FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDan Gilbert Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert recovering after stroke symptomsUSA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers owner and billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert is recovering after suffering symptoms of a stroke and seeking hospital care. Officials with Detroit-based Quicken Loans said in
Martin Truex Jr. Martin Truex Jr. overcomes early flat tire to win Coca-Cola 600 for second time in 4 yearsUSA TODAY SportsCONCORD, N.C. — Martin Truex Jr. overcame an early flat tire after hitting the wall, then survived a wild restart five laps from the end Sunday night to win the Coca-Cola 600 for the second time in four
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMartin Truex Jr. Truex overcomes early problems to win Coca-Cola 600USA TODAY SportsCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. gave team owner Joe Gibbs another reason to celebrate at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Truex overcame an early flat tire after hitting the wall, then broke to the front
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLas Vegas Aces WNBA favorite Aces top Sparks, 83-70, to start seasonUSA TODAY SportsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Prior to the Las Vegas Aces re-signing reserve forward Dearica Hamby to a three-year contract, she sat with coach and president of basketball operations Bill Laimbeer for a heart-to-heart.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSt. Louis Cardinals McCann's bases-loaded walk lifts Braves past Cardinals in 10USA TODAY SportsST. LOUIS (AP) — Ozzie Albies was not about to back down. The Atlanta infielder finished a 10-pitch at-bat by singling in the tying run in the ninth inning to kick-start the Braves to a 4-3, 10-inning
Dan Gilbert Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert hospitalized with stroke symptomsUSA TODAY Sports - Matt EppersCleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was hospitalized Sunday after reportedly suffering symptoms of a stroke in Detroit. The 57-year-old Gilbert was taken to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital early Sunday where
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports LEADING OFF: Kershaw vs deGrom, Cubs players collideUSA TODAY SportsIt's a marquee matchup on Memorial Day at Dodger Stadium when NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (3-5, 3.72 ERA) pitches for the New York Mets against three-time winner Clayton Kershaw (4-0, 3.33).
J. J. Watt J.J. Watt announces engagement to Kealia Ohai with social media postUSA TODAY Sports - Jim ReinekingA sports power couple took their relationship to the next level during Memorial Day weekend. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt popped the question to girlfriend Kealia Ohai. And, Ohai said yes, Watt
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoLos Angeles Angels Trout homers, Angels rally for 6 in 7th to edge Rangers 7-6USA TODAY SportsANAHEIM (AP) — Mike Trout is feeling better in the batter's box than he has all year. The two-time MVP homered and drove in two runs to help the Los Angeles Angels erase a four-run deficit Sunday in a
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Riquna Williams not distracted by court caseUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles guard Riquna Williams is focused on the upcoming season, not her court case. "I'm just thankful to have the opportunity again, from coach (Derek) Fisher and (general manager)
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Earthquakes' Wondolowski scores 149th and 150th MLS goalsUSA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — Chris Wondolowski scored his 149th and 150th MLS goals in the San Jose Earthquakes' 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Sunday night. The MLS career goals leader scored both from close range.
Hawaii California man, 65, swimming off Maui killed in Hawaii's first fatal shark attack since 2015USA TODAY - Kristin LamA California man died Saturday in Hawaii's first fatal shark attack since 2015, prompting officials to post shark warning signs. The 65-year-old was swimming about 60 yards from the shore of Ka’anapali
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoEarthquakes Wondolowski scores 149th, 150th goals; Earthquakes winUSA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — Chris Wondolowski scored his 149th and 150th MLS goals in the San Jose Earthquakes' 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Sunday night. The MLS career goals leader scored both from close range.
