In appreciation: Kobe Bryant, a life defined by hard work
It was April 14, 2016. It was the first full day of Kobe Bryant’s new chapter as a retired NBA player. All he had done the night before was score a mi...
Rio residents try to bring green to a concrete jungle
RIO DE JANEIRO — Alê Roque wanders the untamed orchard in Rio de Janeiro, pushing aside leaves to point out what she helped plant last year. “This is ...
The Latest: Billie Eilish wins 5 in dominant Grammys
LOS ANGELES — The Latest on the Grammy Awards, being presented Sunday at Los Angeles' Staples Center (all times local):
Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire.
Woods stunned to learn of Kobe Bryant’s death
SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods has heard just about everything from playing before the biggest crowds in golf, and he tends to ignore it. Most puzzling was w...
Leishman rallies to win Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey
SAN DIEGO — Marc Leishman couldn't miss whether it was for birdie for par, racing from four shots behind with a 7-under 65 and winning the Farmers Ins...
A look at some of Kobe Bryant’s career highlights
Here are some of the many highlights of Kobe Bryant’s career. The former Los Angeles Lakers star was killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sun...
Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant
Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday at age 41:
In divided America, some voters tuning out impeachment trial
HAMBURG, Pa. — For all the gravity of a presidential impeachment trial, Americans don’t seem to be giving it much weight.
Waiters takes blame for the issues that led to suspensions
MIAMI — Dion Waiters spoke about his issues for the first time in months Sunday, accepting responsibility for the matters that led him to being suspen...
Chiefs’ Mahomes leads way with his legs, not just his arm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes was just trying to run out of bounds, not make the kind of shake-your-head, what-did-he-just-do play that will be s...
Defense resumes in key impeachment week; Dems seek witnesses
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial enters a pivotal week as his defense team resumes its case and senators face a critical vote o...
Belinda Stronach tells AP: Horse racing got ‘a wake-up call’
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — There was a frothy cappuccino in a tall glass mug on the table in front of Belinda Stronach. She was seated on a white couch,...
Man City sweeps past 10-man Fulham 4-0 in FA Cup 4th round
Manchester City capitalized on the sixth-minute sending-off of Fulham’s U.S. defender, Tim Ream, to sweep to a 4-0 win over the second-tier team and r...
Three years later, Trump travel ban heads back to court
RICHMOND, Va. — After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from several predominantly Muslim countries in 2018, the...
Federer overcomes slow start, reaches Australian Open QFs
MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Federer needed some time to get going in the Australian Open's fourth round, a match after a draining and difficult escap...
Britain’s EU Journey: When the EU faced its biggest crisis
LONDON — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the ...
Shiffrin wins super-G, 2 days after downhill triumph
BANSKO, Bulgaria — Following three weeks without a win in her favorite technical events, Mikaela Shiffrin bounced back with two triumphs in speed race...
‘Didn’t do it for the hype’: Kenin stops Coco in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia — It made sense to Sofia Kenin that Coco Gauff would be the one getting all of the attention and generating all of the buzz.
Chen wins short program, Knierims take 3rd pairs title
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Coming off illness and spending much of his days as a full-time college student, Nathan Chen shouldn't have been capable of setting...
James passes Bryant on NBA scoring list in Lakers’ loss
PHILADELPHIA — With a tribute to Kobe Bryant written on his Nikes, LeBron James moved past the retired Los Angeles great for third place on the NBA's ...
Zach LaVine scores 44 as Bulls beat Cavaliers 118-106
CLEVELAND — Zach LaVine scored 44 points for another dominating performance against Cleveland and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 118-106 on ...
No. 1 Baylor stifles Florida 72-61 for 16th straight victory
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — MaCio Teague and Devonte Bandoo scored 16 points apiece and No. 1 Baylor extended its winning steak to 16 with a 72-61 victory ove...
LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant for 3rd on NBA scoring list
PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James moved past Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's career scoring list, getting the milestone on a driving layup against ...
Analysis: Nadal vs. Kyrgios in Australia, as good as it gets
MELBOURNE, Australia — Maybe he was simply bored by the questions. He certainly was physically and emotionally spent after the longest win of his care...
No. 15 Kentucky pulls out 76-74 OT win at No. 18 Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas — Nick Richards scored seven of his 25 points in overtime, including the game-deciding free throws with 10 seconds left, and No. 15 Ken...
Rahm takes the lead at Torrey Pines with McIlroy lurking
SAN DIEGO — Jon Rahm is playing some of his best golf with two victories and a runner-up in his last four tournaments. He was at his best Saturday at ...
Busch puts AIM Vasser Sullivan back in contention at Rolex
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Busch drove his Lexus back to the lead lap at the Rolex 24 of Daytona — a move that changed team strategy and got the reign...
Mucho Gusto runs away, wins the $3 million Pegasus World Cup
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Irad Ortiz Jr.’s move paid off, and Mucho Gusto’s earnings more than doubled in a couple of minutes.
Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out in anger Saturday at an NPR reporter who accused him of shouting expletives at her after she as...