto laughed. Read story

Canada's Connor McDavid (97) celebrates after his game-winning goal against the United States during an overtime period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston.

McDavid scores in OT to give Canada 3-2 win over United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final

Canada's Connor McDavid (97) celebrates after his game-winning goal against the United States during an overtime period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston.

February 20, 2025, 9:08pm National Sports

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday. Read story

Team Chuck's Victor Wembanyama dunks against Team Shaq's Damian Lillard during the championship game of the 74th NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis

Team Chuck's Victor Wembanyama dunks against Team Shaq's Damian Lillard during the championship game of the 74th NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

February 20, 2025, 10:37am National Sports

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday. Read story

Helio Castroneves (91), John Hunter Nemechek (42) and Cody Ware (51) crash as Brad Keselowski (6) goes low to avoid the wreck during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

William Byron survives late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500

Helio Castroneves (91), John Hunter Nemechek (42) and Cody Ware (51) crash as Brad Keselowski (6) goes low to avoid the wreck during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

February 16, 2025, 7:17pm National Sports

William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 victory, surviving a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway. Read story

Chase Briscoe drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Chase Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole

Chase Briscoe drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Daytona 500 on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

February 12, 2025, 7:41pm National Sports

Chase Briscoe led a banner night for Toyota in qualifying for the Daytona 500 by winning the pole for NASCAR’s “Great American Race.” Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, gets a ride back to the clubhouse at the team's baseball spring training facility Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Baseball welcomes another season, with most pitchers and catchers reporting

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, gets a ride back to the clubhouse at the team's baseball spring training facility Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D.

February 12, 2025, 10:18am National Sports

Pitchers and catchers begin on-field work for most clubs in Arizona and Florida, though the Cubs got going Sunday and the Dodgers started Tuesday. A handful of other teams begin Thursday. Read story

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race for the championship at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz.

NASCAR Season Preview: Plenty of storylines, none bigger than lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race for the championship at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz.

February 10, 2025, 5:24pm National Sports

NASCAR has no shortage of storylines headed into its 76th season. The biggest one is the federal lawsuit NASCAR is embroiled in with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Read story