Jim Jeffries knocks out Bob Fitzsimmons in the eighth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1941 — Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th and last game, beating the Cleveland Indians ...

However, from billion-dollar franchise valuations to vertically integrated apparel giants and region-wide media ecosystems, ...

Today in History for Aug. 9: In 1535, French explorer Jacques Cartier discovered the Mingan Islands, between Anticosti Island and the Quebec mainland.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The committee is citing an executive order from President Donald Trump. The order, signed in ...

The high expectations, though, could be a burden that Zhang will need some extra help and support to overcome, said Jackson, ...

There was the Rockford Peaches, women’s pro baseball team of the 1940s. But a pro softball league also had fans going wild.

The 44-year-old Lawson could become the second African American to lead the USA women’s Olympic basketball team. Dawn Staley was the women’s head coach for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The 44-year-old Lawson could become the second African American to lead the USA women’s Olympic basketball team. Dawn Staley was the women’s head coach for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The 44-year-old Lawson could become the second African American to lead the USA women's Olympic basketball team. Dawn Staley was the women's head coach for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The 44-year-old Lawson could become the second African American to lead the USA women’s Olympic basketball team. Dawn Staley was the women’s head coach for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

A 'Demon Slayer'-themed night at Dodger Stadium highlights anime’s increasing influence on Baseball, sports fandom, and the blending of global pop cultures.