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Konnor Griffin just became the youngest MLB player to sign a nine-year contract, impressing teammates not with youthful energy but with wisdom beyond his years. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie is proving age is just a number when you have the right mindset.
Former UConn star Azzi Fudd was selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA draft, earning a $500,000 contract and reuniting with teammate Paige Bueckers in Dallas. The draft showcased record-breaking moments and massive pay raises for rookies under the new collective bargaining agreement.
Basketball is finally coming home to Seattle after 18 years, and Las Vegas is joining the party. The NBA officially voted to explore adding two new teams, with a decision expected by year's end.
Manchester United winger Celin Bizet Donnum is proving you don't have to choose between motherhood and professional sports. The 24-year-old Norwegian player is expecting her first child while continuing her football career, inspiring a new generation of athletes to follow their dreams without sacrifice.
Over 700 professional sports teams use wild animals as mascots, and scientists have launched a program to turn that billion-fan following into conservation funding. One university program has already proven the concept works.
Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay is hanging up his cleats after 13 successful NFL seasons, including a Super Bowl championship. The 35-year-old veteran says he's grateful for how football provided for his family and is ready to embrace his next chapter.
Three professional netball players made emotional comebacks to Australia's top league this weekend after having babies, with one opening up about her battle with postpartum depression. Their returns mark a powerful moment for mothers in professional sports.
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland is opening up about his battle with PTSD following life-saving brain surgery, choosing courage over hiding. His honesty is helping break the stigma around mental health in professional sports.
The backyard game you play at barbecues just extended its ESPN contract and is making a serious push for the Olympics. The American Cornhole League has transformed tailgate fun into professional competition watched by millions.
Madison Square Garden has sold out for women's professional hockey for the first time, with 18,006 fans set to watch the PWHL game on April 4. The surge in ticket sales followed Team USA's gold medal win at the Winter Olympics, proving that women's hockey has captured the nation's attention.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet is asking the Atlanta Hawks to reconsider their "Magic City Night" promotion, sparking a conversation about respect and values in professional sports. His thoughtful letter highlights how athletes are using their platforms to advocate for dignity in the workplace.
Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa is speaking openly about his 20-year battle with seborrheic dermatitis to help others seek treatment. The golfer wants to break down the stigma that keeps many people, especially men, from seeing a dermatologist.
Team USA's Taylor Heise helped secure the nation's first women's hockey gold medal since 2018, and she's ready to bring 7.7 million new Olympic fans to the professional league. The overtime victory against Canada marks only the third gold medal in the team's Olympic history.
Tennis legend Venus Williams is heading back to Indian Wells in March, proving age is just a number in professional sports. The seven-time Grand Slam champion will compete in both singles and doubles at the prestigious California tournament.
Brighton midfielder James Milner just matched a legendary Premier League record at age 40, proving dedication and longevity can triumph in professional sports. One more game and he'll stand alone in history.
Four of the world's top women's rugby teams will compete at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium this April, returning to a venue that already broke U.S. attendance records. The stadium, built specifically for women's professional sports, welcomes the Pacific Four Series as part of America's growing rugby future.
A journeyman pitcher is winning hearts with his energetic strikeout celebrations, proving baseball is about loving the game. Jefry Yan's viral mound celebrations show pure joy can thrive even in professional sports.
The world's oldest professional sports league still in existence was born 150 years ago today. The National League started with eight teams and survived decades of chaos to become half of what we know as Major League Baseball.
France rugby player Thibaud Flament is stepping off the field for his wife's fertility treatment, showing the world what really matters. His decision to prioritize family during a critical medical moment is reshaping conversations about professional sports and personal life.
A former hockey player turned entrepreneur has developed a saliva-based device that could objectively detect concussions in minutes, addressing the alarming fact that half of all sports-related brain injuries go undiagnosed. Olympic committees and professional sports leagues are already lining up to use the technology.