Stewart headlines celebratory night for Joe Gibbs Racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tony Stewart, the throwback, blue-collar “People's Champion” of NASCAR, is once again the headline act.
J.B. Holmes shoots 65 to take 1-shot lead in Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — J.B. Holmes roared through the fan-packed closing stretch at TPC Scottsdale on his opening nine Friday, then grabbed the lead on t...
Chiefs’ Hill relishes Super Bowl run after ruinous offseason
MIAMI — Just over six months ago, Tyreek Hill was uncertain whether he would ever play another game in the NFL.
Chesney’s “Boys of Fall” has extra meaning at Super Bowl
MIAMI — Through his song “Boys of Fall,” Kenny Chesney has a direct connection to this Super Bowl.
Chiefs fan goes from POW to special Super Bowl guest
MIAMI — Edward Lee Hubbard had no idea his beloved Kansas City Chiefs were playing in the Super Bowl the previous time they made it to the big stage, ...
Climate change poses threat to future Super Bowls in Miami
MIAMI — The forecast for the Super Bowl in Miami is grim.
Doncic, Young lead list for Rising Stars game at All-Star
CHICAGO — All-Star starters Luka Doncic of Dallas and Trae Young of Atlanta headlined the list of players released Friday to participate in the Rising...
10 ads to watch for on Super Bowl Sunday
NEW YORK — This year’s Super Bowl won't be a politics-free zone, as both President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomber...
The Latest: Zverev in for 50K, Aussies miss out on $2.85M
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local):
Thiem beats Zverev to reach 1st Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia — Locked in an even-as-can-be Australian Open semifinal, Dominic Thiem looked up at his guest box, patted his belly and stuck out...
Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumors
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumors that this year's 2020 Games might be canceled or postponed because of the spread of a...
Kings win 1st hoops game at Staples since Kobe’s death
LOS ANGELES — De'Aaron Fox scored 34 points, Buddy Hield added 19 and Cory Joseph 16 as the Sacramento Kings used a strong second quarter to defeat th...
Paul, Lowry among the All-Star reserves, with 6 first-timers
The All-Star Game is going to have plenty of new faces.
Grand Canyon visit inspired Kobe Bryant’s pilot to fly
LOS ANGELES — Ara Zobayan’s passion for helicopters began as a passenger, a tourist floating over the vast Grand Canyon.
Lakers play outside to lighten spirits after Bryant’s death
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Before the Los Angeles Lakers practiced on the final day before their first game since Kobe Bryant’s death, they played.
KC fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While other sports teams using Native American nicknames and imagery have faced decades of protests and boycotts, the Kansas City C...
History and excitement: a nice mix for the Super Bowl
MIAMI — Few Super Bowls in recent memory have appeared as competitive as the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Chiefs-49ers: Toughest Super Bowl to pick in years
MIAMI — Even the oddsmakers aren't sure about this Super Bowl.
From marching bands to The Boss to Lady Gaga at halftime
MIAMI — Regardless of your musical tastes, it seems the Super Bowl halftime show has gone there.
Tony Kanaan closing IndyCar career with 5 final oval races
Tony Kanaan will close his wildly popular IndyCar career this season on a farewell tour of oval tracks and the Indianapolis 500.
Australian Open heats up, right in in time for semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia — The temperature topped 100 degrees F (38 degrees Celsius) in the first of the Australian Open women’s semifinals and got slight...
Kenin of US ousts No. 1 Barty to reach Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sofia Kenin never flinched.
Djokovic adds to Slam streak vs. Federer at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic was wondering, right along with everyone else, what sort of shape Roger Federer would be in for their Australian...
The Latest: Djokovic beats Federer, reaches Australian final
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local):
LA Kings honor Bryant in 1st Staples Center game since crash
LOS ANGELES — All the Los Angeles Kings players showed up to Staples Center wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys before the arena's first sporting event since ...
Oladipo spurs late rally as Pacers run past Bulls in OT
INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Oladipo opened the night by smiling and waving to Pacers fans in his return from a lengthy absence due to injury. He finished it...
Goodell: Diversity in coach/executive hirings must improve
MIAMI — Stopping short of saying the Rooney Rule is not working, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell noted Wednesday the league needs change to its minorit...
Prosecutor: Michael Avenatti saw dollar signs in Nike fraud
NEW YORK — A prosecutor kicked off opening statements at Michael Avenatti's attempted extortion trial Wednesday by saying the deep-in-debt California ...
Sorry, not sorry: Net cords & insincere apologies in tennis
MELBOURNE, Australia — It might just be the most insincere gesture in sports: A tennis player apologizes by raising a hand after a ball clips the net ...
Tight security promised for Super Bowl 54 in Miami
MIAMI — Florida and federal law enforcement agencies preparing for the Super Bowl this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens say they are ready...