'Walking Dead' actress Lauren Ridloff to run New York City Marathon

Before becoming an actress, Lauren Ridloff was a teacher at P.S. 347 in New York. The school held a pep rally for Lauren ahead of her quest to run the New York City Marathon.

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Brittney Griner "is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances" and that the administration was working "to resolve the current unacceptable and wrongful detentions" of Griner and Whelan."

Astros combine to no-hit Phillies, even World Series at 2 games apiece

Cristian Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

Kyrie Irving takes responsibility for tweet; he and Nets to make donations

Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it.

Kansas suspends head coach Bill Self 4 games in ongoing infractions case

The violations case against Kansas stems from a federal probe in 2017 that led to the conviction of shoe company executives, a middleman who worked with them and several assistant coaches.

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame honors Hank Aaron with limited-edition tribute

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is paying tribute to Braves legend Hank Aaron's victory in the 1957 with a limited-edition official bobblehead honoring the start of his professional baseball career.

Ex-Chiefs coach Britt Reid sentenced to 3 years in jail after 2021 car crash

Ex-Kansas City Chiefs coach Britt Reid, son of head coach Andy Reid, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a drunken crash that left a 5-year-old girl with a serious brain injury.

Braves Fried, Swanson win Gold Gloves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried won his third-straight Gold Glove Award and shortstop Dansby Swanson won his first.

Falcons add depth at cornerback, acquire Fenton from Chiefs

The Atlanta Falcons, in need of depth at cornerback, acquired Rashad Fenton from the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2023 conditional seventh-round pick before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Mariota doing just enough to keep Falcons in first place

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota just wanted another chance to pull out a victory after he threw an interception on the first possession of overtime.

Falcons trade suspended WR Ridley to Jaguars in complex deal

Suspended Atlanta receiver Calvin Ridley is getting a fresh start in Jacksonville, although it’s unclear when he will be allowed to play again.

Georgia loses Smith as D braces for Tennessee

Just in time for its biggest test of the season against No. 2 Tennessee’s top-ranked offense, top-ranked Georgia’s defense has lost outside linebacker Nolan Smith to a season-ending injury.

Not No. 1? Undefeated Georgia misses top spot in CFP rankings

Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, and Clemson were the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season released Tuesday night, four days before the Volunteers and Bulldogs square off on the field.

Former Vikings coach Adam Zimmer dead at 38

Former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer has died. He was 38 years old.

Broncos trade Bradley Chubb to Miami Dolphins, sources say

Two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are trading star-crossed pass rusher Bradley Chubb to Miami for a package that includes the Dolphins' first-round draft pick next year.

Brooklyn Nets fire Steve Nash

Steve Nash is out as Brooklyn Nets coach after a disappointing start and more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.

T.J. Hockenson traded to Minnesota Vikings

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is coming to the Minnesota Vikings, the Vikings have confirmed. 

Morehouse College cancels basketball tournament featuring Kanye West's school over remarks

Morehouse College is canceling a basketball tournament featuring a Kanye West's Donda Academy, saying that it could not condone the rapper's controversial and antisemitic statements.