In a report on Thursday, the athletics governing body criticizes Russia’s decision to make pole vault great Yelena Isinbayeva the head of the country’s scandalized anti-doping agency. IAAF Russia task…
Broncos WR hopes to return to elite status
Westbrook broke Robertson’s single-season record for triple-doubles by getting his 42nd on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. Robertson attended Wednesday’s game between Oklahoma City and Denver as part of the…
Now this one went way better. Lee and four relievers combined on a three-hitter, Ryan Schimpf homered as part of a four-run first inning and the San Diego Padres beat…
The team was given its crowning jewels before Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with fans at Wrigley Field roaring as the ceremony unfolded. That put the final…
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, talks to the fans as Oscar Robertson, left, and others listen, before an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Thunder…
If the right offer comes, Lynch said Wednesday he’d be open to a trade. “We’re open for business,” Lynch said. “We’d listen to anything. I’ve always said you don’t like…
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.Sven Hoppe/dpa Ronaldo’s…
Grotts turns in quality results; Wells bounces back
The top-ranked Russian women’s team of Anastasia Voinova and Daria Shemeleva won their second world title in the team sprint. “We worked hard to win today,” Shemeleva said, speaking through…
Westbrook broke Robertson’s single-season record for triple-doubles on Sunday. The Thunder confirmed Robertson’s expected appearance in an email, saying Robertson will attend as part of the Thunder’s effort to honor…
Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz talks to his players during the third period of Washington’s 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game Saturday in Boston.Winslow Townson/Associated…
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in St. Louis Circuit Court also names the NFL’s 32 teams as defendants and seeks unspecified damages and restitution. The lawsuit alleges the Rams failed to…
Seattle has so far received two proposals ahead of Wednesday’s 5 p.m. PDT deadline for bids to renovate the 55-year-old city-owned facility. KeyArena was the former home of the SuperSonics…
Teammates of Marc Bartra, who underwent surgery for injuries to his wrist and arm after Tuesday’s attack, wore T-shirts emblazoned with the defender’s picture and words saying: “A lot of…
Arenado lined a fastball from reliever Miguel Diaz (1-1) to right for his third homer. Carlos Gonzalez and Charlie Blackmon also hit solo shots to help Colorado knot the three-game…
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots from the line in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.Todd Kirkland/Associated Press He’s giving them some. James, who has…
With nothing at stake in a lost season that will be the worst for Dallas (32-49) since going 20-62 in 1997-98, the Mavericks followed through with an idea hatched in…
Miller back in action ahead of new season
Indians logo draws increased scrutiny
Warriors guard again tops jersey sales
Victor Montagliani, left, President of the Canadian Soccer Association, Sunil Gulati, center, President of the United States Soccer Federation, and Decio de Maria, President of the Mexican Football Federation, signed…
Hair gone, but fastball remains
Player injured; quarterfinal postponed
Aces deal in Detroit; Nationals rout Cardinals
Rain delay can’t spoil historic celebration
Only two Padres cycles have come at Coors Field
Celtics clinch division title; Bulls clobber Magic
Capitals favored to come out of East, but it won’t be easy
