Djokovic returns to No. 1; Kenin top American woman at No. 7
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic returned to No. 1 in the ATP rankings Monday after winning his eighth Australian Open title, while Sofia Kenin's...
Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant halftime show
NEW YORK — Seizing their opportunity to make a cultural statement, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira infused the Super Bowl halftime show with an exuberance ...
Chiefs defense comes through in Super Bowl triumph
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Kansas City Chiefs had struggled all night to pick up their fizzling offense, and fans who had watched their defense let the...
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Simpson rallies to beat Finau in Phoenix Open playoff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Webb Simpson birdied the final two holes of regulation to force a playoff with Tony Finau, then won the Waste Management Phoenix O...
At the Super Bowl, they remembered Kobe Bryant
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Even at the Super Bowl, they mourned Kobe Bryant.
Guardiola wonders if league’s OK with Liverpool’s huge lead
LONDON — Pep Guardiola doesn't forget.
Analysis: Look out, Roger & Rafa; Nole keeps gaining on you
MELBOURNE, Australia — As Novak Djokovic conducted yet another in a long string of interviews after earning his record eighth Australian Open champion...
Djokovic comes back for 8th Australian Open title, 17th Slam
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was looking weary and worn down. He felt dizzy and trailed Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final -- miscues...
Brignone wins super-G in overall leader Shiffrin’s absence
ROSA KHUTOR, Russia — Federica Brignone won a women’s World Cup super-G after overall leader Mikaela Shiffrin sat out the race on Sunday, strengthenin...
Lady Gaga: ‘I better hear no lip-syncing’ at halftime show
MIAMI — Descending from the air, Lady Gaga kicked off a pre-Super Bowl concert by mimicking her entrance to her Super Bowl halftime performance three ...
Jamie Foxx tricks pre-Super Bowl gala crowd with ‘Beyoncé’
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Jamie Foxx tricked an A-list crowd at a pre-Super Bowl show Saturday, telling them Beyoncé was about to perform.
Joiner hurries, hits late 3, Tulsa tops No. 23 Wichita St
TULSA, Okla. — Elijah Joiner caught an inbounds pass with 3.3 seconds left and raced from one key to the next, connecting on a 3-pointer as time expir...
Jackson wins MVP as Ravens take 3 awards; Harbaugh top coach
MIAMI — Lamar Jackson's stunning season not only earned him The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award, but he won it unanimously.
Safeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of Fame
MIAMI — He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year
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Friars’ lineup change works in 65-61 win over No. 16 Butler
INDIANAPOLIS — Luwane Pipkins scored 22 points and made six consecutive free throws in the final minute Saturday to help Providence hold on for a 65-6...
Wisconsin edges No. 14 Michigan State 64-63
MADISON, Wis. — Nate Reuvers scored 15 points, D’Mitrik Trice had 14 and Aleem Ford added 13 to help Wisconsin edge No. 14 Michigan State 64-63 on Sat...
Tony Stewart seizes spotlight on night of celebrating Smoke
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For one of the first times in his life, Tony Stewart showed up overdressed.
Mahoney, Ballock lead Creighton past No. 8 Villanova
PHILADELPHIA — Creighton did what no other Big East team has been able to do in nearly two years — beat Villanova on its home court.
Stoneman Douglas players take part in Super Bowl rehearsal
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The dress rehearsal for the Super Bowl is incredibly elaborate, and the NFL needed some football players to help ensure everythi...
Jones leads Xavier over No. 10 Seton Hall, win streak ends.
NEWARK, N.J. — Tyrique Jones had 19 points and 18 rebounds and Xavier opened a big lead early and beat No. 10 Seton Hall 74-62 Saturday, ending the Pi...
Shaquille O’Neal on Kobe Bryant: ‘We love you, brother’
MIAMI — Shaquille O’Neal paid tribute to his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant, with one of their shared favorite hobbies: music.
The King’s Speech: LeBron James’ words salve hurting Lakers
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has only been a part of the Los Angeles Lakers for 19 months. The West Coast is a late stop on an NBA odyssey that already ...
Legs of 49ers’ Gould, Chiefs’ Butker could decide Super Bowl
MIAMI — Robbie Gould wasn't sure he'd ever be in this position again, this close to a Super Bowl title.
Lakers return after Bryant’s death, lose 127-119 to Blazers
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers dried their eyes and took the Staples Center court for the first time since Kobe Bryant's death with a resolve th...
Irving scores season-high 54, Nets beat Bulls 133-118
NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving is attempting to process the death of Kobe Bryant by reflecting on the lessons his friend taught him.
US downs Panama 8-0 in Olympic qualifying tournament
HOUSTON — Lindsey Horan scored three goals and the U.S. national team downed Panama 8-0 on Friday night in the the group stage of the CONCACAF Women's...
Ovechkin scores twice, moves into 8th on NHL’s goal list
OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin scored two goals and moved into eight place on the NHL's career goals list, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 w...