McIlroy delivers the winner as live golf returns to TV
Rory McIlroy delivered the money shot Sunday as live golf returned to television for a Skins game that revealed plenty of rust and raised more than $5...
Football still a possibility at big 3 Cal State schools
SAN DIEGO — The California State University system’s plan for a mostly virtual fall semester due to the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t necessarily close...
Walt Harris loses 1st UFC fight since stepdaughter’s death
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Walt Harris lost his first UFC fight since the death of his stepdaughter.
Preakness rescheduled for Oct 3, one month after Derby
The 145th Preakness Stakes has been rescheduled for Oct. 3, an announcement delivered Saturday less than hour before the original post time for the Tr...
Lefty QB Tua Tagovailoa a rarity in the right-handed NFL
When Tua Tagovailoa signed his rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins, the left-handed quarterback from Alabama didn’t have to worry about smudging h...
Live golf returns to TV with a different look at Seminole
Live golf returns to television on Sunday, and it might not look entirely familiar except for the players.
Bye buy games? G5 could lose millions in Power 5 payouts
In 2018, with his school facing the possibility of cutting staff to make up a huge shortfall in state funding, Northern Illinois athletic director Sea...
NFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday _ with provisos
NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities on Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it.
Attorney says he has affidavits clearing Seahawks’ Dunbar
MIAMI — The attorney for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar says he has five signed affidavits from witnesses that exonerate his client in an ...
McIlroy criticizes Trump, wouldn’t play golf with him again
Rory McIlroy says he wouldn’t play golf again with President Donald Trump and doubts he would even be invited after questioning his leadership during ...
Column: Snell now poster child for spoiled ballplayers
I’m not really sure what Twitch is, but I do know this — Blake Snell will wish he was never on it.
Extra innings: Baseball head pitches Olympics to MLB, again
ROME — Baseball. In Japan. At the Olympics.
Pandemic has Dolphins’ Tagovailoa-Wilson tandem on hold
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins newcomer Tua Tagovailoa is starting to connect with his receivers.
Pandemic could change landscape of minor league sports
As North America’s pro football, basketball, baseball and hockey leagues try to play again in a pandemic, minor league sports face a more treacherous ...
In strange offseason, Falcons’ Quinn embraces the challenge
ATLANTA — In an offseason that's anything but normal, Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn hasn’t lost his eternal optimism.
TV special on ‘Tiger Slam’ to air after Woods’ charity match
Golf Channel was going to wait until a few hours after the Masters was over to show the latest project from its Golf Films unit called “Tiger Slam.” B...
NFL awards 2 new grants in social justice initiative
The NFL has awarded two new grants and renewed seven others through its social justice platform Inspire Change.
Column: Punch away, but at least baseball has a plan
Everybody has a plan, Mike Tyson liked to say, until they get hit in the face.
AP source: MLB owners OK plan that could lead to July start
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed...
What Would Have Been: Another PGA major, Triple Crown race
While NASCAR will resume its season with live racing and the world's No. 1-ranked golfer is part of a televised charity skins match, the sports calend...
Strong faith keeps Carson Wentz focused on something bigger
Injuries forced Carson Wentz to watch another quarterback lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl title and put him on the sideline for...
NFC champion 49ers hope roster stability pays dividends
For all the focus on the big names that left San Francisco this offseason like longtime left tackle Joe Staley and defensive anchor DeForest Buckner, ...
Column: Will the new coronavirus kill spitting in sports?
We come not to praise the loogie, but to bury it.
Mixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft early
The NFL's successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held b...
Falcons’ Allen says idea of practice is ‘nerve-racking’
ATLANTA — Ricardo Allen didn't budge when Georgia was one of the first states to open businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Remote control: Tech support staffers star in NFL offseason
MINNEAPOLIS — Like a principal walking through a hushed hallway on the first day of school, Cheryl Nygaard felt the emotional surge of relief and prid...
Big East thinking if campuses aren’t open sports is a no go
The presidents of the 11 members of the Big East Conference are leaning toward not allowing sports to be played at schools this season unless their ca...
‘Slap Shot’ still iconic in hockey despite sport’s changes
A few nights after one of their players was injured by a dirty hit, the Johnstown Jets plotted to exact some revenge on Buffalo's Greg Neeld.
Capitals cut ties with Leipsic after disparaging comments
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals on Friday placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract after he made disparaging...
Taiwan baseball fans allowed inside stadium but sit apart
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — There were fans in the stands for baseball in Taiwan on Friday, albeit spaced far apart as a safeguard against the spread of...