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Tiger Woods tees off on the second hole during the Genesis Invitational pro-am golf event at Riviera Country Club, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Tiger Woods is wearing many hats at Riviera. He just doesn't have many answers

Tiger Woods wears a lot of hats at the Genesis Invitational. He's a player and tournament host. He's on the PGA Tour board. He even has a new brand with a new logo on his hat. But he doesn't have a … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 2/14/24

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy walks by a 2023 World Series champions banner before his team's spring training baseball workouts Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

World champion Rangers among 18 teams that get going with pitchers and catchers on the field

The new sign that said “World Series Champions” outside the Texas Rangers’ training facility in Surprise, Arizona, became a favorite photo opportunity as pitchers and catchers held their first … more

By TIM BOOTH | 2/14/24

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after their Super Bowl loss

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after losing the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Kyle Shanahan announced the decision to move on after one … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 2/14/24

A person is taken to an ambulance following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Multiple people were injured, a fire official said. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs trainer says team was on buses returning to stadium when parade shooting occurred

Kansas City Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder says the team was on buses returning to Arrowhead Stadium when a shooting occurred at the end of the Super Bowl championship parade. Burkholder says he was … more

2/14/24

This undated photo provided by Francis Marion University shows women's basketball player Pearl Moore, left, during a basketball game against South Carolina State. Long before Iowa star Caitlin Clark hit her first long-range three or signed her first autograph, Hall of Famer Pearl Moore had already set the scoring standard for women's basketball. Moore began her journey as the game's greatest female scorer in an era when women were not encouraged to play sports. (Francis Marion University via AP)

The women's scoring record belongs to Pearl Moore. Caitlin Clark is unlikely to reach it this year

Long before Iowa star Caitlin Clark hit her first long-range three, Pearl Moore set a scoring standard for women’s basketball that has stood for 45 years. At tiny France Marion college, Moore piled … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 2/14/24

Driver Josh Berry speaks to reporters during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

NASCAR driver Josh Berry has a spot in the Daytona 500 but could have had Taylor Swift's autograph

Taylor Swift never signed a blank space in NASCAR driver Josh Berry’s high school yearbook. The global pop superstar who became the talk of this year’s Super Bowl was a few years ahead of Berry … more

By DAN GELSTON and MARK LONG | 2/14/24

Class-action suit says North America's major junior hockey system violates US antitrust law

A class-action suit has been filed in federal court in New York arguing that the major junior hockey system violates federal antitrust law. The lawsuit brought by the World Association of Icehockey … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 2/14/24

Arkadios Aspougalis of Greece sprays water as he prepares to compete in the mixed 4x100m medley heat at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Siobhán Haughey of Hong Kong captures her first long-course world title in Doha

Siobhán Haughey of Hong Kong has captured her first long-course world title, winning the women’s 200-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar. Haughey is a three-time … more

2/14/24

FILE - Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning in Game 5 of the baseball American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day. The three-time Cy Young Award winner spoke Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, on the first official day for pitchers and catchers at Astros camp.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day. Verlander, … more

By MARC BERMAN | 2/14/24

Sandro Michel and Michael Vogt of Switzerland start their first run of the two-man Bobsleigh World Cup race in Sigulda, Latvia, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Oksana Dzadan)

Swiss bobsled athlete has surgery after being thrown to ice and hit by sled in training crash

Swiss bobsled athlete Sandro Michel is recovering from emergency surgery after a training crash that has some sliders considering whether it’s safe or appropriate to compete in World Cup races this … more

2/14/24

Jimmie Johnson talks to the media as he arrives for his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Jimmie Johnson struggled in his first year as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson hopes for better results in his second season as owner of Legacy Motor Club. Johnson made some big changes for his NASCAR team. Hall of Fame driver Matt … more

By DAN GELSTON | 2/14/24

FILE - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Lewis Hamilton's arrival will present “a huge opportunity” for Ferrari next year but signing the seven-time Formula One champion involved some uncomfortable phone calls, team principal Fred Vasseur said Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

Lewis Hamilton says it feels 'surreal' to enter his last season at Mercedes with car launch

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says it feels “surreal” to be entering his last season with Mercedes before joining Ferrari for 2025. Hamilton said it has been a privilege to work … more

2/14/24

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Next hurdle for the champion Chiefs is the 1st Super Bowl 3-peat

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a nearly two-decade drought without a repeat champion in the NFL. Now they will go for an unprecedented three Super Bowl wins in a row. The Chiefs beat the San Francisco … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 2/14/24

FILE - Hockey Hall of Fame and a four-time Stanley Cup winner Larry Murphy is honored before the start of an NHL hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Islanders, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Los Angeles. When the NHL implemented 3-on-3 play in overtime nearly a decade ago, the idea was to see the most speed and skill hockey had to offer. In recent years, 3 on 3 has slowed down. Larry Murphy coaches a 3ICE team and believes the NHL should adopt the over-and-back rule.(AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)

Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works

When the NHL implemented 3-on-3 play in overtime nearly a decade ago, the idea was to see the most speed and skill hockey had to offer. In recent years, 3 on 3 has slowed down. That has led league … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 2/14/24

FILE - Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) gestures during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in San Francisco, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 17, 2024, gets an event like never before: Sabrina Ionescu vs. Stephen Curry, in a 3-point battle of the sexes.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu is an All-Star matchup that was a long time coming

She’s the player with the best 3-point contest performance in NBA or WNBA history. He’s made more 3-pointers than anyone who’s ever played at the highest level. Sabrina Ionescu. Stephen Curry. … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 2/14/24

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with a referee after receiving a technical foul during the second half of an NBA basketball against the Phoenix Suns game in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Warriors' Draymond Green calls Suns' Jusuf Nurkic 'softy' as players continue feud on social media

Golden State forward Draymond Green and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic have continued their feud on social media, with Green calling Nurkic a “300-pound softy” three nights after the Warriors … more

2/13/24

Illinois State guard Johnny Kinziger (11) gestures after scoring a 3-point basket against Indiana State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Terre Haute, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

No. 23 Indiana State falls 80-67 to Illinois State in first game in 45 years as ranked team

Luke Kinzinger scored a career-high 31 points and Illinois State handed No. 23 Indiana State an 80-67 loss in the Sycamores’ first outing as a ranked team since Larry Bird led them to the national … more

By TODD GOLDEN | 2/13/24

Shaquille O'Neal, speaks during a pre-game press conference about the Orlando Magic retiring his jersey before the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey is the first to be retired by the Orlando Magic

Shaquille O’Neal has become the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Orlando Magic. O'Neal's No. 32 was raised to the rafters on Tuesday. It was a day O'Neal thought would never … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 2/13/24

With the game tied and under one second left on the clock, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts as he is called for a foul by referee Jacyn Goble, right, when Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday was attempting a 3-point shot, setting up the winning free throws for Houston, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Knicks protesting loss in Houston that ended on foul call refs said was incorrect, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks are filing a protest of their loss in Houston that ended on a foul call officials said was incorrect. The Rockets beat the Knicks … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 2/13/24

FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly in action during an NHL hockey game, Oct. 24, 2023, in Washington. The Maple Leafs are bracing to play their next several games without top defenseman Rielly, who could be handed a lengthy suspension. He has an in-person hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig

Morgan Rielly has been suspended five games for cross-checking Ridly Greig in the final seconds of a game over the weekend. The veteran Toronto defenseman took exception to the young Ottawa forward … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 2/13/24