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By the Numbers: WNBA season tips off with growing excitement for the game
ABC News Live Prime looks at the numbers behind the WNBA's 29th season - from how fans are showing up to games in impressive numbers to the team kicking off its debut season.
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May 14
Olympic figure skaters Maia and Alex Shibutani pen book honoring AAPI trailblazers
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Maia and Alex Shibutani, the first Asian athletes to earn Olympic medals in ice dance, about their new children’s book, “Incredible,” and their return to the ice.
May 14
May 13
MLB commissioner reinstates ineligible players such as Pete Rose
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Pete Rose’s attorney Jeffrey Lenkov on the effort to get him reinstated and, eventually, elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. Rose died in 2024.
May 13
May 13
By the Numbers: The big surprise during the 2025 NBA draft lottery
ABC News Live takes a look at the very lucky NBA team that -- against all odds -- landed the No. 1 pick in this year's draft lottery and the superstar 18-year-old they are likely to select.
May 13
May 13
Pete Rose among players removed from MLB banned list, eligible for Hall of Fame
Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased baseball players have been removed from MLB's permanent list of banned players, according to a memo from the league's commissioner.
May 13
May 08
Fan sues NFL for $100 million over Shedeur Sanders draft slide
The fan said the NFL's treatment of Sanders caused "severe emotional distress."
May 08
May 06
Man who fell at Pirates game takes 1st steps
Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
May 06
May 02
Gregg Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach, stays in front office
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will step down as the team's coach and transition to a full-time role as the Spurs president of basketball operations.
May 02
May 02
NASCAR driver William Byron on new season of Netflix series 'NASCAR: Full Speed'
Driver WIlliam Bryson also discussed leading the current NASCAR Cup Series with ABC News' Will Ganss.
May 02
May 01
College basketball stars shine in ESPN’s 'Full Court Press' Season 2
ABC News’ Juju Chang spoke with elite college basketball stars Hannah Hidalgo, Flau’jae Johnson and Kiki Iriafen about their thrilling 2024-25 seasons and what shapes their games on and off the court.
May 01
May 01
Baseball fan's fall from bleachers at Pirates-Cubs game considered accidental
The man fell 20 feet from the bleachers onto the field.
May 01
April 30
NFL fines Falcons, defensive coordinator for prank calls to draft prospects
The NFL is issuing a fine to the Atlanta Falcons and the team’s defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, following an investigation into a prank call made to Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL draft.
April 30
April 28
President Trump welcomes the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House
Pres. Trump welcomes the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. The team presented him with a custom “47” jersey and helmet.
April 28
April 27
Browns select Shedeur Sanders in round 5 of NFL draft
Sanders entered the draft as one of the most highly regarded quarterback prospects.
April 27
April 19
What to expect during the 2025 NCAA women’s gymnastics championship final
Three time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman joins ABC News Live from the 2025 NCAA women's gymnastics championship final in Texas.
April 19
April 18
How pickleball took the MLB by storm
ESPN baseball reporter Jesse Rogers breaks down how the sport of pickleball is rising in popularity among Major League Baseball players.
April 18
April 15
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
President of the Negroes Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, discusses why the legacy of Jackie Robinson and how the color barrier was broken in baseball.
April 15
April 15
Gymnast Aly Raisman previews 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman previews the upcoming 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships that will take place in Fort Worth, Texas.
April 15
April 11
The Masters round 2 tees off
Justin Rose is going for his first green jacket, while Scottie Scheffler defends his title in the 2025 Masters Tournament.
April 11
April 07
Inside the rise of sports gambling
ABC News’ DeMarco Morgan looks behind the bets to find out how sports gambling has become so popular in the United States and looks at the possible consequences.
April 07
April 07
By The Numbers: UConn exacts revenge in women’s NCAA basketball tourney
A look at the numbers of UConn’s 30-year dynasty and how it culminated in yet another championship win Sunday night.
April 07
April 06
Florida faces off against Houston in NCAA championship game
ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joined ABC News Live to discuss the NCAA basketball championship game on Monday.
April 06
April 06
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Ovechkin scored his 895th goal in the second period against the New York Islanders on Sunday, breaking Gretzky’s NHL career all-time goals record.
April 06
March 31
By the Numbers: Torpedo baseball bats are a hit. Make that a home run.
A look at the numbers and the physics behind the new torpedo bats helping the Bronx Bombers hit long balls — lots of them.
March 31
March 28
At 200 mph, all-female driving team ‘Iron Dames’ race with the best
ABC News reports on the “Iron Dames” – a team of three female drivers competing in their pink Lambo on the professional endurance racing circuit comprised predominantly of men.
