They're called meat raffles, and they're a tradition in a few pockets of the U.S. They're featured mainly at neighborhood bars or at American Legion or VFW posts in Minnesota, Wisconsin and New York state
April 15, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on
April 13, 2026
A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with
April 14, 2026
Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Wednesday of the struggles of early fatherhood, as he visited a Melbourne football club on the second day of his tour of
April 15, 2026
The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of
April 14, 2026
U.S. online gambling operator BetMGM cut its 2026 revenue outlook on Tuesday, citing a soft first quarter for its online sports betting business.
April 14, 2026
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra says LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for tripping Bam Adebayo, leading to a lower back injury that knocked the Heat’s star center out of Tuesday night’s 127-126 play-in tournament loss to the Charlotte Hornets
April 15, 2026
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins
April 15, 2026
LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a wild start to the NBA’s play-in games, eliminating the Heat from the playoffs
April 15, 2026
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans'
April 13, 2026
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says he has more than a half-dozen fractures in his cheek area and a broken jaw after being hit by a foul ball, but he's relieved to avoid surgery and says he doesn’t need his jaw wired
April 15, 2026
Atletico Madrid has held on after an early charge by Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in nearly a decade
April 14, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday
April 14, 2026
Powerball is jumping the pond
April 15, 2026
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets
April 15, 2026
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been placed on probation for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her
April 14, 2026
Matt Crocker has quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation to take a new job in Saudi Arabia
April 14, 2026
As the WNBA is racing through free agency, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is already looking overseas
April 14, 2026
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet
April 15, 2026
NFL reporter Dianna Russini exits The Athletic amid probe over photos with Patriots coach
April 15, 2026
Former Eastern Michigan football player stands outside Lions facility, asks for chance on the field
April 15, 2026
Thanks to money and technology, the MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar
April 15, 2026
The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina
April 14, 2026
Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi’s club to the MLS Cup title
April 14, 2026
Sergio Garcia has apologized for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters
April 14, 2026
After starting 6-21, the Los Angeles Clippers have fought their way into the play-in tournament, finishing 42-40
April 14, 2026
Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball have something in common with the Splash Brothers
April 14, 2026
As it does with any championship, ESPN is giving WrestleMania the big-event treatment
April 14, 2026
Brent Key has Georgia Tech on an upward trajectory following the program’s first nine-win season since 2016
April 14, 2026
Can three-time World Cup runner-up the Netherlands finally win soccer’s greatest prize
April 14, 2026
Championship ring stolen from display case in Massachusetts: "Significant piece of local sports heritage"
April 14, 2026
Mike Trout and Aaron Judge turned a baseball game into a slugfest, each hitting two home runs
April 14, 2026
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018
April 14, 2026
Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham both homered twice and the New York Yankees scored on a game-ending wild pitch in a three-run ninth inning to overcome Mike Trout’s two homers and five RBIs in an 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Angels that stopped a five-game losing streak
April 14, 2026
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star
April 13, 2026
Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in WNBA draft as salaries skyrocket; UCLA makes history
April 14, 2026
The party isn’t over for UCLA’s national champions
April 14, 2026
Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer
April 14, 2026
President Donald Trump used a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office to promote a tax policy meant to benefit tip earners
April 14, 2026
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader
April 13, 2026
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called “the most fun year of my life” playing for the Tar Heels
April 14, 2026
Walking the WNBA draft’s orange carpet allows incoming rookies not only to express their personality with high fashion flair
April 14, 2026
Noah Okafor has scored twice in a rampant first half as Leeds beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford in the English top-flight for the first time since 1981
April 14, 2026
Trump deletes social media post depicting him as Jesus but refuses to apologize amid tension with pope
April 14, 2026
Fiorentina has taken a big step towards allaying its relegation fears after beating Lazio at home 1-0 in Serie A
April 14, 2026
Milwaukee Marathon medals misspelled
April 14, 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn’t make an appearance at the team’s pre-draft news conference Monday
April 14, 2026
LeBron James probably thought he was done playing this particular role
April 14, 2026
The Thunder and Spurs lead the NBA playoff odds for a Western Conference showdown
April 14, 2026
Ty Gibbs has a famous last name and has spent much of his life in the spotlight
April 13, 2026
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon
April 14, 2026
'I just love it': 85-year-old man entering 20th season as youth baseball umpire
April 13, 2026
Renee Blacken makes history as first woman to row Atlantic Dash solo
April 13, 2026
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem
April 13, 2026
Sure Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back
April 13, 2026
Cycling is experiencing a golden age with champions like Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, and Jonas Vingegaard
April 13, 2026
Woman credits swimming with living to 103
April 13, 2026
It could be argued that the Automated Ball-Strike system has been the MVP of Major League Baseball through the season’s first 2 1/2 weeks, creating a game-within-the-game that’s producing winners, losers and some dramatic moments
April 13, 2026
Kansas runner to honor father with Boston Marathon race 50 years later
April 13, 2026
The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade
April 13, 2026
'She plays too:' Family uses love for hockey to encourage women in sports
April 13, 2026
Rory McIlroy has become the fourth player to win the Masters two years in a row, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in this elite group
April 13, 2026
Denver students celebrate thrilling comeback to claim 11th Men’s Hockey Championship
April 13, 2026
Doc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was selected for the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expectations
April 13, 2026
Utah man takes on Boston Marathon after Parkinson's disease diagnosis
April 13, 2026
Group of Utahns breaks world record for most fast-food visits in 24 hours — on foot
April 13, 2026
Rory McIlroy has won the 90th Masters, securing back-to-back championships at Augusta National after holding off a crowded field
April 12, 2026
A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks don’t expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season
April 13, 2026
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic exited after playing the first half of the Denver Nuggets' regular-season finale against San Antonio on Sunday night for his 65th game played to qualify for NBA awards
April 13, 2026
Guts, grimaces and glory: Augusta National got the full Rory McIlroy experience on Sunday
April 13, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo said it was “disrespectful” for Milwaukee to bench him over the final weeks of the season while he said he was healthy enough to play
April 13, 2026
Cooper Flagg’s standout rookie season ended slightly prematurely after the No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks limped to the locker room in the finale against Chicago and was ruled out with an ankle sprain
April 13, 2026
The play-in tournament field is set
April 13, 2026
If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin’s sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement
April 13, 2026
Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers
Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances
National Healthcare Properties moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing
Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says
Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike
US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon
New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules