Johnson ready to end NASCAR grind and move on with life
CONCORD, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson handed out mini bottles of Patron at his retirement announcement — so perfectly on brand for the cool Californian who s...
Kim builds 2-shot lead in LPGA Tour Championship
NAPLES, Fla. — Sei Young Kim made a 12-foot eagle putt on the 17th hole to pull away from the pack with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot lead Thursday afte...
Ohio State vows ‘monetary resolution’ for doctor’s victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University is committed to a “monetary resolution” for men sexually abused decades ago by team doctor Richard Strauss, sch...
Garrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal
CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett’s season is over after the NFL’s indefinite suspension of the Cleveland Browns star defensive end was upheld Thursday by an ...
Big Ten Spotlight: West Division coaches in long-term deals
Scott Frost received a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Nebraska through 2026.
Humble One: Mourinho says he’s emotionally stronger at Spurs
LONDON — After touting his humility and willingness to learn from past mistakes, Jose Mourinho couldn’t resist a flash of the old familiar cheekiness.
McIlroy’s ‘perfect’ shot upstages Race to Dubai title battle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Out of the running for the Race to Dubai title, Rory McIlroy still forced his way onto center stage at the season-ending...
Tokyo Olympics: Japanese, English _ but where’s the French?
TOKYO — The French language has been almost invisible during the drawn-out preparations for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
USA Hockey snub leads Alex Carpenter on Chinese adventure
Once Bobby Carpenter's flight from Beijing touched down in Boston, he raced to the Lawrence Larsen Rink in nearby Winthrop, Massachusetts, to catch hi...
Clippers edge Celtics 107-104 in OT with Leonard and George
LOS ANGELES — Lou Williams scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Clippers, and L...
Doncic has 33 first-half points, Mavs hammer Warriors 142-94
DALLAS — The front of their jerseys said “San Francisco” and the names on the back weren’t the same Golden State Warriors that reached the past five N...
US eliminated from Davis Cup Finals despite win over Italy
MADRID — Not even some late heroics — some very, very late ones — were enough to keep the United States from being eliminated from the Davis Cup Final...
Underperforming Maple Leafs fire coach Mike Babcock
TORONTO — The underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Mike Babcock on Wednesday and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe.
Browns’ Garrett awaits ruling after hearing for suspension
CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett looked composed and casual, a stark contrast to the last time he was seen in public.
Islanders are rolling: 14-0-1 stretch harkens to 1982 glory
NEW YORK — The New York Islanders insist they don’t think about how well they are playing. They are too busy preparing for their next opponent.
Fleury makes amazing save to hold off Leafs for 450th win
LAS VEGAS — The only thing missing for Marc-Andre Fleury was a magic wand.
Stamkos focused on team success, not personal milestones
TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos celebrated another milestone in a stellar career with grace and humility.
Carmelo Anthony takes a new outlook to his new team
NEW ORLEANS — Carmelo Anthony had accepted the possibility that his NBA career might be over.
LeBron sets triple-double mark, Lakers hold off OKC 112-107
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against every team in the league, and Anthony Davis scored...
US beats Cuba 4-0 to reach Nations League semifinals
Josh Sargent scored the first of his two goals 34 seconds in, Jordan Morris also had two goals and the United States routed Cuba 4-0 at George Town, C...
Kickers making field goals at NFL’s worst rate since 2003
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have a very proud tradition of successful kickers over the past couple of decades ranging from Al Del Greco, J...
After 15 losses, Canada beats US for 1st time in Davis Cup
MADRID — Canada beat the United States in the Davis Cup for the first time on Tuesday, defeating the Americans 2-0 on the second day of the revamped t...
Antonio Brown apologizes to Patriots, owner Robert Kraft
BOSTON — Antonio Brown has apologized to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft for any negative attention he brought to the team during his brief s...
All-America Watch: Florida’s Pitts one of nation’s top TEs
It was midway through the third quarter last Saturday, and Missouri had just cut Florida’s lead to 13-6, when Gators quarterback Kyle Trask dropped ba...
Capitals brace for Hathaway to be suspended for spitting
ARLINGTON, Va. — Garnet Hathaway was ejected for spitting on an opponent and now the Washington Capitals winger may have to swallow more punishment fr...
Column: Intrigue building in series of heavyweight fights
LAS VEGAS — They are a flawed group at best, the heavyweights who will be vying for your attention — and money — over the next few months. Unpredictab...
Dolphins release Walton after arrest for hitting girlfriend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins released suspended running back Mark Walton on Tuesday, hours after he was arrested on charges of punching ...
Kupcho’s long and successful year comes to an end
NAPLES, Fla. — The goal for Jennifer Kupcho was to get to the CME Group Tour Championship. Now that she’s here, a big part of her can’t wait for it to...
Starting over: Anthony set with Blazers and jersey No. 00
PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony is now set with the Portland Trail Blazers and starting over with jersey No. 00.
Duke heads to Madison Square Garden after return to No. 1
Duke found itself in a familiar position this week by reclaiming the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.