Thiem beats Djokovic in 3-set epic to advance at ATP Finals
LONDON (AP) — Dominic Thiem landed one too many punches even for Novak Djokovic to handle. In a seesawing crowd pleaser that lasted nearly three...
Analysis: Waiters’ future in Miami is very unclear
Dion Waiters leads the Miami Heat in suspensions and headlines this season. And his future is very unclear. Waiters won’t be with the Heat for...
Cowboys build model by paying line, Pats win another way
Travis Frederick didn’t fully understand the business of football when the Dallas Cowboys drafted their center six years ago and made him an instant starter....
Acing it: Success of Nats, Astros puts attention on starters
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Washington went against baseball’s trend toward bulked-up bullpens, dedicating 39 percent of its payroll to three starting pitchers: Max Scherzer, Stephen...
Shildt wins NL Manager of the Year days after mom’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom’s side, tagging along with her to work at a Double-A ballpark...
Alabama 5th in CFP committee rankings after loss to LSU
Alabama is fifth in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, behind LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia, which took over the fourth spot in the...
MLB checking into report ’17 Astros stole signs, broke rules
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs during...
Giants hire Gabe Kapler as manager to replace Bruce Bochy
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabe Kapler might need years to match the popularity of his predecessors with the San Francisco Giants. Farhan Zaidi believes he...
Evansville stuns No. 1 Kentucky at Rupp Arena, 67-64
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Evansville showed no fear either of Kentucky or venerable Rupp Arena, where the Wildcats had been perfect at ruining visitors’ dreams...
Kaka, Drogba go back to school for soccer business studies
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The students taking an executive masters course at UEFA this year could field one of the best school teams ever seen....
“It’s home.” Rams’ star Donald embraces Pittsburgh roots
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The trappings of success have not changed Aaron Donald. Not the millions he’s made. Not the honors he’s won. Not the endless...
New pass interference reviews have led to a lot of confusion
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the yellow flag flew for defensive pass interference on Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes in a recent game, coach Mike Zimmer...
Olympic champ’s heartfelt speech marks end of an era at WADA
KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — The only reason Beckie Scott’s going-away speech to the World Anti-Doping Agency wasn’t her finest moment was because of all that...
Carli Lloyd scores twice, US holds off Sweden 3-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — New coach. Same result. Carli Lloyd scored twice, Christen Press added a goal and the United States held off Sweden 3-2...
1 vs 2: LSU-Alabama is big, but loser still could make CFP
All eyes are on LSU-Alabama this week. It’s the first matchup of Nos. 1 and 2 teams in The Associated Press Top 25 since the...
The captain becomes a player as Tiger Woods picks himself
Tiger Woods will have an ear piece, a radio and his golf clubs at the Presidents Cup. Woods created his own slice of history Thursday...
Clippers beat Trail Blazers 107-101 for Rivers’ 900th win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers were kings of the fourth quarter. Portland star Damian Lillard lost his crown, at least for a night anyway....
NBA fines Clippers $50,000 for statements about Leonard
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 on Thursday for statements made by coach Doc Rivers and others that were...
Rivers’ 3 INTs send Chargers to 26-24 loss to Raiders
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers had one drive to salvage an up-and-down performance and end his final scheduled trip to the Oakland Coliseum on...
Raiders rally to beat Chargers 26-24
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Derek Carr engineered another late winning drive. Karl Joseph delivered the sealing defensive play. It may not have come easy, but...
Ohio State star Chase Young out due to possible NCAA ‘issue’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State star defensive end Chase Young won’t play Saturday against Maryland because of a possible NCAA “issue” in 2018. The...
NHL, NHLPA set to meet again to talk CBA extension
CHICAGO (AP) — The NHL and NHL Players’ Association will meet again Friday in New York to continue collective bargaining negotiations. Players have until Sept....
Dest set for US debut but could switch to Netherlands
SHORT HILLS, N.J. (AP) — Sergiño Dest’s tenure with the U.S. national team could be lengthy. Or he might cut it short. The 18-year-old defender...
Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL; Báez late scratch
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was put on the injured list with elbow inflammation on Thursday ahead of a big series against...
Rams RB Gurley insists knee is fine as questions persist
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — After an offseason of speculation about the health of Todd Gurley’s left knee, it would be reasonable to think the...
