PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin's take was undeniably true. Speaking to reporters at his weekly news conference Tuesday, he was asked what he appreciates about the history of Steelers-Cowboys and how it's still an attractive prime-time matchup. "The strength of the brands is something to be respect…
CHICAGO — It was a beautiful day for Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The sun was out, the weather was perfect, the field was in fine condition and the local media was on hand to provide their takes. The only thing not cooperating was the Chicago Cubs, th…
NASCAR is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit from two of its teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan.
ATLANTA — Before he become an All-American at Boston College, a four-time Pro Bowler, arguably the greatest Falcon of all time, a beloved Atlantan and, now, an inductee into the Falcons’ Ring of Honor, Matt Ryan was newly 16 and headed to the golf course to play with his older brother, Mike,…
The suit says the charter system limits competition by unfairly binding teams to the stock car series. NASCAR gave teams a take-it-or-leave-it offer last month and only 13 teams signed.
The man known as Charlie Hustle for his relentless play on the basepaths picked a place that embraced sports betting long before the rest of the nation caught on.
What used to be one of baseball’s most magical numbers — 61 home runs — now sits buried, eight lines deep, in the Major League Baseball record book.
Discover the sad tale of a baseball icon whose 20-year gambling habit culminated in financial ruin, and is the reason he is not in Baseball's Hall of Fame.
On the court, he stopped people. Off the court, he helped people. In simplest terms, that is the legacy of Mutombo, the 7-foot-2 mountain of a center who died Monday.
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors during NBA Media Day on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
A collection of some of the top sports photos in the past week by AP photographers around the world, including the last week of the MLB regular season, NFL and more.
NBA stars pay tribute to Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who died from brain cancer on Monday at the age of 58.
Pete Rose, MLB'S all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for gambling on the game, has died at 83.
The 7-foot-2 center out of Georgetown was an eight-time All-Star, four-time defensive player of the year, three-time All-NBA selection and went into the Hall of Fame in 2015.
A collection of some of the top sports photos in the past week by AP photographers around the world, led by a record setting performance by Shohei Ohtani.
Under a new partnership between the NFL and FEMA, stadiums have been selected for use as shelters, staging areas, emergency hospitals and distribution centers.
As the A's close out 57 seasons in Oakland before moving to Sacramento and then Las Vegas, it's heralding the end of an era that's crushing a community's soul.
Due to a forecast of inclement weather throughout Friday, Martinsville Speedway officials have moved all on-track activity for the VSCU300 late model race to Saturday.
During the first weeks of the NFL season, in-stadium sports betting accounts rose to 6,800, marking a significant growth in the mature sports betting market.
Delving into NFL Week 4 predictions, spotlighting the Rams vs. Bears clash and Washington's standout efforts. In-depth look at strategy and key players' roles.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – What comes after a sugar high? A cold, hard crash. The Patriots know. Last week, they crashed against the New York Jets, just 11 days after their sweet season-opening upset of Cincinnati. That win not only lifted a locker room, but provided apparent proof of concept for Jerod Mayo’s new coaching staff. And Mayo ran with it the following morning, declaring the media had ...
Retired ironman quarterback Brett Favre revealed he has Parkinson's during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA — The next one is the one that matters. The Phillies have clinched the division, and also little of consequence. Nothing is materially different now than it was at this time last year. Last year, they entered the playoffs needing to win a three-game wild-card series at home in order to advance to the divisional round. That outcome is still in play this year. The all-important ...
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre told a congressional committee Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinson's disease at congressional hearing
Brett Favre says has Parkinson’s disease while testifying at a House hearing examining welfare reform.
Being a quarterback is the toughest position in football. ATS.io compiled a ranking of the 10 best NFL rookie QBs since 1960 using data from StatHead.
CHICAGO — Sitting in the office of then-Mayor and ever devoted White Sox fan Richard M. Daley, I heard him talk baseball. “I played all the time. Spring, summer and fall, we were always playing. I played catch with my dad … always in the backyard throwing the ball. And then, going to games, better than going to the movies. You knew all the players, all the averages and statistics. Baseball was ...
FEMA said it accidentally declared the New Orleans Saints 44-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys a "major disaster." FEMA said it was intended for training purposes only.
Shohei Ohtani’s historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers keeps hitting new heights. He became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, surpassing both milestones in Thursday night’s 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. Ohtani got …
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