Column: Postseason golf about entertainment, not about fair
Scott McCarron has been in position for a $1 million payoff twice in his career under vastly different circumstances.
US sporting director Stewart says Berhalter’s job is safe
The sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation says Gregg Berhalter's job as men's national team coach is safe despite some disappointing results...
No. 3 Spartans, No. 13 Tigers face tough Week 2 challenges
Memphis and Michigan State face tough matchups amid difficult off-court situations to headline college basketball's second week.
Tale of 2 left tackles: Taylor Lewan and Garett Bolles
DENVER — Just like Denver's Garett Bolles, Tennessee's Taylor Lewan has been dogged by penalties all season, and the Titans' struggling left tackle di...
Analysis: Waiters’ future in Miami is very unclear
Dion Waiters leads the Miami Heat in suspensions and headlines this season.
Spurs retire Parkers’ jersey in emotional ceremony
SAN ANTONIO — Boris Diaw was rightly concerned about the well-being of a scrawny 19-year-old kid moving to a new country and attempting to compete aga...
Celtics F Hayward has surgery on broken left hand
BOSTON — Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward was having surgery on his broken left hand, a move that is expected to keep him out for about six weeks...
Column: Gibbs walks fine line managing 3 title contenders
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joe Gibbs is a retired Hall of Fame NFL coach with three Super Bowl titles who changed course in his early 50s to wade into NASCAR a...
Defending champ Zverev beats error-prone Nadal at ATP Finals
LONDON — Defending champion Alexander Zverev pulled off another big win at the ATP Finals, beating top-ranked Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-4 Monday for his fir...
Is my kid too young for contact sports? Advice still unclear
New guidance on concussions shows there isn't enough solid evidence to answer some of parents' most burning questions about contact sports. That inclu...
AP Interview: Rossi back home in Spain for another comeback
VILLARREAL, Spain — Giuseppe Rossi is back home — in Spain.
Oregon stuns US team; C. Vivian Stringer reaches milestone
NEW YORK — It didn't count in the standings, but the most shocking game of the opening week of women's basketball was No. 1 Oregon stunning the U.S. w...
NFL ICYMI: Not only is Lamar Jackson a QB, he might be MVP
Lamar Jackson now owns a signature moment — a spin-and-make-'em-miss 47-yard TD run that was something straight out of a video game.
Raptors end Lakers’ 7-game winning streak in 113-104 victory
LOS ANGELES — Pascal Siakam had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors snapped the Lo...
Steelers defense leads way in 17-12 win over Rams
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers defense spoiled Aaron Donald's homecoming and derailed the Los Angeles Rams' momentum in the process.
Maggert holes out to win and give McCarron Schwab Cup
PHOENIX — Jeff Maggert holed out from 123 yards for eagle on the third playoff hole Sunday to win the Charles Schwab Cup Championship and hand Scott M...
Thiem beats Federer at ATP Finals; Djokovic cruises
LONDON — Dominic Thiem keeps getting the better of Roger Federer.
Hamlin races way into championship field with Phoenix win
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Denny Hamlin saved his season by winning Sunday at ISM Raceway to advance into NASCAR's title-deciding race — a victory that elimina...
Sounders claim 2nd title in 4 years, beating Toronto FC 3-1
SEATTLE — Kelvin Leerdam scored his first career postseason goal on a deflected shot in the 57th minute, substitute Victor Rodriguez connected in the ...
Heat suspend guard Dion Waiters for 10 games
MIAMI — Dion Waiters has been handed a 10-game suspension by the Miami Heat, with the team citing multiple examples of conduct detrimental to the team...
‘That’s crazy’: Klopp’s Liverpool surges ahead in title bid
LIVERPOOL, England — Even Jürgen Klopp cannot quite believe Liverpool's lead over Manchester City this early in the season.
Eww York: Darnold, Jets hold on to beat Jones, Giants 34-27
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Le'Veon Bell scored a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter after a 33-yard pass interference penalty on DeAnd...
Titans rally, spoil Mahomes’ return beating Chiefs 35-32
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ryan Tannehill threw a 23-yard touchdown to Adam Humphries with 23 seconds left, and the Tennessee Titans blocked a last-second fie...
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years
With Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett out with an injured left knee, Brian Hoyer was set to make his 38th career NFL start with his sixt...
AP Top 25: LSU landslide No. 1; Minnesota jumps into top 10
LSU is an overwhelming No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama in a 1-2 matchup, and Minnesota moved into the top 10...
Top women’s hockey players resolute in fight for new league
PITTSBURGH — Hilary Knight has a gold medal. What she would like is a full-time job. Not just for her. For the other 200-plus members of the Professio...
No. 9 Oklahoma escapes with 42-41 victory over Iowa State
NORMAN, Okla. — Parnell Motley intercepted Brock Purdy's two-point conversion pass with 24 seconds left and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Iowa State 42-41 o...
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Just being ’Bama might not be enough
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama's DeVonta Smith was a blur, streaking past an LSU defender down the sideline for an 85-yard touchdown that gave the Tigers ...
Ionescu and No. 1 Oregon stun US women’s national team
EUGENE, Ore. — Top-ranked Oregon stunned the U.S. women's national team 93-86 on Saturday to hand the Americans' their second loss to a college team i...
Burrow, No. 1 LSU hold on for 46-41 win over No. 2 Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Joe Burrrow sprinted toward the LSU fans to celebrate a monumental victory, and moments later was hoisted on the shoulders of two b...