Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes

The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem

A $500,000 payday awaits the No. 1 WNBA pick as the Dallas Wings go on the clock again

The Dallas Wings are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft for the second straight year

Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future

The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak

Doc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was selected for the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expectations

Rory McIlroy a Masters champion again and the chase is on for more majors

Rory McIlroy has become the fourth player to win the Masters two years in a row, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in this elite group

Doc Rivers isn't expected back as Bucks' coach next season, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks don’t expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season

Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: 'I'll think about it'

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin’s sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement

Don't miss it! Cycling's golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries

Cycling is experiencing a golden age with champions like Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, and Jonas Vingegaard

Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open

Sure Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/12/26

MLB games are lasting a little longer this season. One reason could be the new ABS system

It could be argued that the Automated Ball-Strike system has been the MVP of Major League Baseball through the season’s first 2 1/2 weeks, creating a game-within-the-game that’s producing winners, losers and some dramatic moments

Play-in tournament will decide the final 4 spots in NBA playoff field

There are 10 teams done for the season

Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets' game versus Spurs to qualify for award eligibility while Wemby sits

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic exited after playing the first half of the Denver Nuggets' regular-season finale against San Antonio on Sunday night for his 65th game played to qualify for NBA awards

Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says

Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set