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Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinals

The United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a “different level of focus” helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss

Jaden Bradley’s last-second jumper lifts No. 2 Arizona past No. 7 Iowa St 82-80 in Big 12 thriller

Arizona beats Iowa State 82 to 80 in a Big 12 Tournament semifinal after Jaden Bradley hits a last-second jumper

No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 final

Arizona’s Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer, sending second-ranked Arizona to an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night

U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals

Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals

No. 6 UConn and No. 13 St. John's set for round 3 to decide Big East Tournament

Sixth-ranked UConn and No. 13 St. John’s are ready for the rubber match

Austin Wells' only swing of the bat puts the Dominicans in WBC record book and semifinals

Austin Wells’ only swing of the bat put the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic record book and the semifinal round

WNBA's Engelbert: Progress in negotiations and a deal needed by Monday to avoid season disruption

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says progress is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement and that there is an urgency to get a deal done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the upcoming season

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews out for season with a torn MCL after kneeing by Radko Gudas

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee and will miss the rest of the NHL season

No. 6 UConn beats Georgetown 67-51 to set up a Big East final clash against No. 13 St. John's

Braylon Mullins scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, Jayden Ross hit a couple of momentum-stunting 3-pointers in the second, and sixth-ranked UConn defeated Georgetown 67-51 to set up a showdown of the top two seeds in the Big East Tournament final

Radko Gudas suspended 5 games for his knee-on-knee hit that injured Auston Matthews

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended five games for his knee-on-knee hit that injured Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews

No. 13 St. John's back in Big East title game after 78-68 win over Seton Hall at MSG

Zuby Ejiofor scored 20 points and No. 13 St. John’s beat Seton Hall 78-68 to reach the Big East Tournament title game for the second consecutive season

Ludvig Aberg aces Sawgrass with 63 to take 2-shot lead at Players as Scheffler narrowly makes cut

Ludvig Aberg is leading The Players Championship after a 63 that he made look easy

3 pitches, 3 homers for Athletics in Cactus League matchup with Padres

Henry Bolte, Breyson Guedez and Nick Kurtz homered on consecutive pitches from San Diego’s Michael King in the Athletics’ Cactus League game with the Padres

Cincinnati firing men's basketball coach Wes Miller, AP sources say

Wes Miller will not be back as the University of Cincinnati’s men’s basketball coach, two people familiar with the move told The Associated Press

Parma scores two own goals in two minutes and falls at Torino

Parma has scored two own goals in two minutes on its way to a 4-1 defeat at Torino in Serie A

Rory McIlroy's back is feeling fine. It's his putter that hurts him at The Players

Rory McIlroy wasn't entirely sure he could play in The Players Championship because of back spasms

US aims for historic clean sweep in Olympic and Paralympic ice hockey

The United States is one win away from an historic sweep of Olympic and Paralympic ice hockey golds

Louisiana Tech football is on 2 league schedules amid its contentious departure from Conference USA

Louisiana Tech’s football team is currently listed on both the Sun Belt and Conference USA league schedules as the Bulldogs’ acrimonious departure from Conference USA drags out

Aday Mara helps No. 3 Michigan edge Ohio State 71-67 in the Big Ten Tournament

Aday Mara scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, helping No. 3 Michigan hold off Bruce Thornton and Ohio State for a 71-67 victory in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

The 'Spieth experience' is entertaining to fans and frustrating for him at The Players

The Jordan Spieth experience is on full display at The Players Championship

Trey Hendrickson is ready for a fresh start after leaving Cincinnati for a division rival

The Baltimore Ravens introduced star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson at a news conference after signing him to a four-year, $112 million deal

No. 4 Florida cruises to third victory over Kentucky to open SEC Tournament title defense

Alex Condon scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and fourth-ranked Florida took its first step toward defending its Southeastern Conference Tournament title by beating Kentucky 71-63 in the quarterfinals

Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says

Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, general manager Ian Cunningham said Friday

The NCAA is warning schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness. It's not the first time

The NCAA is warning schools about potential travel headaches ahead of the men's and women's basketball tournaments

Friday the 13th: Paralympics snowboarder suffers string of errors and bad luck

It was one of those days for Para snowboarding veteran Cécile Hernandez — one of those Friday the 13th kind of days

Wrexham celebrity owners on commentary duty to mark five years since takeover

Wrexham’s celebrity owners are swapping the boardroom for the commentary booth to mark five years since their game-changing takeover of the Welsh soccer club

Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns

Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns

Big 12 ditching slippery glass floor for hardwood for rest of tournament

The Big 12 Conference is ditching its slippery new glass floor for a hardwood court for the final two days of the tournament

'Complete absurdity:' Usyk hits out at softening stance toward Russian athletes, plans Fury fight

Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk remains as convinced as ever that Russian athletes should not be allowed to compete at major sports events, even as the International Olympic Committee and FIFA appear to be softening their stance

Winter Olympics star Klaebo says he has a concussion from crash in World Cup race

Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo says he sustained a concussion from a fall in a World Cup race but that he was “all good in the hood.”

For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone

The robot-umpire system for overturning ball/strike calls is going to be used in regular-season games in the majors this year

Bracket Watch: Arkansas does the bubble a favor by ending Oklahoma's run in the SEC Tournament

The teams on the bubble are suddenly big fans of Darius Acuff Jr. The Arkansas guard scored 37 points Friday night to help the Razorbacks hold off Oklahoma 82-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals

Iran soccer team pushes back on Trump comments, says 'no one can exclude' it from the World Cup

Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, Iran’s national soccer team says “no one can exclude” it from playing in the men’s World Cup in the United States

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month’s Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops

‘The Mayor’ and his son turned around Nebraska’s basketball program. Now they have one box to tick: An NCAA Tournament win

‘The Mayor’ and his son turned around Nebraska’s basketball program. Now they have one box to tick: An NCAA Tournament win

Luka Doncic turns trash talk into first 50-point game with the Lakers

Luka Doncic doesn’t need an excuse to pile on points, so when Chicago guard Matas Buzelis started jawing with him Thursday night, it became the fuel for his first 50-point game with the Los Angeles Lakers

Marathon WNBA labor talks last 16 hours with still no CBA deal

The WNBA and its players’ union met for 16 hours during a third straight day of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has broken Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, extending his streak to 127

Luka Doncic scores 51, LeBron James returns from injuries to lead Lakers past Bulls 142-130

Luka Doncic had 51 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, LeBron James had 18 points in his return after missing three games because of injuries, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a strong third quarter to defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 on Thursday night

Dan Hurley calls UConn's loss at Marquette a 'choke job' after his team responds with a win

After sixth-ranked UConn opened the Big East Tournament by rolling over Xavier in the quarterfinals, Dan Hurley’s mind was still on the Huskies’ unexpected loss in their regular-season finale at Marquette

No. 1 Duke edges Florida State 80-79 in ACC Tournament after Seminoles' buzzer-beater rims out

Isaiah Evans made seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 32 points, Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Cameron Boozer added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 1 Duke survived a scare from Florida State to beat the Seminoles 80-79 on Thursday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals

Spurs star Wembanyama ruled out of showdown with Nuggets due to right ankle soreness

San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanayama will miss Thursday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to right ankle soreness

Spoelstra: 'I apologize to absolutely no one' over Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

Erik Spoelstra had a very clear message to those who didn’t like how the final minutes of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game played out

Sepp Straka part of 4-way tie at the top at The Players Championship in wild weather

Sepp Straka kept getting into trouble and saving pars

Jerry Jones doesn't rule out Cowboys re-engaging on Maxx Crosby but doesn't anticipate such a move

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wouldn’t rule out re-engaging in trade talks for edge rusher Maxx Crosby while saying he didn’t anticipate such a move since his club is “pretty far down the road” in free agency

Vikings sign Kyler Murray in their latest QB pivot, bringing in competition for J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Kyler Murray

Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime

Nearly a month after losing three family members in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting, Colin Dorgan scored a game-winning goal in double overtime that helped advance the Blackstone Valley Co-op out of the semifinals

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case

Newly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial

Max Homa and Tony Finau among those who discover Sawgrass can take as quickly as it gives

Max Homa and Tony Finau know TPC Sawgrass can take as quickly as the diabolical course gives

Miami (Ohio) finally lost its first game, and now the RedHawks are no lock for March Madness

Miami of Ohio went nearly a year without losing in men's basketball

Trent McDuffie, the NFL's highest-paid corner, aims to make a difference in Rams' Super Bowl push

The Los Angeles Rams are counting on newly acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie to help them return to the Super Bowl after being tantalizingly close in each of the previous two seasons against teams that ended up winning it all

Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy

Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point

Mike Evans calls decision to join the 49ers after 12 seasons in Tampa a 'no-brainer'

The decision to leave Tampa Bay wasn’t easy for Mike Evans after he and his family built strong relationships with the Buccaneers and the community over 12 seasons

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle after slipping on the Big 12 Tournament’s new glass court during a loss to Iowa State in the quarterfinals on Thursday

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup

Wilt Chamberlain's friends, family root for today's NBA stars to challenge Hall of Famer's records

Wilt Chamberlain’s family is keeping close watch as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on one of his long-standing NBA records

Miami of Ohio went 31-0 in the regular season. A bad MAC tournament loss makes for an uncomfortable Selection Sunday

Miami of Ohio went 31-0 in the regular season. A bad MAC tournament loss makes for an uncomfortable Selection Sunday

No. 20 Miami (Ohio) dealt 1st loss by UMass in MAC Tournament, 87-83

No. 20 Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat with a shocking 87-83 loss to UMass in its first game of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, spoiling the last perfect record in Division I men’s basketball

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

FC Barcelona loves to say it is “more than a club."

PGA Superstore tees up fun for patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

PGA Superstore tees up fun for patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

NFL free agency spending has reshaped the early pecking order, with a few teams gaining real momentum and others taking hits

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico

Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa withdraws from The Players Championship after one hole

Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after one hole

With the help of a friend, woman living with cancer completes marathon in all 50 states

With the help of a friend, woman living with cancer completes marathon in all 50 states

Buffalo Sabres fan takes puck to the head, returns to her seat to watch 8th consecutive win

Buffalo Sabres fan takes puck to the head, returns to her seat to watch 8th consecutive win

How one US basketball player evacuated Israel after war broke out — and why he’ll go back when it’s safe

How one US basketball player evacuated Israel after war broke out — and why he’ll go back when it’s safe

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine's pressure allegations at Paralympics

Local organizers at the Milan Cortina Paralympics have defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and siblings look to transfer stake in team to their children

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and siblings look to transfer stake in team to their children

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Verstappen sees 'a jungle' in F1 but still hopes for 'simple solutions'

Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is like “a jungle” as he criticizes the sport’s new 2026 rules

WNBA players' union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session

Nneka Ogwumike and the other members of the WNBA players’ union executive committee feel that movement is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement

Caitlin Clark returns from injury to help US rout Senegal in qualifying tournament

Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return from an injury in her U.S. senior national team debut, finishing with 17 points and 12 assists as the Americans beat Senegal 110-46 on Wednesday in the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament

Novak Djokovic falls to defending champ Jack Draper in 3 sets at BNP Paribas Open

Defending champion Jack Draper rallied from a set down and beat five-time champ Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) Wednesday night in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

US gets the help it needs from Italy and advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

A day later than expected, the United States has punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic

The Latest: Iran’s attacks on shipping worsen economic concerns as countries tap oil reserves

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has become a test of who endures longer

Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge sues university over firing

Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023

Arizona State not renewing coach Bobby Hurley's contract after 11 up-and-down seasons

Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons

Colts bring back QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce couldn't be happier

Daniel Jones is back with the Indianapolis Colts, and Alec Pierce couldn’t be happier

Ukraine accuses IPC and local Paralympic organizers of 'systematic pressure' at Milan Cortina Games

Ukraine’s Paralympic committee has accused the International Paralympic Committee and Milan Cortina organizers of subjecting Ukraine’s athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw

Real Madrid was too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans

Canada advances past World Baseball Classic first round for first time, beats Cuba 7-2

Canada advanced past the first round of the World Baseball Classic for the first time, beating Cuba 7-2 in a winner-take-all game at San Juan, Puerto Rico, behind Abraham Toro’s homer and Otto Lopez’s two-run single

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts

The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year

Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

The Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt is writing another chapter in its fairytale run

Stephen Curry to miss at least another 10 days for Warriors because of right knee injury

Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least another 10 days as the Golden State Warriors star tries to work his way back from a troublesome right knee injury

Bam Adebayo's 83-point night was one to remember in Miami. But not everyone was pleased

Bam Adebayo's 83-point game for the Miami Heat has stirred up a ton of emotions around the NBA

Lakers' Luka Doncic separates from fiancee after thwarted efforts to bring daughters to US

Lakers superstar Luka Doncic says he has separated from his fiancee after his efforts to spend more time with their two young daughters were thwarted

Barcelona fan goes to wrong stadium in England and misses Champions League match

A Barcelona fan who planned to attend his team’s Champions League game at Newcastle ended up 360 miles away at third-tier Exeter City after going to the wrong stadium

NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028

National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team to begin play in 2028

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing

Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911

Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart

The head priest of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh is facing charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart

PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model

The PGA Tour is exploring a major reset that puts more top players together in bigger events and bigger markets

Travis Kelce returns to Kansas City Chiefs for 14th season with Patrick Mahomes and Co.

