2026 WNBA playoffs: Schedule, scores for every game
The first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs opened Sunday. Here's your one-stop shop for all the action.
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WNBA playoffs: Liberty take down Lynx in Game 2
Here are all the highlights and takeaways as New York defeats Minnesota to move on to the semifinals.
As it happened: USMNT beat Chile to keep momentum rolling
The U.S. men's national team made it two wins from two in this international break.
USMNT player ratings: Richards scores, steadies backline to get 8/10 in win over Chile
Chris Richards provided a calming presence for a shaky, inexperienced defense, as the U.S. fought back from a goal down to beat Chile 4-2 on Tuesday.
No. 8 Liberty keep foot on gas to eliminate top-seeded Lynx
The No. 8 seed Liberty beat the top-seeded Lynx after completing the sweep of their best-of-three first round series with a Game 2 victory.
🤔 Future of college sports: What is the Protect College Sports Act?
As the Senate passes the landmark bill, we sort the truths about the Protect College Sports Act from the myths.
Giants release OBJ amid veteran receiver's struggles
The Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday.
Mattingly's early move to Duran, 'our best guy,' backfires in loss
Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star closer Jhoan Duran allowed a three-run homer in a Game 1 loss.
Sources: NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Vegas team in $12-13B range
The NBA is expected to select the winning bid for owner of the Las Vegas expansion team from among three finalist groups: Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo.
White Sox show playoff poise vs. Astros, win wild card opener
The White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series, the club's first playoff win since 2021.
Clark's monster effort keeps Fever alive, helps force Game 3 vs. Aces
Caitlin Clark became the first player in league history to produce a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game and finished with 27 points and 15 assists in a 99-89 win over the Aces to keep the Fever alive.
Canes lift banner, Panthers win 'playoff-style' opener in OT
On a night when the NHL's last three title winners were on display, Gustav Forsling fired a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in OT, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener.
Albert, 17, breaks Pulisic mark as youngest USMNT scorer
With the United States leading 3-2, Borussia Dortmund teenager Mathis Albert put the game away with the Americans' fourth goal of the night and became the youngest goal scorer in program history, besting a mark set by Christian Pulisic.
Follow live: Ben Rice crushes a HR as Yankees extend lead over Red Sox
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Schottenheimer 'aligned' with Jones, vows 'I'll be better' after Rio gaffes
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he would "be better" after meeting with Jerry Jones about questionable late-game coaching decisions in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
U.S. legend Tim Ream retires from national team
United States legend and Charlotte FC defender Tim Ream has officially retired from the national team.
Kessler talks up retooled Lakers' title hopes behind 'nasty' defense
New addition Walker Kessler is convinced the Lakers have the right guys to be "a nasty defensive team" and a contender in the Western Conference this season.
'She's different, right?' How Olivia Miles developed into the WNBA Rookie of the Year
From the playgrounds in New Jersey to the WNBA's biggest stage, Olivia Miles leaves it all on the line.
Ex-NBA champ JR Smith in jail on family violence charge
Former NBA champion JR Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a charge of assault causing "bodily injury family violence."
Riley shakes off down year with clutch HR to lift Braves in Game 1
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning, and the Braves rallied past the Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener their National League Wild Card Series.