The Kansas City Royals took their dream season to the limit, falling just short of their first World Series title since 1985.More >>
Alex Gordon saw the ball skipping past Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco and all the way to the wall, and the Royals' homegrown star put his head down and churned toward third base.More >>
San Francisco starter Tim Hudson got pulled right away as manager Bruce Bochy took no chances in Game 7 of the World Series, and the Giants and Kansas City Royals were tied 2-2 after three innings Wednesday night.More >>
Madison Bumgarner was limbering up at Kauffman Stadium this week, getting loose with his San Francisco teammates near the dugout, when Tim Hudson and Michael Morse sneaked up from behind and playfully ruffled the...More >>
Madison Bumgarner was limbering up at Kauffman Stadium this week, getting loose with his San Francisco teammates near the dugout, when Tim Hudson and Michael Morse sneaked up from behind and playfully ruffled the...More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer Here we go. World Series, Game 7.More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer Madison Bumgarner closes it out and the San Francisco Giants hold off the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 for their third World Series title in five years.More >>
Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Norris Cole scored a career-high 23 points after winning Miami's starting point-guard job, and the Heat opened the post-LeBron James era with a 107-95 win over the...More >>
Florida State running back Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation by the university for his role in a possible domestic battery case.More >>
Florida State running back Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation by the university for his role in a possible domestic battery case.More >>
Charlotte Hornets fans discovered black tuxedo-themed t-shirts on their seats when they entered the team's downtown arena for the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks.More >>
Charlotte Hornets fans discovered black tuxedo-themed t-shirts on their seats when they entered the team's downtown arena for the season opener Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.More >>
The NCAA has ruled that Georgia star running back Todd Gurley must sit out until Nov. 15 for accepting more than $3,000 for autographed memorabilia and other items over a two-year period.More >>
Georgia was hoping to get Todd Gurley back on the field.More >>
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer In Kansas City, Game 7 of the World Series conjures up memories of Bret Saberhagen's brilliance, a St. Louis meltdown and the only Royals championship in 1985.More >>
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer In Kansas City, Game 7 of the World Series conjures up memories of Bret Saberhagen's brilliance, a St. Louis meltdown and the only Royals championship in 1985.More >>
The San Francisco Giants are starting Juan Perez over Travis Ishikawa in left field for Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals.More >>
The San Francisco Giants opted for Juan Perez over Travis Ishikawa for the start in left field for Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals.More >>
For his final game as baseball commissioner, Bud Selig was able to see the low-budget Kansas City Royals compete with the high-spending San Francisco Giants for the title.More >>
For his final game as baseball commissioner, Bud Selig was able to see the low-budget Kansas City Royals compete with the high-spending San Francisco Giants for the title.More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Back when the Bowl Championship Series decided major college football's champion, its defenders would talk about how it enhanced the regular season...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Back when the Bowl Championship Series decided major college football's champion, its defenders would talk about how it enhanced the regular season and how...More >>
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference is still looking to prove there's good football in the league beyond Florida State.More >>
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference is still looking to prove there's good football in the league beyond Florida State.More >>
South Africa's sports ministry says a public memorial service will be held for three of the country's sporting figures who died within days of each other.More >>
South Africans will go to a memorial service at a sports stadium to pay their final respects to three sporting figures who died within three days of each other.More >>
A man who disappeared during last week's Denver Broncos game told police he had "his fill of football" and walked and hitchhiked about 130 miles to a city in southern Colorado.More >>
A man whose disappearance during last week's Denver Broncos game touched off an extensive search by family and friends told police he had "his fill of football" and walked and hitchhiked about 130 miles to a city in...More >>
James Harden scored 32 points, Dwight Howard added 13 points and 11 rebounds before getting into a shouting match with Kobe Bryant, and the Houston Rockets spoiled Bryant's return to the Lakers with a 108-90...More >>
After Lakers rookie Julius Randle left his NBA debut strapped to a wheeled stretcher with a broken right leg, every player at Staples Center gained a sober perspective on the season opener.More >>
Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Julius Randle has left his NBA debut on a stretcher after injuring his right leg in the fourth quarter Tuesday night.More >>
Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Julius Randle has left his NBA debut on a stretcher after injuring his right leg in the fourth quarter Tuesday night.More >>
After long waits to make their World Series debuts, Royals veteran Jeremy Guthrie and Giants counterpart Tim Hudson will get one more opportunity Wednesday night.More >>
After long waits to make their World Series debuts, Tim Hudson and Jeremy Guthrie will get another opportunity to pitch Wednesday night.More >>