Travis Kelce has put off retirement one more time to return to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season

Star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson heading to Baltimore on 4-year, $112 million deal, AP source says

Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a person with knowledge of the deal

Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks

Iran’s sports and youth minister says the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war

Team USA is on the verge of one of the most embarrassing moments in its baseball history. Here’s what you need to know

Team USA is on the verge of one of the most embarrassing moments in its baseball history. Here’s what you need to know

NFL QB market, impacted by a thin draft class, features Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray and not much else

A handful of NFL teams at a crossroad or committed to starting over at quarterback are finding scant options for upgrades

Raiders have a tough decision to make regarding Maxx Crosby's future now that trade was nixed

A deal isn’t a deal until it’s official

Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh reverend accused of stealing baseball cards

Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh reverend accused of stealing baseball cards

A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging

The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in free agency if either quarterback can regain their Pro Bowl form

Parents advocating for bill to allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned athletic events

Parents advocating for bill to allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned athletic events

Oksana Masters wins 3rd gold at Milan Cortina Games to push Paralympics medal total to 22

The medal count is now at 22 for Oksana Masters, the most decorated American Winter Paralympian

Russian anthem played again at Paralympics after Germany athletes' protest at Milan Cortina

The Russian national anthem has played again at the Paralympics a day after Germany athletes appeared to stage a protest in the podium ceremony at Milan Cortina

Syracuse fires coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era

Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse after three largely unsuccessful seasons

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

The official report from MLB's replay review says a critical play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' wild Game 7 World Series win last year was determined by feet, not inches

Matt Snell, who scored the Jets’ only TD in the Super Bowl upset of Colts, has died at age 84

Matt Snell, the bruising running back who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the Jets’ Super Bowl win in 1969, has died at 84

Ravens nix trade for Raiders' Crosby after he fails physical, pivot to Hendrickson, AP source says

The blockbuster trade sending star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens is off

Most of Iranian women's soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, but one later changed her mind and will return to Iran

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval

Member of Iranian soccer team granted asylum in Australia changes her mind

Member of Iranian soccer team granted asylum in Australia changes her mind

WNBA, players' union set to meet again hours after 12-hour marathon talks

The WNBA and players’ union will meet again hours after a marathon negotiating session to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done

Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic

Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

It’s Wilt, then Bam

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in Heat win over Wizards

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in league history to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night

Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub

Cal Raleigh insists he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic

76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey sidelined at least 3 weeks with finger tendon injury

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will by sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury on the small finger of his right hand

Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid win big in Champions League, Liverpool loses, Barcelona held

Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid took giant strides toward the Champions League quarterfinals with big wins in the first leg

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Geno Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Las Vegas, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says quarterback Geno Smith is returning to where his career started after the New York Jets acquired him in a trade with Las Vegas

Geno Smith set to return to the Jets in a trade with the Raiders, AP source says

The New York Jets are acquiring quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press

NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected

The head of the College Sports Commission says the onset of $30 million football rosters funded mostly by companies providing third-party payments to players is within the rules but not the system some of its founders intended

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

Boston Garden pot shop sued by TD Garden owner: "Never heard of anybody confusing us with the arena"

Boston Garden pot shop sued by TD Garden owner: "Never heard of anybody confusing us with the arena"

Reds’ ace Hunter Greene could miss up to 4 months following right elbow surgery

Cincinnati Reds’ ace Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his right elbow and could miss up to the first four months of the season

Gary Woodland shares his struggles with PTSD following brain surgery

Gary Woodland says he has severe PTSD after brain surgery, even as he plays again on the PGA Tour

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold on significant challenges the team and country are facing

Iraq's participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico that will decide two berths at this year's World Cup is in doubt because of the travel chaos triggered by the conflict in neighbouring Iran. The Iraqis are scheduled to play the winners of an earlier tie between Bolivia and Suriname in Monterrey on March 31 for a spot at the World Cup finals but are concerned they might not be able to get everyone to Mexico. Their head coach has been speaking with World Sport's Don Riddell.

Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medal

Oksana Masters has won her 11th Paralympic gold medal and she calls it redemption after missing the top spot four years ago

UConn and UCLA pretty much set as top 2 seeds in NCAAs, but Bruins push for the No. 1 overall spot

There’s little doubt that UConn and UCLA will be the top two seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament when the bracket is revealed Sunday

The Timberwolves are focused on a push toward the NBA playoffs. And the World Baseball Classic, too

There's a lot of scoreboard-watching around the Minnesota Timberwolves right now

Homeowners list properties for thousands to rent ahead of NFL draft

Homeowners list properties for thousands to rent ahead of NFL draft

No. 1 Duke loses Caleb Foster to broken foot, won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for ACC tourney

Top-ranked Duke has lost starting point guard Caleb Foster to a broken right foot that will keep him out for an extended period

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

Seven members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted visas as rest of squad leaves Australia

Seven members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted visas as rest of squad leaves Australia

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain's 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began

The Tarik Skubal drama shows the World Baseball Classic finally matters – and has created a new challenge for MLB

The Tarik Skubal drama shows the World Baseball Classic finally matters – and has created a new challenge for MLB

‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup

‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup

Traditional reindeer racing is delighting spectators in frigid Finland

Traditional reindeer racing has drawn an international crowd to the town of Salla in northern Finland

Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run drve in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic at Houston’s Daikin Park

Kenneth Walker III joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, and Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback after releasing Tua Tagovailoa

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 straight games with at least 20 points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record by scoring at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games

Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty

One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games has pleaded guilty

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes

NBA cancels the Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate the strip club Magic City

The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks’ plans for a night celebrating the city’s Magic City adult entertainment club

NBA scraps Atlanta Hawks’ ‘Magic City Monday’ event

NBA scraps Atlanta Hawks’ ‘Magic City Monday’ event

Tarik Skubal won't make another WBC start, citing spring plan and contract stakes

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached

West Ham beat Brentford in shootout to set up FA Cup quarterfinal with Leeds

West Ham is into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup

Prosecutor drops murder charge against shooter at Chiefs rally and cites self defense laws

A man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to just two years in prison

The Dolphins become the latest team to take on a big dead cap charge with $99.2M for Tua Tagovailoa

The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa but his contract will still be an albatross on the team for two more seasons

Marušić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo

Lazio has beaten Sassuolo 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Adam Marušić

Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start

Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start

Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide

Authorities say a Georgia high school teacher is dead after teenagers pulled a late night prank outside his home

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran

Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Jets revamp defense by trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick, signing Demario Davis and adding to D-line

A person with knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets are trading for three-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and signing him to a three-year, $40 million contract extension

Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic moving from Riyadh to Los Angeles

Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic are moving closer to home for their inaugural event, switching from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles

Chiefs parade mass shooting suspect enters plea for lesser charge

Chiefs parade mass shooting suspect enters plea for lesser charge

Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign

The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa and starting over at quarterback with Malik Willis

Chiefs land Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on a 3-year deal worth up to $45M, AP source says

The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker have agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday

'My first instinct was to tackle him': Kansas City woman stops man breaking into car in River Market

'My first instinct was to tackle him': Kansas City woman stops man breaking into car in River Market

Heat will receive a second-round pick from the Hornets related to the Terry Rozier trade

The Miami Heat are receiving a second-round pick in this year’s draft from the Charlotte Hornets, which essentially becomes additional compensation related to the trade of Terry Rozier two years ago

Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll

Duke was picked No. 1 in the AP men’s basketball poll for a record 150th time on Monday

Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce nearing a deal for his 14th season, AP source says

Travis Kelce is close to a new deal that keeps him with the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

A Pandemic Promise That Became a Way of Life

A Pandemic Promise That Became a Way of Life

Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Russia’s national anthem rings out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold

Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt

The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental World Cup qualifier later this month because of disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East

23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil

Twenty-three players have been shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer title match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

Boy battling bone cancer gets bedroom makeover, Creighton men's basketball joins surprise

Boy battling bone cancer gets bedroom makeover, Creighton men's basketball joins surprise

Cornerback Montaric Brown re-signs with the Jaguars on a 3-year, $33M contract

Cornerback Montaric “Buster” Brown signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars hours before the start of the NFL's legal, free-agency tampering period

Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual 'wife-carrying' contest in England

About two dozen couples have taken part in the U.K. Wife Carrying Race, one of the country's quirkiest annual sports events

WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says

The WNBA sent a collective bargaining agreement proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press

Boozer, No. 1 Duke take over after halftime to beat 17th-ranked rival North Carolina 76-61

Cameron Boozer had 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 17 North Carolina 76-61 on Saturday night in a rivalry rematch

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

Maxx Crosby bids emotional farewell to Raiders fans, eyes Super Bowl with Ravens

Maxx Crosby said goodbye to Raiders fans Saturday

Daniel Berger keeps the lead as enough rain takes the teeth out of Bay Hill

Daniel Berger still has the lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational

Raven Johnson's 22 points lift No. 3 South Carolina past No. 6 LSU 83-77 in SEC Tournament semis

Raven Johnson scored a career-high 22 points, Joyce Edwards scored 15 of her 18 points in the second half and No. 3 South Carolina displayed its toughness by holding on to beat sixth-ranked LSU 83-77 on Saturday to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game

Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup

Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist

UConn's Dan Hurley beefing with officials again just in time for March Madness

Add another chapter to UConn coach Dan Hurley’s combative history with officials just as March Madness is approaching

Hurley ejected in final second of Marquette's 68-62 win over No. 4 UConn

Nigel James Jr. scored 19 points and UConn coach Dan Hurley was ejected in the final second as Marquette hung on for a 68-62 victory that prevented the fourth-ranked Huskies from claiming a share of the Big East regular-season title

Ohtani homers for 2nd straight day, Suzuki hits 2, Japan beats South Korea 8-6 at WBC

Shohei Ohtani homered for the second straight day and Seiya Suzuki went deep twice and defending champion Japan beat South Korea 8-6 at Tokyo and improved to 2-0 at the World Baseball Classic

Arkansas' John Calipari becomes 5th Division I men's coach to reach 900 victories

Arkansas coach John Calipari became the fifth Division I men’s basketball coach to reach 900 career wins with the Razorbacks’ 88-84 victory over Missouri

Bills agree to re-sign Connor McGovern to 4-year deal, AP sources say

Buffalo Bills center Connor McGovern is staying put after agreeing to a four-year contract, two people familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press

Rory McIlroy withdraws from Bay Hill with back spasm as golf enters a big stretch

Rory McIlroy has been forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational with back spasms

For better or worse, Tony Stewart vows to keep his competitive edge while racing against his wife

Married NHRA drivers Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett insist their relationship will survive wins and losses

Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from world figure skating championships

Olympic champion Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world figure skating championships, and the U.S. team is replacing her with Sarah Everhardt for the competition beginning March 24 in Prague

Gymnastics invitational aims to raise thousands for women battling breast, ovarian cancer

Gymnastics invitational aims to raise thousands for women battling breast, ovarian cancer

Caitlin Clark set for US national team debut after 8-month injury layoff

Caitlin Clark is excited to make her U.S. national team debut next week when the Americans play in the FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico

Female coach Sabrina Wittmann blazing a lonely trail in men's soccer in Germany

As the first and only woman to be appointed head coach of a professional man’s soccer team in Germany, Sabrina Wittmann faces more pressure and scrutiny than most of her counterparts

High school wrestler Julia Horger inspiring other girls: "It shapes you as a person"

High school wrestler Julia Horger inspiring other girls: "It shapes you as a person"

Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying

Max Verstappen has been cleared by Formula 1’s medical team after X-rays on his hands following his crash in qualifying that will see him start from 20th place on the grid in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix

Lindsey Vonn loses lead in World Cup downhill standings as Laura Pirovano wins by 0.01 again

Lindsey Vonn finally lost her lead in the World Cup downhill standings when Laura Pirovano won by 0.01 seconds on back-to-back days at Val di Fassa

Para alpine skiers Voronchikhina and Bugaev give Russia its first Paralympic medals in 12 years

Para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev have won Russia’s first Paralympic medals since 2014 by taking bronze in the women’s downhill standing competition and the men's standing event

Rahm helped Detry get out of the Middle East. Now they're tied for the lead in LIV Golf

Thomas Detry was among eight players from LIV Golf stuck in the Middle East during the Israeli-U.S. attacks on Iran

Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1's Australian GP

Mercedes has revealed its dominant hand in qualifying for Sunday’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

Luka Doncic scores 44 points in 3 quarters to lead Lakers past Pacers 128-117 without LeBron

Luka Doncic scored 44 points in the first three quarters of the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers without LeBron James

No. 19 Miami (Ohio) caps a 31-0 regular season with a 110-108 overtime win at Ohio

Miami of Ohio has finished the regular season as the only unbeaten team in Division I men’s basketball

Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war

Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war

NHL-leading Avalanche win 5-4 in shootout to end Stars' franchise-record 10-game winning streak

Valeri Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds remaining in regulation, then made one of NHL-leading Colorado’s two shots in a shootout to beat Dallas 5-4

Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez hits 2 homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching

Manny Ramirez watched his son Lucas Ramirez hit two home runs for Brazil against the United States in the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge and Brice Turang power US to a 15-5 WBC-opening win over Brazil

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener

Maxx Crosby heading to Ravens, who send 2 first-round draft picks to Raiders, AP sources say

Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens

In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games by NHL for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin has been suspended for five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin

Celtics star Jayson Tatum filled with 'gratitude' in his return to court following Achilles surgery

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s belated birthday present to himself was a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season

Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much

President Donald Trump says questions about the war in Iran are “easy” compared to efforts to better regulate college sports

Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports

President Donald Trump has predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly

Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen

Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1

Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors in a criminal case that arose immediately after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant

Daniel Berger handles the 'US Open in spring' by building 5-shot lead at Bay Hill

Daniel Berger grabs control of the Arnold Palmer Invitational by thriving on Bay Hill’s brutal, U.S. Open-like greens

Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt

A Spanish soccer team is asking Madonna for help in finding the club shirt she wore on stage during a concert in 1990

NHL trade deadline upended as old contenders sell and new buyers add with an eye on the playoffs

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida, Toronto, St. Louis and so many perennial contenders were sellers at the NHL trade deadline

Robertson and Salah shine as Liverpool hits back to beat Wolves and reach FA Cup quarterfinals

Andy Robertson opened the scoring and Mohamed Salah has struck for only the second time this year as Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 to move into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup

North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season

North Carolina says star freshman Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb in practice and will miss the remainder of the season

J Balvin remade Van Halen's 'Jump' as Coca-Cola's World Cup anthem. He says it was 'a puzzle'

In need of a global superstar for a sports anthem

IndyCar and NASCAR partner for a desert doubleheader as both series enjoy strong starts to season

IndyCar and NASCAR are sharing a big doubleheader weekend at Phoenix Raceway, and drivers say the combo is boosting both racing series

Kerley receives 2-year whereabouts suspension, responds with social media flurry ripping regulators

Sprinter Fred Kerley has received a two-year ban for missing drug tests — a suspension that shouldn’t impact the 30-year-old former world champion because he has signed to run in a league that does not prohibit performance enhancers

Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics has officially opened amid the tensions of intensifying war in the Middle East and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage

Arike Ogunbowale arrested after police say she punched man at club while celebrating Unrivaled title

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after police say she punched a man in the face at a Miami nightclub

Kansas City Kings wheelchair basketball team heading to national tournament

Kansas City Kings wheelchair basketball team heading to national tournament

Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?

Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona

San Francisco Skee-Ball champion opens arcade and launches city's first league

San Francisco Skee-Ball champion opens arcade and launches city's first league

Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

Shohei Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic

Iranian women’s soccer team forced to sing national anthem ahead of Asian Cup match, sources tell CNN

Iranian women’s soccer team forced to sing national anthem ahead of Asian Cup match, sources tell CNN

Iran won't compete at Milan Cortina Paralympics as its only athlete can't travel safely to Italy

Iran will not participate in the Milan Cortina Paralympics because its only athlete set to compete can’t safely travel to Italy amid the intensifying Middle East conflict

Gymnast Yul Moldauer's 16-month suspension tested his resolve and reinforced his love for the sport

U.S. men's gymnast Yul Moldauer is returning to major competition at the American Cup

Experts see a wide data gap in women's sports science. This WNBA team owner wants to fix it

New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes

Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings

In the absence of injured Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, Emma Aicher seized her chance at a World Cup downhill on Friday to cut the American superstars’ leads in the season-long standings

LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets

LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic

LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record for career field goals

LeBron James has become the NBA’s leader in career field goals

Tennessee could miss its 1st women's NCAA Tournament after closing season with 7 straight losses

Tennessee has never failed to qualify for the women’s NCAA Tournament

Trae Young brings plenty of excitement to the court in limited minutes in his Wizards debut

Trae Young had 12 points and six assists in just over 19 minutes in his first game with the Washington Wizards

NHL's best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline

With less than 24 hours left before the NHL trade deadline, a few Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until the last minute to get deals done

Who is Markwayne Mullin, named by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary?

Who is Markwayne Mullin, named by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary?

Daniel Berger shoots a 63 and builds a 3-shot lead at Bay Hill

Daniel Berger grabs an early lead at Bay Hill with a bogey-free 63 in the Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rookie Cooper Flagg has a mixed return to the Mavericks' starting lineup in loss to the Magic

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg returned to the starting lineup for Dallas against the Orlando Magic after missing eight games with a foot injury

Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag

The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with China looking to extend its dominance as a Paralympic powerhouse and Ukraine and other nations boycotting the opening ceremony over the return of the Russian flag and anthem

Rams, Chiefs have agreed on a trade sending CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, AP sources say

The Chiefs and the Rams have agreed on a trade to send star cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles in exchange for several draft picks, three people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press

The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration

A joke from Hilary Knight on “Saturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on “The Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams

Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace

Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot get visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the team’s coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic

As Cadillac makes its F1 debut, history shows new teams can win big or fail

Cadillac might just be the best-prepared new team in Formula 1 history

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff

State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary

What went wrong in the women’s competition at the chaotic USATF half marathon championship?

What went wrong in the women’s competition at the chaotic USATF half marathon championship?

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday

'Playing for him': Niagara University club hockey team playing for championship in honor of late teammate

'Playing for him': Niagara University club hockey team playing for championship in honor of late teammate

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil

Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament

PWHL Players Association strengthens voice by affiliating with AFL-CIO and its 15 million workers

Women’s hockey players have taken the next major step to strengthen their voice in shaping the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s future by affiliating with the AFL-CIO

Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman, forcing him out of Sunday's Phoenix NASCAR race

Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix after doctors diagnosed him with vertigo

Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is on the verge of making a return to NBA action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon injury during last season’s playoffs

AP Mock Draft 1.0: Edge rushers go 2-3-4 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall

Fernando Mendoza won a Heisman Trophy, led Indiana to its first national championship and will be the No. 1 overall pick when the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock next month

Bills are getting receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Bears, AP sources say

The Buffalo Bills have agreed to acquire wide receiver D

Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline

The Vegas Golden Knights keep buying ahead of the NHL trade deadline

Avalanche get Nicolas Roy, Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd ahead of the NHL trade deadline

Two of the top Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until trade deadline day to make significant additions down the middle

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña has a finger injury that makes his status for the WBC unclear

The Houston Astros have sent All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to see a hand specialist for further examination of an injury to his right ring finger that has made his immediate availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear

Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract, AP source says

The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract

US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico

Monique Billings and Rae Burrell have been added to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico

Elimination of April transfer portal window could cause return of traditional spring football games

The disappearance of the spring transfer portal window offers the opportunity for a reappearance of spring football games in campuses across the country

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year

Aston Martin says its car risks giving drivers 'nerve damage' and can't finish F1 season-opener

Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix without its drivers risking suffering permanent nerve damage

Australia opens the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo with a 3-0 victory over Taiwan

Australia opened the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Robbie Perkins' two-run homer in the fifth inning and Travis Bazzana’s homer in the seventh at the Tokyo Dome

Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

Dahmen loses a full PGA Tour card and works his way into a $20M event at Bay Hill

Joel Dahmen lost his full PGA Tour card last year

Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he'll be released next week, AP source says

The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died

Fight at Coastal Carolina, South Alabama women's Sun Belt game injures ref and forces 8 ejections

A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Tournament forced eight players to be ejected and knocked a referee to the ground

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics

It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic

Rory McIlroy says it's a shame Jon Rahm has rejected a 'generous' European peace offering

Rory McIlroy says the European deal for LIV Golf players is generous and it's a shame Jon Rahm doesn't feel the same way

Wrexham to play Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of summer tour

Wrexham will play Liverpool in a friendly match at Yankee Stadium as part of its East Coast tour this summer, and by that time the fast-rising Welsh club will know if it has reached the Premier League

WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks

Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, says she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in the next collective bargaining agreement

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent

Braves manager says he's disappointed about Profar but the suspension creates opportunity for others

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension for the 2026 season

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Wembanyama dazzled by recent trip to see the northern lights. Spurs also shine bright in hot streak

The San Antonio Spurs went a sparkling 8-1 on their near month-long road trip

'I'll give it my best': UofL Alum using sports as motivation to recover from gunshot wound

'I'll give it my best': UofL Alum using sports as motivation to recover from gunshot wound

Restaurant under investigation after alcohol, hookah found at Patriots after-hours party

Restaurant under investigation after alcohol, hookah found at Patriots after-hours party

Mick Cronin urges allowing schools to exceed the $20.5M revenue-sharing cap to retain players

UCLA coach Mick Cronin warns the transfer portal is pushing college players to change schools too often and miss out on graduating

Niagara Gospel Mission using golf as an outlet for men in addiction recovery

Niagara Gospel Mission using golf as an outlet for men in addiction recovery

Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour

Jon Rahm is claiming the European tour is extorting players from LIV Golf by making them play extra tournaments if they want to regain membership

Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar suspended for 2026 season following second positive drug test

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for the 2026 season by Major League Baseball following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug

Women's college wrestling achieves major milestone with first NCAA championships set this weekend

The Iowa City area is the epicenter of college wrestling and a fitting place to host the first NCAA women’s championships on Friday and Saturday

Engine tricks and energy harvesting: how F1 teams can exploit new rules to win in 2026

A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power

Iran player Sara Didar holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women's Asian Cup

Soccer player Sara Didar has expressed the national team's concern for their families and all Iranians amid the war back home while they're in Australia competing in the Women's Asian Cup

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is having its #MeToo moment

With legend Andre Galvao accused of sexual misconduct, gyms and athletes have been forced to confront a culture of silence, hierarchy and gender blindness in the sport.

Luke Donald to return as Ryder Cup captain for Europe for 2027 competition

Luke Donald has decided to return as Ryder Cup captain for Europe with a shot at making history as the only captain to win three straight times

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff in Texas’ US Senate Republican primary

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff in Texas’ US Senate Republican primary

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis

Luka Doncic scores 27 points as the Lakers rally past the Pelicans, 110-101

Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 for their third straight victory

Hurley goes out a winner in what could be his final home game at Arizona State

Arizona State scratched and clawed its was to a 70-60 win over No. 14 Kansas in what may be coach Bobby Hurley's final home game

Arizona State beats No. 14 Kansas 70-60 in Hurley's potential home finale

Moe Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 19 and Arizona State pulled away late to beat No. 14 Kansas 70-60 on Tuesday night in what could be Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley’s final home game

No. 19 Miami of Ohio beats Toledo 74-72, extends season-opening winning streak to 30 games

Pete Suder scored 19 points, Antowne Woolfolk added 14 and No. 19 Miami (Ohio) closed within a victory of a perfect regular season with a 74-72 win over Toledo that extended the RedHawks’ season-opening winning streak to 30 games

Snooze and lose: San Antonio's Harrison Barnes ends iron man streak because of nap injury

San Antonio’s Harrison Barnes missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle

Florida coach Jon Sumrall's photoshoot with a 7-foot alligator includes some tense moments

Florida coach Jon Sumrall has a new appreciation for the gator chomp

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas contesting possible 80-game drug suspension, AP source says

A person familiar with the process tells The Associated Press that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball following an alleged failed test for a performance-enhancing substance

A beloved brother, a ‘superstar student’ and a ‘fantastic fighter’: What we know about the Austin mass shooting victims

A beloved brother, a ‘superstar student’ and a ‘fantastic fighter’: What we know about the Austin mass shooting victims

Cardinals inform 2-time Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray they plan to release him next week, AP source says

The Arizona Cardinals have informed two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray that they plan to release him at the beginning of the new league year on March 11, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press

Colts place transition tag on Daniel Jones and Breece Hall gets franchise tag from Jets

The Indianapolis Colts placed a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones and the New York Jets used the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall as teams beat the deadline to place tags on potential free agents

Shaquille O'Neal supports son at Sacramento State senior night

Shaquille O'Neal supports son at Sacramento State senior night

Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero

U_S_ Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes was back on the ice in the morning after he and brother Quinn appeared with women's captain Hilary Knight on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Figure skaters with disabilities seek a place in the Paralympic spotlight

The Paralympics do not include figure skating but there's a movement to change that

Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'

Max Scherzer says the note his daughter composed that asked the Toronto Blue Jays to re-sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner arose as his kids were writing letters to Santa Claus in December

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

Toddler found alive inside impounded car in Detroit lot; father in custody

War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi's 'Finalissima,' Ronaldo games and F1 races

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East

Shane Lowry has no choice but to pick himself up and move on after PGA National collapse

It's OK to feel sad for Shane Lowry

A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

Cadillac brings a new American team to the Formula 1 grid as the season opens in Australia

This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him

This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him

The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play

The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa St

Jaden Bradley scored 17 points, Motiejus Krivas added 13 and No. 2 Arizona clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State

NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club

Luke Kornet has called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming collaboration with Magic City

Cameron Boozer helped No. 1 Duke secure the outright ACC title. He had the marks to prove it, too

