David Stern, NBA’s commissioner for 30 years, dies at 77
The former NBA commissioner died Wednesday at 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, according to the league.
The former NBA commissioner died Wednesday at 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, according to the league.
4-star Georgia Tech signee struck and killed by freight train
South Florida 4-star high school football player Bryce Gowdy was killed after he was hit by a freight train.
South Florida 4-star high school football player Bryce Gowdy was killed after he was hit by a freight train.
LeBron 'King' James named AP's male athlete of the decade
The man called “King” spent the last decade reigning over all others — with no signs of slowing down.
The man called “King” spent the last decade reigning over all others — with no signs of slowing down.
US to host Costa Rica in Feb. 1 exhibition in Carson
The U.S. men’s soccer team will open its 2020 schedule with an exhibition against Costa Rica on Feb. 1 at Carson, California.
The U.S. men’s soccer team will open its 2020 schedule with an exhibition against Costa Rica on Feb. 1 at Carson, California.
LeBron James named male athlete of the decade
He was a runaway winner in a vote of AP member sports editors and AP beat writers, easily outpacing runner-up Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.
He was a runaway winner in a vote of AP member sports editors and AP beat writers, easily outpacing runner-up Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn proposes to NHL star P.K. Subban: 'he said Yes!'
Although they were already engaged, the 35-year-old Olympic skier said women shouldn’t be the only ones who get engagement rings.
Although they were already engaged, the 35-year-old Olympic skier said women shouldn’t be the only ones who get engagement rings.
Tony Hawk announces mom, 94, dies after battle with Alzheimer's and dementia
The legendary skateboarder had been very open about his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The legendary skateboarder had been very open about his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Brother of 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard killed outside Nashville bar
The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.
The Tennessean reports Beathard was the brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers. The report says the victim also was the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard.
Anaheim City Council approves $325M sale of Angel Stadium
The Anaheim City Council on Friday approved a $325 million sale of Angel Stadium.
The Anaheim City Council on Friday approved a $325 million sale of Angel Stadium.
Joann Buss, wife of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, dies
JoAnn Buss, the wife of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss and the mother of Jeanie Buss, the team's current controlling owner, has died, the Lakers announced on Monday.
JoAnn Buss, the wife of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss and the mother of Jeanie Buss, the team's current controlling owner, has died, the Lakers announced on Monday.
Babe Ruth’s 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.
California horse-racing regulators call for new whipping rules
California's horse-racing regulators have tentatively approved new rules on jockeys whipping horses during races, but they delayed the results of their investigation into the 37 horse deaths at Santa Anita last season.
California's horse-racing regulators have tentatively approved new rules on jockeys whipping horses during races, but they delayed the results of their investigation into the 37 horse deaths at Santa Anita last season.
Neighbors say NFL player’s dogs attacked and ripped apart family pet
The Flowers family rescued a black Labrador named Sandy when she was a puppy. We can't show you the last picture taken of Sandy. That horrific photo would haunt you.
The Flowers family rescued a black Labrador named Sandy when she was a puppy. We can't show you the last picture taken of Sandy. That horrific photo would haunt you.
Opioid testing among MLB players to begin next season following death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs
Beginning next season, Major League Baseball will begin testing its players for opioids in light of the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The new policy would also allow major and minor league players to use marijuana for pain relief without being disciplined.
Beginning next season, Major League Baseball will begin testing its players for opioids in light of the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The new policy would also allow major and minor league players to use marijuana for pain relief without being disciplined.
Michael Vick to still be honored at Pro Bowl in Orlando despite petition
Vick served 18 months in prison in 2007 for involvement with a dogfighting ring at his Bad Newz Kennel in Virginia.
Vick served 18 months in prison in 2007 for involvement with a dogfighting ring at his Bad Newz Kennel in Virginia.
NFL has ‘moved on’ from Kaepernick, Roger Goodell says
Any chance free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick had of returning to the NFL has likely passed, according to comments Commissioner Roger Goodell made Wednesday.
Any chance free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick had of returning to the NFL has likely passed, according to comments Commissioner Roger Goodell made Wednesday.
Anthony Rendon and Los Angeles Angels agree to $245 million, seven-year contract: reports
Third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $245 million, seven-year contract Wednesday, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $245 million, seven-year contract Wednesday, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Serena Williams’ smashed US Open racket sells for more than $20K
The tennis star smashed it at the 2018 U.S. Open final while playing against Naomi Osaka of Japan.
The tennis star smashed it at the 2018 U.S. Open final while playing against Naomi Osaka of Japan.
Megan Rapinoe named 2019 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
International soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe is exiting this year with a bang after being crowned the 2019 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
International soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe is exiting this year with a bang after being crowned the 2019 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
More than 400,000 sign petition to remove Michael Vick as honorary Pro Bowl captain
A petition calling for the NFL to remove Michael Vick as an honorary 2020 Pro Bowl captain has generated hundreds of thousands of signatures due to his history of animal abuse.
A petition calling for the NFL to remove Michael Vick as an honorary 2020 Pro Bowl captain has generated hundreds of thousands of signatures due to his history of animal abuse.