National Sports

U.S. Marshals Service(GATLINBURG, Tenn.) — Steve Penny, former president of USA Gymnastics, was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly tampering with evidence in the case of disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar. Penny was arrested by the […]

iStock/ThinkstockBY: DR. TAMBETTA OJONG (NEW YORK) — Team sports build character, teach discipline and keep your kids healthy, but for some sports, like soccer and football, they could also increase their risk of brain injuries. […]

Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — She’s only 3 years old, but LeBron James’ daughter Zhuri is already making a name for herself online. The King has been posting about her a lot recently, whether […]

Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) — It was a moment in time that, even if you haven’t heard the story, you’ve probably seen the images. The date was Oct. 16, 1968, and Tommie Smith […]

Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Olympian Aly Raisman joined the growing calls to oust new interim USA Gymnastics President Mary Bono — just three days after she was named to take over the floundering organization. […]

Tim Bradbury/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — USA Gymnastics just can’t seem to get out of its own way when it comes to establishing new leadership. The honeymoon lasted just one day for USA Gymnastics interim President […]

Colin Kaepernick/Twitter(SAN FRANCISCO) — Colin Kaepernick, who helped lead the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl but made even bigger headlines protesting against social injustice, was among those honored on Thursday for their significant […]

ABC News(NEW YORK) — Two-time Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez is returning to gymnastics. The 18-year-old made the announcement on “Good Morning America” Thursday, saying she is “currently training.” “Crossing your fingers for 2020,” Hernandez said […]

ABC News(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events:   AMERICAN LEAGUE Final  Houston  11  Cleveland     3 Final  Boston   16  N-Y Yankees   1    NATIONAL LEAGUE Final  L-A Dodgers   6  Atlanta   2    NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION […]

Grant Halverson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) —  Eric Reid, a defensive back with the Carolina Panthers, took a knee on the field on Sunday during the national anthem before a game against the New York Giants. The […]