Eric Hosmer chopped a two-run double as the Kansas City Royals turned bloops, bouncers and a botched grounder into an early blowout, bolting past the San Francisco Giants 8-0 Tuesday night after three innings in...More >>
A couple hundred fans stood behind the Royals dugout for more than a half-hour after the final out, screaming and waving white rally towels.More >>
Tony Parker had 23 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer, Manu Ginobili added 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs capped an emotional NBA championship commemoration with a thrilling 101-100 victory over the...More >>
Tony Parker made a clutch shot in the fourth quarter. Manu Ginobili had a big game, and Tim Duncan contributed with a double-double.More >>
Relatives of a Denver Broncos fan who disappeared during last week's game are wondering how a man with no known health or personal problems could seem to vanish without a trace.More >>
A Denver Broncos fan who disappeared during last week's game has been found safe, police said Tuesday.More >>
There was a moment of silence before Game 6 of the World Series to honor Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras, who died in an automobile accident last weekend in the Dominican Republic.More >>
There was a moment of silence before Game 6 of the World Series to honor Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras, who died in an automobile accident last weekend in the Dominican Republic.More >>
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with point guard Kemba Walker, a person familiar with the deal said Tuesday night.More >>
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with point guard Kemba Walker, a person familiar with the deal said Tuesday night.More >>
Champ Bailey is retiring after a 15-year NFL career that included a dozen Pro Bowl selections, more than any cornerback in history.More >>
Former teammate Brian Dawkins called Champ Bailey "a great conserver of energy," a rare superstar who was never in a rush to get anywhere "unless it was on a football field."More >>
Federal regulators say it's illegal to fly drones or model planes near stadiums and that violators can face up to a year.More >>
Operators who fly drones or model planes near or over large sports stadiums and auto racetracks are breaking the law and can be fined and imprisoned for up to a year, the Federal Aviation Administration warned in a notice...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Mississippi State, Florida State, Auburn and Mississippi are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings.More >>
The College Football Playoff selection committee has spoken - and it likes the SEC.More >>
Several St. Louis Cardinals were among thousands of people who crowded into a cemetery near the Dominican Republic's north coast for Tuesday's burial of former major league outfielder Oscar Taveras.More >>
Several St. Louis Cardinals were among thousands of people who crowded into a cemetery near the Dominican Republic's north coast for Tuesday's burial of former major league outfielder Oscar Taveras.More >>
The lawyer for the woman involved in the domestic battery investigation of Florida State running back Karlos Williams has asked police to end the investigation.More >>
The lawyer for the woman involved in the domestic battery investigation of Florida State running back Karlos Williams has asked police to end the investigation.More >>
College athletes are graduating at better rates than non-athletes, according to new statistics released Tuesday by the NCAA.More >>
NCAA President Mark Emmert keeps touting the record-breaking graduation rates of Division I athletes. Critics keep balking at the interpretation of those numbers, citing recent academic scandals.More >>
Penn State's trustees are getting together to discuss a 2-year-old report by former FBI director Louis Freeh's team that concluded football coach Joe Paterno and top administrators concealed key facts about...More >>
Penn State's trustees on Tuesday voted against taking a fresh look at the 2012 university-commissioned report into how the Jerry Sandusky molestation scandal was handled, disappointing many who have criticized the...More >>
American Pharoah, who would have been the likely favorite for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, has been scratched.More >>
American Pharoah, who was the early 2-1 favorite for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, was withdrawn Tuesday because of bruise in his left front foot.More >>
Slain South African soccer team captain Senzo Meyiwa will be buried on Saturday in his home town of Umlazi on the country's east coast.More >>
South African police on Tuesday released facial images of two suspects who are wanted for the shooting death of Senzo Meyiwa, the national soccer team captain.More >>
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer LeBron James returned to Cleveland, Kevin Love joined him and suddenly the Cavaliers had the makings of the latest superteam.More >>
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer LeBron James returned to Cleveland, Kevin Love joined him and suddenly the Cavaliers had the makings of the latest superteam.More >>
The official news came this week that the Philadelphia 76ers - the forlorn franchise of the NBA - had signed an all-star forward and All-First Team defensive pick.More >>
The official news came this week that the Philadelphia 76ers - the forlorn franchise of the NBA - had signed an all-star forward and All-First Team defensive pick.More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The College Football Playoff selection committee will unveil the first of seven top 25 rankings on Tuesday night, the first step toward setting the...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The College Football Playoff selection committee will unveil the first of seven top 25 rankings on Tuesday night, the first step toward setting the field for...More >>
Giants star Pablo Sandoval dug into the batter's box in Game 5 of the World Series, peering out at Royals ace James Shields standing on the mound.More >>
