As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time. Alongside that national recognition, the USA TODAY Network ...

The New York Knicks made quick work of the Philadelphia 76ers, and, in the series-clinching Game 4, they once again made it ...

A Mother’s Day greeting!: To all the wonderful, dedicated Moms out there ... Happy Mother’s Day! To those of you who gave ...

Some fans remember Smith for meme-worthy NBA moments. On Saturday, the 40-year-old wrote a new chapter to his life story.

2014 — Michael Sam is picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team. Sam, who played at Missouri and was the ...

Bruce Bowen knew Manu was a tough nut to crack when he tolerated all his antics in the practice sessions.

Jason Campbell led the Auburn Tigers offense from 2000-2004 before a nine-year career in the NFL. On Saturday, he will be ...

Despite the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 133-95 blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference ...

2016 — Stephen Curry returns from a sprained right knee to score an NBA-record 17 points in overtime, finishing with 40 as the Golden State Warriors rally to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference ...

Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles has retired after 14 seasons. She is the league's leader in career rebounds, made field goals and double-doubles.

The road back to the NBA Finals is never easy, and for some franchises, the wait has stretched across decades filled with ...

Fresh off clinching their first NBA playoff series win since 2008 by beating the Orlando Magic in Game 7 and completing a 3-1 ...