Kristi Moore, a girls softball umpire in Mississippi, says she was punched in the face after asking an unruly parent to leave the field.
Author: Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY
‘I know I messed up’: Shaquille O’Neal opens up about his 2011 divorce on ‘The Pivot Pod’
Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal discussed his 2011 divorce from ex-wife Shaunie Nelson on a podcast on Tuesday.
Boston Marathon: Evans Chebet leads Kenyan sweep in men’s race, Peres Jepchirchir wins women’s side
For the first time since 2019, the Boston Marathon took place on Patriots Day, the third Monday of April.
‘I’m coming for that (expletive) belt’: Errol Spence Jr. defeats Yordenis Ugas, wants Terence Crawford next
Errol Spence Jr. defeated Yordenis Ugas by TKO to retain his welterweight titles. Next up could be a much-anticipated bout against Terence Crawford.
On Jackie Robinson Day, remember Hilton Smith, who helped make Robinson possible
You may not know the name Hilton Smith, but he’s a key figure in baseball history. Smith helped Jackie Robinson break MLB’s color barrier.
Kickoffs from the 25-yard line? Three-point conversions? USFL rules to know
The USFL, which kicks off this weekend, has tweaked several standard pro football rules in order to provide fans more modern, fast-paced elements.
‘You’re an inspiration’: Brett Phillips homers for young cancer patient, a reminder of baseball’s joy
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips’ interactions with 8-year-old cancer patient Chloe Grimes are an example of the joy he brings to baseball.
Ex-Oregon football player seeks nearly $126 million in damages over controversial workouts
Former offensive lineman Doug Brenner alleges he sustained lifelong injuries and his life expectancy was shortened due to discipline-driven workouts.
Where are Phillies’ cream-colored uniforms for home day games? They haven’t been delivered yet
The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t worn their traditional cream-colored uniforms for home day games this season because they haven’t arrived yet.
‘It just sort of whispers to you’: How MLB players feel about the PitchCom device that could end sign-stealing
Major League Baseball is allowing the use of new transmitters to end sign-stealing, and players are embracing the new technology.