Giants star Pablo Sandoval dug into the batter's box in Game 5 of the World Series, peering out at Royals ace James Shields standing on the mound.More >>
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer The Associated Press will periodically look at the changing landscape of the NBA during the upcoming season from varied perspectives: A player's...More >>
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer The Associated Press will periodically look at the changing landscape of the NBA during the upcoming season from varied perspectives: A player's viewpoint, from...More >>
The Royals turn to a 23-year-old rookie to save their season, but not just any 23-year-old rookie: the hardest-throwing starting pitcher in the major leagues.More >>
A 2-foot-tall image of deer in multicolored neon with a bulls-eye on its tail is affixed to a wall in the Kansas City Royals locker room. It hangs between the stalls of Aaron Crow and Tim Collins, and has a "W''...More >>
Anthony Duclair scored his first NHL goal with 3:48 remaining, and Mats Zuccarello put the Rangers ahead 37 seconds later as New York stormed back from a three-goal deficit by scoring five times in the third period...More >>
The New York Rangers could have been counted out multiple times against the Minnesota Wild.More >>
Madison Bumgarner barely broke a smile walking around the San Francisco Giants' clubhouse late Sunday night following a brilliant pitching performance that has his team one win from another World Series title.More >>
Buster Posey was annoyed. Playfully so. The Giants catcher wanted Madison Bumgarner to do more than barely break a smile after a brilliant pitching performance put San Francisco one win from another World Series title.More >>
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer Mike Matheny needed some time to figure out what to say. Like the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals, the manager was leveled by the sudden death of Oscar Taveras.More >>
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer Mike Matheny needed some time to figure out what to say. Like the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals, the manager was leveled by the sudden death of Oscar Taveras.More >>
The Pac-12 has passed sweeping changes for athletes in all of the conference's sports, guaranteeing four-year scholarships, improving health care and liberalizing transfer rules.More >>
The Pac-12 passed sweeping changes for athletes in all of the conference's sports Monday, guaranteeing four-year scholarships, improving health care benefits and liberalizing transfer rules.More >>
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will run the first three miles of the New York City Marathon on Sunday as part of a 24-person relay of basketball luminaries.More >>
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will run the first three miles of the New York City Marathon on Sunday as part of a 24-person relay of basketball luminaries.More >>
Friends and family of a man who disappeared during last week's Denver Broncos game are asking the public for help finding him.More >>
Relatives of a Broncos fan who went missing during last week's game are wondering how a man with no known health or personal problems could seem to vanish without a trace.More >>
NCAA President Mark Emmert says the findings of a report into alleged academic fraud at the University of North Carolina are "deeply troubling" and "absolutely disturbing."More >>
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Monday that findings from a recent investigation into academic fraud at the University of North Carolina are troubling, disturbing and shocking.More >>
The captain of the South African national soccer team was fatally shot at his girlfriend's house during an attempted robbery Sunday night as he tried to apprehend the intruders, police and an eyewitness said.More >>
The shooting death of the beloved captain of South Africa's national soccer team during an apparent house robbery stunned a country long accustomed to violent crime, and police launched a manhunt Monday for the intruders.More >>
Chivas USA has ceased operations after 10 years in Major League Soccer, with the league planning a new franchise for Los Angeles that will begin play in 2017 with new ownership and a new soccer-specific stadium.More >>
Chivas USA ceased operations on Monday after 10 troubled and unsuccessful years in Major League Soccer, with the league planning a new franchise for Los Angeles that will begin play in 2017 with new ownership and a new...More >>
Michigan coach Brady Hoke says linebacker Joe Bolden, the player who planted the stake in the ground before the Michigan State game, would not be disciplined.More >>
Michigan coach Brady Hoke says linebacker Joe Bolden, the player who planted the stake in the ground before the Michigan State game, would not be disciplined.More >>
A spokesman for South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority says prosecutors will appeal the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius, who was handed a 5-year prison term after being convicted of culpable...More >>
Prosecutors in the Oscar Pistorius case said Monday they will file appeal papers in the next few days against the verdict and sentence after the Olympic runner was convicted of culpable homicide and given a five-year...More >>
Oscar Taveras, the St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder regarded as one of the majors' top prospects, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. He was 22.More >>
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said Monday he was stunned by the death of 22-year-old outfielder Oscar Taveras in a car accident and his players were struggling with deep anguish after losing a young teammate.More >>
The goalkeeper and captain of South Africa's national soccer team was fatally shot when armed men broke into the house where he was staying, police said Monday.More >>
The captain of South Africa's national soccer team was fatally shot at a friend's house during an attempted robbery on Sunday night, police said.More >>