Duke star freshman Cameron Boozer had a pair of long, thick and inflamed scatches wrapped around his right shoulder after a lopsided win at N

Phantom BC to face Mist in Unrivaled final after teams win semifinals at packed Barclays Center

Kelsey Plum scored 31 points to lead short-handed Phantom BC to the Unrivaled championship game as the top seed beat Vinyl 83-75 in the semifinals of the 3-on-3 league at Barclays Center

Trae Young ejected from game after leaving bench, days before his expected Wizards debut

Trae Young was thrown out of a Washington game and he isn’t even set to play for the Wizards for a few more nights

No. 1 Duke clinches outright ACC title with 93-64 win at NC State

Star freshman Cameron Boozer scored 26 points and top-ranked Duke shot 55.2% to beat N

Warriors center Porzingis misses 5th straight game with illness coach Steve Kerr calls "mysterious"

Golden State center Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with a medical issue that has sidelined him for a week and a half

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday

Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line

Iran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by tournament co-host the United States

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31

Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close

US Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight and Quinn and Jack Hughes appear on 'Tonight Show'

Jimmy Fallon made fun of Jack Hughes for getting a tooth knocked out before scoring his Olympic-final overtime goal and praised Hilary Knight for winning at her fifth Games as the U.S. gold medal-winning hockey players made another late-night television appearance

Hoosiers continue making history by sending school-record 9-player contingent to NFL combine

The national champion Indiana Hoosiers just keep making history

Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

Goals from Christian Kabasele, Kelman Davis and Adam Buksa have given Udinese a 3-0 win over Fiorentina and halted its recent revival in Serie A

Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder

The Colorado Buffaloes began spring practice with heavy hearts Monday as they remembered quarterback Dominiq Ponder

US half marathon women's leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to 'make it right'

The runner who was leading the women’s race of the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field to make right an outcome that cost her a spot in the world road running championships this fall

Olympic bronze medalist Jasmine Jones honored with surprise party in return home

Olympic bronze medalist Jasmine Jones honored with surprise party in return home

Duke extends No. 1 record in AP Top 25 as Michigan State, Nebraska and Texas Tech crash top 10

Duke is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the second straight week, extending its all-time record with the program’s 149th appearance in the top spot

Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony

President Donald Trump has recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House

Indiana's Curt Cignetti cashes in on title run with 8-year extension worth $13.2 million per year

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is cashing in on his first national championship run — even more than initially expected

Combine buzz centered on players who could be on the move and likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza

While college players take center stage at the NFL scouting combine, teams are busy preparing their next moves along with evaluating potential draft picks

Federal judge allows Gabehart continue working at Spire so long as he avoids Gibbs-related duties

A federal judge has ruled Chris Gabehart can keep working at Spire Motorsports but only in a role unrelated to work he did as competition director at Joe Gibbs Racing

The A's and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring

The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press

Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation

Pickleball event at Mall of America raises money to fight child hunger

Pickleball event at Mall of America raises money to fight child hunger

Big Ten champion Michigan looking for guards to step up without L.J. Cason

No. 3 Michigan lost the best backup point guard in college basketball, according to coach Dusty May

UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 heading into postseason; followed by UCLA, South Carolina

UConn heads into the postseason undefeated and still the unanimous choice at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25

Browns agree to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from Texans, AP source says

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans for a fifth-round pick, a person familiar with the move has told The Associated Press

It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

When Andrew Benintendi first broke into the major leagues in 2016, batting average was a priority for the outfielder

Speed and paddock politics: George Russell aims to seize his chance after F1's big changes

George Russell has long been tipped as a Formula 1 champion of the future and the sweeping regulation changes for 2026 mean it could be his and Mercedes' year

Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues

Former U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he’s one of what the ATP Tour calls “a small number of players and team members” stuck in Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown that has also caused issues for athletes heading to the Paralympics

23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan delivering perfect start to season in a 'perfect partnership'

Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the mastermind behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team

A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea

Iran has opened its Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament under the shadow of war

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died in a single-car crash

Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards being shown to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents

Trinity Rodman aggravates back injury late in USWNT's 2-0 win over Argentina in SheBelieves Cup

The United States women's national team has secured its sixth straight shutout victory

President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country

Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the season

Tyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas

South Carolina's Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media that the school is working to try and help a few former players return home from Israel where they are playing professionally

Nico Echavarria wins the Cognizant Classic with a flawless weekend after Shane Lowry melts down late

Nico Echavarria has won the Cognizant Classic after a meltdown by Shane Lowry on the closing stretch at PGA National

Why more tourists need rescuing in Japan's ski towns

Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season. Rescuers warn that they are operating at breaking point and can not guarantee everyone will be rescued. CNN's Hanako Montgomery has more.

Spurs' poor performance that ends 11-game winning streak leaves Victor Wembanyama surprised

Victor Wembanyama was surprised

8-year-old strives to collect 300 boxes of cereal to feed local kids

8-year-old strives to collect 300 boxes of cereal to feed local kids

Golf legend John Shippen's history revealed by determined couple

Golf legend John Shippen's history revealed by determined couple

Golden Knights' Mark Stone leaves game at Penguins with an undisclosed injury

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left his team's game at the Pittsburgh Penguins because of an undisclosed injury

Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third

Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea

Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at St. Pete Grand Prix

Will Power and Mick Schumacher had a brutal start to new chapters in IndyCar at the season debut in downtown St. Petersburg

LA Kings fire coach Jim Hiller and name D.J. Smith as the interim replacement

The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after losing five of their past six games and falling out of playoff position

Texas moves to No. 1 seed in latest NCAA women's bracket preview, joins UConn, UCLA, South Carolina

Texas joined UConn, UCLA and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now

Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid global tensions following the strikes on Iran

The Qatar soccer federation has postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season

No. 7 Florida celebrates SEC title and sets sights on a top seed in the NCAA Tournament

No. 7 Florida has closed out an unbeaten February with its ninth consecutive victory

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have been competing in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, having to master different skills to succeed in entirely different disciplines every two years

Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings

Sofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dustup involving the United States women and men’s gold medal-winning hockey teams

Lewis makes seven 3s as Saint Mary's beats No. 9 Gonzaga 70-59 to share WCC regular-season title

Mikey Lewis made seven 3-pointers and scored 31 points to help Saint Mary’s beat No. 9 Gonzaga 70-59 to give the Gaels a share of the West Coast Conference regular-season title

Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double for No. 15 St. John's against Villanova

Zuby Ejiofor’s penultimate regular-season home game at St. John’s was certainly a memorable one

John Calipari matches the worst loss of his career and wishes it 'would have gone faster'

Arkansas coach John Calipari matched the worst margin of defeat in his 34-year career

Oft-injured New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson 'tweaks' right ankle in win over Utah Jazz

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has another potential injury to deal with after leaving New Orleans’ game at Utah in the second quarter

LeBron James' 11-year-old daughter Zhuri has a fun shootaround with father before game with Warriors

Zhuri James stood with her back to the basket at the free-throw line and heaved an over-the-head shot that banked in after several previous attempts

Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double as No. 15 St. John's bounces back with 89-57 rout of Villanova

Zuby Ejiofor had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and No. 15 St. John’s bounced back from an embarrassing loss by blitzing Villanova 89-57 at Madison Square Garden

Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win

Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win

Notre Dame, Penn St. running back tandems share stage once again at NFL's scouting combine

Former Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rekindled some fond memories at this week’s NFL’s scouting combine

Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening

Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play

Tempers flare between Nuggets and Thunder as Dort is ejected after fouling Jokic

Tempers flared in the fourth quarter between Oklahoma City and the Denver Nuggets and resulted in the ejection of the Thunder’s Lu Dort

Dan Serafini sentenced to life without parole for Lake Tahoe shootings of in-laws

Dan Serafini sentenced to life without parole for Lake Tahoe shootings of in-laws

Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under

Shane Lowry shares the lead at the Cognizant Classic after a bogey-free 63 at PGA National

Man City wins without Haaland to keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race

Without the injured Erling Haaland, Manchester City has relied on the latest goal from recently signed forward Antoine Semenyo to secure a win that keeps the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race

Karaban helps No. 6 UConn edge Seton Hall 71-67 after being added to Huskies of Honor

Alex Karaban scored 23 points after being added to the Huskies of Honor before his final home game, and No. 6 UConn rallied for a 71-67 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday

Evans, Boozer help No. 1 Duke beat No. 11 Virginia 77-51 to clinch ACC Tournament's top seed

Isaiah Evans scored 19 points to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 11 Virginia 77-51

How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age

How to avoid injuries and grow stronger as you age

Chris Gabehart shows up in Spire gear as a lawsuit court deadline looms

Chris Gabehart is working for Spire Motorsports while he fights Joe Gibbs Racing in federal court over whether he can take the job

Haaland missing for Man City at Leeds because of 'little injury,' Guardiola says

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland was left out of the squad for the Premier League match at Leeds after sustaining a “little injury” in training

Marco Odermatt closes in on downhill season title after winning first World Cup race since Olympics

Marco Odermatt has taken a giant step towards retaining his World Cup downhill title this season

There's been a change to F1's engine rules and it could mostly impact Mercedes

Formula One’s governing body has reached a compromise with manufacturers that changes the way the compression ratio will be measured midway through this season and in the 2027 season

German skier Emma Aicher wins super-G as fight for World Cup discipline title heats up

Emma Aicher has dominated the first women’s super-G since the Olympics to earn her fifth career World Cup win as the fight for the season discipline title got fresh impetus

Troy Ryan tells AP he believes it's time he steps down as Canadian women's team coach after 6 years

Troy Ryan is grateful and honored to have had the opportunity oversee the Canadian women’s hockey team at two Olympics, and told The Associated Press that he believes it’s time he stepped down as coach

Australians Green and Lee move into the lead after 3 rounds of LPGA Singapore

Australians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have moved to the top of the leaderboard to lead by one stroke after three rounds of the HSBC Women’s World Championship

Electrolyte supplements are everywhere. Who benefits from them and when?

Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own

Celtics post one of NBA's best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum's possible return

The Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break

WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says

The WNBA players’ union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday night for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing — two key areas on which the sides differ — according to a person familiar with the negotiations

Blaring horn after a power surge delays Pistons and Cavaliers in 3rd quarter

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers were delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn Friday night after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction

PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IR

Olympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries during the Milan Cortina Games

All eyes focused on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as QBs take center stage at NFL scouting combine

Fernando Mendoza possesses all the traits NFL teams covet in a franchise quarterback

Oristanio's late goal cancels stunning Folorunsho strike as Parma draw with Cagliari

Michael Folorunsho has scored a stunning 30-meter strike for Cagliari and substitute Gaetano Oristanio equalized late to give home side Parma a share of the points in Serie A

Judge delays decision on restraining order preventing Chris Gabehart from joining Spire Motorsports

A federal judge did not issue a ruling on whether to impose a temporary restraining order preventing former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart from working for rival NASCAR team Spire Motorsports

Bottom club Wolves shock high-flying Aston Villa at Molineux

Premier League cellar dweller Wolverhampton has shocked high-flying Aston Villa 2-0 at Molineux

Falcons dismiss assistant coach LaTroy Lewis, who has been named a suspect in a sexual assault case

The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, just hours before he was named as a suspect in a sexual assault case

Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic

Brooks Koepka and alternate Ben Silverman rebound at the Cognizant Classic and reach the weekend at PGA National

No end in sight for battles over eligibility and player contracts in college sports, experts say

Athletes and college sports administrators continue to end up in court less than a year after the House vs

US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory

The United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory from the Milan Cortina Olympics

Cowboys place franchise tag on George Pickens as focus shifts to talks on a long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on George Pickens, a move that would guarantee the receiver $27.3 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract

Diego Pavia to throw at the NFL combine, betting big despite size concerns

Quarterback Diego Pavia says he plans to throw at the NFL scouting combine, even as Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza waits for his pro day on April 1

Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility

Mexico has reassured FIFA that it can safely host the World Cup after deadly cartel violence this week

Unearthing the forgotten diamonds: The untold story of the Owls Club

Unearthing the forgotten diamonds: The untold story of the Owls Club

Max Scherzer's 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return

Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto

16-year-old MLS prodigy Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest American to score in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union

Bodø/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again

Bodø/Glimt’s stunning run through the Champions League now brings Sporting Lisbon to its Arctic Circle home in the round of 16 next month

Cadillac names its first F1 car after Mario Andretti in 'ultimate compliment'

Cadillac is naming its first Formula 1 car in honor of 1978 champion Mario Andretti

Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico

Hundreds of roosters found at California home, suspect faces cockfighting-related charges

Hundreds of roosters found at California home, suspect faces cockfighting-related charges

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the driver’s contract fight with McLaren Racing

Florida women end a 25-game skid against ranked teams but could be on the verge of another reboot

Florida is on the verge of missing the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the ninth time in 10 years and could have a coaching change in the coming weeks

How the Seattle Seahawks’ sale will score a touchdown for charity 8 years after Paul Allen’s death

Selling a sports team is much more complicated than selling assets found in a typical estate, such as houses and cars.

