Lee helps Islanders beat Lightning 5-2 for 8th straight win
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Since opening the season with three losses in four games, the New York Islanders have been unbeatable thanks to sheer teamwork. Thei...
Expanding US footprint is like walking in quicksand for F1
AUSTIN, Texas — Formula One officials have dreamed of expanding in the U.S. since the day the series returned to American soil in 2012.
Hamlin racing for NASCAR title with torn labrum in shoulder
FORT WORTH, Texas — Denny Hamlin can put off until after the season the surgery he needs to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder that has bothere...
2nd-tier contenders in spotlight before 1st CFP rankings
Before the first College Football Playoff rankings come out next week the spotlight is on the second-tier contenders trying to stay in the race with m...
Kenya’s Mary Keitany eyes 5th NYC Marathon title in 6 years
NEW YORK — Mary Keitany is back for another bolt through the boroughs.
Curry undergoes hand surgery, to miss at least 3 months
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry underwent surgery on his broken left hand and the Golden State Warriors say he will miss at least three months but is ex...
Belichick mum on Pats’ decision to release WR Josh Gordon
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As far as Patriots coach Bill Belichick is concerned, Josh Gordon's tenure with the Patriots is all in the past.
Alvarez moves up to take on big puncher Kovalev in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez didn't have to take the risk. Not at light heavyweight, and not against a puncher like Sergey Kovalev.
Column: IOC marathon edict should give pause to other cities
Tokyo must be having some serious second-thoughts about taking on the Olympic Games.
Panthers’ Cam Newton to get another opinion on injured foot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is seeking another opinion on his injured left foot.
Pliskova advances, Svitolina wins again at WTA Finals
SHENZHEN, China — Karolina Pliskova advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Finals for the third straight year, beating Simona Halep 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 Frida...
Prince Harry, young Archie send good-luck message to England
TOKYO — Britain's Royal Family is getting excited about England's appearance in the Rugby World Cup final — even its most recent arrival.
Conor McGregor fined in Ireland for assault
DUBLIN — Conor McGregor has been fined 1,000 euros ($1,120) for assaulting a man in a pub.
Tip Ins: Howard, Stackhouse among the new coaches to watch
About a quarter-century ago, Juwan Howard and Jerry Stackhouse were two of the biggest names in college basketball. Now, they're trying to succeed as ...
No. 12 Baylor still undefeated after 17-14 win over WVU
WACO, Texas — Charlie Brewer threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and John Mayers kicked a go-ahead 36-yard field goal to help No. 12 Baylor win its...
Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns each suspended 2 games
NEW YORK — Philadelphia center Joel Embiid and Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns have each been suspended two games without pay for an on-court alte...
$2 million Juvenile tops opening day of Breeders’ Cup
ARCADIA, Calif. — Breeders' Cup weekend kicks off with five stakes Friday, topped by the $2 million Juvenile, as Santa Anita hosts the world champions...
Rutgers softball coaches accused of intimidation, abuse
Two Rutgers softball coaches, a husband and wife, have been accused of fostering a climate of fear, intimidation and abuse on the team.
Runners mixed on plan to move Olympic marathon out of Tokyo
NEW YORK — Runners are all over the course regarding the IOC's plan to move next summer's Olympic marathon from Tokyo to Sapporo in pursuit of a coole...
F1 unveils news rules for 2021 to improve competition
AUSTIN, Texas — Closer racing and smaller budgets.
Ionescu, Cox headline AP women’s preseason All-America team
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu decided to come back for her senior season at Oregon instead of heading to the WNBA.
Li delights home crowd and takes lead in Shanghai
SHANGHAI — Li Haotong no longer feels the pressure of playing before a home crowd. He enjoyed just about every minute Thursday, and he gave them plent...
Tip Ins: Tigers, Buffs, Wildcats all likely tourney hopefuls
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway went 22-14 and led the Tigers to an NIT berth in his debut season. His biggest wins came on the recruiting trail.
Curry breaks left hand in another embarrassing Warriors loss
SAN FRANCISCO — In what has already been a rough start to the season for the Warriors, now Stephen Curry is down. A two-time MVP, Golden State's longe...
Harden scores 59 points, Rockets outlast Wizards 159-158
WASHINGTON — James Harden scored 59 points and made one of two free throws with 2.4 seconds to play to give the Houston Rockets a 159-158 victory over...
Adams still ‘hurt’ Jets listened to trade offers for him
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jamal Adams stepped into Joe Douglas' office last Friday and told the New York Jets general manager he was exactly where he wants...
Horse racing’s tragic, wild ride culminates at Breeders’ Cup
ARCADIA, Calif. — Thirty horse deaths over the winter at Santa Anita. The first disqualification for interference in Kentucky Derby history. A horse t...
AP Top 25 Podcast: Looking ahead to 1st playoff rankings
LSU is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and the College Football Playoff rankings are about a week away from debuting.
Truex quietly rolling toward a 2nd NASCAR championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Martin Truex Jr. struggled on short tracks for 15 years before he finally snapped his streak of futility and swept this season at Ri...