The hockey is sloppy, scoring is up slightly and goaltenders are stopping the puck less than all of last NHL season.

Max Fried gave up two home runs, the New York Yankees had one taken off the board by fan interference and then their season ended with a whimper.

The New York Giants are alone in first place in the NFC East for the first time in more than a decade, and they’re 3-1 for the first time since 2022.

Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL.

The NFL has suspended line judge Jeff Seeman two games for swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team’s loss to the New York Giants.

Arvell Reese had the kind of game against Arizona that shows why the New York Giants selected him with the fifth pick in the draft with the intention of using him as an every-down linebacker and not a...

Jameis Winston threw three touchdowns passes to offset a pair of interceptions, Deonte Banks had a pick-6 in the final seconds and the New York Giants won another not-so-pretty game, defeating the Ari...

Vincent Conanan grew up playing hockey with and against Johnny Gaudreau, the NHL winger who died along with his brother, Matthew, while riding their bicycles near their hometown on the eve of their si...

Igor Shesterkin has become the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal and the first to do it for the New York Rangers.

Igor Shesterkin has become the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal and the first to do it for the New York Rangers.

Not long ago, Jacoby Brissett and Jameis Winston were journeyman backup quarterbacks on the downsides of their respective NFL careers.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is back playing hockey after stepping away in March to address his mental health.

J.J. McCarthy is practicing for the first time since joining the New York Giants following a trade from Minnesota.

Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the New York Giants lasted just three games with no catches. The Giants are releasing Beckham, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

Leo Carlsson has become the face of rising salaries in the NHL. This summer, he received a $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, making him the league's highest-paid player at $18 mill...

Leo Carlsson has become the face of rising salaries in the NHL. This summer, he received a $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, making him the league's highest-paid player at $18 mill...

Gavin McKenna is in the spotlight as the top draft pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing in one of the NHL's most intense markets.

The Carolina Hurricanes head into the NHL season as the defending Stanley Cup champion. But they will have a host of challengers led by Colorado, Florida, Dallas, Edmonton and more.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is out for at least the rest of the regular season because of a left knee injury, coach John Harbaugh confirmed.

The NHL Board of Governors discussed expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas, for the first time since beginning an exploration process with a potential ownership group interested in putting a team ther...

The NHL Board of Governors discussed expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas, for the first time since beginning an exploration process with a potential ownership group interested in putting a team ther...

Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi has died. He was 84. The New York Giants announced his death along with his family.

Enforcer Ryan Reaves says he is retiring from hockey at age 39 after playing more than a decade and a half in the NHL.

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is not expected to skate for the next two weeks after aggravating a previous injury, the team said.

The New York Giants signed backup quarterback James Winston to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press.

Late-night finishes are a hallmark of the U.S. Open. But so many matches going into the early morning hours this year have players wondering how much is too much Grand Slam tennis after midnight.

Iva Jovic ended Alex Eala's run at the U.S. Open. Coco Gauff is up next with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.

The New York Giants expect to be better after hiring coach John Harbaugh. How much better hinges largely on the play of second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart and whether the defense can stop the run and...

John Harbaugh lost his job as coach of the Baltimore Ravens after rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a field goal in the final game of the regular season to keep the team from making the playoffs.

The New York Giants made a move to improve their defensive-line situation by acquiring CJ Okoye in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.

The U.S. Open is the latest stop on Alex Eala's tennis tour that looks like it's ascending to stardom.

Carlos Alcaraz is ready for competition after missing more than four months with an injured right wrist. Alcaraz makes his return at the U.S.

Coco Gauff did not know her mother was going to post on social media about excessive U.S. Open ticket requests from family and friends. But she stands by the sentiment.

Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him.