Swiss skier Suter wins 1st race since Olympics as chase starts for Vonn's World Cup downhill lead

Former Olympic and world downhill champion Corinne Suter has won the first World Cup race since the Milan Cortina Games

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence

WNBA union plans to survey players with agents seeking input in process, AP source says

Leaders of the WNBA players’ union had a meeting with players this week and will send out a survey to their members to get feedback on the league’s latest contract proposal

Olympic hero Jack Hughes keeps waiting for life to return to normal. It didn't happen in Pittsburgh

Jack Hughes is still riding the emotional wave from his overtime goal that won Olympic gold for the United States

Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games

Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel has reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke

Opening round at the Cognizant Classic features bird feathers, shots from the mud and hole-outs

There were some weird shots in Thursday's opening round at the Cognizant Classic

NYC police arrest man after officers were pelted during a snowball fight

A social media content creator has been arrested after New York City police said officers were hurt when they were pelted with snow and ice during a massive snowball fight in Washington Square Park this week

Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong lead UConn to 46th straight win and another 30-win season

Azzi Fudd had 24 points and four steals in her final regular-season home game and Sarah Strong added 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as top-ranked UConn cruised to an 84-52 win over visiting Georgetown to extend its winning streak to 46 games

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

Hawks plan a Magic City tribute night with lemon pepper wings, T.I. and merch

The Atlanta Hawks are turning a home game into a tribute to Magic City, the city’s famous adult entertainment club

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86

One of the best-known umpires in Major League Baseball history has died

Pink denies reports that she is separated from husband Carey Hart: 'Not true'

Pink says she is still with her husband Carey Hart

Colts give injury-plagued QB Anthony Richardson permission to seek trade, AP source says

The Indianapolis Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday

Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas

Eight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation said

Reports: Italian golfer Pavan badly injured from fall down elevator shaft when car was not there

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has been badly injured from falling down an elevator shaft in South Africa

Reunion game: Costas, Collins, Fratello and more NBC voices reunite for 76ers-Spurs game Tuesday

NBC is bringing back its classic NBA broadcast crew for a throwback game, with Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello calling Spurs versus 76ers on Tuesday night

'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe

'You just kind of go into go mode and just dig': Skiers rescue buried man at Palisades Tahoe

Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest advance in Europa League despite losing 2nd legs at home

Fenerbahçe earns a rare 2-1 win in England but was still knocked out of the second-tier Europa League by Nottingham Forest in the playoffs

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules

Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop

Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers has taken part in his latest celebration of the U.S. men's hockey gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62

Austin Smotherman is the first-round leader at the Cognizant Classic

Man creates cereal box in honor of Gaudreau brothers, raises money for family

Man creates cereal box in honor of Gaudreau brothers, raises money for family

Premier League to launch its own streaming platform in Singapore next season

The Premier League is launching a direct-to-customer streaming platform from next season, chief executive Richard Masters said

Spanish soccer league wants to try again in the US and resurrect overseas game

The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States

Gaudreau family says they'll never forget U.S. men's hockey team honoring sons at Olympics

Gaudreau family says they'll never forget U.S. men's hockey team honoring sons at Olympics

Ethiopian runner Welteji banned over missed drug test which overshadowed world champs

One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute over a missed drug test which overshadowed the opening of last year’s world championships

No 1 Thitikul struggles in the first round of the LPGA Singapore led by Kim

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul has struggled during the first round of the HSBC Women’s World Championship

Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays

High School girls' basketball coach Scott Marino charged with raping student

High School girls' basketball coach Scott Marino charged with raping student

SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested

A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games

CNN Sports exclusive: How family, focus and faith fuel Bukayo Saka and Arsenal’s trophy ambitions

CNN Sports exclusive: How family, focus and faith fuel Bukayo Saka and Arsenal’s trophy ambitions

Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

Officials say a third victim has died from injuries sustained during a deadly shooting at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island

Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches

Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games when his Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5

Joel Quenneville gets his 1,000th career win in Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over Oilers

Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead

Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’

Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’

Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL, jokes about his missing teeth as Devils resume playoff push

Jack Hughes gets a loud homecoming in New Jersey after his gold medal heroics at the Olympics

Jeff Galloway, who inspired people with his run-walk method, dies at 80

Jeff Galloway, a runner on the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, has died at age 80

Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke

Hilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump

Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John's

Tarris Reed Jr. had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, and No. 6 UConn held 15th-ranked St. John’s to 20% shooting in a 72-40 blowout that snapped the Red Storm’s 13-game winning streak

Golden Knights sit 5 from Olympic gold-medal game in NHL return against Kings

The Vegas Golden Knights were without five players from the Olympic gold medal-game Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL’s return from a three-week break

James Harden out for the Cavaliers against the Bucks after breaking right thumb

James Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night because of a broken right thumb

With World Cup looming, can Mexico contain the chaos unleashed by the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’?

With World Cup looming, can Mexico contain the chaos unleashed by the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’?

University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech

The University of Cincinnati is suing Brendan Sorsby, accusing the former Bearcats quarterback of breaching his contract following his transfer to Texas Tech. The university filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on Wednesday

Lightning coach Jon Cooper to miss 2 games after his father's death

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is stepping away for two games after his father Robert died

Chris Gabehart: Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit is 'punishing a former employee for daring to leave'

Chris Gabehart says Joe Gibbs Racing is suing him to punish him for leaving, not to protect trade secrets

Champions League: Vinicius helps Real Madrid advance, PSG and Atalanta also through

Vinícius Júnior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League

Paul Skenes loses 4 strikes to ABS challenges in Cy Young Award winner's spring training debut

National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes lost four strikes to ABS challenges in his first spring training start

Mamdani's relationship with NYPD gets icy after officers were pelted in a snowball fight

A massive snowball fight in New York that ended in police officers being pelted is creating a frosty dispute between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his own police department

A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak

A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court

How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike

How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike

Vrabel calls for increased staffing at NFL replay center to help cut down on mistakes

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called on the league to increase staffing at the replay command center to make sure that reviews from all games are treated equally in the future

Brooks Koepka returns to the Cognizant Classic for his first start there since 2022

Brooks Koepka returns to his hometown PGA event with plenty of comforts, and a few bruises, as he plays the Cognizant Classic

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby placed on injured reserve after getting hurt at the Olympics

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to begin their playoff push without Sidney Crosby

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring

Luka hesitates, LeBron misses on the last possession of a rough homestand for the slumping Lakers

When Luka Doncic had the ball in his hands with a chance to win the game for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Slovenian scoring machine passed

Trump to present Medal of Freedom to Team USA men's hockey star Connor Hellebuyck

President Donald Trump said he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to US men’s hockey Olympic gold medalist Connor Hellebuyck. Trump also introduced the men’s hockey team to drive home an argument that the country is “winning again.” Members of the team, clad in navy American flag sweaters accessorized with their medals, entered into the press gallery and received a bipartisan standing ovation and chants of “USA!”

NY's only Black-owned bowling center sits in Buffalo, creating youth opportunities through programs

NY's only Black-owned bowling center sits in Buffalo, creating youth opportunities through programs

Dallas tennis standout shaped by a family legacy he never saw firsthand

Dallas tennis standout shaped by a family legacy he never saw firsthand

98-year-old woman holds world record as oldest competitive pool player

98-year-old woman holds world record as oldest competitive pool player

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin's 23XI Racing aims for motorsports dominance

Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing is surging in NASCAR with two wins to open the 2026 season

Jim Furyk to dip toes in the TV waters. He will be in Golf Channel booth at Bay Hill and Sawgrass

Jim Furyk is about to test the television waters for Golf Channel

Fancy a ‘Heated Rivalry’-style getaway? Shane and Ilya’s love nest cottage is on Airbnb

Fancy a ‘Heated Rivalry’-style getaway? Shane and Ilya’s love nest cottage is on Airbnb

Wendell Carter Jr. scores late winner in Magic's 110-109 victory over slumping Lakers

Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and the Orlando Magic finished a strong West Coast trip with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

Trump skates on Team USA’s hockey wins during State of the Union address

Trump skates on Team USA’s hockey wins during State of the Union address

US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'

The gold medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team has visited President Donald Trump at the White House and later received about a 2-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union address

Hughes' OT goal for Team USA vs Canada in Olympic final averages 26M live viewers on NBC, Peacock

Jack Hughes’ overtime goal delivered a huge audience for U.S. hockey and NBC

Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight

Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight

Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual

Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra are on opposite sides over one oddly persistent issue in the NBA: what coaches wear on the sideline

Trae Young returns to Atlanta for the first time since blockbuster trade to the Wizards

Trae Young has returned to Atlanta for the first time since the Hawks dealt their star guard to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade last month

Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt pulls off stunning upset against Inter Milan

Bodø/Glimt pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by knocking out Italian giant Inter Milan

Former martial arts fighter gets 3 life sentences for shooting Colorado neighbors over driveway dispute

Former martial arts fighter gets 3 life sentences for shooting Colorado neighbors over driveway dispute

Jets plan to keep Hall, while futures for Walker and Montgomery remain uncertain

The New York Jets don’t plan to let running back Breece Hall hit the open market at the start of the league year, while the futures of other top running backs such as Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and David Montgomery remain more in flux

Why US men's hockey team is under fire after call with Trump

The US Olympic men’s hockey team is facing backlash after laughing during a call with President Trump following their gold medal win. Trump joked he would be “impeached” for not inviting the US women’s hockey team, who also won gold. The women’s team later declined his State of the Union invitation.

Kash Patel’s use of the FBI jet sparks outrage. Here’s why he couldn’t travel to the Olympics any other way

Kash Patel’s use of the FBI jet sparks outrage. Here’s why he couldn’t travel to the Olympics any other way

Ice boaters chase wind and smooth ice on Geneva Lake

Ice boaters chase wind and smooth ice on Geneva Lake

Craig Tiley will become the CEO of the US Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia

Craig Tiley will take over as the CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association this year

Kelce, Mahomes sued by New York company over 1587 Prime trademark

Kelce, Mahomes sued by New York company over 1587 Prime trademark

North Texas high school swim team donates car, bike and $20,000 to custodian in need

North Texas high school swim team donates car, bike and $20,000 to custodian in need

Raiders describe traits they want in franchise QB but remain silent on Mendoza as NFL combine opens

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek never uttered the name Fernando Mendoza while speaking at the NFL’s annual scouting combine

The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near

Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” have been digging out from a brutal storm that forecasters are calling the strongest in a decade

Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain

Tiger Woods has a few big decisions facing him next month

Mikko Rantanen will miss at least 2 weeks for the Dallas Stars after getting hurt in the Olympics

Mikko Rantanen will miss at least two weeks for the Dallas Stars after sustaining a lower-body injury in the Olympics

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

The Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March

Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season

The Atlanta Braves have announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season

Raiders GM wants Maxx Crosby to stay, but will listen to offers

The Las Vegas Raiders are planning to keep star edge rusher Maxx Crosby despite the trade talk around the five-time Pro Bowl pick

Kirk Cousins is set for free agency. Falcons GM says the team plans to release the veteran QB

The Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when free agency opens

6 years after Ahmaud Arbery's killing, runners honor his life on Atlanta's BeltLine

6 years after Ahmaud Arbery's killing, runners honor his life on Atlanta's BeltLine

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

Man arrested for fatally stabbing roommate with sword

Man arrested for fatally stabbing roommate with sword

Boston University hockey team walks to practice in full uniform during blizzard

Boston University hockey team walks to practice in full uniform during blizzard

UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each half and is making all field goals 60 yards or longer worth four points in the innovative spring football league’s latest rule changes

Amon-Ra St. Brown to play in mother's home of Germany as Lions are set for NFL Munich game

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a longtime dream will come true with his team set to play in the NFL game in Munich this year

Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agree to contract adding $27 million for 2027 season

Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract adding $27 million for the 2027 season

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Milan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he says he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he’d like to be considered for the U.S. men’s team when the time comes

White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 Houston

Tre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston

Tempers flare in Spurs-Pistons game in a matchup of 2 of NBA's top teams

Tempers flared in the first half of the San Antonio Spurs-Detroit Pistons game, a matchup of two of the NBA’s top teams on Monday night

Spurs humble Pistons with 114-103 victory in potential NBA Finals preview

Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview

Milan Cortina Olympics were most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with 96% more viewers than Beijing

The Milan Cortina Olympics averaged 23.5 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with a 96% larger audience than the Beijing Games four years ago

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to make just 1 start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to make only one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, regardless of how far Team USA advances

Bediako appeals NCAA eligibility decision to Alabama Supreme Court as season winds down

Basketball center Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to let him play the rest of the season for the Crimson Tide

US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address

The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday

Body of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is to lie in state in South Carolina

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is being honored in South Carolina, where he was born and where his civil rights work began as a teenager

FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration

When the American men’s hockey team retreated to their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, they were joined by a special guest from the United States: FBI Director Kash Patel

WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says

The WNBA told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 start the season on time

Supersub strikes again as Sesko gives Man United win at Everton

Manchester United supersub Benjamin Sesko has given Manchester United a 1-0 win at Everton in the Premier League

US women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invite, citing scheduling

US women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invite, citing scheduling

Fiorentina rises out of Serie A drop zone and Bologna beats Udinese

An early goal from Moise Kean has given Fiorentina a vital win over Pisa in the race to avoid Serie A relegation

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton has died after being in a car crash in Atlanta

