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Zurlon Tipton, a former Indianapolis Colts
running back, has died after accidentally shooting himself at a car dealership in suburban Detroit. He was 26.
The St. Louis Cardinals have activated
catcher Brayan Pena from the disabled list and designated Eric Fryer for assignment.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is returning to Los
Angeles for tests on a sore back that's been bothering him for a few weeks.
NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown has accepted a
$600,000 offer from video game maker Electronic Arts to end a lawsuit alleging the company illegally used his likeness in its NFL Madden games.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
An attorney representing ex-Michigan State
basketball star Mateen Cleaves has asked a judge to disqualify the Wayne County prosecutor's office from Cleaves' sexual assault case.
LeBron James will continue to soar over downtown Cleveland after Sherwin-Williams announced it has changed plans to remove a 10-story banner of James hanging from the side of its headquarters.
Rain forces delays & cancellations at Day 2 of Wimbledon.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Serena Williams began her Wimbledon title defense with a comfortable but tentative win over Amra Sadikovic, winning 6-2, 6-4 on Centre Court over the 148th-ranked Swiss qualifier. On the men's
side, second-seeded Andy Murray followed Williams on Centre Court and cruised to a trouble-free 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Liam Broady, a
wild-card entry ranked No. 235, in the first all-British men's meeting at Wimbledon since 2001. Fourth-seeded Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin del Potro and No. 15 Nick Kyrgios also advanced.
by Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The top-ranked golfer in the world is pulling out of the Olympics over concerns about the Zika virus. Australia's Jason Day issued a statement today citing risks it may present to his wife's future pregnancies and members of his family. Day and his wife Ellie have two children and plan to have more. Many of the world's top golfers have backed out of the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Golf is making a return to the Olympics this summer for the first time since 1904. Day has vaulted to the top of the world golf ranks over the past year, helped by his victory in last year's PGA Championship.
by Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Serena Williams began her Wimbledon title defense with a comfortable but tentative win over Swiss qualifier Amra Sadikovic, winning 6-2, 6-4 on Centre Court.
An infield single by A.J. Ellis plated the go-ahead run in a four-run fifth inning as the Dodgers rallied to beat the Pirates 5-4.
Kris Bryant became the youngest player in team history to homer three times in a game in the Cubs' 11-8 win over the Reds.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Jason Day has pulled out of the Olympics because of concerns about the Zika virus, costing golf its No. 1 player as it returns from a century-long absence at the games.
In one of the biggest upsets in the history of the European
Championship, Iceland defeated England 2-1 in the round of 16.
Buddy Ryan, who coached two defenses that won Super Bowl titles and whose twin sons Rex and Rob have been successful NFL coaches, has died at 82.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Ron Capps won the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA
Nationals on Sunday for his third Funny Car victory in the last four events and fourth of the season.
Tony Stewart snapped an 84-race losing streak
that dated to 2013 with a popular victory Sunday on the road course at Sonoma Raceway.
All-time hit king Pete Rose is the newest member of the Reds Hall of Fame.
By Tammy Rose
Kevin Durant will be the top free agent on the market next week and three teams have reportedly secured face-to-face meetings with the star.
The cousin of Ben Simmons, the top overall pick by the 76ers in Thursday's draft, has died after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident in New Jersey. Twenty-one-year-old Zachary Simmons had gone with Simmons to the draft in Brooklyn the previous night.
Cristiano Ronaldo set up the lone tally in the 117th minute by substitute Ricardo Quaresma, helping Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 to advance to the European Championship quarterfinals.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The Orioles plated five runs on four singles as they opened Saturday's doubleheader with a 5-0 win over the Rays at Camden Yards.
The White Sox blasted seven home runs but the Blue Jays held them off to secure a 10-8 win in Chicago.
The Indians combined a four-hit shutout by Carlos Carrasco with four home runs to blank the Tigers, 6-0.
Chris Carter's three-run home run in the first inning keyed the Brewers to a 6-5 win over the Nationals at Miller Park.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The road heats up at Kohler Grand Prix in Elkhart, WI. Top-ranked Lydia Ko eagled the par-5 18th to tie
the course record at 9-under 62 and take a share of the second-round lead Saturday in the LPGA Tour's Arkansas Championship.
