Dominican prosecutors say David Ortiz was not intended target in shooting June 19, 2019 The Dominican Republic’s chief prosecutor said Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz was not the intended target of the attack but was merely the victim of a hit gone wrong.

Opinion: Three years later, Sweden still talking trash about Rio Olympic win over U.S. women June 19, 2019 Their loss to Sweden in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Rio Olympics was the U.S. women's earliest exit at a major international tournament.

John Cena pays off $1 bet after Padres prospect Logan Allen makes MLB debut June 19, 2019 Actor/wrestler John Cena pays off bet he made with a Padres pitching prospect after Logan Allen made his Major League Baseball debut.

Should O.J. Simpson be verified by Twitter like other public figures? June 19, 2019 O.J. Simpson joined Twitter last week and already has more than 750,000 followers – and several copycats on the social network.

Opinion: MLB umpires union's outburst was childish, unacceptable June 19, 2019 The MLB Umpires Association lashed out on Tuesday about the perceived leniency of Manny Machado's one-game suspension.

Opinion: NBA draft exciting, fast-paced and totally overrated June 19, 2019 The picks and moves during the NBA draft won't seem nearly as important after Thursday night's initial brouhaha.

Tim Tebow meets with UNC-Charlotte shooting survivor before game June 19, 2019 Before Wednesday's minor-league game, Tebow took the time to meet with Drew Pescaro, a survivor of the UNC-Charlotte shooting.

Memphis Grizzlies star Mike Conley traded to Utah Jazz June 19, 2019 Mike Conley is one of the best, most consistent point guards in the league, and his addition shows that Utah is looking to take another step forward.

Report: ESPN plans to stop featuring LaVar Ball after inappropriate remark to Molly Qerim June 19, 2019 LaVar Ball had made an inappropriate remark to ESPN's Molly Qerim during Monday's airing of First Take.

Zion Williamson on NBA future, comparisons to LeBron: 'I'm just trying to be first Zion' June 19, 2019 Zion Williamson, the projected No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, has lofty expectations for himself in his rookie season and beyond.

What happened? Seven college basketball stars who didn't make it in the NBA June 19, 2019 With every NBA draft comes players who impressed in college but can’t quite make it in the big leagues. We take a look at some of those players.

Police investigating brawl that broke out among adults at Colorado youth baseball game June 19, 2019 Police said the fight occurred when coaches and parents started throwing punches during a game for 7-year-olds that featured a 13-year-old umpire.

NBA draft: Ranking the five biggest busts as the No. 1 pick June 19, 2019 From Anthony Bennett, who underachieved, to Greg Oden, who was saddled with multiple knee injuries, not every draft offers a winner with the top pick.

NBA mock draft: Predicting entire first round before Thursday June 19, 2019 With Thursday night's NBA draft on the horizon, USA TODAY Sports' experts take one last look at the field of players and predict the first round.

All the wins, all the feels: Get it delivered with For the Love of the Game(s) June 12, 2019 There are endless stories in the world of sports that are dying to be told. We'll bring you the best of them, all delivered right to your inbox.

NHL mock draft: Expect a heavy U.S. presence at the start of the first round June 19, 2019 The NHL draft's first round is Friday in Vancouver. USA TODAY Sports columnist Kevin Allen makes his prediction for all 31 picks.

High school coach born without arms and legs: 'Together, we've proved all of them wrong' June 19, 2019 High school football coach Rob Mendez, born without arms or legs, will be this year's recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPYs.

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Sign up for our NBA newsletter for exclusive content, must-see moments April 03, 2019 Click & Roll is all things NBA: Highlight-reel plays, exclusive expert content and more.

J.T. Realmuto emerges as rock among Phillies' stars: 'His toughness is already legendary' June 19, 2019 The trade for J.T. Realmuto didn't get the fanfare of Bryce Harper's signing, but the catcher has become the heart of this young Phillies team.

NBA draft: Ranking the five most prolific classes of all time June 19, 2019 Since 1947, some of the sport's greats have made their way into the NBA via the draft. But over time, some classes stand out more than others.

NFL schedule 2019: All 32 teams' regular-season dates, times, opponents April 18, 2019 The NFL announced its full 2019 regular-season schedule on Wednesday. Take a look at the information you need to know for all 32 teams.

'I saw the body of a brother and a best friend.' How college player deals with depression, loss of teammate June 19, 2019 In an open letter, Ball State's Trey Moses writes about losing his friend and teammate Zach Hollywood to suicide and confronts his own depression.

Tiger Woods, children, girlfriend spotted traveling together in Thailand June 18, 2019 After Tiger Woods finished the U.S. Open with a closing 69, he, his girlfriend Erica Herman and his two children were spotted traveling in Thailand.

U.S. men's national team wins Gold Cup opener vs. Guyana behind two Tyler Boyd goals June 19, 2019 Tyler Boyd, Paul Arriola and Gyasi Zardes each scored goals as the USMNT defeated Guyana in its Concacaf Gold Cup opener.

USA Gymnastics releases new Safe Sport policy, signals 'next step' to athlete safety June 19, 2019 USA Gymnastics’ new policy now defines other kinds of misconduct or abuse, including emotional and physical abuse, bullying and hazing.

