Sports

An overview of how leadership upheaval and contract expirations are creating labor risk for the WNBA and MLB while prompting strategic talks in the NFL

Brady Tkachuk came back to Ottawa fresh from Olympic gold, confronted an AI-generated clip shared by the White House and played a gritty game that ended in a 2-1 overtime defeat

After Milano Cortina 2026, the PWHL returns with increased attendance, merchandise spikes and top players coming back from the Olympics ready to influence playoff races and the draft

The Baltimore Orioles’ spring training has been disrupted by injuries to Samuel Basallo, Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg while Tony Mansolino says Atlanta ‘rescued’ him and a Ron Luciano book review recalls his showmanship

Canada’s Paralympic Committee publicly opposed the IPC’s vote to allow Russia and Belarus to compete under their flags, citing concerns about doping, the Olympic truce and athlete welfare

A fresh take on Caleb Downs’ candidacy to go at No. 5, the role of positional value and how the Giants might think differently under John Harbaugh

Netflix will stream the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch live from Sphere on Sept. 19, bringing two all-time greats back to the ring for a professional bout

Organizers canceled the Diving World Cup scheduled in Zapopan because of safety concerns tied to cartel violence, while other events continue elsewhere

The UFL introduced a slate of rule innovations—four-point kicks from 60+ yards, restrictions on punts, expanded PAT options, and a ban on the tush push—to boost scoring and test concepts the NFL may watch closely

Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25% stake in UD Almeria through his CR7 Sports Investments, joining the Saudi-led ownership as the club targets growth both on the pitch and at academy level

Cole Perfetti scored in overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 road win over the Vancouver Canucks, a result that showcased depth scoring and solid goaltending despite absences from key players

The Raptors prioritized physicality and roster flexibility to challenge Victor Wembanyama and navigate a taxing stretch of games against elite Western Conference teams

Canada will send a 50-athlete Paralympic team to Milano Cortina 2026, combining seasoned medallists and fresh faces across five winter sports

Max Scherzer has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays worth $3 million plus potential bonuses, adding veteran depth to the rotation

Hilary Knight, captain of the U.S. women’s hockey team and the PWHL’s Seattle Torrent, says commentary from a public figure should not overshadow her team’s unbeaten march to Olympic gold

During a pregame ceremony at the Prudential Center, fans showered Jack Hughes with praise but booed Gov. Mikie Sherrill, sparking online reaction as the Devils honored their Olympians