Former Boston Bruins star Ray Bourque has been
arrested on a drunken driving charge.
Michael Pineda and a loaded Yankee bullpen came together to top the Twins 2-1 in the Bronx.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Nick Holden from the Colorado Avalanche for a fourth-round pick in the 2017 draft.
Organizers of an event that encouraged fans to bring their guns to a summer league baseball game in Michigan say they have received no reports of trouble.
The New York Mets signed shortstop Jose Reyes to a
minor league contract over the weekend, creating a reunion with the team's former star who now must overcome a suspension for domestic violence as he attempts to revive his career.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
According to a text message accidentally sent to The Associated Press, an attorney handling Johnny Manziel's domestic violence case expressed doubts about the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback's
ability to stay clean.
Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers and James Harrison will be interviewed next month by NFL officials in connection to a media report that linked them to the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
As expected, the Maple Leafs selected American center Auston Matthews with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League has
confirmed that it will add a Chinese club next season as it
competes against the NHL in Asian markets.
A person familiar with the situation tells The
Associated Press that Buffalo police are investigating an
allegation that Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane physically harassed two women at a downtown Buffalo bar.
Michael Bourn singled home the game-winning run in the top of the ninth inning to lift the D-backs over the Rockies, 10-9, at Coors Field.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The Pirates and Dodgers combined for 25 hits as the Bucs came away with an 8-6 win at PNC Park.
Willson Contreras' RBI single in the seventh inning pushed the Cubs past the Marlins, 5-4, at Marlins Park.
The Mets jumped out to an 8-0 lead and held on for an 8-6 win over the Braves at Turner Field.
Kirk Nieuwenhuis drilled the go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning as the Brewers stumped the Nationals, 5-3 at Miller Park.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The city won its first major professional sports title since 1964 with the Cavs' Game Seven win over the Warriors in the NBA Finals. The Browns beating the Baltimore Colts in the 1964 NFL Championship game was the last for the city. The Cavs had lost in the Finals in their previous two appearances. The Indians haven't won a World Series since 1948, and the Browns haven't returned to a title game since 1965.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports.
Shane Lowry began the final day of the U.S. Open by making two birdies to tie an Oakmont record, post the best score of the third round and build a four-shot lead going into the last round Sunday afternoon. With film star Brad Pitt giving the official race start at the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race, it fittingly ended with a Hollywood finish as Porsche defended its title in dramatic fashion after Toyota relinquished the lead minutes from the end on Sunday.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports.
It's do-or-die in the NBA Finals tonight as the Warriors host the Cavaliers in a deciding Game Seven in Oakland. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. Eastern. The Padres broke out for six runs in the eighth inning en route to a 7-3 win over the Nationals. David Ross launched a solo homer in the sixth inning to put the Cubs on top for good in a 4-3 win over the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports.
Zack Greinke allowed just three hits and one run over eight innings as the Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park.
The Marlins collected 17 hits and rallied for a 9-6 win over the Rockies at Marlins Park.
The Braves scored four unanswered runs after falling behind early as they rallied their way to a 4-3 win over the Mets at Citi Field.
David Ross launched a solo homer in the sixth inning to put the Cubs on top for good in a 4-3 win over the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Andy Murray is one win away from becoming the first
five-time champion at Queen's Club after he defeated fifth-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia to reach Sunday's final.
Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry will find themselves a little lighter in the wallet ahead of Game 7.
Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg
claimed pole position for the European Grand Prix after his
Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton crashed out of qualifying in an error-strewn performance on Saturday.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Jordan Zimmerman and Daniel Murphy each went deep to help the Nationals get past the Padres, 7-5.
Justin Turner homered twice and drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to push the Dodgers past the Brewers, 3-2.
The Reds scored a pair of runs in the top of the eleventh to get past the Astros, 4-2, at Minute Maid Park.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Phillies pitcher Alec Asher was suspended for 80
games on Thursday for violating Major League Baseball's drug agreement following a positive test for a banned
performance-enhancing substance.
