Top Sports News
Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal take Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
Chris Sale was one of the ace left-handers Tarik Skubal idolized as a teenager. Now the two will be linked forever after winning their first Cy Young Awards on Wednesday. Skubal was a unanimous pick for the American League honor following a brilliant season with the Detroit Tigers....
Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the NFL might get along much better in his second term in the White House than they did the first time around. Several NFL players have taken a cue from the college ranks and even soccer pitches and...
UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma soaked in the moment. UConn's Hall of Fame coach now stands alone atop the NCAA basketball wins list. Auriemma broke a tie with former Stanford women's coach Tara VanDerveer, earning his 1,217th career victory with an 85-41 win over Fairleigh...
Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole
NEW YORK (AP) — Hal Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Juan Soto to be similar to his friendship with Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees owner emphasized the team's commitment to continually improve its roster if the star free-agent outfielder stays in the Bronx. ...
MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues...
Las Vegas Grand Prix in better shape after ironing out inaugural year kinks that nearly ruined race
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s never been a faster, more jaw-dropping 180-degree turn than the one Max Verstappen took a year ago at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman hated the event even before he arrived — local residents were also outraged, but for different reasons...
Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the...
Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
HONOLULU (AP) — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and he and his extended family still have not rebuilt. That leaves Rickard, a high school basketball coach, conflicted about next week's return of the storied Maui...
Gallaudet women's volleyball team is signing, quietly winning and rolling into the NCAA Tournament
WASHINGTON (AP) — Laughs and the occasional celebratory scream pierce the calm quiet of the gym and the sound of volleyballs bouncing off the hardwood floor. It is practice time at Gallaudet University for the women’s volleyball team, which is made up almost entirely of deaf and...
College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe
Much has been made about the stakes for unbeaten Indiana in Saturday's top-five showdown with Ohio State. Don't forget what this game means for the Buckeyes. Ohio State hasn't won a Big Ten championship, let alone play in the title game, since 2020. Ohio State has had...
Latest Sports News
Mack scores 21, Bilodeau adds 20 to help UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sebastian Mack scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau hit 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points and UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70 on Wednesday night. Eric Dailey Jr. added 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting for UCLA (4-1). Bilodeau made 8 of 14 from the field...
Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game's only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Wednesday night. Luukkonen had six saves in the first period, six in the second and 12 in the third to get his first shutout...
UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma soaked in the moment. UConn's Hall of Fame coach now stands alone atop the NCAA basketball wins list. Auriemma broke a tie with former Stanford women's coach Tara VanDerveer, earning his 1,217th career victory with an 85-41 win over Fairleigh...
Harden's 24 points lead Clippers over Magic 104-93, extending LA's home winning streak to 6
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth game in a row at their new arena, beating the Orlando Magic 104-93 on Wednesday night. Harden shot just 5 of 14 from the field, but he made 11 of 12 free throws to go with seven...
Daccord gets first shutout of the season for Kraken in 3-0 win over Predators
SEATTLE (AP) — Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots for Seattle's first shutout of the season as the Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Wednesday night. Daniel Sprong, Brandon Montour and Yanni Gourde scored for the Seattle, which has won five of its last six games. ...
Geno Auriemma earns NCAA-record 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beats Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night. Auriemma broke a tie with retired Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer for the most victories...
Northern Colorado defeats Cal Baptist 79-68
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Langston Reynolds had 18 points in Northern Colorado's 79-68 win against Cal Baptist on Wednesday night. Reynolds went 9 of 17 from the field (0 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Bears (4-2). Brock Wisne scored 16 points while shooting 7 of 12 from the...
UTEP takes down UCSB 79-76
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Devon Barnes' 23 points helped UTEP defeat UCSB 79-76 on Wednesday night. Barnes shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 14 from the free-throw line for the Miners (3-1). Otis Frazier III added 21 points while...
Seck's 18 help Fresno State take down Prairie View A&M 94-83
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Mor Seck scored 18 points as Fresno State beat Prairie View A&M 94-83 on Wednesday night in a campus game of the Acrisure Holiday Invitational. Seck had 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-2). Jalen Weaver scored 17 points and added five assists. Elijah Price...
Andrew Wiggins scores 27 points, Stephen Curry adds 23 as Warriors beat Hawks 120-97
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points, Stephen Curry added 23 points and eight assists and the Golden State Warriors beat the Atlanta Hawks 120-97 on Wednesday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Buddy Hield contributed 11 points...
