The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more championship run out of 40-year-old LeBron James’ partnership …
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By GREG BEACHAM
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2/4/25
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The NFL is stenciling “Choose Love” in the back of one of the end zones at the Superdome for the Super Bowl on Sunday in an effort to encourage the country after a series of tragedies over the …
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By ROB MAADDI
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2/4/25
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New Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner says her one-year deal was based on more than just positioning herself for a bigger deal when the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement is expected to …
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By CHARLES ODUM
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2/4/25
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Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Dallas Mavericks are acquiring Caleb Martin in a trade with Philadelphia that sends Quentin Grimes to the 76ers. The Mavericks made the move three days …
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By SCHUYLER DIXON
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2/4/25
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid first met Brett Veach after he had been recommended for a coaching internship while Big Red was still with the Eagles. One of his tasks? Running out for Reid’s cheeseburger …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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2/4/25
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Big Charlie's Saloon is filled with Kansas City Chiefs fans and memorabilia and seems like it would fit just fine among the cluster of sports bars in Kansas City. But it sits on a corner in South …
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By DAN GELSTON
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2/4/25
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Mikayla Blakes is The Associated Press women's college basketball player of the week. The Vanderbilt freshman guard set the NCAA freshman single-game scoring record with 53 points against Florida. …
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By The Associated Press
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2/4/25
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Luka Doncic has officially joined the Lakers after the Dallas Mavericks sent the superstar scorer to Los Angeles in a seismic trade. Doncic and general manager Rob Pelinka met with the media Tuesday …
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By GREG BEACHAM
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2/4/25
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For Rory McIlroy, it's all about location. He won at Pebble Beach and that was important to him. He already was looking ahead to major championship venues like Quail Hollow and Royal Portrush. The …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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2/4/25
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Tyler Reddick would welcome a quiet offseason. The 29-year-old NASCAR driver feels like it’s been years since he’s been able to truly relax during the sport’s three-month hiatus. His most …
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By MARK LONG
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2/4/25
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Snowboarding. Skiing. And now windsurfing, too? Ester Ledecka already pulled off a stunning feat at the 2018 Winter Olympics when she claimed golds in two different sports in Pyeongchang with …
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By ANDREW DAMPF
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2/4/25
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The Super Bowl matchup between Philadelphia and Kansas City isn’t lacking for star power. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are among the most recognized players in the NFL thanks to their stellar …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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2/4/25
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Maryland enters February with momentum and an AP Top 25 ranking. The Terrapins cracked Monday's poll at No. 18 for the program's first appearance since February 2023. Maryland has won four straight …
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By AARON BEARD
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2/4/25
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Luka Doncic came to the NBA in 2018 calling LeBron James his idol. The first time they went head-to-head, Doncic asked James during the game if he could have his jersey. And after that game, Doncic …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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2/4/25
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Harrison Butker is expressing confidence in his kicking and in the stances he's taken on some sensitive issues as he enters his fifth Super Bowl. Butker says he never expected to be as well known as …
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By BRETT MARTEL
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2/4/25
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No. 16 Kansas turned up the defense and shut down eighth-ranked Iowa State in a 69-52 victory that helped to keep the Jayhawks in the Big 12 title race. Kansas moved into a tie with the Cyclones at …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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2/3/25
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Travis Kelce has no plans to retire anytime soon even if the Kansas City Chiefs win a third straight Super Bowl on Sunday. The future plans for the 35-year-old Kelce have been a lingering question as …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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2/3/25
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Zeke Mayo scored 17 points, Hunter Dickinson added 14 points and nine rebounds, and No. 16 Kansas leaned into its defense to shut down eighth-ranked Iowa State in a 69-52 victory. Dajuan Harris Jr. …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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2/3/25
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Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore smiled expectantly as a crowd of New Orleans-based reporters rushed to crowd around him and start peppering him with questions about his future. …
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By BRETT MARTEL
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2/3/25
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Trae Young made a 23-foot fadeaway with 1.6 seconds left and scored 17 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-130 win over the Detroit Pistons. Young helped the …
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By LARRY LAGE
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2/3/25
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