LEADING OFF: A’s winning streak on line in suspended game
A look at what’s happening around the majors Friday: SO, WHERE WERE WE? Before their regularly scheduled matchup in Oakland, the Tigers and Athletics will...
Trump presents Medal of Freedom to NBA’s Jerry West
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jerry West, the NBA legend who delivered championships to the Los Angeles Lakers as both a player and an executive, said, “It...
Finally, an easy one: US rolls by Japan 98-45 at World Cup
SHANGHAI (AP) — The U.S. finally got to enjoy an easy night at the World Cup. There might not be many more of those. Jaylen...
Divac, Sikma are centers of attention at Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Vlade Divac and Jack Sikma were big men who could pass and hit a jump shot, helping redefine the post position...
Rosario nails Devers at plate, Twins hold off Red Sox 2-1
BOSTON (AP) — Left fielder Eddie Rosario threw out Rafael Devers at home plate for the final out, preserving the Minnesota Twins’ 2-1 victory over...
The Latest: Andreescu leads second US Open semifinal
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 10:10 p.m. Bianca Andreescu won a first-set tiebreaker from Belinda...
Antonio Brown not with Raiders amid reports of suspension
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Star receiver Antonio Brown was sent away from the Oakland Raiders four days before the season opener amid reports he could...
1 more for 24: Serena Williams reaches US Open final again
NEW YORK (AP) — By no means was Serena Williams perfect at the start of her U.S. Open semifinal. She faced three break points in...
LEADING OFF: Betts back in leadoff spot, Giolito streaking
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: BACK ON TOP The World Series champion Red Sox haven’t looked quite the same this season...
A popup triple play? Tough day on bases for Chisox system
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Hours after the Chicago White Sox watched two of their runners get trapped by a pickoff throw, their Double-A affiliate did...
2018 champ Beavers are out; Langeliers’ 11 RBIs set record
The second day of NCAA regionals brought an early exit for the defending national champion, one of the greatest individual performances in tournament history and...
Petrucci beats Marquez for emotional 1st MotoGP victory
SCARPERIA, Italy (AP) — Danilo Petrucci of Italy held off Marc Marquez to gain an emotional first ever MotoGP victory on Sunday in the Italian...
Salah joy, Liverpool beats Tottenham to win 6th European Cup
MADRID (AP) — No tears of pain this time, just redemption for Mohamed Salah. Only 108 seconds were needed to banish the Champions League final...
Bruins ruin Blues homecoming with 7-2 thrashing in Game 3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis was ready to celebrate its first Stanley Cup Final game on home ice in 49 years. The Blues didn’t...
Woman accuses Neymar of rape, player says he was set up
A Brazilian police document says an unidentified woman has accused soccer star Neymar of raping her in Paris last month. After the revelation, the player...
Will Smith’s 1st career HR lifts Dodgers over Phillies 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith is making himself at home during his first week in the major leagues. The red-headed rookie — called up...
Faultless Roger Federer eases into French Open quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer’s return to French Open clay is going so smoothly he still has not dropped a set in reaching the quarterfinals....
The Latest: Federer eases into French quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local): 3:30 p.m. Roger Federer still has not dropped a set at the French...
Ruiz stuns Joshua for heavyweight title at MSG
NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Ruiz Jr. had six weeks to prepare for the fight of his life. He’ll have a lifetime to celebrate one...
Bruins rout Blues 7-2, take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final
ST. LOUIS (AP) — David Pastrnak flashed a wry smile, brimming with confidence. No even-strength points through the first two games of the Stanley Cup...
Texas fires former QB Vince Young from part-time job
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Texas quarterback Vince Young, whose last-minute touchdown against Southern California in the 2006 Rose Bowl delivered the Longhorns’ only undisputed...
No. 18 K-State beats Oklahoma 68-53, wins share of Big 12
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — There was one thing Kansas State seniors Barry Brown, Dean Wade and Kamau Stokes wanted to cross off their lists as...
Harper walks twice in Phils debut, draws 4-man outfield
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper drew big cheers, a pair of walks and a most unusual defense in his spring training debut for the...
No. 9 Michigan St beats No. 7 Michigan 75-63 for B10 title
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston struggled to make shots for more than a half and his rivals took advantage, controlling a game with...
Amid protest and cheers, LSU beats Vandy to claim SEC title
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Emmitt Williams pulled on a purple T-shirt commemorating LSU’s Southeastern Conference title, hopped over a media table along the baseline...