'Astonished' Bay Area eighth-grader offered D-I football scholarship
James Smiley just finished eighth grade and he already has a verbal offer to play Division I college football at Florida Atlantic University. He's the first Bay Area prospect to receive such an incredible invitation before high school.
James Smiley just finished eighth grade and he already has a verbal offer to play Division I college football at Florida Atlantic University. He's the first Bay Area prospect to receive such an incredible invitation before high school.
Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams at Wimbledon for 3rd Grand Slam title
Angelique Kerber was not about to be overwhelmed by the setting or the stakes in this Wimbledon final. She knew exactly what to expect — and what to do — against Serena Williams.
Angelique Kerber was not about to be overwhelmed by the setting or the stakes in this Wimbledon final. She knew exactly what to expect — and what to do — against Serena Williams.
Orlando City defeats Toronto FC 2-1
The second game of the James O'Connor era went substantially better than the first for Orlando City SC.
The second game of the James O'Connor era went substantially better than the first for Orlando City SC.
PREVIEW: France vs Croatia 2018 FIFA World Cup final
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN
Belgium finishes 3rd at World Cup, beats England 2-0
The Belgians earned their best World Cup finish by beating England 2-0 on Saturday in a match both saw as the start of a push for the European Championship title in 2020 or the World Cup in 2022.
The Belgians earned their best World Cup finish by beating England 2-0 on Saturday in a match both saw as the start of a push for the European Championship title in 2020 or the World Cup in 2022.
England, Belgium to play for 3rd place at World Cup on Saturday
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
Angry World Cup fan throws beer in reporter's face during live broadcast
Everyone's been mad during a sporting event at one point or another, but one World Cup fan took it a step too far.
Everyone's been mad during a sporting event at one point or another, but one World Cup fan took it a step too far.
911 calls after home invasion at NFL star's home released
The 911 calls made after the reported home invasion, robbery, and assault of two women who were inside the home of NFL running back LeSean McCoy were released on Thursday, two days after the incident. In a frantic 911 call, the victim conveys fear and urgency
The 911 calls made after the reported home invasion, robbery, and assault of two women who were inside the home of NFL running back LeSean McCoy were released on Thursday, two days after the incident. In a frantic 911 call, the victim conveys fear and urgency
FIFA asks broadcasters to show fewer attractive women in bid to fight sexism
FIFA is asking television networks and its own in-house production team to air fewer images of attractive women in the final two games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA is asking television networks and its own in-house production team to air fewer images of attractive women in the final two games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Cownose rays at Zoo Tampa predict World Cup winner
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Justin Timberlake to play England-Croatia on O2 Arena big screens before London concert
Justin Timberlake has joined the English bandwagon.
Justin Timberlake has joined the English bandwagon.
Tim Tebow to be inducted into Florida's ring of honor
Two-time national champion and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will be inducted into Florida's ring of honor, becoming the sixth player to receive the honor.
Two-time national champion and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will be inducted into Florida's ring of honor, becoming the sixth player to receive the honor.
Tim Tebow to be inducted into Florida's ring of honor
Two-time national champion and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will be inducted into the team's ring of honor, becoming the sixth player to receive the honor.
Two-time national champion and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will be inducted into the team's ring of honor, becoming the sixth player to receive the honor.
Former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight dies at age 39
PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight has died in Phoenix. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't released a cause of death. Phoenix police say Knight's body was found on a roadway early Sunday near downtown and there was no evidence of foul play. The 39-year-old Knight was a guard/forward at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1...
PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say former UCLA basketball player Billy Knight has died in Phoenix. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office hasn't released a cause of death. Phoenix police say Knight's body was found on a roadway early Sunday near downtown and there was no evidence of foul play. The 39-year-old Knight was a guard/forward at UCLA from 1998-2002, averaging 14.1...
WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: Croatia vs England
A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
With World Cup conflict looming, Wimbledon loosens mobile phone restrictions
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: France vs Belgium
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
Former NBA player found dead inside home after police standoff
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
A man who was involved in an armed standoff with police late Friday and was later found dead inside a Southern California home was a former NBA player, his family said.
Larson gets Xfinity win after Haley's pass ruled illegal
Kyle Larson was declared the winner of the Firecracker 250 on Friday night when Haley's late pass in overtime was ruled illegal.
Kyle Larson was declared the winner of the Firecracker 250 on Friday night when Haley's late pass in overtime was ruled illegal.
France reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Uruguay 2-0
A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann.
A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann.