Soccer star Lionel Messi not returning to FC Barcelona

(BARCELONA) -- Soccer star Lionel Messi will not be staying at FC Barcelona, the club announced Tuesday. "Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of... Read More.

SEC extends commissioner Greg Sankey through 2026

(ATLANTA) -- The SEC has agreed to extend commissioner Greg Sankey's contract through at least 2026, the conference announced Thursday. Sankey has been at the helm of the SEC since 2015. "College athletics is in the midst of a transformational period, and the SEC is fortunate... Read More.

Knicks Julius Randle signs 4-year, $117 million extension

(NEW YORK) -- New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million contract extension, his agents told ESPN. The extension includes a player option in 2025-2026, according to ESPN. Randle was named the NBA's most improved player and a second-team All-NBA selection... Read More.

Key moments from Day 12 of the Olympic Games

(TOKYO) -- Each day, ABC News will give you a roundup of key Olympic moments from the day's events in Tokyo, happening 13 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. After a 12-month delay, the unprecedented 2020 Summer Olympics is taking place without fans... Read More.

Colts guard Quenton Nelson to have foot surgery, out 5-12 weeks

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson will have foot surgery Tuesday afternoon, head coach Frank Reich announced on Tuesday. It is the same procedure that starting quarterback Carson Wentz had on Monday. Reich said this injury was likely something Nelson was born with, unlike... Read More.

How climbing works in competition at the Olympics

(TOKYO) -- Climbing gyms have been filling up across the U.S. in recent years, and now, the sport is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo.This is the first time climbing will be in competition at the Olympics, with events scheduled to start Aug. 3,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/2/21

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 5, Toronto 2 Baltimore 7, NY Yankees 1 Seattle 8, Tampa Bay 2 Texas 4, LA Angels 1NATIONAL LEAGUE Miami 6, NY Mets 3 Philadelphia 7, Washington 5 Milwaukee... Read More.