Dale Earnhardt Jr. roamed around Martinsville Speedway as a child, soaking in the sights and the sounds and the smells while his dad collected six of the treasured grandfather clocks awarded to the winner.More >>
Dale Earnhardt Jr. roamed around Martinsville Speedway as a child, soaking in the sights and the sounds and the smells while his dad collected six of the treasured grandfather clocks awarded to the winner.More >>
Hall of Famer Juan Marichal mingled in the San Francisco clubhouse and waited patiently for his chance to share a kind, congratulatory word with Madison Bumgarner.More >>
Hall of Famer Juan Marichal mingled in the San Francisco clubhouse and waited patiently for his chance to share a kind, congratulatory word with Madison Bumgarner.More >>
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer All those things we thought we knew about various NFL teams, coaches or players? That the Colts' defense is not so bad, for example. Or that Todd...More >>
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer All those things we thought we knew about various NFL teams, coaches or players? That the Colts' defense is not so bad, for example. Or that Todd Haley and...More >>
Authorities say St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.More >>
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras, a 22-year-old slugger who was regarded as one of the majors' top prospects, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic.More >>
Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees each got off to quick starts, and the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints were tied at 10 after the first quarter Sunday night.More >>
Deflated in Detroit one week. Sublime in the Superdome the next.More >>
Madison Bumgarner again dominated early, Brandon Crawford hit a run-scoring grounder and the San Francisco Giants led the Kansas City Royals 1-0 after three innings Sunday night as they tried to take a 3-2 World...More >>
With every pitch, Madison Bumgarner etched his place among the World Series greats.More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer After a full day of football, time to shift gears and get ready for Game 5 of the World Series.More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer It's over. Madison Bumgarner finishes a four-hit shutout and the San Francisco Giants beat the Royals 5-0 to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series heading back to...More >>
Ben Roethlisberger set franchise records with 522 yards passing and six touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers raced by the Indianapolis Colts 51-34 on Sunday.More >>
Ben Roethlisberger spent a week politely answering questions about Andrew Luck, saying all the right things to anyone who asked about how impressed he was with the rising Indianapolis Colts star.More >>
Carson Palmer lofted a 75-yard touchdown pass to rookie John Brown with 1:21 to play to give the Arizona Cardinals a stunning 24-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in a matchup of two of the NFL's four...More >>
The Arizona Cardinals under coach Bruce Arians do not play it safe.More >>
Arian Foster helped the Houston Texans put an end to their three-game skid in time for a signature moment in franchise history.More >>
J.J. Watt takes the NFL very seriously, so he gave Titans rookie quarterback Zach Mettenberger a reminder that this isn't high school by mocking the first-time starter with a pretend selfie.More >>
Anthony Barr forced a fumble on the first play of overtime and returned it 27 yards to score, giving the Minnesota Vikings a 19-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.More >>
Anthony Barr stripped the ball, scooped it up and took off for the end zone.More >>
Tom Brady threw five scoring passes and the streaking New England Patriots crammed three touchdowns into the last two minutes of the first half, cruising to a 51-23 win over the staggering Chicago Bears on Sunday.More >>
Will Clark remembers each moment of that day when a major earthquake interrupted the 1989 World Series, from the sprint out to center field he had just completed during warmups to the fear and chaos that followed...More >>
Will Clark remembers each moment of that day when a major earthquake interrupted the 1989 World Series, from the sprint out to center field he had just completed during warmups to the fear and chaos that followed in the...More >>
Russell Wilson still has Carolina's number.More >>
Russell Wilson walked into the huddle with his team down a field goal and less than five minutes remaining. He started laughing, sensing the familiarity of the situation.More >>
Andy Dalton made up for his two second-half turnovers by scoring on a 1-yard sneak with 57 seconds left on Sunday, rallying the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens that tightened the AFC...More >>
Andy Dalton looked over the spread-out Ravens defense and decided there was enough room for a quarterback sneak.More >>
Matt Prater kicked a 48-yard field goal on the last play of the game Sunday, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 22-21 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons after trailing by 21 points.More >>
The second kick was the only one that mattered.More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Mississippi's first loss of the season dropped the Rebels four spots in The Associated Press college football poll to No. 7 and left Mississippi...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Mississippi's first loss of the season dropped the Rebels four spots in The Associated Press college football poll to No. 7 and left Mississippi State,...More >>
Overall champion Marcel Hirscher built a 0.19-second lead over Ted Ligety in the first run of the season-opening World Cup giant slalom on Sunday.More >>
World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher sent a clear message to his rivals for the men's overall title on the opening day of the season, winning a giant slalom with a massive 1.58-second margin on Sunday.More >>
