Vikings draft pick, former HD Woodson star among 4 injured in DC shooting

A former H.D. Woodson high school star and sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings was among three people injured in a shooting in Northeast D.C. Monday evening.

‘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.

Rays set to promote Wander Franco, MLB’s No. 1 prospect

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco, considered the best prospect in the minors, is set to make his major league debut.

Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.

Supreme Court sides with athletes in NCAA compensation dispute

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.

Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 local fans in venues

Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.

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.

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.

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.

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.