Westbrook basks in milestone moment of tying Big O’s record
INDIANAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook became an instant hit with his ability to deliver triple-doubles.
Westbrook ties Robertson’s record, Wizards beat Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook tied Oscar Robertson’s NBA record for triple-doubles with 181, finishing with 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists, ...
Nelson scores 2 as Islanders beat Devils 5-1 in home finale
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brock Nelson scored twice in the second period as the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 Saturday night in the final ...
Houser homers, fans 10, Brewers stop 6-game skid, beat Miami
MIAMI — Adrian Houser struck out 10 in six innings and homered off Daniel Castano for the second time this season, and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a...
Embiid scores 29, 76ers beat Pistons for 8th straight win
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey added 22 and the Philadelphia 76ers won their eighth straight game, 118-104 over the Detroit...
Torres lifts Yanks over Scherzer, Nats in 11th inning
NEW YORK — Gleyber Torres’ tying single in the ninth inning and a winning infield single in the 11th helped the New York Yankees overcame Max Scherzer...
LEADING OFF: DeGrom returns from rest, Ynoa’s 2-way threat
A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday:
‘We can’t worry’: At No. 7 in West, Lakers may face play-in
The Los Angeles Lakers won’t have home-court advantage in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. They need help if they’re going to escap...
Giants hit 3 HRs, Gausman solid in 7-1 win over Padres
SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Crawford, Brandon Belt and Austin Slater homered and the San Francisco Giants kept rolling at home, beating the San Diego Padr...
Mets’ acting GM Scott agitated by rat-raccoon drama
NEW YORK — Mets acting general manager Zack Scott wasn't thrilled by Francisco Lindor's fuzzy explanation for a dugout dispute Friday night.
Allgaier beats teammate, Earnhardt paces field at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. took his late father's newly restored Chevy Nova out for a spin on Darlington Raceway's throwback weekend to pac...
Duffy’s pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2
CHICAGO — Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first ...
Mitchell goes bogey-free at Quail and leads McIlroy by 2
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keith Mitchell straightened out his putter and delivered big tee shots Saturday that carried him to a 6-under 66 and a two-shot lead...
Molina 3 RBIs in return from injured list, Cards top Rockies
ST. LOUIS — Yadier Molina drove in three runs in his return from the injured list, Paul Goldschmidt homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Color...
Phillies LHP Alvarado suspended 3 games for dustup with Mets
NEW YORK — Philadelphia Phillies reliever José Alvarado was suspended three games Sunday by Major League Baseball for inciting a bench-clearing dustup...
Japan opens baseball season after 3-month pandemic delay
TOKYO — Japanese baseball managed to do what American baseball has not — play ball.
Players at 70 games, MLB at 60, Manfred says deadline near
NEW YORK — Baseball players proposed a 70-game regular-season schedule Thursday, a plan immediately rejected by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred with...
Roaming mountain lion caught in downtown San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — A young mountain lion that had been spotted sleeping in a planter box along a normally busy street and looking at his reflection in th...
LA Story: Rams, Chargers to appear on ‘Hard Knocks’
LOS ANGELES — It will be lights, cameras, Los Angeles again for “Hard Knocks” but for the first time the show will feature two franchises.
World TeamTennis changes policies for COVID-positive players
World TeamTennis is changing two key policies related to players who test positive for COVID-19, including giving full salaries — instead of its origi...
With storms in May, lawmaker wants a longer hurricane season
ORLANDO, Fla. — Even though the six-month Atlantic hurricane season lasts as long as a typical Major League Baseball season, a Florida congresswoman t...
Lynn: Kaepernick fits Chargers style but no workouts planned
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday that Colin Kaepernick is on the team’s workout list because he is the style of quarter...
Puck woes: NHL’s bottom line facing short-term blow
With so much uncertainty, Larry Quinn can't predict just how severe the NHL's financial losses might be due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Would MLB fans view champ, stats as legit in 50-game season?
NEW YORK — Fresh off a robust round of batting practice in Central Park, softball slugger Todd Montgomery squared up his Mets cap and took a swing at ...
Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown
MANCHESTER, England — Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back.
Superdome renovation crew has 32 COVID-19 cases
NEW ORLEANS — Superdome officials say positive COVID-19 tests have come back for 32 workers contracted to perform stadium renovations.
The Latest: 32 positive virus tests for Superdome workers
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Oklahoma St. coach Gundy apologizes for wearing OAN T-shirt
OKLAHOMA CITY — One day after Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard lashed out at coach Mike Gundy on social media for wearing a T-shirt promoting...
Former Cy Young winner Mike McCormick dies at age 81
CORNELIUS, N.C. — Longtime Giants pitcher Mike McCormick, who won the Cy Young Award in 1967, has died. He was 81.