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‘Robot Umpires’ Debut in Independent Atlantic League

There's no timeline yet on when the technology will be used in the majors.

Miami Dolphins Player Kendrick Norton Loses Arm in Crash

Sports agent Malki Kawa confirmed the injuries in a tweet.

Carli Lloyd’s Tiny Golf Clap Delivers Big Message from US Women

Trolling critics was the goal.

Bill Buckner, Forever Known for October Error, Dies at 69

Buckner's family said in a statement that he died after a long battle with dementia.

Matters of Politics, Race Accompany Red Sox to White House

Team manager Alex Cora and nearly a dozen players, including American League MVP Mookie Betts, have said they will skip the White House visit.

Women’s Hockey Stars Declare Boycott in Demand for 1 League

The announcement comes little over a month since the Canadian Women's Hockey League made an abrupt decision to cease operations.

Olympic Runner Loses Appeal on Testosterone Rules

The highest court in world sports said the proposed rules from track's governing body, the IAAF, are discriminatory, but "such discrimination is a necessary."

Soccer Players Launch Social Media Boycott Over Racial Abuse

"I don't want any future players to go through what I've been through in my career."

Olympic Champion Says Interview Comments Open ‘Old Wounds’

Caster Semenya is challenging rules that would require lowering high levels of natural testosterone in some female athletes through medication or surgery before they can compete in top-class races.

Westbrook Has Verbal Altercation with Jazz Fans

Russell Westbrook expressed concern following the game with the verbal abuse he and teammates have received from fans on the road.

Women’s National Soccer Team Players Sue for Equitable Pay

The action comes just three months before the team will defend its title at the Women's World Cup in France.

3 Get Prison in College Basketball Recruiting Scandal

Former Adidas executive James Gatto, business manager Christian Dawkins and Merl Code, a former Adidas consultant, were convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for funneling illegal payments to families of recruits.