Professional Sports

Hamilton wins U.S. Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead

AUSTIN, Texas – Lewis Hamilton further tightened his control on the Formula One season championship Sunday, winning the U.S. Grand…

Paul Millsap scores 18 in home debut as Nuggets beat Kings

DENVER — Nikola Jokic was looking for his teammates instead of his shot, and it worked out well for the…

Astros reach World Series, top Yankees in Game 7 of ALCS

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve embraced Justin Verlander as confetti rained down. An improbable thought just a few years ago, the…

Dodgers sitting pretty at home, waiting for World Series foe

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, right, jokes with shortstop Corey Seager during batting practice before Game 5 of baseball’s…

October 21, 2017

Justin Verlander, Astros beat Yankees to force Game 7 in ALCS

HOUSTON – Justin Verlander remained perfect with the Houston Astros, pitching seven shutout innings when they needed him most, and…

NHL admits Avalanche goal should have counted on coach’s challenge

NEW YORK – The NHL has acknowledged video review incorrectly nullified a late-game goal by the Colorado Avalanche during a…

Broncos lose third right tackle to injury in five-day span

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Allen Barbre gestures during the second half against the New York Giants on Sunday night in…

Dahlberg: These aren’t your 1988 Dodgers, not even close

The Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate after Game 5 of baseball’s National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs on…

Dusty Baker gone as manager of Nationals after 2 NL East titles

The Nationals announced Friday that manager Dusty Baker won’t be back next season. Baker led the Nationals to the NL…

Raiders score on final play to complete comeback against Chiefs

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against…

Rapinoe, Morgan, Ertz lift U.S. women’s soccer past South Korea

NEW ORLEANS – Alex Morgan scored in a fourth straight game, Julie Ertz scored for the fourth time in five…

Schwartz helps Blues hold on for win over Avalanche

St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny fires a shot for a goal past Colorado Avalanche goalie Jonathan Bernier during the…

Los Angeles Dodgers reach World Series, eliminate Cubs in NLCS

Hernandez’s three homers power L.A. in Game 5 of NLCS

Astros turn to Justin Verlander for Game 6 of ALCS

Houston ace going for ninth win

Broncos excited about boost Jake Butt will provide

Butt takes first reps with starters

Colorado alum Alec Burks takes over in 4th, Jazz beat Nuggets in season opener

Burks coming back after season of injuries

Yankees stay unbeaten at home for 3-2 lead in ALCS against Astros

NEW YORK — This time, it was Masahiro Tanaka who was untouchable on the mound. And when the New York…

Cubs avoid sweep, top Dodgers to cut NLCS deficit

Chicago Cubs’ Javier Baez watches his home run during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Championship…

Receiver River Cracraft says he’s signed with Denver Broncos

ENGLEWOOD – Former Washington State slot receiver River Cracraft tweeted Tuesday that he’s joined the injury-ravaged Denver Broncos, who lost…

Roger Goodell: NFL not changing its national anthem policy

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference Wednesday in New York.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press NEW YORK – The NFL…

Both sides say NFL protest talks productive, more to come

Former NFL football player Anquan Boldin, left, Philadelphia Eagles Malcolm Jenkins, center, and San Francisco 49ers Eric Reid, right, speak…

Tour champion Froome could face Dumoulin test on 2018 route

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme delivers his speech during the presentation of the 2018 Tour de France cycling race…

Chris Froome wins Velo d’Or award for 3rd time

PARIS – Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has capped his season by winning the Velo d’Or award as…