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When Billie Jean King looks for the next up-and-coming tennis star, the International Tennis Hall of Famer searches for attributes and intangibles that go far beyond how hard you can hit the ball. ‘I’m always…

AI-assisted summary Willson Contreras was ejected after arguing a called third strike and flung his bat, which struck Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown. Contreras said he didn’t object to the pitch and was only asking…

AI-assisted summary Former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne revealed he voted for Georgia Tech over Colorado for the 1990 national championship. Osborne cited Colorado’s controversial fifth-down win against Missouri and Georgia Tech’s more decisive victory over…

USA TODAY Sports preseason glance at the Heisman favorites is loaded with quarterbacks. Texas QB Arch Manning finally becomes the Longhorns’ unquestioned starter. Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith is the strongest non-QB contender for the…

The NFL’s roster cutdown deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Teams aren’t waiting until the last minute, however, with several already taking action over the weekend. Several backup quarterbacks and former high draft…

When the clock starts ticking during fantasy football drafts, it’s best to move forward with caution. While much of the focus is on finding the best sleepers, it’s also prudent to be aware of potential busts.…

NEW YORK — Venus Williams admitted that there is a different challenge when you are of a certain age and haven’t played as much as other players on tour. She also doesn’t seem to mind…

Cal Raleigh became the 33rd player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 or more home runs in a single season. The slugger affectionately known as ‘Big Dumper’ hit the milestone home run in…

AI-assisted summary Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson received a $14 million raise for the 2025 season after back-to-back seasons with 17.5 sacks. While the raise is substantial, Hendrickson lacks long-term security and will be a…

CHICAGO — Chicago’s own now has a place of her own in Chicago. The Chicago Sky retired Candace Parker’s jersey Monday night in a halftime ceremony attended by her family, former teammates, even her high…