MLB umpires union upset over Manny Machado's suspension; League calls the criticism 'inappropriate' June 18, 2019 A day after Manny Machado was hit with a one-game suspension, the MLB Umpires Association issued a scathing statement on Twitter.

Opinion: How good are U.S. women? Game against Sweden will be indication June 18, 2019 In the last 10 games between the teams, the Americans are 3-4-3. And one of those losses is perhaps the most galling in the USWNT's history.

Former Panthers RB, XFL 'He Hate Me' star Rod Smart found after being reported as missing June 18, 2019 Rod Smart, who rose to fame in the XFL with his "He Hate Me" moniker and later played for the Panthers, had not been seen for more than six days.

Lenny Dysktra spent Father's Day weekend dumpster-diving for his $80K dentures June 18, 2019 Former Mets, Phillies outfielder says he spent nine hours over the weekend searching through trash outside a Jersey Mike's sub shop for his teeth.

Nationals ace Max Scherzer breaks nose with bunt in pregame batting practice June 18, 2019 Nationals ace Max Scherzer suffers unusual injury after bunting ball off his face during pregame warmups.

Officials: Vanderbilt whistler can be ejected for 'disruptive behavior' at College World Series June 18, 2019 Preacher Franklin said he planned to keep whistling at Vanderbilt's next game, Wednesday against Mississippi State.

Post on Brett Favre's Instagram account suggested NFL return, but it was quickly removed June 18, 2019 A post on Brett Favre's Instagram said the ex-QB was going to come out of retirement and return to the NFL in 2020, but it was deleted shortly after.

Marta passes Germany's Miroslav Klose for all-time World Cup scoring record June 18, 2019 With her 17th goal, Brazil's Marta passes Germany's Miroslav Klose for the all-time World Cup scoring record.

Inner Circle: Patrick Reed relies on caddie to keep him grounded June 19, 2019 Patrick Reed admits he often gets emotional when competing and needs 'somebody who’s really level headed.' That person is his caddie Kessler Karain.

Raptors coach on Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 buzzer-beater: 'That’s an old play I stole off a Hubie Brown DVD' June 18, 2019 Raptors coach Nick Nurse said the play that produced the Game 7 buzzer-beater against the 76ers was something he "stole off a Hubie Brown DVD."

ESPN condemns LaVar Ball for 'completely inappropriate' comment made to Molly Qerim Rose June 18, 2019 LaVar Ball was condemned by ESPN for the "completely inappropriate" comment he made to "First Take" host Molly Qerim Rose on the show on Monday.

The 10 best college football wide receivers and five best tight ends for the 2019 June 18, 2019 USA TODAY Sports ranks the best college football players at each position. The wide receivers include Alabama's Jerry Jeudy and Purdue's Rodale Moore

Vandersloot scores 24 points, Sky beat Liberty 91-83 June 19, 2019 Courtney Vandersloot had 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 91-83

The Latest: Calgary's Mark Giordano wins Norris as top D-man June 19, 2019 Calgary's Mark Giordano has won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman

Best shots from the 2019 Women's World Cup June 18, 2019 The 2019 Women's World Cup is underway in France with the USWNT looking to repeat as champion.

NBA fashion: The best suits worn at NBA draft June 18, 2019 The NBA draft always brings with it some amazing fashion from the prospects that walk on stage. Here's some of the best looks of the past decade.

Best shots from Raptors' parade to celebrate NBA title June 18, 2019 The Toronto Raptors and its fans celebrate their historic NBA championship Monday with a parade.

Bark at the Park: Dogs at MLB games June 18, 2019 Bark at the Park: Dogs at MLB games

Most wins all time in NASCAR Cup Series June 18, 2019 Who has claimed the most victories in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series? A look at the drivers in order of most wins.

NHL draft will have American flavor: Five U.S. players could go in top 10 June 18, 2019 Jack Hughes, Cole Caufield and Alex Turcotte could go in the first five picks of the NHL draft and five to seven could go in the first 12 picks.

10 players worth watching at the Women's World Cup June 06, 2019 Americans Carli Lloyd and Alyssa Naeher and Canada's Christine Sinclair among the players to watch at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Women's World Cup: Hello Kitty, surfing and Japanese game shows. Getting to know the USWNT June 06, 2019 Alex Morgan predicted her path when she was 7, Alyssa Naeher wants to be in a crossword puzzle and Megan Rapinoe was once on a game show in Japan.

2019 NASCAR Cup Series race winners June 10, 2019 Every winner from every points race from the Daytona 500 to Homestead.

2019 way-too-early preseason Super 25 high school football rankings May 08, 2019 Here's an early peek at the top 25 high school football teams heading into the upcoming season.

USWNT all-time leading goal scorers June 17, 2019 Here are the top all-time leading goal scorers for the U.S. women's national soccer team.

NFL draft's 100 biggest busts: Which picks, trades proved to be whiffs? April 11, 2019 From Ryan Leaf to JaMarcus Russell and more, the NFL draft has an extensive history of top picks who would only be remembered as busts.

Get on the gridiron and join our new Facebook Group, 'The Ruling Off the Field' July 20, 2018 If you're as excited about football season as we are, we've got the perfect spot for you.

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