Milkha Singh, known as ‘The Flying Sikh,’ was a three-time Olympic track star from India. His inspiring life story was made into a movie.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Sixers’ Joel Embiid fined for Game 6 tussle with Hawks’ John Collins
NBA fines 76ers center Joel Elbiid $35,000 for “escalating” an on-court altercation with Atlanta’s John Collins during Game 6 of their playoff series.
Brooklyn Nets star James Harden joins board of Saks’ online spinoff
Nine-time NBA All-Star James Harden putting his fashion sense to work for Saks Fifth Avenue department stores’ new e-commerce business.
How much does spin rate factor into the success of MLB’s top pitchers?
With MLB expected to crack down on illegal substances, we look at which of this season’s top 10 pitchers rely most on their elite spin rates.
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes loses home run for failing to touch first base
While watching his fly ball hit the foul pole, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes missed first base and had his home run taken off the board.
Magic Johnson slams Dennis Schroder after playoff loss: ‘I don’t think he’s a Laker’
Hall of Famer isn’t in favor of Lakers re-signing guard this offseason. “I don’t think he brings the winning mentality,” he tells LA radio station.
Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly apologizes for ‘insensitive’ comments about Marcus Stroman’s du-rag
Former D-backs manager Bob Brenly calls comments that appeared to mock Mets pitcher’s du-rag “a poor attempt at humor.”
Mike Marshall, MLB record-holder for most relief appearances in a season, dies at 78
“Iron Mike” Marshall appeared in 106 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1974, becoming the first relief pitcher to win the Cy Young Award.
Naomi Osaka says she won’t speak to the media at French Open
Four-time Grand Slam champion says move is being done to protect her mental health and she’s “not going to subject myself to people that doubt me.”
Around the majors: Jesse Winker, Franchy Cordero, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit mammoth home runs
Sunday was a great day for a long drive, especially ones of at least 440 feet. Check out the best of the day’s action in major league baseball.