Author: Christopher Bumbaca, USA TODAY

Houston Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez has 35 RBI in his first 30 games, passing the mark Albert Pujols set with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001.

Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett called Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane a “disgrace” after Zidane said “we hope (Bale) leaves soon.”

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez exited Tuesday’s game against the Royals after he collided with Charlie Tilson on the warning track.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was told by doctors, “you had about a week left” before they discovered his Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

When a football player makes ‘Horns Down’ gesture vs. Texas, will he be penalized? It’s complicated, and Big 12 officiating chief gives little clarity.

Malcolm D. Lee has assumed the director’s chair for the highly anticipated “Space Jam 2,” which will star LeBron James and other notable NBA players.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $50,000 for leaking information from a recent NBA Board of Governors meeting.

Serving an indefinite suspension from the NFL, former Steelers and Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant has formally applied for reinstatement.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady responded to a Twitter troll’s criticism about his speed Monday, saying, “I’m so much faster than you.”

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper fired a 310-foot throw from the outfield to retire ex-Nationals teammate Victor Robles at third base.