The U.S. is named a Rugby World Cup host
The sporting event is coming to the U.S. for the first time in 2031.
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Tennis star Naomi Osaka is launching her own sports agency
The 24-year-old tennis champ is leaving IMG to start an agency of her own.
Minor League Baseball announcer is attracting a lot of attention
Joey Zanaboni uses the full range of the English language to call games in Virginia for the Fredericksburg Nationals. His trademark homerun call: "Lock it, cock it, rock it, restock it."
NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier dies at 73
The eight-time All-Star, who muscled up beside the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as one of the NBA's top players of the 1970s, died Tuesday. Lanier had worked for the league as a global ambassador.
Tom Brady will be Fox Sports' lead analyst whenever he decides to really retire
Fox Sports announced the deal and Brady confirmed the plans. But before he begins calling some of the biggest games, Brady said he has "unfinished business" on the field with Tampa Bay.
Penguins goalie Domingue claims the crown of Pittsburgh with his playoff performance
With both the starter and backup Penguins goalies out because of injuries, third-string Domingue entered Game 1 of the playoff series with the New York Rangers — and he didn't disappoint.
Mike Tyson won't be charged for punching a fellow airline passenger
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said it has closed the case and decided against pursuing charges in last month's incident based on "the circumstances surrounding the confrontation."
Mississippi sues Brett Favre and 3 wrestlers over welfare misspending
The Mississippi Department of Human Services sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with several others to try to recover millions of misspent welfare dollars.
Former NBA and Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne is shot and killed
Payne, 31, was known for the bond he formed with a young girl who had become ill with cancer. A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder in the Orlando shooting and is in custody.
An anti-abortion activist scales skyscrapers to spread his message
Maison Des Champs has climbed massive buildings — without the safety of a rope or harness — to raise money for groups that work to convince women to not have abortions.