Georgia’s new GOP senator sworn into office amid impeachment
WASHINGTON — W ealthy Republican businesswoman Kelly Loeffler was sworn in Monday as the newest senator from Georgia, a political newcomer who takes o...
Getting it done: Clemson, LSU backs proving they belong
CLEMSON, S.C. — LSU's Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Clemson's Travis Etienne have much more in common than their Louisiana backgrounds heading into the na...
Uncertain impeachment schedule leaves 2020ers scrambling
WASHINGTON — Uncertainty over when the Senate will begin President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is complicating crunch-time campaigning for the fi...
AP source: Walt Hopkins to be next New York Liberty coach
NEW YORK — Minnesota Lynx assistant coach Walt Hopkins will be hired as the next head coach of the New York Liberty, a person familiar with the situat...
Oil price keeps rising as industry eyes Iran-US conflict
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time in over three months, with jitters ...
Federal judge holds freelancers to new California labor law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge will not temporarily exempt freelance journalists and photographers from a broad new California labor law, saying...
UConn women still No. 1; S Dakota, Michigan, Princeton in
NEW YORK — UConn cruised to two more conference wins and remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll to start off 2020.
Lyft’s good-guy image tainted by sexual assault lawsuits
NEW YORK — For years , Lyft has been the good guy of ride-hailing. In early days, its cars were adorned with whimsical pink mustaches. Its founders ta...
Undefeated Auburn, San Diego St rise in Top 25; Butler No. 6
San Diego State survived a big test by beating a talented Utah State team on the road. Auburn kicked off the SEC season by winning at Mississippi Stat...
AP source: Cowboys pick McCarthy to replace Garrett as coach
The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett.
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
TOKYO — The official posters are out for this year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Justin Thomas grabs a win he thought he had lost
KAPALUA, Hawaii — Justin Thomas began the new year mildly disappointed by not having won more than he already has on the PGA Tour.
Williams speaks for women’s rights from Golden Globes stage
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Michelle Williams was an exception on a night at the Golden Globes where the talk mostly avoided politics despite fears of...
Justin Thomas hangs on to win Kapalua in a playoff
KAPALUA, Hawaii — Justin Thomas won the Sentry Tournament of Champions, and he still doesn't know how.
AP FACT CHECK: Pence misleadingly links Iran general to 9/11
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump closed out the old year by reprising a selection of his most familiar falsehoods and putting a few of his predeces...
‘Fleabag,’ ‘Succession,’ ‘Chernobyl’ win top Golden Globes
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Real-life stories ruled the Golden Globe TV honors, as Olivia Colman's portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Michelle Williams' tur...
Trump returns to Washington to face a pair of challenges
WASHINGTON — His 17-day holiday stay at his Florida resort over, President Donald Trump has returned to the White House facing twin challenges: the fa...
Dragic leads Heat by Blazers in Whiteside’s return, 122-111
MIAMI — James Johnson scored on his first possession in more than a month. Dragic either scored or got somebody else points pretty much every time the...
Top-ranked UConn eases past SMU 80-42
DALLAS — Credit top-ranked UConn with staying on task Sunday and not being distracted by a showcase game later this week.
Patriots in unfamiliar spot entering offseason of unknowns
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For the first time in three years, the Patriots won't enter the offseason following a Super Bowl appearance.
Rapper DaBaby released from Miami jail on misdemeanor charge
MIAMI — Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby has been released from jail on a misdemeanor battery charge while awaiting a court date, authorities said.
Canada rallies to beat Russia 4-3, wins world juniors gold
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Akil Thomas scored the winning goal in the final period and Canada rallied from two goals down to beat Russia 4-3 in the fin...
Winston-led No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 87-69
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Cassius Winston scored a career-high 32 points and Xavier Tillman fell one point short of his career high with 20, leading No. 1...
Graham urges Senate rules change to speed impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — Seeking to break a deadlock over President Donald Trump’s impeachment, a top Republican said Sunday he will push a change in rules that w...
Parity party has college basketball’s best on constant edge
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The season was barely a week old when Michigan State lost to Kentucky in the Champions Classic, a defeat of the nation's No. 1 team t...
Frosty encounter as England defender Stones meets his critic
MANCHESTER, England — Invited into the locker room of English champion Manchester City after their game, the journeymen players of fourth-tier English...
Derrick Henry, Titans stun Patriots 20-13 in wild-card upset
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When the eerie Foxborough fog lifted, it became clear that New England's reign atop the NFL was ending.
Carey scores 24 to lead No. 2 Duke past Miami 95-62
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Vernon Carey Jr. scored 24 points in 25 minutes playing against his hometown team for the first time, and No. 2 Duke shot a seaso...
Texans roar past Bills for 22-19 win in OT
HOUSTON — Deshaun Watson’s teammates talked all week about how they never feel as if they’re out of any game when No. 4 is on the field.
Schauffele holds onto a 1-shot lead at Kapalua
KAPALUA, Hawaii — Xander Schauffele finished stronger than everyone around him Saturday, and it was good enough to keep a one-shot lead going into the...