March 28
March 27
By The Numbers: MLB Opening Day
A look at the numbers behind 2025 MLB Opening Day, and the franchises that are spending the big bucks to gain the best player advantages.
March 27
March 26
Maradona’s health care team on trial for homicide
ABC News’ Linsey Davis reported on the first two weeks of a contentious trial against seven medical professionals accused of voluntary manslaughter in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona.
March 26
March 25
Former Yankees player's son didn't die from asphyxiation, police say
Costa Rican authorities have ruled out asphyxiation as the cause of death of the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
March 25
March 19
Female barrel racers dominate the sport of rodeo
Go inside the world of rodeo as ABC News follows female athletes and their horses competing against the clock in the first major event of the year in Denver.
March 19
March 18
By the Numbers: March Madness brings out the betting madness
The results of a fresh AP-NORC poll revealed how Americans view betting on pro and amateur sports, and how the NCAA college basketball tournaments bring out the bettor in many of us.
March 18
March 17
By The Numbers: March Madness is Underway
A look at the numbers behind the teams the 68 teams fighting for the college basketball championship.
March 17
March 14
By The Numbers: Steph Curry makes history
A look at the numbers behind Warriors star Steph Curry’s career as he becomes the first NBA player to make 4,000 three-pointers.
March 14
March 09
Match Madness; Business of basketball
ABC's Mike Muse breaks down the very big business that college basketball has become.
March 09
March 07
CA governor draws criticism over trans athlete comments on podcast
California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew criticism from Democrats following comments he made on his podcast about transgender athletes.
March 07
March 04
Watch incredible moon landing captured in stunning video
Texas startup Firefly Aerospace made history Sunday when it landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, on the lunar surface with a flawless touchdown.
March 04
March 02
Some of golf’s biggest stars participate in new league
TGL CTO Andrew Macaulay joins ABC News Live to discuss the league’s advanced technology.
March 02
February 21
Yankees update long-standing facial hair policy
George Steinbrenner's policy was finally ended by his son, Hal.
February 21
February 15
Philadelphia Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV discusses his team’s Super Bowl win and his work off the field.
February 15
February 15
NBA All-Star game preview
ESPN basketball reporter Michael Wright discusses the upcoming NBA all-star game and which players to look out for.
February 15
February 09
Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar
Chadwick will be competing in Le Mans this June.
February 09
February 08
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Eagles playing in Super Bowl
Eagles superfan and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joins ABC News Live to discuss this Sunday’s big game.
February 08
February 08
Get ready for PuppyBowl XXI!
The annual PuppyBowl aims to encourage adoption of furry friends of all ages in need of a home.
February 08
February 07
Security blocks Democratic lawmakers from entering Department of Education building
Plus, Elon Musk’s DOGE agency access and what to expect on Super Bowl Sunday.
February 07
February 05
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the center of his 2024 campaign.
February 05
February 03
Luka Doncic trade ‘most shocking’ in NBA history
ESPN’s Shams Charania broke news of the deal which finds Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
February 03
February 03
Spain’s ex-soccer president on trial for sexual assault
World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified that she did not consent to a kiss from Luis Rubiales, and that it “stained one of the happiest days of my life.”
February 03
January 31
Figure skater remembers friend who died in crash
Patrick Blackwell spoke with Kyra Phillips about his friendship with Spencer Lane, who was on the American Airlines plane that crashed into the Potomac River.
January 31
January 26
Chasing history: Kansas City Chiefs play Buffalo Bills in AFC championship
From Arrowhead Stadium, KMBC Reporter Jackson Kurtz shares a preview of the Kansas City Chiefs game as fans dare to dream of a third-straight Super Bowl win in 2025.
January 26
January 16
3 Stanley Cup rings stolen from home of Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin
This is yet another burglary in a series of thefts from high-profile athletes.
January 16
January 06
Cincinnati Reds acquire Gavin Lux from Los Angeles Dodgers
The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a draft pick and an outfield prospect, the teams announced on Monday, adding another prime-age hitter to a team that hopes to ascend in the National League Central this year.
Lux, 27, won two World Series titles with the Dodgers and showed flashes of the talent that at one point had him ranked among the best prospects in baseball. With the team moving Mookie Betts to shortstop last season and signing infielder Hyeseong Kim last week, Lux was available via trade. The Dodgers received Cincinnati's competitive balance Round A pick (worth around $2.5 million in bonus-pool money) and outfielder Mike Sirota, a third-round pick in 2024.
Cincinnati's roster already includes a cadre of options at Lux's main positions: shortstop Elly De La Cruz, second baseman Matt McLain, third baseman Noelvi Marte, corner infielder Jeimer Candelario utilityman ...
January 06