UC students design warming system for Paralympians

UC students design warming system for Paralympians

New Mexico Goatheads announce NHL affiliation

New Mexico Goatheads announce NHL affiliation

Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps

Duke's win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll

Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says

The 21-year-old North Carolina man who entered a gate at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun before he was shot and killed worked as a golf course groundskeeper and sold illustrations of golf courses

Cheer competition unites deaf community

Cheer competition unites deaf community

Geno Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer

Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1

She woke up to 'We’re at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion

Mariia Vainshtein's family fled Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its invasion four years ago

Lindsey Vonn says her doctor saved leg from amputation

Lindsey Vonn says her doctor saved leg from amputation

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics

From Tom Brady to Mike Trout, Topps Rip Night draws 100,000 fans worldwide

From Tom Brady to Mike Trout, Topps Rip Night draws 100,000 fans worldwide

NHL's return to the Olympics lives up to the hype and sets the stage for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

The return of NHL players to the Olympics after a 12-year absence lived up to the hype

UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Júnior

UEFA provisionally suspends Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after Vinícius Júnior accuses him of racist abuse

How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket

Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan might be spilling over into English cricket

Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak

Truckee mourns backcountry skiers killed in avalanche near Castle Peak

Bill Pickett's legacy lives on through rodeo that celebrates Black cowboys and cowgirls

Bill Pickett's legacy lives on through rodeo that celebrates Black cowboys and cowgirls

'It's a big deal': Man lands big role in Olympics closing ceremonies

'It's a big deal': Man lands big role in Olympics closing ceremonies

After a heart health scare, a woman writes a book to raise awareness about heart disease

After a heart health scare, a woman writes a book to raise awareness about heart disease

Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in 'The CEO Club' series

Serena Williams has shifted her drive from tennis to business, and a new Prime Video series shows how she leads

10 memorable moments from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

With 116 medal events over 19 days in five different clusters, what a spectacle the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were

FBI Director Kash Patel celebrates with US men’s hockey team after Olympic win

FBI Director Kash Patel celebrates with US men’s hockey team after Olympic win

Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Violence linked to a major cartel leader’s death has forced Mexico to postpone four high-level soccer games

Tyler Reddick wins at Atlanta to give Michael Jordan second straight NASCAR Cup victory

Tyler Reddick rebounded from a crash to become the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, winning in double overtime Sunday at Echo Park Speedway

Jacob Bridgeman holds on at Riviera for first PGA Tour title

Jacob Bridgeman held on to win the Genesis Invitational at Riviera for his first PGA Tour title

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

The twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

Winning it for Johnny Hockey: Team USA wins a historic gold and honors a fallen teammate

Winning it for Johnny Hockey: Team USA wins a historic gold and honors a fallen teammate

Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics

Nick Kurtz isn't changing much in his second big league season

4 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games

Four Premier League players have been targeted with racist abuse online after their weekend games

Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

No miracle needed

Eze hurts Tottenham again to reignite Arsenal's title hopes and Liverpool grabs late winner

Eberechi Eze has reignited Arsenal’s title ambitions in the Premier League by being the scourge of Tottenham once again

An Olympic 'Miracle On Ice' as US shocks USSR

The victory by the U.S. men's hockey team over the heavily favored Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics is widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history

Jack Hughes lost teeth from a high-stick to the mouth before his Olympic gold-winning goal

Jack Hughes lost some teeth before he won Olympic gold for the U.S. The forward who put the puck in the net in overtime to give the Americans a 2-1 victory over Canada in the men’s hockey final Sunday did so with a bloody mouth and less of a bite than he began the game with

NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown

Authorities say Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, has been found dead

Calls grow for Casey Wasserman to resign as chair of 2028 LA Olympics

Calls grow for Casey Wasserman to resign as chair of 2028 LA Olympics

Why Norway is dominating the Winter Olympics and what could US learn

Why Norway is dominating the Winter Olympics and what could US learn

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time

Jeeno Thitikul wins the LPGA Thailand by one shot and earns her first victory at her home event

Sweden’s Ebba Andersson gets redemption in winning 50km cross-country ski race at Milan Cortina

Ebba Andersson has won the women’s 50-kilometer mass start in cross-country skiing as she turns a painful Olympic moment into redemption

Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?

Why have there been so many skiing deaths in Europe this year?

Snow clears and Eileen Gu goes for Olympic medal No. 6

A day later than she expected, Eileen Gu tries to make it six medals in six Olympic events when she drops into the halfpipe for the women’s final

Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title

Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Mario Barrios on Saturday night

Duke makes its case as top seed by knocking off top-ranked Michigan in March Madness preview

No. 3 Duke has made a statement by outhustling and outplaying top-ranked Michigan

Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same day

Cameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 3 Duke handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation’s capital

The Atlantic 10 issues reprimands, fines following scuffle between No. 18 Saint Louis and VCU

The Atlantic 10 has issued reprimands and fined both No. 18 Saint Louis and VCU for violating the conference’s sportsmanship policy following a scuffle between the two teams near the end of a basketball game on Friday night

No. 4 Arizona steadies the ship with a gritty 73-66 win at No. 2 Houston

Arizona wasn’t feeling great after losing consecutive games following a 23-0 start

Bridgeman delivers brilliant performance at Riviera to build a 6-shot lead over McIlroy

Jacob Bridgeman is turning the Genesis Invitational at Riviera into a runaway

Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival

Friends buried by an avalanche: The harrowing story of loss and a fight for survival

Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 lead

Anthony Dell’Orso tied a season high with 22 points and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 conference

Man City keeps pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal with win over Newcastle

Manchester City has cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a 2-1 win against Newcastle

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way

Goepper walks away with knee sprain, hurt shin after crash in all-or-nothing Olympic halfpipe gamble

U.S. freeskier Nick Goepper says he walked away from his nasty crash at the Olympics with only a knee sprain and a bone bruise

Winter Olympics recap: Klaebo completes historic sweep in cross-country, Stolz 4th in speedskating

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo rewrites Winter Olympics history with a perfect sweep in men’s cross-country skiing

No. 17 St. John's rides Darling and Mitchell to longest winning streak in 41 years

After a 4-3 start this season, St. John’s is enjoying its most dominant roll in decades

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBC

Shohei Ohtani played for the first time in what is expected to be only a couple of Cactus League games for the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers before he departs the desert to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic

A record-setting Winter Olympics: 6 golds and 17 medals for the US in women's events set marks

Women are powering Team USA’s medal surge at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and they are setting records along the way

Vinicius Junior scores again but cannot prevent Real Madrid falling to 2-1 loss at Osasuna

Vinicius Junior was back on the score sheet for Real Madrid - but the Brazilian was not able to prevent the Spanish league leader from falling to a surprise 2-1 loss to Osasuna

Team USA is one game away from its first gold medal in men’s hockey since the ‘Miracle on Ice.’ That team still inspires

Team USA is one game away from its first gold medal in men’s hockey since the ‘Miracle on Ice.’ That team still inspires

No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decades

Bryce Hopkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John’s breezed past Creighton 81-52 for its 13th straight victory — marking the school’s longest winning streak in 41 years

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hits 2 HRs in spring debut

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic next month

Thiam scores career-high 28 to lead Cincinnati to an 84-68 upset of No. 8 Kansas

Moustapha Thiam had a career-high 28 points and led Cincinnati to an 84-68 upset of No. 8 Kansas

US wins its record 11th gold medal at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. team won its record-breaking 11th gold medal of the Winter Olympics when the trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Chris Lillis took the title in mixed aerials

Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committee

Michigan is the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings by the committee that will select the 68-team men's field for the NCAA Tournament

Ski guides in spotlight as investigators probe deadly California avalanche

Legal experts say a criminal investigation announced into whether negligence played a role in a deadly California avalanche could hinge on key decisions by guides leading the ill-fated ski trip

Jordan Stolz had a medal-filled Olympics. He’ll leave Milan still wanting more

Jordan Stolz had a medal-filled Olympics. He’ll leave Milan still wanting more

Women's Olympic freeski halfpipe final postponed a day because of heavy snow in the Italian Alps

The women’s Olympic freeski halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Games will be held on Sunday, a day later than originally scheduled because of heavy snow in the Italian Alps

Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond

Wisconsin resident rescues two ice fishermen from freezing pond

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win inspiring young skaters at Oakland ice rink where she trained

Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win inspiring young skaters at Oakland ice rink where she trained

Injured Canada captain Sidney Crosby's status uncertain for the Olympic gold medal game

Canada has not decided whether injured captain Sidney Crosby will play in the gold medal game at the Olympics against the U.S., coach Jon Cooper said

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes 3rd-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul has birdied her final three holes for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament

Klaebo becomes 1st athlete to win 6 golds at a Winter Games as Norway sweeps 50km mass start

Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men’s cross-country skiing events on Saturday by winning his sixth race and set the record for the most golds by one athlete in a single Winter Olympics

Former NHL great Jaromir Jagr talks about retirement in his 38th professional season

The storied hockey career of Jaromir Jagr might be coming to an end

'Hotdog' in the halfpipe! Alex Ferreira finally wins his Olympic gold

American freeskier Alex Ferreira won the men’s halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Winter Games to complete his collection of Olympic medals

At halfpipe, neither US-born Olympic favorite competes for America. Eileen Gu takes the heat

The two best bets to win the gold medal in women’s halfpipe skiing at the Winter Olympics were born in the United States

Nuggets rout Trail Blazers 157-103 for the most points on the road in franchise history

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 29 1/2 minutes and the Denver Nuggets routed Portland 157-103 on Friday night for the most points on the road in franchise history and the most in an NBA game this season

Joe Scott is out as Air Force basketball coach. The school was investigating his treatment of cadets

Air Force has ended its run with basketball coach Joe Scott

Atlantic 10 showdown between No. 18 Saint Louis, VCU ends with shoving, benches clearing

A showdown for first place in the Atlantic 10 concluded with the benches clearing and multiple ejections in an 88-75 win by No. 18 Saint Louis against VCU

Thames leads second-half rally, No. 18 Saint Louis beats VCU 88-75 as benches empty

Kellen Thames scored 16 points and No. 18 Saint Louis rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half for an 88-75 win over VCU on Friday night in a game in which both benches emptied in the final seconds

Riviera newcomers Penge and Bridgeman share lead at Genesis with McIlroy on their heels

Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman are playing Riviera for the first time and like what they see

Officials work to lower risk of deadly slides to recover bodies of California avalanche victims

Officials are working to lower the risks of more deadly slides in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada

Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather says he will return to pro boxing 9 years after his retirement

Floyd Mayweather says he is ending his nine-year retirement and returning to competitive boxing this summer

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires

Murakami shakes off traffic delay ahead of Cactus League debut with the White Sox

Munetaka Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut with the Chicago White Sox

Judge denies Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar's injunction bid to remain eligible

A judge in Tennessee has denied Joey Aguilar’s bid for an injunction that would have enabled the quarterback to continue playing for the Volunteers this fall

6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche

6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche

US sets up gold-medal game against Canada at the Olympics by cruising past Slovakia

The much-anticipated but never guaranteed U.S.-Canada showdown for gold in men’s hockey at the Olympics is on

Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in the women’s slalom

US star Mikaela Shiffrin claimed gold in the women’s slalom after a fantastic run, ending an eight-year Olympic medal drought for arguably the greatest skier ever. Shiffrin won gold in the event for the second time in her career, 12 years after winning the slalom in Sochi. CNN's Coy Wire reports.

Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected

Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery

Berardi at the double as Sassuolo deepen Verona's relegation woes

Two goals from Domenico Berardi have helped Sassuolo to a 3-0 win over Serie A bottom club Verona

Mick Cronin apologizes to player for ejecting him and say he needs to do better at representing UCLA

UCLA coach Mick Cronin says he has apologized to Steven Jamerson II after sending him to the locker room during a blowout loss at Michigan State

Top-ranked Canada heartbroken after upset loss to Sweden in women's curling at the Olympics

Canada’s controversial men’s team will have the curling power’s last chance at Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina Games

Nebraska coach Hoiberg says part of the reason he swiped at fan's phone is because of his pacemaker

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg says there were circumstances surrounding his altercation with a court-storming Iowa fan that people viewing viral social media videos might not fully understand

Florida man accused of pulling gun in gym, claimed it was a candy bar

Florida man accused of pulling gun in gym, claimed it was a candy bar

NFL prospects from around the world prepare for combine at X3 Performance and Physical Therapy

NFL prospects from around the world prepare for combine at X3 Performance and Physical Therapy

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left to help Canada survive another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals and advance to the men’s gold-medal game

2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to new deal with Brewers

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has agreed to a new contract after leading the Brewers to division titles and getting selected as NL manager of the year each of his first two seasons

Rams promote Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, AP source says

The Los Angeles Rams are promoting assistant Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator

Dutch fans roar for speedskater Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong's Olympic gold in the 1,500

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands has won her first Olympic gold and sixth career medal by finishing first in speedskating’s 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Winter Games

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold Norway’s 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics

PWHL’s influence apparent at Olympics with OT medal games and the gap closing behind US and Canada

The state of women's hockey is on the rise after a competitive Olympic tournament and coupled with launch of PWHL

'A huge mistake.' Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match

MLS Commissioner Don Garber ‘would love’ to see Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé join the league

MLS Commissioner Don Garber ‘would love’ to see Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé join the league

Alysa Liu just won Olympic gold for figure skating. She wins one for her style too

Alysa Liu just won Olympic gold for figure skating. She wins one for her style too

Olympic freeskier Hunter Hess flashes an 'L' sign, says he stands by his statement and loves the USA

American freeskier Hunter Hess got to the end of his successful run in Olympic halfpipe qualifying, then bent his left thumb and forefinger into the shape of an “L.”

