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The obnoxious money ruining golf was sure to create trust issues with the leadership. That hasn't gone away even after the PGA Tour got a $3 billion deal with a minority investor. But now it might be …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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2/6/24
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The NBA MVP is more wide open now that Joel Embiid's chances of winning the coveted trophy a second straight year just ended. The Philadelphia big man was the odds-on favorite to capture the award at …
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By PAT GRAHAM
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2/6/24
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be evaluated in four weeks after he underwent surgery Tuesday to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. The 76ers did not release any …
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2/6/24
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An English Premier League title race rich with narratives is shaping up to have a thrilling finish. The top three of Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are separated by just two points with 15 …
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
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2/6/24
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says his father is “doing good” after his arrest for driving while intoxicated. Mahomes was otherwise tight-lipped about the situation while …
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By MARK ANDERSON
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2/5/24
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D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points, Anthony Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte …
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By STEVE REED
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2/5/24
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Raheem Morris is motivated to make the most of his second chance as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. Specifically, Morris wants to help the Falcons achieve something they couldn't when he was on their …
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By CHARLES ODUM
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2/5/24
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The San Francisco 49ers are concerned about the condition of the practice field they have been assigned for Super Bowl week. A person familiar with the concerns says the team believes the field on …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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2/5/24
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What a week for global motorsports. It started last weekend with a 24-hour race that wasn't a full 24 hours. A week later, Red Bull is investigating its Formula One team principal for alleged …
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By JENNA FRYER
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2/5/24
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Travis Kelce and George Kittle are best of friends off the field and fierce competitors on it. The two tight ends, who have helped to change the way their position is played over the years, will meet …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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2/5/24
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Two people familiar with the agreement say the Kansas City Royals and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have agreed to an 11-year contract worth about $291 million guaranteed. The people say the deal includes …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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2/5/24
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UConn, Purdue and North Carolina stay atop AP Top 25; South Carolina joins for first time since 2017
Reigning national champion Connecticut, Purdue and North Carolina remain atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third consecutive week. The new poll also includes …
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By AARON BEARD
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2/5/24
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Coach Kyle Shanahan took some convincing before deciding it was worth trading a boatload of draft picks before last season’s trade deadline for Christian McCaffrey. With most teams around the NFL …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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2/5/24
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UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma is nearing 1,200 career wins. He already has 11 national championships with the school that hired him in 1985. Auriemma turns 70 next month and has kept …
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By DAN GELSTON
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2/5/24
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Steve Belichick has agreed to be the defensive coordinator for new coach Jedd Fisch at Washington, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on …
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By TIM BOOTH
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2/5/24
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Energy drink maker Red Bull says it is investigating Christian Horner, the team principal of its Formula One team, over an allegation of misconduct toward a team employee. The company said it was …
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By JENNA FRYER
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2/5/24
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Iowa is back at No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. It’s the second time in a few weeks that the Hawkeyes have been second in the poll. The spot hasn’t been kind to …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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2/5/24
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Super Bowl opening night evolved into a wacky, circus-like spectacle long before Las Vegas had a chance to host the NFL’s biggest game. There’s no telling how wild it will be for Sin City’s …
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By ROB MAADDI
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2/5/24
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Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi have teamed up to capture another gold medal for China in artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships. The 27-year-old sisters won the women’s duet …
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2/5/24
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Dan Quinn’s work as Washington Commanders coach is already well underway. He and new general manager Adam Peters have hired Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator and Joe Whitt Jr. as defensive …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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2/5/24
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