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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, middle, waves as he leaves federal court Monday, June 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. Jones testified in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws.

NFL sued over distribution of out-market-game package

June 22, 2024, 6:03am Business

The way the NFL can distribute its package of out-of-market games could be decided in federal court as the result of a class-action lawsuit. Read story

Nelly Korda reacts to her putt on the fourth green during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Sahalee Country Club, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Sammamish, Wash.

Nelly Korda shoots an 81, sent packing early again at Women’s PGA Championship

June 21, 2024, 9:46pm National Sports

Nelly Korda was sent packing early again Friday in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, another shocking downfall after a dominating run. Read story

Edmonton Oilers’ Zach Hyman (18) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) as Panthers’ Gustav Forsling (42) skates past during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Oilers beat Panthers 5-1 to force Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final

June 21, 2024, 9:11pm National Sports

Leon Draisaitl made his first major impact in the Stanley Cup Final, and the series is heading back to South Florida. Draisaitl set up Warren Foegele’s early goal, Adam Henrique and Zach Hyman scored and the Edmonton Oilers forced a Game 7 by beating the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game… Read story

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford (3) steals second base as Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez drops the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Miami.

Marlins get past Mariners in 10 innings for 3rd straight walk-off win

June 21, 2024, 7:13pm Latest News

Tim Anderson singled in the 10th inning to drive in automatic runner Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins rallied past the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their third straight walk-off win. Read story

FILE - Sha'Carri Richardson, of the United States, celebrates after she crosses the finish line to anchor her team to gold in the Women's 4x100-meters relay final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 26, 2023. There is one more item to scratch off the list before everyone from Richardson to Noah Lyles to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone embark on their trips to Paris for the Olympics: Making the Olympic team. US track trials start Friday, June21, 2024.

Paris awaits for Sha’Carri, Lyles and dozens more, but Olympic spots must be earned at trials

June 21, 2024, 6:05am National Sports

There is one more item to scratch off the list before everyone from Sha’Carri Richardson to Noah Lyles to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone embark on their trips to Paris for the Olympics. They have to make the team. Read story

St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Rickwood Field, Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala.

Cardinals beat Giants 6-5 in game at Rickwood Field honoring Mays and Negro Leagues

June 20, 2024, 8:59pm National Sports

Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and a double and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in the Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field on Thursday night. Read story

Lexi Thompson reacts after making birdie on the 12th hole during the first round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Sahalee Country Club, Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Sammamish, Wash.

Lexi Thompson’s 68 leads 1st round of Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee

June 20, 2024, 7:56pm National Sports

Lexi Thompson made six birdies on her way to a 4-under 68 and a one-shot lead over Nelly Korda and Patty Tavatanakit after the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish. Read story

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez, right, forces out Seattle Mariners' Ryan Bliss, left, out at second base and completes the throw to first base for the out on Dylan Moore in the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Cleveland.

Three home runs help Guardians beat Mariners 6-3

June 20, 2024, 1:56pm Latest News

Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer and Will Brennan had a pair of solo shots, lifting the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians to a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Read story

Rickwood Field is seen from the roof, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. Rickwood Field, known as one of the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, will be the site of a special regular season game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on June 20, 2024.

Rickwood Field welcomes Major League Baseball

June 20, 2024, 5:55am National Sports

Rickwood Field will host an MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on Thursday. It's the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. and former home to baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays and the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. Read story

Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) shoots a layup against Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, left, center Ezi Magbegor (13) and guard Victoria Vivians (35) during the first half of an WNBA basketball game Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Young has 32, Wilson 27 and Gray returns to help Aces defeat Storm 94-83

June 19, 2024, 9:45pm National Sports

Jackie Young scored 32 points, A’ja Wilson added 27 and the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray by defeating the Seattle Storm 94-83. Read story