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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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VIDEO: By the Numbers: WNBA season tips off with growing excitement for the game
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
VIDEO:  Olympic figure skaters Maia and Alex Shibutani pen book honoring AAPI trailblazers
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
VIDEO: MLB commissioner reinstates ineligible players such as Pete Rose
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
VIDEO: By the Numbers: The big surprise during the 2025 NBA draft lottery
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
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 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
A screen shows Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders after being chosen by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick during the third day of the NFL football draft, on April 26, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.
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
Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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
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

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
VIDEO: NASCAR driver William Byron on new season of Netflix series 'NASCAR: Full Speed'
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
VIDEO: College basketball stars shine in ESPN’s 'Full Court Press' Season 2
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
A fan is carted off the field at PNC Park after falling out of the stands during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, April 30, 2025.
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.
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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
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 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
VIDEO: Browns select Shedeur Sanders in round 5 of NFL draft
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
VIDEO: What to expect during the 2025 NCAA women’s gymnastics championship final
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
VIDEO: How pickleball took the MLB by storm
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
VIDEO: MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
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
VIDEO: Gymnast Aly Raisman previews 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships
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
VIDEO: The Masters round 2 tees off
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
VIDEO: Inside the rise of sports gambling
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
VIDEO: By The Numbers: UConn exacts revenge in women’s NCAA basketball tourney
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
VIDEO: Florida faces off against Houston in NCAA championship game
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
VIDEO: Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
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
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Torpedo baseball bats are a hit. Make that a home run.
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
VIDEO: At 200 mph, all-female driving team ‘Iron Dames’ race with the best
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
VIDEO: By The Numbers: MLB Opening Day
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
VIDEO: Maradona’s health care team on trial for homicide
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
VIDEO: Former Yankees player's son didn't die from asphyxiation, police say
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
VIDEO:  Female barrel racers dominate the sport of rodeo
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
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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
VIDEO: By The Numbers: March Madness is Underway
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
VIDEO: By The Numbers: Steph Curry makes history
March 09

Match Madness; Business of basketball

ABC's Mike Muse breaks down the very big business that college basketball has become.
March 09
VIDEO: Match Madness; Business of basketball
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
VIDEO: CA governor draws criticism over trans athlete comments on podcast
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
Texas startup Firefly Aerospace made history Sunday when it landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, on the lunar surface with a flawless touchdown.
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
VIDEO: Some of golf’s biggest stars participate in new league
February 21

Yankees update long-standing facial hair policy

George Steinbrenner's policy was finally ended by his son, Hal.
February 21
New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams participates in spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Feb. 14, 2025.
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
VIDEO: Philadelphia Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win
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
VIDEO: NBA All-Star game preview
February 09

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Chadwick will be competing in Le Mans this June.
February 09
Chadwick, a Rolex Testimonee, served as grand marshal for the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona race in Daytona, Fla.
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
VIDEO: Gov. Josh Shapiro on Eagles playing in Super Bowl
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
VIDEO: Get ready for PuppyBowl XXI!
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
VIDEO: Security blocks Democratic lawmakers from entering Department of Education building
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
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
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
VIDEO: Luka Doncic trade ‘most shocking’ in NBA history
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
VIDEO: Spain’s ex-soccer president on trial for sexual assault
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
VIDEO: Figure skater remembers friend who died in crash
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
VIDEO: Chasing history: Kansas City Chiefs play Buffalo Bills in AFC championship
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
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on during warm ups prior to facing the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on January 03, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.
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

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