‘I’m gay’: Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out

Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.

US Olympic athlete Chelsea Wolfe threatened to burn flag on podium if she won medal

BMX Freestyle rider Chelsea Wolfe, who qualified as an alternate to represent the U.S. at this year's summer Olympics in Tokyo, said last year that her goal was to win an Olympic medal "so I can burn a US flag on the podium."

Hawks head to East finals after Game 7 win in Philadelphia

The Atlanta Hawks are advancing to the Easter Conference finals after a win in Game Seven over the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be the first time the Hawks have advanced to the conference finals since 2015.

Glenn Schembechler defends father Bo against step-brother's claim he covered up doctor's abuse

Glenn spoke 1-on-1 about his father and defended him against the recent allegations leveled by his step-brother and some former players. They claim that Bo participated in a cover-up of the late Dr. Robert Anderson, who is accused of sexually molesting hundreds of former student-athletes at Michigan.

Top seed 76ers take Game Six, ties Hawks in semifinals

The NBA’s top playoff seed Philadelphia is on the brink of being eliminated by the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have the hometeam advantage Friday night.

Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest

Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.

Atlanta Hawks make historic comeback against 76ers

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a playoff comeback for the ages against the Philadelphia 76ers to move within a victory of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel

Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.

MLB: Pitchers who alter balls will get banned for 10 games

In a new crackdown, Major League Baseball will eject pitchers and suspend them for 10 games if they use illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs.

University of Georgia hires national champion track and field coach

The university's athletic director named Caryl Smith Gilbert Georgia’s Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic wins French Open, earning his 19th major title

Novak Djokovic came all the way back after dropping the first two sets to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final Sunday for his 19th Grand Slam title.

Christian Eriksen's heart stopped during Euro 2020 soccer match

Christian Eriksen’s heart stopped and that “he was gone” during the European Championship, according to team's doctor.

Exhibition at Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted the largest post-pandemic soccer crowd

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta hosted what is believed to be the largest post-pandemic soccer crowd for an international match between Mexico and Honduras on Saturday night.

NASCAR All-Star Race: Win $10,000 of Clint Bowyer's money for free

NASCAR is heading to Texas Motor Speedway for the All-Star race this weekend, and you can win big absolutely for free. Here's how.

Judge rejects effort to return MLB All-Star Game to Georgia

A Manhattan judge on Thursday rejected an attempt to force Major League Baseball to return next month’s All-Star Game to Atlanta.

College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams, AP source says

The College Football Playoff would expand from four to 12 teams, with six spots reserved for the highest ranked conference champions.