Laila Edwards to Hilary Knight for Olympic final-tying goal is poetic for US on way to gold

It was only fitting that the goal the U.S. scored to tie the gold-medal game in the final minutes of regulation against Canada was scored by Hilary Knight in her last Olympics on a tip of a shot from Laila Edwards in her first

Alysa Liu walked away from skating. Her fresh outlook when she returned helped her win Olympic gold

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in women’s figure skating by skating loose, smiling and doing it her own way

Beverly Hills apologizes to Celtics star Jaylen Brown for claims about his event that was shut down

The City of Beverly Hills apologized to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday for initially stating that an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit

Magic use 3-point flurry to hand the Kings their franchise-record 15th straight loss

Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic beat Sacramento 131-94 on Thursday night for the Kings’ franchise-record 15th straight loss

6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip

The six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together

Hornets' LaMelo Ball says he feels blessed that he wasn't hurt in car crash

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte

Rory McIlroy handles the rain and then wind to share clubhouse lead at Riviera

Rory McIlroy got a little bit of everything in the Genesis Invitational and shares the clubhouse lead with Jacob Bridgeman after a 66

A carefree, joyous, gold-medal performance proves it: There’s no one in figure skating like Alysa Liu

A carefree, joyous, gold-medal performance proves it: There’s no one in figure skating like Alysa Liu

Warriors' Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated

Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry

The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women's hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller's OT goal

The United States has won its third Olympic gold medal in women's hockey

Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold for the U.S. in women’s figure skating, ending a 24-year drought

Team USA writes another chapter in its hockey rivalry with Canada. It’s one they’ll want to read again

Team USA writes another chapter in its hockey rivalry with Canada. It’s one they’ll want to read again

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks anti-tanking options with GMs, AP sources say

The NBA is pushing new rules to cut down on tanking and keep teams trying to win

Joe Gibbs Racing sues ex-director Chris Gabehart, alleging a 'brazen' trade secrets theft

Joe Gibbs Racing has sued former competition director Chris Gabehart

Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built

Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe

When U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal win against Canada, she immediately scanned the stands for the real MVP

Winter Olympics recap: Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, US tops Canada in women's hockey final

On a night of American comebacks at the Milan Cortina Games, Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium

FIFA says it'll pay to build a new $50 million national soccer stadium in war-ravaged Gaza, where two years of fighting between Hamas and Israel have left housing, electricity and basic infrastructure severely damaged

US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola distributor for excluding men from casino work trip

The U.S. federal agency that enforces workplace civil rights is suing a regional Coca-Cola bottler for sex discrimination, alleging the company discriminated against male employees by only inviting women to a company-sponsored networking event

NCAA official says March Madness expansion will not be discussed until after this year's tournaments

The NCAA won’t discuss expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments until after this year’s version of March Madness finishes

If you've gotten tired of watching curling, imagine how the athletes feel

If you’ve gotten tired of watching curling, imagine how the athletes feel

Police officer who experienced homelessness now inspiring teens at camp

Police officer who experienced homelessness now inspiring teens at camp

Jordan Stolz's Olympic gold streak ends with loss to China's Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500

American speedskater Jordan Stolz’s bid for a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics has come up short with a loss to China’s Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500 meters

When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage

Moments after Robert Dorgan starting shooting family members at a hockey game, three people in the stands rushed toward the shooter

Lifelong wrestling fan, state champion writes love letter to Iowa's state wrestling tournament

Lifelong wrestling fan, state champion writes love letter to Iowa's state wrestling tournament

Former teammates of Jesse Jackson remember playing ball with a great

Former teammates of Jesse Jackson remember playing ball with a great

Officials share details on deadly avalanche in California

Eight of nine skiers buried near California’s Lake Tahoe amid heavy snow and “extreme weather conditions” in the deadliest avalanche in the state’s recorded history have died, the Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in a press conference. One is still missing and presumed dead.

Friend of suspected ice rink shooter 'disgusted' about what happened

Friend of suspected ice rink shooter 'disgusted' about what happened

Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secret

South Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill to keep secret how much money teams and athletes are paid under new college sports rules

Kyle Busch won all the time until the checkered flags dried up. Can he find NASCAR success again?

Kyle Busch was once the most dominant driver in NASCAR

Georgia is facing more reckless driving problems following the arrests of Cole and Ikinnagbon

Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon have been arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding and reckless driving

Florida Senate introduces a bill named after former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater to allow coaches to give benefits to players

Florida Senate introduces a bill named after former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater to allow coaches to give benefits to players

Couple helps people get moving through the joy of Double Dutch

Couple helps people get moving through the joy of Double Dutch

8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California

Connor McDavid is ready to take Canada's leadership mantle from Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby has been Canada's captain in international hockey tournaments for more than a decade

Meet 'Hurricane Hazel': The 87-year-old crab picking champion making history in Maryland

Meet 'Hurricane Hazel': The 87-year-old crab picking champion making history in Maryland

Woman wins Ravens season tickets for 20 years in scratch-off contest

Woman wins Ravens season tickets for 20 years in scratch-off contest

Darius Acuff Jr. scores 49 points against Alabama and nearly delivers in OT for Arkansas

Darius Acuff Jr. nearly delivered No. 20 Arkansas a stunning victory in double overtime on a night when the Razorbacks were down to a seven-man rotation against 25th-ranked Alabama

Slovakia makes an underdog run to the semifinals of the Olympics, this time with NHL players

Slovakia is back in the men's hockey semifinals at the Olympics in Milan four years after the small central European country won its first medal in the sport with bronze in Beijing

Bruce Meyer elevated to baseball players' association interim executive director

Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players’ association, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation

Canada is not ruling out Sidney Crosby for its semifinal or the rest of the Olympics

Sidney Crosby has not been ruled out for Canada's semifinal game against Finland at the Olympics on Friday after leaving the quarterfinals with an apparent right-leg injury

Brazilian Bruna Moura's remarkable journey to the Olympics

Sometimes just making it to the Olympics is a triumph, and that was certainly the case for one cross-country skier from Brazil. Bruna Moura joined CNN World Sport's Don Riddell to tell her remarkable story.

Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday

Verona hosts the Milan Cortina Winter Games closing ceremony in its ancient Arena di Verona on Sunday

Skating backwards in an all-white suit: Meet the accidental star of this year’s Winter Olympics

Skating backwards in an all-white suit: Meet the accidental star of this year’s Winter Olympics

Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing with

8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history

8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history

Kings' Sabonis, LaVine out for rest of season after surgeries

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis and guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgeries Wednesday

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

Tony Clark resigns as MLB players union leader after inappropriate relationship with sister-in-law discovered, source says

Tony Clark resigns as MLB players union leader after inappropriate relationship with sister-in-law discovered, source says

The backcountry ski trip hit by avalanche was led by an outfit offering mountain adventures globally

The backcountry trip near Lake Tahoe where eight skiers were killed after an avalanche was led by a tour outfit that promises global mountain adventures including skiing and rock climbing in the wilderness

Charlotte's LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in downtown Charlotte, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the situation, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car crash in downtown Charlotte on Wednesday

US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

The U.S. and Canada are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics

Lawsuit alleges Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice physically assaulted former girlfriend

The former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that he physically assaulted her multiple times over a year-and-a-half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising

Riviera has a long history and a long par 3 for Genesis Invitational

Riviera has a long history as it celebrates 100 years

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey

American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds

Embiid is hurt again for the 76ers and will miss game vs. Atlanta due to a sore right shin

Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the 76ers’ game against Atlanta on Thursday night

Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt stuns Inter Milan, Gordon hits four as Newcastle routs Qarabag

Tiny Bodø/Glimt has produced another Champions League shock by stunning last year’s beaten finalist Inter Milan 3-1 in the playoffs

Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception

President Donald Trump has hosted a White House reception for Black History Month, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on social media that depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle

Multiple skiers missing after California avalanche

Authorities say six backcountry skiers were found alive and several others were still missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California.

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

From sketches to sequins: How Olympic skating costumes are made

From sketches to sequins: How Olympic skating costumes are made

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets 1-game suspension from Horizon League after criticizing officiating

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb received a one-game suspension from the Horizon League for comments he made criticizing the officiating after a 75-72 loss to Milwaukee last Sunday

Jury to get tax-evasion case against Supreme Court lawyer who became high-stakes poker player

A trial is drawing to a close for the tax-evasion case against a prominent Supreme Court lawyer accused of failing to pay taxes on millions of dollars in winnings from ultra-high-stakes poker games

Seahawks sale process begins less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl, Paul Allen's estate says

The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen

Man who tackled shooter at hockey game recounts chaotic moments

Man who tackled shooter at hockey game recounts chaotic moments

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

Frustrated coaches in men's and women's college basketball haven't been holding back in publicly criticizing their teams in recent weeks

Mikaela Shiffrin came to the Olympics looking for peace in her skiing. She found gold along the way

Mikaela Shiffrin's fourth trip to the Olympics came with a golden ending

Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports

Hospital sweethearts take on Boston Marathon together

Hospital sweethearts take on Boston Marathon together

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin’s eight-year Olympic medal drought is over

Julia Simon leads French women to Olympic gold in biathlon relay

Julia Simon didn’t need to shoot fast when she entered the range on the last leg of the women's 4x6-kilometer biathlon relay race at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Manteca passes bike street takeover ordinance with misdemeanor, $1,000 fine penalties

Manteca passes bike street takeover ordinance with misdemeanor, $1,000 fine penalties

Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times

In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, setting another Winter Games record

Kyrie Irving won't play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury

Kyrie Irving won’t play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Fast and fur-ious: Dog makes unexpected Olympic debut during cross-country ski finish

Fast and fur-ious: Dog makes unexpected Olympic debut during cross-country ski finish

Sturgeon spearing season opens with 108-pound catch on Lake Winnebago

Sturgeon spearing season opens with 108-pound catch on Lake Winnebago

Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match when he covered his mouth with his jersey

Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutouts

Sponsors are showing up more and more inside Olympic venues at the Milan Cortina Games, even as TV viewers mostly still see the familiar “clean” look

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison

More than a dozen former international cricket captainshave urged Pakistan’s government to ensure better prison treatment and medical care for former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan

Electability and enthusiasm: How the Texas Senate primaries are testing the direction of both parties

Electability and enthusiasm: How the Texas Senate primaries are testing the direction of both parties

Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers

Everything you need to know about skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics

Everything you need to know about skimo, the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics

Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Curling, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics, is expanding its audience even more at the Milan Cortina Games

Benfica's hero goalkeeper reflects on scoring last-gasp goal

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho described the 98th-minute winner scored by his Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to secure the Lisbon side a Champions League last-16 place by beating Real Madrid 4-2 as a "historic" achievement. The man of the moment, the Ukrainian Trubin, recently caught up with our Patrick Snell about his stunning goal.

Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury

Maurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half

Texas Tech star JT Toppin injures lower right leg in loss to Arizona State

Texas Tech star JT Toppin was doing his usual work in the paint, pouring in buckets and grabbing rebounds against Arizona State in a tough road environment

Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missing

Authorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred during a powerful winter storm moving through the state

Japan’s Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter Games

Japan has upstaged the United States in the short program of the women's figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms

Tony Clark has resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, the union announced said, as a possible salary cap fight looms during a federal investigation of its finances

No. 18 Saint Louis loses 81-76 at Rhode Island, ending 18-game win streak

Jonah Hinton made nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points as Rhode Island upset No. 18 Saint Louis 81-76, snapping the Billikens’ 18-game winning streak

Union offers WNBA new CBA proposal, slightly lowering revenue share numbers, AP source says

The WNBA Players’ Association sent a counterproposal to the WNBA on Tuesday for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press

Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

Authorities say the person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island targeted and killed an ex-wife and one son

Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him

The match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the Champions League has been halted for several minutes after Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him

Alysa Liu surges into medal range as US teammates stumble in Olympic short program

Alysa Liu is left to carry the hopes of the United States into the women’s free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short program

Madonna has surprised U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn with a good luck video before Glenn skates to “Like a Prayer” at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Here are the tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson from leaders and activists

Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L

Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions League

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff

Giancarlo Stanton thinks Yankees career incomplete without World Series title

Giancarlo Stanton says his Yankees tenure feels unfinished because he has not won a championship

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal against Benfica

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and is criticizing the league for punishing teams that lose on purpose to improve draft outlooks

Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the high-scoring Denver Nuggets, dies at 87

The rumpled and irreverent basketball coach Doug Moe has died

Judge grants hearing, expresses concerns ex-Michigan coach Moore may have had rights violated

A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who was arrested soon after he was fired due to his relationship with his executive assistant

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to music

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener feels complete when he combines his love of the halfpipe with his passion for music

Tiger Woods isn't ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain

The immediate future of Tiger Woods is in the boardroom instead of the golf course

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

'They're champions': Inside the culture that's made Jax State bowling a powerhouse

'They're champions': Inside the culture that's made Jax State bowling a powerhouse

Woman says her father opened fire in hockey rink, 'has mental health issues'

Woman says her father opened fire in hockey rink, 'has mental health issues'

Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men's curling after 'horrible week'

Defending champion Sweden has been eliminated from semifinal contention in the men’s curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare after what skip Niklas Edin described as a “horrible week.”