Serena Williams beat Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 to win her third-successive title at the WTA Finals and fifth overall.More >>
The lead-up to Sunday's championship match at the WTA Finals suggested Serena Williams would face a major challenge to beat Simona Halep, but then, the No. 1-ranked player has made a career out of performing at her...More >>
Carson-Newman coach Ken Sparks earned his 324th victory Saturday, passing Paul "Bear" Bryant and moving into sixth place on the NCAA's career victories list as the Eagles rallied to a 35-34 win over North...More >>
Carson-Newman coach Ken Sparks broke a tie with Bear Bryant for sixth place on the NCAA victory list, reaching 324 on Saturday in the Eagles' 35-34 win over North Greenville.More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer If defense is what the College Football Playoff selection committee wants from its top teams, the 12-member panel is going to have a tough time filling...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer If defense is what the College Football Playoff selection committee wants from its top teams, the 12-member panel is going to have a tough time filling out the...More >>
Omar Infante and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of a botched grounder that prompted Giants manager Bruce Bochy to throw his hat, and led San Francisco 4-2 Saturday after three innings in Game 4 of the World...More >>
The World Series was slipping away from the San Francisco Giants.More >>
Bo Wallace's pass was intercepted by Ronald Martin in the final seconds, and No. 3 Mississippi lost for the first time this season, 10-7 to 24th-ranked LSU on Saturday night.More >>
Bo Wallace wasn't about to play it safe - not even in Death Valley. The bold but risky decision ended any hope No. 3 Mississippi may have had about its first unblemished record in more than half a century.More >>
By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer Game 4 of the World Series is underway, and the umbrellas have been put away. There was a light rain during pregame ceremonies but the sun is out now.More >>
By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer Hunter Pence adds a sliding catch in right field to a stellar night at the plate - three hits, three RBIs - for the second out of the ninth. Strickland gets Eric Hosmer...More >>
Amari Cooper caught nine passes for a school-record 224 yards and scored two touchdowns to help No. 4 Alabama beat Tennessee 34-20 on Saturday night for its eighth consecutive victory in the series.More >>
Lane Kiffin figured out a winning strategy for his return to Knoxville.More >>
Cameras flashed, the crowd rose for a thunderous ovation and Mo'ne Davis did exactly what she was expected to do - the 13-year-old fired a strike right down the middle.More >>
Cameras flashed, the crowd rose for a thunderous ovation and Mo'ne Davis did exactly what she was expected to do - fire a strike right down the middle.More >>
A person with knowledge of the situation says San Diego Chargers safety Jahleel Addae didn't show symptoms of a concussion until Friday afternoon, a day after having two scary reactions following hits in a loss...More >>
Chargers safety Jahleel Addae didn't show symptoms of a concussion until Friday afternoon, a day after having two scary reactions following hits in a loss at Denver, a person with knowledge of the situation said.More >>
Trevone Boykin threw a school-record seven touchdown passes and No. 10 TCU showcased a new fast-paced offense by scoring the most points in its history in an 82-27 rout of Texas Tech on Saturday.More >>
Trevone Boykin took issue with coach Gary Patterson saying he was among the TCU players who weren't ready to play Texas Tech.More >>
Jeremy Langford ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 8 Michigan State trounced rival Michigan again, 35-11 on Saturday.More >>
With under a minute remaining in another comfortable win over his team's biggest rival, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio had the Spartans keep right on running the ball.More >>
Marcus Mariota took another step toward the Heisman Trophy and positioned No. 6 Oregon to get serious consideration when the playoff rankings come out next week.More >>
Marcus Mariota took another step toward the Heisman Trophy and positioned No. 6 Oregon to get serious consideration when the playoff rankings come out next week.More >>
Defensive end Dion Jordan is set to make his season debut Sunday for the Miami Dolphins after sitting out the first six games without pay for twice violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.More >>
Defensive end Dion Jordan is set to make his season debut Sunday for the Miami Dolphins after sitting out the first six games without pay for twice violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.More >>
By The Associated Press Luis Suarez set up Neymar's fourth-minute goal in the Uruguayan forward's first competitive debut for Barcelona following a four-month biting ban, but Real Madrid...More >>
By The Associated Press Luis Suarez set up Neymar's fourth-minute goal in the Uruguayan forward's first competitive debut for Barcelona following a four-month biting ban, but Real Madrid rallied...More >>
No. 11 Kansas State's rapidly improving defense pitched the first shutout of Texas in more than a decade in a 23-0 victory Saturday that kept the Wildcats unbeaten in Big 12 play.More >>
In an era of high-octane offenses producing gaudy statistics and prodigious point totals, it makes sense that Kansas State's old-school coach can appreciate an old-school defensive performance.More >>
Nick Cunningham and Elana Meyers Taylor drove their sleds to wins Saturday in the opening races of the U.S. bobsled national team selection trials.More >>
Nick Cunningham is generally considered a lock to make the U.S. bobsled national team this season.More >>
Christie Rampone got a diamond necklace from USA Soccer for her 300th international appearance with the national team. Yet it's clear her memories are far more precious.More >>
