The second coming of Michael Phelps gained momentum with another gold medal at the Pan Pacific championships on a night when teenager Katie Ledecky set yet another world record.    

After relying so heavily on speed and athleticism in its last two major tournaments, USA Basketball officials have put an unexpected emphasis on size in its final player selections by choosing Andre Drummond to fill the last spot on a 12-man roster.    

Former Northwestern running back Venric Mark, who had been suspended for the first two games this season, told ESPN on Saturday that he is transferring to West Texas A&M.    

USA Basketball has decided to drop Damian Lillard, Chandler Parsons, Kyle Korver and Gordon Hayward from its roster for the FIBA World Cup in Spain.    

Sonny Gray ended a monthlong losing streak, pitching into the ninth inning and leading the Oakland Athletics over the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Friday night in a matchup of AL West rivals.    

Gordon Hayward will be among the final four cuts for the World Cup-bound U.S. basketball team, sources said.    

After months of speculation, the New York Jets finally made it official, announcing Friday what everyone expected: Geno Smith will be their opening-day starter.    

Ndamukong Suh has hit quarterbacks in the preseason and been flagged for it before.    

Playing more the role of distributor, Derrick Rose returned to the court on Friday night to help the United States beat Puerto Rico, 112-86, in an exhibition at Madison Square Garden.    

Dorial Green-Beckham’s waiver request to play for Oklahoma this season immediately after his transfer from Missouri has been denied by the NCAA.