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The 16-team tournament took a big step toward finalizing its shape Monday night.

One hundred years ago, a group of British explorers and their porters set out on the first reconnaissance mission to Everest. The world hasn’t been… Read More »Layering, gummy bears and 5G — What we've learned in 100 years on Mount Everest

Our panel discusses Alvarez’s path to undisputed champ, Ruiz’s place among the best in his division, Katie Taylor’s next step and Vasiliy Lomachenko’s future at… Read More »Real or Not: Can Canelo Alvarez KO his way to undisputed champion? Is Andy Ruiz Jr. all the way back?

The Islanders great has released a set of pieces of digital artwork, and chats us up on how the venture came about.

There is always a bit of a letdown after the Masters in April. But that is gone. With just two weeks before the year’s next… Read More »With the post-Masters lull over, who's hot and not as the PGA Championship draws near?

While perennial title contenders Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State will have to replace quarterbacks this year, Oklahoma returns Spencer Rattler, helping the Sooners take the… Read More »Oklahoma takes over top spot in post-spring power rankings

Here’s how everything MLB is trying out at a ballpark near you will impact 2021 — and the future of the sport — as a… Read More »Inside Minor League Baseball's experimental rules: Oversize bases, robot umps and moving the mound

After Warriors star Stephen Curry poured in 41 points Monday night against the Pelicans, Draymond Green summed up the effect his teammate’s offensive fireworks are… Read More »Green sums up Curry's run: 'Teams are terrified'

Artemi Panarin had to leave Monday’s game after Capitals forward Tom Wilson injured the Rangers star during a scrum.

The Mets, last in MLB in runs, fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater on Monday night.