Sports
Want to know the latest in today's sports news? Below, we share breaking sports news articles and updates.
Eagles off to historic season start with 3-1 win over Western Illinois
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (4-0) are off to their best regular season start in school history after ea…
Browns owners support Mayfield choice to kneel during anthem
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam will stand in support of quarterback Baker Mayfield and any other Cleveland players who kneel during the national anthem this season.
Islanders beat Capitals 2-1 in OT, take 3-0 lead in series
TORONTO (AP) — Mathew Barzal slipped behind the defense, swooped in front of the net and beat Braden Holtby with a backhand that put the 2018 Stanley Cup champions on the brink of another early exit.
Ogunbowale scores 33, Wings beat Mercury 95-89, snap skid
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 33 points and had a late steal to help the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-89 on Sunday and snap a three-game skid.
Welcome to the playoffs: The NBA's best time of year is here
There seem to be fewer players fishing at Walt Disney World these days. Getting a tee time or streaming video games might not be as much of a priority as it was a few weeks ago, either.
Jazz guard Mike Conley leaves bubble for birth of son
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Utah Jazz said guard Mike Conley left Walt Disney World on Sunday to return to Columbus, Ohio, for the birth of his son.
Waller hoping for encore to breakout season with Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Darren Waller has become many things since joining the Raiders organization.
Lindblom joins Flyers for playoffs after cancer treatment
Oskar Lindblom heard the sound of his
Yankees' LeMahieu on injured list with sprained left thumb
NEW YORK (AP) — American League batting leader DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees on Sunday because of a sprained left thumb, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the …
NCAA's top doctor: COVID-19 testing needs to improve to play
The NCAA’s chief medical officer says there is a narrow path to playing college sports during the coronavirus pandemic and if testing nationwide does not improve, it cannot be done.
Panthers sign 'Hard Knocks' Andrew Vollert to roster
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers signed tight end Andrew Vollert and wide receivers Tommylee Lewis and Marken Michel on Sunday.
No playoffs a painful lesson for Ja Morant, young Grizzlies
Ja Morant will have a painful memory from his rookie season to help remind him — and the rest of the NBA — just how far ahead of schedule the Memphis Grizzlies' rebuilding project is.
Jets signing vet Chris Hogan to help banged up WR corps
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have agreed to terms on a contract with veteran Chris Hogan to boost their banged-up wide receiver corps.
Thunder face Rockets, ex-OKC star Westbrook, in 1st round
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Few imagined when the Oklahoma City Thunder traded cornerstone Russell Westbrook to Houston for Chris Paul last summer that the teams would meet in the playoffs this season.
Neymar faces Leipzig and Red Bull, one of his own sponsors
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — There's a twist for Neymar entering Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal between Paris Saint-Germain and Leipzig.
This Date in Baseball Aug 16
Aug. 16