Sports

Sports • 12:59 AM

Sex toy thrown on court at WNBA game; thrower arrested

A man was arrested after throwing a green sex toy onto the court during a Dream-Sparks game Thursday in Los Angeles, receiving an indefinite ban from league events.

Sports • 7:49 PM

IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over Washington D.C. this weekend

The first major auto race in the capital in over 24 years will draw approximately 140,000 spectators daily, with cars racing past the Capitol and National Mall landmarks.

Football • 5:15 PM

Argentina's Paredes banned 10 games for World Cup final clashes

FIFA suspended midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fined Argentina's football association $321,000 following on-field incidents after the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain.

New York • 3:34 PM

NYPD deploys specialized units for U.S. Open drone security

Police will use new authority to counter unauthorized drones at the tournament in Flushing Meadows, Queens, under a fresh Department of Homeland Security agreement.

Formula 1 • 2:20 PM

Russell takes sprint pole at Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Norris

Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole position for Saturday's sprint race at Zandvoort, edging McLaren's Lando Norris by 0.041 seconds.

Football • August 19, 2026

Japan goalkeeper Suzuki joins Aston Villa from Parma for £30m

Zion Suzuki, 23, moves to Premier League club as long-term number one after two years at Serie A side Parma.

Football • August 19, 2026

Giants trade offensive lineman Faalele to Jaguars for 2027 pick

New York dealt backup guard Daniel Faalele to Jacksonville for a late-round draft pick after he lost the starting role to rookie Francis Mauigoa.

Tennis • August 19, 2026

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine

The 31-year-old Australian tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, during a June tournament in Mallorca.

Sports • August 18, 2026

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, who launched ESPN in 1979 as the world's first 24-hour sports network, died Tuesday from Parkinson's disease complications.

Football • August 18, 2026

Mourinho officially presented as Real Madrid manager

Portuguese coach signed three-year contract Tuesday at club's training center after weeks of negotiations.

Sports • August 18, 2026

Nets owner calls Knicks championship 'embarrassing' to franchise

Joe Tsai said the crosstown rivals' title win irritates the Nets fanbase but will not alter Brooklyn's rebuild plan.

Football • August 18, 2026

Jets running back Hall strains groin during practice

Breece Hall left Monday practice early with a groin injury; head coach Aaron Glenn said evaluation is underway but injury likely not serious.