First-timers Wemby, Sengun top All-Star reserves The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and the Rockets’ Alperen Sengun were among six first-timers named to the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, when the league announced the reserves.

Feds: No evidence of Mizuhara gambling addiction Federal prosecutors said Thursday there is no evidence Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, suffered from a gambling addiction, as he contested when he asked a judge to limit his sentence to 18 months.

American figure skating icon Dick Button, 95, dies American figure skater Dick Button, a five-time world champ and two-time Olympic gold medalist who later became the voice of the sport, has died at 95.

Utah swaps Wasatch for Outlaws in name vote The Utah Hockey Club has removed “Utah Wasatch” from consideration for a new team name, replacing it with “Utah Outlaws” in fan voting.

He Set an All-Time Scoring Record. Then the Basketball World Forgot Him. If 55.6 points is the highest average ever by an American prep player, how do we know nothing at all about Finnell White of Lowcountry Academy?

The Age-Old Problem Causing New Tensions in Golf PGA Tour players are hitting shots for their livelihoods. Fans want the sport to move at a faster pace.

An N.B.A. Team Was Shaken to Its Core. Now, a New Leader Is Emerging. Jimmy Butler’s trade-related cacophony has set the stage for Tyler Herro’s emergence.

Adam Schefter Has a $9 Million Salary and an Uncertain Future ESPN’s leading insider says he loves his job. But being a news breaker comes with a price.

After a Sudden Resurgence, This N.F.L. Quarterback Will Be Coveted At least five teams could be interested in Sam Darnold this offseason, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Max Verstappen’s Illustrious Formula 1 Career Is Nearing a Crossroads The reigning four-time world champion has made it clear he doesn’t want to race forever.

Inside the High-Wire Act of a 24-Hour Race at Daytona Accidents happen, things break, the unthinkable occurs, and it all can happen at any time of the day.

Why Manchester United Hired a 78-Year-Old American Track and Field Coach A team near the bottom of the Premier League table turned to a former decathlon coach for help.

Our NBA All-Star ballot: The 24 players who should be headed to The Bay Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.

UFC’s White blasts Mitchell for ‘dumb’ Hitler take UFC president and CEO Dana White admonished fighter Bryce Mitchell for his controversial comments about Adolf Hitler, calling the remarks “dumb, ignorant.”

Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday.

UFC’s White admonishes Mitchell for Hitler take UFC president and CEO Dana White admonished fighter Bryce Mitchell for his controversial comments about Adolf Hitler, calling the remarks “dumb, ignorant.”

Wade: Had surgery to remove cancerous tumor Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade said he had surgery on his kidney in 2023, with doctors removing a tumor that was later deemed to be cancerous.

Pitino: I hope UK fans give Calipari ‘huge’ ovation Rick Pitino said he hopes Kentucky fans will show grace and appreciation to John Calipari when the former Wildcats coach returns to Lexington.

NFL sets new season low with 182 concussions The NFL had a total of 182 concussions during games and practices in both the preseason and regular season, representing a 17% drop from 2023.

Ravens’ Tucker accused of inappropriate behavior Six massage therapists in the Baltimore area have accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior between 2012 and 2016, according to a report.