Christie Rampone got a diamond necklace from USA Soccer for her 300th international appearance with the national team. Yet it's clear her memories are far more precious.More >>
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has signed a seven-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $98 million, making McCoy the highest-paid player at his...More >>
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has signed a seven-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $98 million, making McCoy the highest-paid player at his position.More >>
Imagine if big league boppers rarely dented the Green Monster at Fenway Park. Or hardly ever hit drives onto Waveland Avenue at Wrigley Field. Or never came close to the B&O Warehouse at Camden Yards.More >>
Imagine if big league boppers rarely dented the Green Monster at Fenway Park. Or hardly ever hit drives onto Waveland Avenue at Wrigley Field. Or never came close to the B&O Warehouse at Camden Yards.More >>
Rio needs 70,000 unpaid volunteers for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, and Brazilian Olympic medalist Ricardo Prado is making a pitch with a deadline for signups just three weeks away.More >>
Rio needs 70,000 unpaid volunteers for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics, and Brazilian Olympic medalist Ricardo Prado is making a pitch with a deadline for signups just three weeks away.More >>
Serena Williams will get a chance to avenge a humiliating loss against Simona Halep after they both advanced to the championship match of the season-ending WTA Finals with victories in contrasting style on Saturday.More >>
After Serena Williams' embarrassing defeat to Simona Halep in the WTA Finals group stage, the American narrowed her eyes at the post-match news conference and said she was looking forward to having a chance to avenge...More >>
Marcus Mariota matched his season high with five touchdown passes and broke the Oregon record for career passing yards in the No. 6 Ducks' 59-41 victory over California on Friday night in the first college game...More >>
Marcus Mariota threw a rare interception - his first since the Oregon State game last season - on a pass that was deflected twice.More >>
Even though Jason Vargas will be making his World Series debut for Kansas City in Game 4, the Fall Classic atmosphere in San Francisco will not be foreign to him.More >>
Even though Jason Vargas will be making his World Series debut for Kansas City in Game 4, the Fall Classic atmosphere in San Francisco will not be foreign to him.More >>
Ted Bishop was never afraid to take a risk or share his strong opinions on any subject during his 23 months as president of the PGA of America. Ultimately, that wound up costing him his job.More >>
Ted Bishop was never afraid to take a risk or share his strong opinions on any subject during his 23 months as president of the PGA of America. Ultimately, that wound up costing him his job.More >>
All season long and deep into October, the Kansas City Royals have relied on their winning formula of fundamental baseball: sparkling defense, a dominant bullpen and just enough timely hitting.More >>
All season long and deep into October, the Kansas City Royals have relied on their winning formula of fundamental baseball: sparkling defense, a dominant bullpen and just enough timely hitting.More >>
Jeremy Guthrie limited the Giants to a pair of singles, Lorenzo Cain drove in a run against Tim Hudson with a grounder three batters in and the Kansas City Royals led San Francisco 1-0 after three innings Friday...More >>
All season long and deep into October, the Kansas City Royals have relied on their winning formula of fundamental baseball: sparkling defense, a stingy bullpen and just enough timely hitting.More >>
Carli Lloyd scored a pair of goals in a 3-0 semifinal victory over Mexico on Friday night, securing the United States a trip to next year's World Cup and a spot in the CONCACAF Woman's Championship match on...More >>
After the United States' path to the World Cup hit a snag four years ago, Carli Lloyd was happy to help send the team through smoothly this time.More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer Getting set for Game 3 as the World Series shifts to San Francisco, where the wind could be a factor tonight.More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer Greg Holland closes it out with a 1-2-3 ninth inning and the Royals lead 2-1 in the World Series. Game 4 is Saturday night from San Francisco.More >>
Russell Henley tied his personal best on the PGA Tour with a 7-under 63 on Friday to take the lead in the McGladrey Classic.More >>
Russell Henley has a reminder on his phone that goes off every day at noon to tell him he's the best putter in the world. He didn't need one Friday in the McGladrey Classic.More >>
A federal judge on Friday granted a request from the four major U.S. professional sports leagues and the NCAA to at least temporarily stop New Jersey from allowing legalized sports betting.More >>
A federal judge on Friday granted a request from the four major U.S. professional sports leagues and the NCAA to temporarily stop New Jersey from allowing legalized sports betting.More >>
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The attorney leading the NFL players' union investigation into the Ray Rice domestic violence case tells The Associated Press the league and the Baltimore...More >>
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The attorney leading the NFL players' union investigation into the Ray Rice domestic violence case told The Associated Press the league and the Baltimore Ravens...More >>
When the Lakers traded four draft picks to sign Steve Nash, his new teammates couldn't wait to talk about what might happen when Nash began distributing the ball to the likes of Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.More >>
When the Lakers traded four draft picks to sign Steve Nash, his new teammates couldn't wait to talk about what might happen when Nash began distributing the ball to the likes of Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol.More >>
Teenager Borna Coric upset second-seeded Rafael Nadal in straight sets Friday to reach the semifinals of the Swiss Indoors and announce himself as one of the rising stars of tennis.More >>