The New England Patriots have signed
third-round draft pick Jacoby Brissett.
The Panthers have signed Ron Rivera to a
one-year contract extension that will keep the two-time NFL coach of the year with the team through the 2018 season.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender
Cam Ward to a two-year, $6.6 million contract extension.
The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-hander A.J.
Morris on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
Running back Kenyan Drake has signed a four-year
contract with the Miami Dolphins, who now have all eight of their draft picks under contract.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The Braves answered the Reds' two runs in the top of the 13th with three in the bottom to grab a 9-8 win at Turner Field.
The Royals completed a three-game sweep of the Indians with a 9-4 victory at Kauffman Stadium.
A pair of banged-up teams will square off in the rubber game of a three-game series Thursday night as the New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Josh Donaldson hit a solo home run as the Blue Jays cruised past the Phillies 7-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
The White Sox scored four unanswered runs to top the Tigers, 5-3, in the rubber match of a three-game set.
Three more women have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Baylor, saying the school did nothing to help them after they reported being sexually assaulted on or near campus in 2004, 2013 and 2014.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is suspended for Monday night's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after he was assessed a flagrant foul 1 for his actions against LeBron James in Game 4.
Heavy rain has forced organizers to suspend
the Mercedes Cup final between Dominic Thiem and Philipp Kohlschreiber.
The Penguins get a second shot at winning the franchise's fourth Stanley Cup while the Sharks will try to force a Game 7 back in Pittsburgh.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Yunel Escobar brought home the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth with a broken-bat single to lift the Angels over the Indians, 4-3, in Anaheim.
The Diamondbacks broke out with four runs in the sixth inning to grab a 5-3 win over the Marlins in Phoenix.
Buster Posey singled home the game-winning run in the tenth inning as the Giants walked-off the Dodgers, 5-4, at AT&T Park.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The European Championship in France has been marred by violence,including fans of Russia and England fighting in the stadium after their teams played to a 1-1 draw.
Creator caught Destin at the wire to win the Belmont Stakes in a photo finish, marking just the fourth time the race was decided by
a nose.
A Mexican-born driver has won a NASCAR national race for the first
time, with Daniel Suarez passing Kyle Busch and holding off one of
the sport's top stars to win the event at Michigan.
The Chargers and star receiver Keenan Allen have agreed to a four-year extension through 2020 which is reportedly worth $45 million, though it could reach $49 million with incentives.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander
Dillon Gee from Triple-A Omaha.
'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe has passed away at the age of 88.
Draymond Green has found himself in another thorny
playoff situation.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Led by MVP Steph Curry, the Warriors set the NBA record for most three-pointers in a Finals game as they snatched Game Four from the Cavaliers, 108-97 in Cleveland.
Steve Pearce doubled twice and drove in two runs to help power the Rays past the Astros 4-3,at Tropicana Field.
Wil Myers hit a go-ahead, three run homer in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Padres over the Rockies, 7-5, at Coors Field.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
Warriors pulled away late for a 108-97 win over the Cavaliers to grab a 3-1 lead.
Justin Turner hammered a solo-home run in the top of the ninth to give the Dodgers a 3-2 win over the Giants at AT&T Park. Matt Reynolds brought home the game-winning run on a fielder's choice in the top of the 11th to help the Mets bounce the Brewers, 2-1, at Miller Park. The White Sox hit four home runs en route to a 7-5 win over the Royals.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports
After three straight blowouts, Game 4 of the NBA Finals was a back-and-forth affair, but the Warriors pulled away late for a 108-97 win over the Cavaliers to grab a 3-1 lead.
Justin Turner hammered a solo-home run in the top of the ninth to give the Dodgers a 3-2 win over the Giants at AT&T Park.
Matt Reynolds brought home the game-winning run on a fielder's choice in the top of the 11th to help the Mets bounce the Brewers, 2-1, at Miller Park.
By Tammy Rose, USA Radio Sports