American Upbeat

The NHL's Shortest Player Won a Fight Against a Towering Opponent

Nathan Gerbe might only be 5'4" but he's got a tall personality.

NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman In Serious Condition After Daytona 500 Crash

A violent crash towards the end of the final lap of the Daytona 500 race has sent driver Ryan Newman to the hospital.

A First Look at Colin Kaepernick's Memoir

The NFL quarterback responsible for the kneeling movement is releasing a memoir later this year.

Vanessa Bryant Struggling To Process Death of Kobe and Gianna At Same Time

Kobe Bryant's widow has released another statement regarding the sudden loss of her husband and daughter.

Kobe Bryant Public Memorial To Take Place at Staples Center on Feb. 24

The city of Los Angeles announced that the Staples Center will hold a public memorial for the late basketball icon and his daughter at the end of the month.

Shaq Buys Fan Laptop After Fan Expresses Condolences for His Recent Losses

At a Best Buy in Georgia, a fan spotted NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and shared his condolences for the recent loss of not only his friend Kobe but also Shaq's sister, Ayesha. Shaq was touched by the sentiment and so he surprised the fan with a gift...

Beyonce and Jay-Z Face The Music For Sitting During Super Bowl National Anthem

Social media wasn't pleased when the Super Bowl broadcast showed Beyonce, Jay-Z, and daughter Blue Ivy sitting during Demi Lovato's performance of the national anthem.

Vanessa Bryant Breaks Silence on Kobe's Death

Kobe Bryant's widow has issued her first public statement since the helicopter crash last weekend.

Celebrity Talk Show Hosts Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant

Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Ellen DeGeneres were among stars who used their scheduled air time to pay tribute to the late NBA legend this week.

Serena Williams Knocked Out of Australian Open, Calls Her Play "Unprofessional"

It looks like Serena will not be racking up a 24th Grand Slam title.

Coco Gauff Overtakes Venus Williams Again in First Round of Australian Open

The young up and comer who blew onto the scene last year has beaten out the elder Williams sister in the opening round of the Australian Open.

Wildfire Smoke Forces Players to Withdraw From Australian Open

The poor air quality due to the Australian bushfires is forcing athletes to withdraw from the Grand Slam tournament in its opening days.

Serena Williams Wins First Singles Title Since Giving Birth

The tennis phenom also donated the entirety of her $43,000 prize money to the Australian bushfire relief effort.

Carson Wentz Reports Concussion Injury

Carson Wentz put his health before the game and reported a concussion during the Eagles' playoff season.

Jade Roper Tolbert of "The Bachelor" Accused of Collusion After Winning $1M In Fantasy Football

Though the NFL already has many ties to the reality dating show, their worlds just got a whole lot closer...

Russia To Contest Doping Ban, Putin Defiant

Russia decided on Thursday to contest its ban from major sporting events over doping violations, as President Vladimir Putin slammed its sidelining as unfair and insisted athletes should be able to compete under the national flag.

Rafael Nadal Gets Panda Dressed in his US Open Outfit from Melbourne Fan

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal received a special gift from one of his die-hard fans - a panda that was dressed in the same outfit he wore for the night sessions when he won the US Open in New York in September this year, according to 7news.

Philadelphia Athletes Show How Sports Help Girls Fight Back Against Food Insecurity

Philly athletes Dajah Horsey and Malika Douglas show how athletics help girls fight back against food insecurity.

'Roger Federer, Everywhere is Home' debuts on ESPN

ESPN was recently granted an all-access look at life on the road for tennis star Roger Federer, who embarked on a whirlwind exhibition tour two days after the end of the 2019 season.

Sports Illustrated Names Megan Rapinoe Sportsperson of the Year

Rapinoe led the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team to a World Cup victory for their second title in a row.

Nintendo Launches "Sports Story," Which Is Just "Golf Story" With More Options

Sports Story is a sequel to Golf Story, the 2017 golf RPG that was a breakout indie hit on Switch. It’s coming in mid-2020 and will launch exclusively on Switch.