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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drivers to the basket as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

And now, they hope: Herro among those waiting to see if 1st All-Star nod is coming

Tyler Herro spent All-Star weekend last year vacationing. He would very much like to have other plans this season. And the Miami Heat guard isn’t afraid to say that out loud, either. Now that 10 of … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/24/25

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron, File)

On Football: Liam Coen isn't the first person in the NFL to change his mind about a job

Liam Coen’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration for Jacksonville’s head coaching position and sign a new contract to remain the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay didn’t last long. … more

By ROB MAADDI | 1/24/25

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is congratulated after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth … more

By ALLYSON BALLARD | 1/24/25

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, is congratulated after making a 3-point basket from 75 feet away as time ran out in the third quarter by forward Peyton Watson in an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic hits 66-foot heave to highlight his 5th straight triple-double

Nikola Jokic took an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left in the third quarter, turned and let fly with a 66-foot heave that got all net at the other end. He casually walked over to his bench as his … more

By MICHAEL KELLY | 1/24/25

Hayden Springer hits his second shot on the fourth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Ludvig Aberg, Lanto Griffin share lead after fierce coastal wind interrupts Farmers Insurance Open

Ludvig Aberg and Lanto Griffin shared the lead Thursday at Torrey Pines in the Farmers Insurance Open after ferocious wind forced an 86-minute delay and prevented dozens of players from finishing the … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 1/23/25

Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea perform during the pairs short program at the U.S. figure skating championships Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea dazzle in pairs competition to open the US Figure Skating Championships

Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea have taken a commanding lead after the pairs short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The defending national champions scored 77.19 points for their program, … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/23/25

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn’t much in the way of … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/23/25

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates following an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bills might be better, but Chiefs are favored for a reason

The Chiefs are slight favorites to beat the Bills on Sunday and get a shot at winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl. But that doesn’t mean Kansas City is the better team. One bettor … more

By MARK ANDERSON | 1/23/25

Jaguars are interviewing Bucs OC Liam Coen for their head coaching job after all, AP source says

The Jacksonville Jaguars are interviewing Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen after all. It's the latest turn in a covert operation that included owner Shad Khan moving on from general manager … more

By MARK LONG | 1/23/25

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) motions for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Welcome to the mobile age: NFL conference title games filled with dual-threat QBs

From Buffalo's Josh Allen facing Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, to Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts going up against Washington's Jayden Daniels, the NFL conference championship games are abundant with … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 1/23/25

FILE - San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar celebrates after hitting a bunt single during the sixth inning in Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres

Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 1/23/25

Newly elected Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki, left, Billy Wagner, center, and CC Sabathia pose for photo during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Ichiro Suzuki wants to have a drink with writer who left him off Hall of Fame ballot

Ichiro Suzuki wants to raise a glass with the voter who chose not to check off his name on the Hall of Fame ballot. Speaking through a translator, Suzuki says: “I would like to invite him over to … more

By ALEX RUBINSON | 1/23/25

FILE - Tom Blomqvist, of Britain, drives the Cadillac V-Series R through a turn during a practice session for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Jan. 25, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Meyer Shank Racing returns to Rolex 24 as 61 cars and 235 drivers prep for Daytona endurance race

A new-look Meyer Shank Racing team is back at the Rolex 24 after a one-year hiatus and it is just one of dozens of changes as IMSA heads into the most prestigious endurance race in North America. The … more

By JENNA FRYER | 1/23/25

Left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, center, is joined by his wife Maddie, left, and his son Bo, right, as they pose for photos after an introductory baseball news conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players

Reliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract has been finalized by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to $452 million on eight players. … more

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FILE - Atlanta Braves' A.J. Minter throws during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize 2-year contract

Left-hander A.J. Minter and the New York Mets have finalized a two-year contract. Minter can opt out after the 2025 World Series and become a free agent again. The 31-year-old is coming off of left … more

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Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) reacts to his interception against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Cornerback Mike Sainristil is the other standout rookie fueling the Commanders' long playoff run

Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders rookie everyone is talking about, and with good reason. But he’s not the only member of the 2024 draft class making a major impact. Second-round pick … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 1/23/25

FILE - iger Woods of the US greets the crowd at the end of his second round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, July 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)

British Open to return to St. Andrews in 2027. One last chance for Tiger Woods?

The British Open returns to St. Andrews in 2027 for the 31st time. And that begs the question of whether Tiger Woods will have one last chance to compete at the Old Course. Woods was emotional when … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 1/23/25

FILE - New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick holds up a UNC branded sleeveless hoodie presented to him during an NCAA college football news conference announcing his hiring, Dec. 12, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)

Bill Belichick and North Carolina have a signed contract for his hiring as football coach

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract. That formalized last month’s hiring after speculation that the six-time Super … more

By AARON BEARD | 1/23/25

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels talks to the media after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Plenty of college reps helped Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix make an immediate impact in the NFL

Jayden Daniels threw 1,438 passes in 55 college games over five seasons. He’s been no ordinary rookie because he played plenty of football before coming to the NFL. Same for Bo Nix, who was a … more

By ROB MAADDI | 1/23/25

FILE - Drivers with their F1 cars start for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, July 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, File)

F1 drivers could be suspended for swearing or political statements under new rules

Formula 1 drivers could be suspended from racing or lose championship points for swearing or making political statements under new rules. Drivers criticized series governing body the FIA last year … more

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH | 1/23/25