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FILE – Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia looks on during an NBA basketball news conference, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Defiant Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls multiple lawsuits the team is facing a ‘money grab’

September 24, 2025 at 3:36 p.m.

Defiant Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia says he’s not worried about the multiple lawsuits his franchise is facing, with claims ranging from discrimination to wrongful termination.

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and outfielder Noelvi Marte bump shoulders after defeating the Cubs on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Storylines to watch as the MLB regular season wraps up this week

September 24, 2025 at 1:36 p.m.

Around Labor Day, it looked like the Major League Baseball playoff race would be a big snoozefest. September had other ideas.

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard handles the ball during a game against the Bulls on Feb. 26, 2025, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Did the Los Angeles Clippers use a $28M endorsement deal for star Kawhi Leonard to skirt NBA salary-cap rules?

September 4, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.

The NBA is investigating whether a $28 million endorsement deal between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary-cap rules.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, hands off to running back Saquon Barkley during warmups before a preseason game against the Bengals on Aug. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

The NFL season begins in less than a week. Here’s a look at intriguing storylines — and how to watch.

August 30, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The NFL regular season kicks off Thursday night with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys. This season includes 272 games, with seven international matchups.

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Angels on July 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Big Dumper’s big year: Cal Raleigh’s ‘staggering’ season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers

August 5, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh — better known by the catchy nickname “Big Dumper” — has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseball into the outfield seats all over the big leagues...

The Twins' Carlos Correa runs toward home plate during the ninth inning against the Dodgers on July 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

MLB trade deadline: Houston Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, while San Diego Padres swing several deals

July 31, 2025 at 6:21 p.m.

Major League Baseball’s trade deadline brought plenty of chaos, with dozens of deals capping a frenetic 24 hours.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) delivers in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Identical twin pitchers get dealt on same day and big names remain as the MLB trade deadline looms

July 31, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.

Identical twin relievers Tyler and Taylor Rogers got dealt on the same day, signaling MLB teams are willing to pay a hefty price for bullpen help.

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte watches his two run double in the first at the MLB All-Star Game on July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte’s home burglarized during All-Star break

July 17, 2025 at 8:40 a.m.

A home belonging to Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte was burglarized during the Major League Baseball All-Star break, according to police.

Giants manager Bob Melvin has words with plate umpire Quinn Wolcott after getting ejected in the ninth inning against the Diamondbacks on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks ban season ticket holder for rest of 2025 after interfering with a fly ball

July 1, 2025 at 8:34 p.m.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have banned a season ticket holder from Chase Field for the rest of the season because of “multiple offenses” during games.

Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez reacts after hitting a solo home run — his fourth of the game — in the ninth inning against the Braves on April 26, 2025, in Phoenix. (Rick Scuteri/AP)

Eugenio Suárez becomes the 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in a game

April 27, 2025 at 7:40 a.m.

Eugenio Suárez became the 19th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game, accomplishing the feat Saturday nights.

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