Teenager Borna Coric upset second-seeded Rafael Nadal in straight sets Friday to reach the semifinals of the Swiss Indoors and announce himself as one of the rising stars of tennis.More >>
Even though Jason Vargas will be making his World Series debut for Kansas City in Game 4, the Fall Classic atmosphere in San Francisco will not be foreign to him.More >>
Even though Jason Vargas will be making his World Series debut for Kansas City in Game 4, the Fall Classic atmosphere in San Francisco will not be foreign to him.More >>
When Kurt Busch was eliminated from NASCAR title contention, it became apparent to both the driver and his owner that if a change was going to be made to his team it had to be done soon.More >>
When Kurt Busch was eliminated from NASCAR title contention, it became apparent to both the driver and his owner that if a change was going to be made to his team it had to be done soon.More >>
A clock above the court reminds everyone that it's only 5:58 a.m. Fifteen slow-moving women's basketball players at Division III Mount St. Joseph form a circle near one of the baskets and stretch quietly.More >>
Lauren Hill is the last player to take the court for the 6 a.m. stretch before basketball practice. She's moving slowly today.More >>
Rafael Nadal says he will have season-ending appendicitis surgery next month, ruling him out of the upcoming Paris Masters and the ATP finals in London.More >>
Rafael Nadal will have season-ending appendicitis surgery next month, ruling him out of the upcoming Paris Masters and the ATP finals in London.More >>
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne will not play in the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday because of an elbow injury.More >>
The Indianapolis Colts will be without wide receiver Reggie Wayne against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.More >>
Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain has been moved from center field to right for Game 3 of the World Series to boost defense in one of AT&T Park's trickiest positions.More >>
Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain was moved from center field to right for Game 3 of the World Series to boost defense in one of AT&T Park's trickiest positions.More >>
His shirt soaked with champagne after winning his fourth title in 2007, Tim Duncan had one more move before celebrating further with his Spurs teammates. He pivoted in a hallway inside Quicken Loans Arena, pulled...More >>
His shirt soaked with champagne after winning his fourth title in 2007, Tim Duncan had one more move before celebrating further with his Spurs teammates. He pivoted in a hallway inside Quicken Loans Arena, pulled...More >>
NASCAR's new championship format came with fan-friendly brackets that likely had fans advancing Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. deep into the playoffs.More >>
NASCAR's new championship format came with fan-friendly brackets that likely had fans advancing Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. deep into the playoffs.More >>
The Washington Redskins have allowed Robert Griffin III to break his silence about his injury.More >>
The Washington Redskins finally allowed Robert Griffin III to speak. So he referenced Winston Churchill and played along with the uncertainty whether he might make his return Monday night.More >>
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is again surrounded by an All-Star caliber guard, a big man who can score and 3-point sharpshooters.More >>
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is again surrounded by an All-Star caliber guard, a big man who can score and 3-point sharpshooters.More >>
Serbia received tougher sanctions than Albania when UEFA punished the Balkan rivals on Friday for the on-field violence sparked by a banner being flown by a drone over the stadium.More >>
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer Serbia received tougher sanctions than Albania when UEFA punished the Balkan rivals on Friday for the on-field violence sparked by a banner being flown by a drone over the...More >>
Prosecutors in the Oscar Pistorius case have consulted with a criminal law expert over a possible appeal, which means the Olympic runner could face a murder conviction again.More >>
Oscar Pistorius could still face a murder conviction and 15 years in prison for killing his girlfriend as prosecutors said Friday they had consulted a South African criminal law expert over an appeal.More >>
The Kansas City Royals took their dream season to the limit, falling just short of their first World Series title since 1985.More >>
Alex Gordon saw the ball skipping past Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco and all the way to the wall, and the Royals' homegrown star put his head down and churned toward third base.More >>
San Francisco starter Tim Hudson got pulled right away as manager Bruce Bochy took no chances in Game 7 of the World Series, and the Giants and Kansas City Royals were tied 2-2 after three innings Wednesday night.More >>
Madison Bumgarner was limbering up at Kauffman Stadium this week, getting loose with his San Francisco teammates near the dugout, when Tim Hudson and Michael Morse sneaked up from behind and playfully ruffled the...More >>
Madison Bumgarner was limbering up at Kauffman Stadium this week, getting loose with his San Francisco teammates near the dugout, when Tim Hudson and Michael Morse sneaked up from behind and playfully ruffled the...More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer Here we go. World Series, Game 7.More >>
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer Madison Bumgarner closes it out and the San Francisco Giants hold off the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 for their third World Series title in five years.More >>
Florida State running back Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation by the university for his role in a possible domestic battery case.More >>
