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With the number of cases worldwide from the novel coronavirus surpassing 150,000 and some 6,000 deaths, governments continue their struggle to contain the pandemic.

The U.S. won its first Olympic gold in 46 years in a 2-1 overtime thriller over rival Canada. A brilliant performance by U.S. goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved the Americans' chances.

Boxing's hold on American sports fans has waned over the years, but there's a movement to recapture mass interest. Hoping to capitalize on buzz from the upcoming super bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather on May 2, NBC is launching bouts to be broadcast on Saturdays.

The Association of British Scrabble Players doesn't think so. Suspecting cheating, the group temporarily banned Allan Simmons, who has written advice books and ranks highly worldwide.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jon Wertheim ofSports Illustrated about the U.S. Open and the changes to this year's tennis tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic.

President Trump will be treated to a state visit in Japan this weekend. It will include meeting the new emperor and attending a sumo wrestling match. It's part of Japan's effort to woo Trump.

They've been offered an app intended to block the abuse and toxicity that can slip past older social media filters.

The takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing this week and political blowback following the largest interest rate increase in decades.

A Capitol Police officer who suffered a concussion after rioters knocked her to the ground on Jan. 6, 2021 is one of the people expected to speak at the hearing.

Have you ever seen a lefty violinist? I’ve heard of a few, but in my whole life I’ve only met one string player who holds the bow in the left hand and the…