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

The Trump administration has backed Kalshi and Polymarket in a court fight over whether prediction markets constitute gambling

At least 1 dead and 4 injured in a shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink

At least one person is dead and four injured after a shooting at a hockey arena in Rhode Island, according to CNN affiliate WJAR, citing the Pawtucket mayor’s office. The shooter is also dead, WJAR reported. Two co-op teams were playing in hockey games at the arena.

Teen survives brutal attack with major artery missed by millimeters

Teen survives brutal attack with major artery missed by millimeters

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin looks for more Champions League magic against Real Madrid

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin looks for more Champions League magic against Real Madrid

Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano will end their MMA retirements and fight each other in May

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will end their lengthy retirements from mixed martial arts to fight each other May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California

Elana Meyers Taylor nearly lost hope. Her team, her husband and the Spurs helped her to Olympic gold

U.S. bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor has gone from almost quitting the sport to winning Olympic gold

'It was this whole Cincinnati thing' | Girls flag football growing in Ohio, with Badin leading the way

'It was this whole Cincinnati thing' | Girls flag football growing in Ohio, with Badin leading the way

Nationally-ranked teen snowboarder makes miraculous return to the slopes after surgery

Nationally-ranked teen snowboarder makes miraculous return to the slopes after surgery

Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record

The Detroit Pistons have surged from years of misery to the NBA’s best record as play resumes after the All-Star break

Simpson Road Trojans honored in Atlanta, 64 years after historic Little League dream

Simpson Road Trojans honored in Atlanta, 64 years after historic Little League dream

Witnesses describe confusion, fear in deadly hockey rink shooting

Witnesses describe confusion, fear in deadly hockey rink shooting

Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events

Covid, carnage and convalescence: Why one athlete’s extraordinary journey to the Olympics took 16 years

Covid, carnage and convalescence: Why one athlete’s extraordinary journey to the Olympics took 16 years

Brad Pitt had no trouble driving ‘F1’ race cars. Off screen, he just tries to be ‘calm in traffic’

Brad Pitt had no trouble driving ‘F1’ race cars. Off screen, he just tries to be ‘calm in traffic’

Why motherhood was key to Elana Meyers Taylor grabbing that elusive gold medal

Why motherhood was key to Elana Meyers Taylor grabbing that elusive gold medal

American surfer Kurt Van Dyke found dead in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica

American surfer Kurt Van Dyke found dead in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica

Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston

Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State’s rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night

Shooting at youth hockey game in Rhode Island leaves 2 dead, 3 injured

Shooting at youth hockey game in Rhode Island leaves 2 dead, 3 injured

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

Authorities say a shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game has left three people dead, including the shooter

Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post

Ilia Malinin shares a stark video that shows his Olympic highs and a painful low, and he says more is coming

The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women's hockey

The United States and Canada will face off for Olympic gold for a seventh time since women’s hockey debuted at the 1998 Nagano Games in a border rivalry that never gets old

Police: Browns safety Ronnie Hickman jumped by 4 men in a New York hotel lobby

The Cleveland Browns say safety Ronnie Hickman was treated for minor injuries and released after reports that he was jumped by four men in a hotel lobby

Gold for Elana! Meyers Taylor, 41, wins Olympic monobob title at Milan Cortina Games

Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women’s monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games

Eileen Gu wins silver for 5th Olympic medal. Canadian Megan Oldham's gold is her 2nd of the Games

Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu has taken silver in freeski big air at the Milan Cortina Games

Austria wins gold in 1st Olympic men's super team ski jump as event is shortened due to weather

Austria has won the first Olympic men’s super team ski jumping event

Lecce wins again to move clear of Serie A relegation zone

Lecce has beaten Cagliari 2-0 to move clear of the Serie A relegation zone

Winter Olympics recap: Meyers Taylor finally gets gold for US and Eileen Gu wins second silver

Small margins are deciding gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Own goal dispatches giant-killer Macclesfield as Brentford moves into FA Cup fifth round

Brentford has set itself up for a fifth-round FA Cup tie against West Ham after an own goal took it past sixth-tier Macclesfield

Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

The Dolphins are releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill, ending the All-Pro’s four-year tenure in Miami

Yankees captain Aaron Judge, like many fans, fretted for much of offseason over lack of moves

Aaron Judge says he felt frustrated watching top free agents sign elsewhere during much of the offseason, but likes New York's late additions, After the first full-squad workout, he says the slow offseason felt “brutal.”

Speed skating sensation Jordan Stolz has shown how to handle pressure to become Team USA’s savior

Speed skating sensation Jordan Stolz has shown how to handle pressure to become Team USA’s savior

A life-altering stroke couldn't keep a Minneapolis triathlete from her passion

A life-altering stroke couldn't keep a Minneapolis triathlete from her passion

Velo Vets creates cycling community for disabled veterans in Sierra Vista

Velo Vets creates cycling community for disabled veterans in Sierra Vista

Mets owner Steve Cohen says club won't have a captain as long as he's in charge

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen likes the vibe in a revamped clubhouse, and says he’ll never have a captain in charge of that scene

How the greatest FA Cup upset ever is just the beginning for Macclesfield FC

How the greatest FA Cup upset ever is just the beginning for Macclesfield FC

Olympic meltdown: Norway's Atle Lie McGrath loses gold medal in slalom, then control of emotions

Norway's Atle Lie McGrath saw his gold-medal hopes slip away in the Olympic slalom and decided to send his ski poles sailing along with them

He’s been to 8 Winter Olympics — and this Kenosha man is passing the dream to his daughter

He’s been to 8 Winter Olympics — and this Kenosha man is passing the dream to his daughter

Rap to rev up, soul to calm down: Freestyle skiers pick their soundtracks at the Winter Olympics

The Olympic big air jump in freestyle skiing and snowboarding causes hearts to thump and nerves to fray

The Shaq of the bobsled track makes his Olympic debut for Canada

Canadian bobsledder Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence was named after two basketball stars

Is there such a thing as bad publicity? At the Olympics, curling is finding out ... probably not

Curling is hoping to take advantage of its moment in the Olympic spotlight

Geno Auriemma ties Tara VanDerveer for most AP Top 25 appearances as UConn stays No. 1

Geno Auriemma has tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP women’s basketball Top 25 poll when UConn remained No. 1

Trying to tame the Olympic controversy, World Curling sent in the umps. Then it sent them away

World Curling is backpedaling from an earlier decision to ramp up officiating at the Winter Olympics after controversy over whether curlers are breaking the rules

Skrilla: How the 6-7 craze from his drill rap hit almost didn't happen

Skrilla says his drill rap hit "Doot Doot (6-7)" and the global 6-7 phenomenon that came with it almost didn't happen

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn’t like the NBA’s newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don’t like All-Star games

The '6-7' craze is going strong at NBA and college basketball games

The global “6-7” craze is still going strong at pro and college basketball games

How do people know their interests? The shortest player in the NBA shows how self-belief matters more than biology

Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.

The 'Blade Angels' are redefining the image of US women's figure skating

The three U.S. women who will be going for Olympic gold when their figure skating competition begins Tuesday night are role models for a whole new generation

Sweden has arguably the toughest path to men's hockey gold at the Olympics

Sweden has an incredibly difficult path through the Olympic men's hockey tournament

A look at the Olympic sport of biathlon by the numbers

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and precision target shooting, requires hundreds of hours of training and the ability to push your body to the maximum effort to have a chance of success at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Logan Paul’s ‘holy grail’ of Pokémon cards sells for $16.5 million, with a diamond necklace thrown in

Logan Paul’s ‘holy grail’ of Pokémon cards sells for $16.5 million, with a diamond necklace thrown in

Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over heads

Kansas State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang on Sunday night, four days after many Wildcats fans showed up with bags over their heads for a home blowout

Big East suspends Providence's Powell 2 games, giving him a 3-game penalty from fight-filled game

Providence forward Duncan Powell was suspended two additional games by the Big East on Sunday, meaning he will miss three games for his flagrant foul that sparked a fight in a game against St. John’s

Seahawks expected to hire 49ers tight end coach Fleury as offensive coordinator, AP source says

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the hiring process said Sunday

Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game

Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his “Stars” team past their fellow Americans on the “Stripes” team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game

Collin Morikawa birdies the 18th to win Pebble Beach and end more than 2-year drought

Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour

Michael Jordan’s Daytona 500 ring: Tyler Reddick’s 1-lap lead delivers NASCAR’s biggest win

Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win

Tom Wilson fights in Canada's game vs. France at the Olympics

Who says there's no fighting in hockey at the Olympics

All-Star LeBron James says he still doesn't know whether his 23rd NBA season will be his last

LeBron James still hasn’t decided whether his unprecedented 23rd NBA season will be his last

Winter Olympics recap: Brignone's double gold after broken leg, Klaebo sets a medal record

Federica Brignone and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo have glided into history at the Winter Olympics in very different ways

Dani Carnegie's 29 sparks Georgia's stunning 76-74 upset of No. 5 Vanderbilt

Dani Carnegie scored 29 points leading Georgia to a 76-74 upset win over No. 5 Vanderbilt on Sunday

Derek Dooley didn't vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington

Many political candidates pitch themselves as outsiders

Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home to the US with more surgeries to come, team official tells AP

The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home to the United States a week after her terrifying head-over-heels crash in the Olympic downhill

Arsenal routs Wigan 4-0 on no-surprise Sunday as Premier League teams advance to 5th round

Arsenal enjoys a 4-0 rout of Wigan as five Premier League teams avoid upsets to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday

Mikaela Shiffrin's giant slalom at Milan Cortina ended without a medal but plenty of optimism

Mikaela Shiffrin sees her 11th-place giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics as proof she is back in the fight

Anthony Kim wins LIV Golf Adelaide in a remarkable career comeback

Anthony Kim won LIV Golf Adelaide for his first victory in nearly 16 years, capping a remarkable career comeback with a closing 9-under 63 for a three-shot margin

Brignone wins giant slalom for 2nd gold medal of the Olympics, Shiffrin finishes 11th

Italian skier Federica Brignone captured her second gold medal in four days at her home Winter Olympics by winning the women’s giant slalom

Norway cross-country star Klaebo wins 9th gold medal, setting a Winter Olympics record

Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won his ninth gold medal, setting a Winter Games record

Why skiing will forever be the most glamorous sport

Why skiing will forever be the most glamorous sport

No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight loss

JT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant overtime performance and No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday

NCAA women's committee’s 1st top 16 reveal: UConn, UCLA, South Carolina, Vanderbilt are No. 1s

UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Vanderbilt would be the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now

Adam Silver urges WNBA, players' union to work faster on CBA negotiations to avoid a work stoppage

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has called on the WNBA and its players’ association to increase their urgency to get a labor deal done in time for the new season to begin as scheduled in early May

Fans who raised Greenland's flag at US-Denmark Olympic hockey game say it was a pro-European gesture

Two fans who raised a flag of Greenland as the United States played Denmark in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics say they did so as a gesture of European support for the island and for Denmark

Bhatia's big birdie runs helps him beat the wind and lead at Pebble Beach

Akshay Bhatia goes into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a two-shot lead

It's the US (and the US) against the world as the NBA All-Star Game tries yet another format

The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it attempts again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball

Brazil’s first Winter Games gold is about much more than the medal

With Brazil entering the joyous throes of Carnival, Alpine ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has given it another reason to celebrate: an Olympic gold medal at the Winter Games

NBA's Adam Silver to consider changing draft lottery, revoking picks to stop teams from tanking

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes teams are tanking more aggressively this season than the league has ever seen before, and he is considering many possible remedies to ensure real competition, from taking away draft picks to making wholesale changes to the draft and the lottery

Third-tier Mansfield stuns Premier League team Burnley for another FA Cup shock

Third-tier Mansfield pulled off the latest upset in this year’s FA Cup by knocking out Premier League Burnley

Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John's and Providence and seven players are ejected

Seven players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins giant slalom, earns South America’s 1st medal at Winter Games

Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom and earn South America’s first medal at a Winter Games

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Shooting Stars event returns to NBA All-Star weekend for the first time since 2015

The NBA is bringing back the Shooting Stars contest for All-Star Saturday night

LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discovery

Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell

How an Olympic skating star born in Russia became a medal contender for Germany

Figure skater Nikita Volodin is a medal contender for Germany with his partner Minerva Hase in pairs figure skating

Utah's Olympic super fan: 18 Games, 500 events and he's not done yet

Utah's Olympic super fan: 18 Games, 500 events and he's not done yet

'Part of something much bigger': Ohio native Katie Spotz to row 10,000 miles solo across Pacific Ocean