Florida State running back Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation by the university for his role in a possible domestic battery case.More >>
The NCAA has ruled that Georgia star running back Todd Gurley must sit out until Nov. 15 for accepting more than $3,000 for autographed memorabilia and other items over a two-year period.More >>
Georgia was hoping to get Todd Gurley back on the field.More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Back when the Bowl Championship Series decided major college football's champion, its defenders would talk about how it enhanced the regular season...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Back when the Bowl Championship Series decided major college football's champion, its defenders would talk about how it enhanced the regular season and how...More >>
The Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band will headline the tailgate party before the inaugural College Football Playoff national championship game in January.More >>
The Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band will headline the tailgate party before the inaugural College Football Playoff national championship game in January.More >>
Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Norris Cole scored a career-high 23 points after winning Miami's starting point-guard job, and the Heat opened the post-LeBron James era with a 107-95 win over the...More >>
Developers said Wednesday they're starting construction on a privately-funded $1.4 billion retractable-roof sports arena and resort backed by a former UNLV and National Basketball Association player at a former...More >>
Developers said Wednesday they're starting construction on a privately-funded $1.4 billion retractable-roof sports arena and resort backed by a former UNLV and National Basketball Association player at a former...More >>
Charlotte Hornets fans discovered black tuxedo-themed t-shirts on their seats when they entered the team's downtown arena for the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks.More >>
Charlotte Hornets fans discovered black tuxedo-themed t-shirts on their seats when they entered the team's downtown arena for the season opener Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.More >>
Anthony Duclair scored his first NHL goal with 3:48 remaining, and Mats Zuccarello put the Rangers ahead 37 seconds later as New York stormed back from a three-goal deficit by scoring five times in the third period...More >>
The New York Rangers could have been counted out multiple times against the Minnesota Wild.More >>
Two U.S. senators are calling on regulators to issue a nationwide recall of cars with faulty air bags made by Takata Corp., questioning why automakers have been allowed to limit recalls to only certain locations...More >>
Two U.S. senators are calling on regulators to issue a nationwide recall of cars with faulty air bags made by Takata Corp., questioning why automakers have been allowed to limit recalls to only certain locations with high...More >>
Florida State running back Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation by the university for his role in a possible domestic battery case.More >>
Florida State running back Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation by the university for his role in a possible domestic battery case.More >>
Developers said Wednesday they're starting construction on a privately-funded $1.4 billion retractable-roof sports arena and resort backed by a former UNLV and National Basketball Association player at a former...More >>
Developers said Wednesday they're starting construction on a privately-funded $1.4 billion retractable-roof sports arena and resort backed by a former UNLV and National Basketball Association player at a former...More >>
The NCAA has ruled that Georgia star running back Todd Gurley must sit out until Nov. 15 for accepting more than $3,000 for autographed memorabilia and other items over a two-year period.More >>
Georgia was hoping to get Todd Gurley back on the field.More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Back when the Bowl Championship Series decided major college football's champion, its defenders would talk about how it enhanced the regular season...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Back when the Bowl Championship Series decided major college football's champion, its defenders would talk about how it enhanced the regular season and how...More >>
The Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band will headline the tailgate party before the inaugural College Football Playoff national championship game in January.More >>
The Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band will headline the tailgate party before the inaugural College Football Playoff national championship game in January.More >>
I dropped my cable TV service more than a year ago and have been relying on Netflix, Hulu and other services to fill my television needs. But I get my shows at least a day late. With CBS' new All Access...More >>
I dropped my cable TV service more than a year ago and have been relying on Netflix, Hulu and other services to fill my television needs. But I get my shows at least a day late. With CBS' new All Access streaming...More >>
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference is still looking to prove there's good football in the league beyond Florida State.More >>
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference is still looking to prove there's good football in the league beyond Florida State.More >>
Federal regulators say it's illegal to fly drones or model planes near stadiums and that violators can face up to a year.More >>
Operators who fly drones or model planes near or over large sports stadiums and auto racetracks are breaking the law and can be fined and imprisoned for up to a year, the Federal Aviation Administration warned in a notice...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Mississippi State, Florida State, Auburn and Mississippi are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings.More >>
The College Football Playoff selection committee has spoken - and it likes the SEC.More >>