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Nakase, WNBA's 1st Asian American head coach, is unfazed by being the face of the Valkyries
Natalie Nakase is one of four head coaches of color in the league this season. Her hiring has electrified Asian Americans, young girls in particular.
NHL players are all about pregame routine, from naps to dog walks or eating the same meal
Little pregame rituals can be sleep- or food-related. Or revolve around how they get dressed for a game. Or the way they warm up.
Sovereignty wins muddy Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty crosses the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby.
Don't think race car drivers are elite athletes? Give their workouts a try
Do race car drivers need to be in top physical shape? They just sit and drive ... right? Not so fast.
How NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage has grown and evolved over the past 25 years
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes.
Back to school: WNBA teams open preseason in college arenas as star alums return to campus
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu and Arike Ogunbowale will all get to play one more game at their college arenas as WNBA teams play preseason games on campus.
Kentucky Derby: Everything you need to know about the 151st running of the race
The first Saturday in May means it’s time for the 151st Kentucky Derby, America’s longest continuously held sporting event.
Gregg Popovich, NBA's all-time winningest coach, announces his retirement
Basketball Hall of Famer and all-time NBA wins leader Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. He won five titles in 29 seasons.
What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs
At the 151st Kentucky Derby, a global spotlight will shine on equine athleticism.
5 La Crosse area high school boys stars of the week: May 2 edition
Consistency on the diamond and dominance on the tennis court highlighted this week's action. Vote for your favorite effort.
Ian Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square
Ian Wilkes is the points leader heading into Saturday's 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs after entering the final big qualifying weekend on the margins.
Kyle Busch was once kicked out of a track for being too young. Now the NASCAR champ turns 40
Kyle Busch celebrates his 40th birthday as a two-time Cup Series champion headed to Texas Motor Speedway with 232 national series victories.
She's in charge: At the F1 Miami Grand Prix, many top executive roles are held by women
In a sport and a circuit dominated by men, it will be difficult this weekend to find an element of the event that isn't overseen by a woman.
5 La Crosse area high school girls stars of the week: May 1 edition
A personal-best performance on the track as well as some dynamic performances on the diamond and pitch highlighted this week's action. Vote for your favorite effort.
Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan to be commissioner of Real American Freestyle
Hulk Hogan is helping to launch Real American Freestyle wrestling. The first event is scheduled for Aug. 30 in Cleveland.
Walsh men’s league begins Thursday, May 1
Walsh Golf Center’s men’s golf league tees off Thursday, May 1, and runs through Sept. 4. Players of all abilities are welcome. Join when you can; play when you can. The $75 league fee includes weekly hole contests and prizes,…
Shedeur Sanders' draft slide leads to a rare QB double dip by the Browns
Shedeur Sanders' slide down the NFL draft was the dominant story of the weekend with one of college football's most high-profile players lasting until the fifth round.
How the NFL draft impacts the schedule, turning teams into must-see TV
It has got to drive competing leagues crazy that something so mundane as the NFL talking about its slate of games attracts more attention than, say, the NBA playoffs.
Stronger Caitlin Clark gears up for 2nd WNBA season with revamped, upgraded Fever roster
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice.
Deciphering the reasons behind Shedeur Sanders' stunning free fall in the NFL draft
It's not often that the 144th overall pick is the biggest story of the NFL draft. But Shedeur Sanders was not the usual 144th pick.