'Winflation': Breaking down higher costs for fans of successful sports teams
"Winflation," a phenomenon where the cost of supporting sports teams rises with their success, is reshaping the fan experience, distancing sports from their working-class origins, and imposing significant financial burdens on enthusiasts globally.
Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby in photo finish
Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a three-horse photo finish.
How do Kentucky Derby racehorses get their names?
While the names of racehorses may seem creative and outlandish, choosing one may not be as easy as you think, given these detailed rules to secure a namesake.
Which states and high schools had the most players selected in the 2024 NFL draft?
Sure, we all know where the top NFL draft picks went to college, but where did they go to high school? Chances are, they went to a school somewhere in Florida.
Oldest living Kentucky Derby winner still charming at 30
Silver Charm still has that folksy charm at age 30, happy among good old friends and helping one man care for retired racehorses – famous or not.
Buffalo Bills draft Travis Clayton despite having no background in American football
English rugby player Travis Clayton was drafted into the NFL by the Buffalo Bills despite lacking a background in American football.
Where is Bob Baffert? Horse racing's household name to miss 150th Kentucky Derby
The Hall of Fame trainer’s horses have a record-tying six wins at the Kentucky Derby.
Oregon's 'The Sports Bra' bar goes nationwide, expanding women's sports viewing
An Oregon bar, "The Sports Bra," which exclusively airs women's sports, plans to expand nationwide via a franchise model just two years after its inception.
Heavyweight boxer dies at 27 after spending three weeks in coma due to knockout
A 27-year-old boxer died on Thursday after spending three weeks in a medically induced coma from his last fight.
NFL giving players option to wear Guardian caps in games this season
The NFL has mandated that protective caps be used at practices for some players since 2022, but certain position groups on teams are not required to wear them during practice.
Caleb Williams picked No. 1 overall by Chicago Bears in NFL draft
The USC standout Caleb Williams has been the presumptive top pick since he announced he would enter the NFL draft in January.
Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Nike to sign Caitlin Clark to deal as hotly contested sweepstakes comes to end: report
The Caitlin Clark shoe deal sweepstakes reportedly came to an end Sunday with Nike being the one to ink the Indiana Fever rookie to a deal over the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and Puma.
