Bucks’ winning streak at 13 after 127-103 rout of Pistons
DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to their 13th consecutive victory, 127-103 over the Detroit Pistons on We...
NASCAR goes back to its roots with a huge Nashville blowout
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kyle Busch toted his championship trophy all over Nashville for photo opportunities. He opened his celebratory week with an appeara...
Mourinho loses in return to Old Trafford; Liverpool cruises
Jose Mourinho was standing on the edge of his technical area near the halfway line when Manchester United midfielder Daniel James came sliding off the...
Cowboys at Bears: Two .500 teams mired in disappointment
It's difficult to determine which 6-6 team has flopped more this season, the Cowboys or Bears.
USC retains coach Clay Helton despite fan dissatisfaction
LOS ANGELES — Southern California has decided to retain Clay Helton, extending the head coach’s improbable 4 ½-year tenure atop the West Coast’s winni...
Olympic champion Biles to headline post-Olympic tour
Simone Biles wants to bring gymnastics to the masses and plans to bring some of her friends along for the ride.
Woodland, Reed share lead in the Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas — As a player, Tiger Woods wasn't all that happy with his game Wednesday in the Hero World Challenge. As the Presidents Cup captain, h...
Elon Musk insists no one interpreted tweet to mean pedophile
LOS ANGELES — Elon Musk owned up to insulting a British diver in a rash tweet but wouldn’t concede that he called the man a pedophile.
Prescott: No time for talk, Cowboys need to beat Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Dak Prescott saw no need for strong words or fiery speeches.
Rhule, Riley take much different paths to Big 12 title game
WACO, Texas — Matt Rhule stepped into a volatile situation at Baylor, leaving his home in the Northeast to take over a program with a depleted roster ...
Panthers owner leaning toward offensive-minded head coach
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers owner David Tepper has hinted that Carolina’s next head coach will be someone with an offensive background.
AP Interview: Joshua out to regain aura, belts in rematch
Anthony Joshua didn't just lose three world heavyweight titles and an undefeated record when he was beaten by Andy Ruiz Jr. in one of boxing's biggest...
Spurs rally for 2OT win after Harden’s disputed non-dunk
SAN ANTONIO — James Harden had a slam dunk waved off by officials, the first sign that it might not be the Houston Rockets’ night.
Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue
TOKYO — The IOC moved next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks out of the Japanese capital to avoid the stifling heat and humidity.
No. 10 Duke dominates No. 11 Michigan State, 87-75
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Vernon Carey had 26 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks to help No. 10 Duke dominate No. 11 Michigan State in an 87-75 victory ...
James, Davis each score 25, Lakers beat Nuggets 105-96
DENVER — LeBron James had 25 points, nine assists and a crucial dunk off a miss late in the fourth quarter to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-96 ...
Green spurs late run to send Indiana past No. 17 Florida St
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Devonte Green scored a career-high 30 points and Trayce Jackson-Davis added 15, leading undefeated Indiana past No. 17 Florida Sta...
No. 1 Louisville tops No. 4 Michigan 58-43 in Big Ten/ACC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville players and coach Chris Mack cared more about protecting the basket against Michigan than defending their new perch atop ...
Georgetown player leaves team amid harassment complaint
WASHINGTON — A Georgetown men’s basketball player who is now off the team was among three Hoyas who were the subject of complaints accusing them of bu...
Column: Joke as playing captain turns into reality for Tiger
NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods meant it as a joke.
Devils fire coach Hynes after dismal start to season
NEWARK, N.J. — John Hynes paid the price for the New Jersey Devils failing to deliver on the high expectations created by having three No. 1 overall d...
All-America Watch: Championship weekend’s best matchups
Only the best of the best get to play this weekend in college football. Championship weekend crowns the winner of 10 Bowl Subdivision conferences and ...
Undersized Marquette star Howard finding ways to dominate
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Markus Howard continues to find ways to dominate basketball games despite his undersized stature.
Murder charge announced in death of fighters’ stepdaughter
AUBURN, Ala. — Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against a man being charged with capital murder in the shooting death of the stepdaughter of...
McManus furious he didn’t get shot at record field goal
DENVER — Brandon McManus looked up and saw the bright orange streamers atop the goal posts hugging the yellow uprights in the north end zone. Perfect,...
No. 1 Louisville gets a huge test against No. 4 Michigan
Louisville moved to No. 1 and Michigan had a historic climb to No. 4 in another wild week in The Associated Press Top 25.
Big 12 champion could now have more feasible shot at playoff
No. 6 Oklahoma’s biggest comeback ever didn’t have a lingering effect on No. 8 Baylor.
Washington’s Chris Petersen resigns, Jimmy Lake to take over
SEATTLE — Washington coach Chris Petersen has unexpectedly stepped down after six seasons at the school, with defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake promote...
Playing catch up: Premier League round to air live in UK
LONDON — Before Clive Tyldesley clambers up to the Old Trafford gantry and picks up his microphone to be part of a landmark week in Premier League bro...
Net gains: NHL’s load management is top goalies playing less
Marc-Andre Fleury plays when he’s told.