Watson’s mind key to success with Houston Texans
HOUSTON — When not practicing or breaking down film, Deshaun Watson looks for ways to motivate.
US courts rule for border walls both public and private
WASHINGTON — Crews could start building a private border wall in South Texas within the coming days following a federal judge's ruling Thursday that l...
Man charged after can thrown onto court during Celtics game
BOSTON — A man was arrested and escorted out of the arena after throwing a can of hard seltzer onto the court near the San Antonio Spurs bench during ...
NBA great Charles Barkley donates $1M to Miles College
FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Former Auburn University star and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley can add a new feat to his resume: being the first to donate $1 m...
LeBron James moves into overall All-Star voting lead
It could be a Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis rematch in the All-Star Game.
Mississippi State hires Mike Leach away from Washington St
Mississippi State hired Washington State's Mike Leach as its new head coach Thursday, bringing one of the nation's quirkiest and most successful coach...
‘Pose’ cast, Niecy Nash, Matsoukas to be honored by Essence
NEW YORK — Emmy winner Niecy Nash, the groundbreaking cast of the hit TV series “Pose,” Grammy-winning music video director Melina Matsoukas and “Capt...
Ex-Alaska governor Bill Walker chosen for Harvard fellowship
JUNEAU, Alaska — Bill Walker, who was one of the country's few politically unaffiliated governors, plans to discuss with students bridging the politic...
IOC details rules on political protests at Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — No taking a knee at the Olympics. No hand gestures with political meaning. No disrespect at medal ceremonies.
Global stocks, oil prices stabilize as Iran anxiety eases
BEIJING — Global stock markets and oil prices edged up Thursday as anxiety over potential U.S.-Iranian armed conflict eased.
Booker: Impeachment trial could be ‘big blow’ to my campaign
WASHINGTON — Sen. Cory Booker said a looming impeachment trial and other pressing issues in Washington could deal a “big, big blow” to his Democratic ...
Agnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic champion, turns 99
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Although she turned 99 on Thursday, even a 9-year-old would have a hard time keeping up with Agnes Keleti's irrepressible energy a...
Old-fashioned No. 9′s are back in fashion in Serie A
ROME — Forget the false nine. Traditional No. 9’s are back in vogue in Serie A.
Fugitive Ghosn brings global attention to Japanese justice
TOKYO — Though former Nissan Chairman Ghosn is unlikely to stand trial in a real court, he has made himself a key witness in putting Japan's justice s...
Soaring pork prices keep China’s inflation at 7-year high
BEIJING — Soaring pork prices that nearly doubled in December over a year ago kept inflation at a seven-year high despite government efforts to ease m...
Jones leads No. 2 Duke to 73-64 victory over scrappy Ga Tech
ATLANTA — Tre Jones hit two key baskets down the stretch and No. 2 Duke extended its decade-long domination of Georgia Tech, holding off the Yellow Ja...
Harden, Young get 40-point triple-doubles; Rockets top Hawks
ATLANTA — James Harden scored 41 points, including 22 in the first quarter, to lead the Houston Rockets over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks 122-115 ...
Court reverses $35M verdict against Jehovah’s Witnesses
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed a $35 million judgment against the Jehovah's Witnesses for not reporting a girl's sexu...
Court to decide if private border wall can go next to river
HOUSTON — For Tommy Fisher, a federal court hearing set for Thursday next to the U.S.-Mexico border could result in his company getting a chance to pr...
New Hawaiian island, new course, same big wind for Sony Open
HONOLULU — Same state, new island, two courses that could not be more different.
Heisman reunion: 5 winners suit up for Ravens-Titans matchup
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The top prize for individual excellence in college football is the Heisman Trophy. For the first time in the Super Bowl era, five ...
NFL bound: QB Jake Fromm leaving Georgia to enter draft
ATLANTA — Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is heading to the NFL, despite some struggles during a junior season that led to speculation he might return ...
Judge weighs bid to stop Trump’s refugee resettlement limit
GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Wednesday pressed a government lawyer to explain why President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing sta...
Lakers’ Anthony Davis to travel after negative MRI from fall
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis plans to travel with the Los Angeles Lakers on their upcoming road trip after he bruised his buttocks in a nasty fall.
Husband in missing mom case ordered held on $6 million bail
Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of a missing mother of five, was ordered detained on $6 million bail Wednesday on new murder and kidnapping charges...
CES tech show: Voice for the gas pump, sensors for the plant
LAS VEGAS — A connected world means paying for gas with your voice and sensing when a plant needs water.
Greece retains negative yield in first debt auction of year
ATHENS, Greece — Greece has raised 487.5 million euros ($544.4 million) in a treasury bill sale that saw the country maintain its negative interest ra...
Oil up, stocks down after Iran missile attack on US troops
BEIJING — Oil prices rose and global stock markets fell Wednesday after Iran fired missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of an...
Anthony Davis bruises back in Lakers’ 117-87 win over Knicks
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis left in the third quarter after bruising his lower back on a painful fall during the Los Angeles Lakers' sixth straight vi...
On impeachment, pressure on Colorado senator is from right
DENVER — If Democrats were to have any hope of shaping the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump to their liking, they'd need help from R...