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)
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
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
Utah A Utah judge made critical comments of Donald Trump. Now he's suspended six months without payUSA TODAY - Kristin LamA Utah judge has been suspended without pay for six months after making critical comments — online and in court — about President Donald Trump. The state supreme court ruled Judge Michael Kwan violated
Sports Opinion: U.S. soccer team bench a lot like White Walkers, and that should scare World Cup foesUSA TODAY Sports - Nancy ArmourImagine their sigh of relief, watching Alex Morgan head for the sidelines after trying to corral her for 60-plus minutes, only to realize the player coming in is Carli Lloyd. Or feeling as if you’ll finally
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Biggio hits first career HR, Jays beat Padres 10-1USA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays rookie Cavan Biggio grew up watching his Hall of Fame dad, Craig, hit home runs for the Houston Astros. Biggio had three hits, including his first career home run, Lourdes Gurriel
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPittsburgh Pirates Turner has 5 hits, Dodgers get 2 HBP RBIs to sweep PiratesUSA TODAY SportsPITTSBURGH (AP) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' decision to give Justin Turner a breather Saturday paid off nicely. Not that the Pirates were putting up much of a fight. Turner had five hits after taking
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTodd Frazier Frazier's bunt pushes Mets past Tigers, 6th win in 7 gamesUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Todd Frazier is known for longballs more than small ball. Yet without even taking a full swing, he swung things in the New York Mets' favor. Frazier cleverly came up with a push bunt and
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Simon Pagenaud dominates, holds off Alexander Rossi to score first Indianapolis 500 winUSA TODAY Sports - Jim AyelloINDIANAPOLIS — No one will ever forget the name Simon Pagenaud again. He is now an Indianapolis 500 champion who, after Sunday's heroics at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will soon be immortalized on the
Coors Light Bud Light's message about Miller Lite and Coors Light now has limitsUSA TODAY Money - Charisse JonesSome of Anheuser Busch's messaging that Miller Lite and Coors Light contain corn syrup has been put on ice. The company behind Bud Light will not be able to use two TV ads and two billboards following
Maui 'I chose life': Hiker Amanda Eller survived on wild fruit, water and grit for 17 days in the Hawaiian forestUSA TODAY - John BaconHundreds of volunteers who aided the grim search and sensational rescue of Amanda Eller will celebrate Monday at a barbecue bash promoted by the "Findamanda" Facebook page. The party reflects the relief
Aladdin 'Aladdin' rakes in riches: Will Smith's live-action Disney remake soars to $207.1M globallyUSA TODAY - Lindsey BahrLOS ANGELES – Moviegoers have voted with their dollars and chosen the familiar over the new this Memorial Day weekend. Disney's live-action remake of "Aladdin" crushed the competition at the box office,