Sports Simon Pagenaud achieves the dream he always knew he could: Indianapolis 500 immortalityUSA TODAY Sports - Jim AyelloEach and every time he could have faded away, he refused. He persevered, envisioned success, then swiftly attained it. His historic victory at Sunday's 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 was no different.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports 6 SEC schools among 16 regional hosts for NCAA TournamentUSA TODAY SportsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU will host a regional in the NCAA baseball tournament for the 26th time, while West Virginia was selected as a first-time host Sunday. The 16 teams announced as hosts have locked
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Red Sox beat Verlander, Astros 4-1 to avoid 3-game sweepUSA TODAY SportsHOUSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers homered off Justin Verlander, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of two errors by the Houston Astros to avoid a series sweep with a 4-1 victory Sunday. Eduardo Rodriguez
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNebraska Surging Buckeyes beat Nebraska 3-1 for Big Ten championshipUSA TODAY SportsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The durable left arms of Griffan Smith and Andrew Magno carried Ohio State to an improbable Big Ten Tournament title. The two combined to hold down Nebraska's offense, and seventh-seeded
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Did a spectator's ringing cellphone hurt Paul Broadhurst's chances of repeating?USA TODAY Sports - Leo RothHistoric Oak Hill Country Club received a ringing endorsement from players during the 80th Senior PGA Championship. But did a cellphone ringtone keep England’s Paul Broadhurst from successfully defending
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoVanderbilt University Vandy rallies for 11-10 win over Ole Miss in SEC title gameUSA TODAY SportsHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores mostly breezed into the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game. Philip Clarke's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth gave Vanderbilt
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Russell's hat trick helps Sporting beat Sounders, snap skidUSA TODAY SportsKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Johnny Russell had a hat trick and Sporting Kansas City beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on Sunday to snap a seven-game winless streak. Nicolas Hasler took it away from Seattle's
Indianapolis, IN Roger Penske continues to set standard at Indianapolis 500 with 18th win as ownerUSA TODAY Sports - Dana Hunsinger BenbowINDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske took a sharpie, walked toward the TV cameras and wrote #18 on the lens. The world would know — if it didn't already — Penske had just marked his 18th Indianapolis 500 win, unrivaled
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Na cruises to stress-free victory at ColonialUSA TODAY SportsFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kevin Na birdied four of the first eight holes and shot a 4-under 66 for a four-shot victory over Tony Finau in the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial on Sunday. Na opened with
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Pirates GM asks MLB to allow re-entry after concussion testsUSA TODAY SportsPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates general manager Neal Huntington wants Major League Baseball to consider changing its concussion assessment system to allow for player re-entry after exiting a game for concussion
Dodge Kevin Na gives caddie 1973 Dodge Challenger he got for winning Charles Schwab ChallengeUSA TODAY Sports - Andy NesbittPGA Tour veteran Kevin Na picked up his third career win on Tour on Sunday as his final round score of 66 gave him a comfortable four-stroke win at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSan Francisco Giants Marte homers, Diamondbacks sweep GiantsUSA TODAY SportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks' feel-good weekend ended on a sour note with injury concerns over starting pitcher Luke Weaver. Ketel Marte homered for the third time in three games, Eduardo
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPittsburgh Pirates Top Pirates prospect Keller to debut Monday in doubleheaderUSA TODAY SportsPITTSBURGH (AP) — Top pitching prospect Mitch Keller will make his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a doubleheader Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year-old Keller is being called
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBP Oil Disaster Court: NFL's Bucs not entitled to damages from BP spillUSA TODAY SportsNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not entitled to damages from BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. At issue were the accounting practices
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDonald Trump President Trump issues White House invitation to Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, Roger PenskeUSA TODAY Sports - Steve GardnerEven from half a world away, it didn't take long for President Donald Trump to offer his congratulations to Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud and race team owner Roger Penske. In Tokyo for a four-day
Baseball Adult fan at Big Ten baseball tournament celebrates after taking foul ball away from childUSA TODAY Sports - Andrew JosephThe Big Ten baseball tournament was underway this weekend in Omaha, and the college baseball world was treated to the worst kind of fan: The fan who takes a foul ball away from a kid. If you're an adult
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHorse Racing Santa Anita Park sees 26th horse death since late DecemberUSA TODAY SportsARCADIA, Calif. — Santa Anita had its third horse death in nine days when a gelding pulled up during a race and was euthanized. Twenty-six horses have died in racing or training at the Southern California
