NEW YORK – The Golden State Warriors will open their title defense by hosting Houston in Chris Paul’s Rockets debut on Oct. 17, the NBA’s earliest opening night in 37…
LONDON – If track and field’s wildest fantasy — “The Next Usain Bolt” — really is out there somewhere, he most certainly was not in the vicinity of the world…
DETROIT – Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Thursday he’s proud of his accomplishments after Kevin Harvick suggested NASCAR’s growth has been hindered because Earnhardt hasn’t won enough. “I put a lot…
Fast greens tough in final major
DETROIT – Chevrolet has introduced a new car for next year’s NASCAR Cup Series — a Camaro ZL1. The Chevy Camaro has only two Cup Series victories to its credit,…
First Olympics without top hockey pros since 1994
Ronday Rousey is reportedly training for a career in professional wrestling.Richard Shotwell/Invision file Ronda Rousey gained superstar status for her dominance in mixed martial arts, and for her looks, and…
MEXICO CITY – Mexico hopes to top last year’s success with the NFL and is trying to extend its three-year deal to host league games. In 2016, Oakland and Houston…
If you’re planning a bachelor party, you may be wise to keep on land lest you wind up like Luke Rowe, a Team Sky cyclist who proved instrumental in helping…
Police say Zach Randolph was arrested on a marijuana charge after several police cars were vandalized when a large gathering became unruly at a Los Angeles housing project on Wednesday.Brandon…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – If Jordan Spieth needs some help with the mental aspect of his game during this pressure-packed week of golf, he knows exactly where to turn. Michael Phelps…
John Daly hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Thursday in Charlotte, N.C.John…
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals are looking for their rally cat. The feisty feline became an internet sensation Wednesday night, sprinting onto the field at Busch Stadium with…
ZURICH – The United States climbed nine spots to 26th in the FIFA rankings after winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The U.S. had dropped 12 places to 35th in the…
NEW YORK – Alberto Riveron sounds genuinely excited about the NFL’s decision to use Microsoft Surface tablets for referees to watch replay. That procedure began in earnest with last week’s…
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with running back Devonta Freeman, addressing one of the biggest issues for the defending NFC champions.…
NEW YORK – The NFL will hire up to 24 full-time game officials. The league will begin hiring between 21 and 24 full-time officials from among the current roster of…
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor exchange words during a news conference at Staples Center.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press file But to hear Mayweather talk…
Lucroy hit in ninth ties game
Jason Day of Australia talks during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club.Chris Carlson/Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jason Day’s swagger — and…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Matt Kuchar is ready to lose that pesky label. Arguably golf’s best player without a major championship title gets another chance to shed that distinction this week…
The attorney for golfer Tiger Woods will plead guilty to reckless driving and will enter a diversion program that will allow him to have his record wiped clean if he…
CLEVELAND — For eight innings, nothing. The Indians did everything in the ninth. Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer with two outs off All-Star closer Greg Holland as Cleveland, down…
Next few days key in quarterback battle
LONDON – Wayde van Niekerk didn’t even push through the line to win the 400 meters at the world championships on Tuesday. After all, his semifinal heat in the 200…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Lucas Glover walked off the 18th fairway at Quail Hollow still feeling slightly underdressed. He wasn’t alone. “I don’t recognize some of these guys out here, and…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Tiger Woods will not attend his arraignment Wednesday on a driving under the influence charge, his attorney said, meaning under court rules the superstar golfer will…
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Tuesday.Chris Carlson/Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The PGA Championship…
Dustin Johnson hits his second shot from a fairway during practice for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, N.C. –…
Team’s first coach died Monday
