AP National Sports Archives

Hovland delivers clutch putts and wins Memorial in playoff

June 4, 2023 5:47 PM Associated Press

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Viktor Hovland was happy with his three PGA Tour victories, even if they were at resort courses that were soft and susceptible…

Grillo wins Colonial in a playoff

May 28, 2023 9:33 PM Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emiliano Grillo atoned for a double bogey on the final hole by making a 5-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to…

Josef Newgarden gives Roger Penske his 19th win in dramatic Indianapolis 500

May 28, 2023 1:45 PM Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden finally captured his long-awaited Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and gave team owner Roger Penske his 19th and…

Jets work out punter Matt Araiza after San Diego State investigation found no wrongdoing

May 24, 2023 1:13 PM Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets hosted punter Matt Araiza for a workout at the team’s facility Wednesday, six days after a San…

Golden State’s Stephen Curry wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice award

May 23, 2023 8:22 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Golden State’s Stephen Curry was selected as this season’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion, the NBA announced…

Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA, after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medals

May 22, 2023 7:20 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Carmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went…

Brooks Koepka fends off challengers to win third PGA Championship

May 21, 2023 3:45 PM Derrick Ow

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka has returned to the top at the PGA Championship. Six weeks after letting a two-shot lead get away on the final…

US soccer officials to discuss head injuries as 4 more ex-players diagnosed with CTE

May 16, 2023 7:29 AM Associated Press

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer English soccer star Jimmy Fryatt was known for his ability to head the ball, and the proof of his prowess may be in…

2-time world champion Doyle Brunson, called the Godfather of Poker, dies at 89

May 15, 2023 9:53 AM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his…

Jason Day gets first win in 5 years at Byron Nelson; Scheffler finishes 3 back

May 14, 2023 3:36 PM Associated Press

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jason Day won his first PGA Tour event in five years Sunday, shooting 9-under 62 for a one-shot victory over Austin Eckroat…

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media

May 14, 2023 9:10 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another…

Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to driving drunk at 156 mph, causing fatal crash

May 10, 2023 10:01 AM Associated Press

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving his sports car drunk at…

Thailand wins International Crown LPGA match play event

May 7, 2023 5:41 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Atthaya Thitikul birdied the 16th hole to cap a dominating week that carried Thailand to a victory over Australia on Sunday…

Verstappen keeps Red Bull undefeated with win in Miami

May 7, 2023 3:17 PM Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Max Verstappen used an easy Sunday drive to keep Red Bull undefeated on the season, as the reigning two-time Formula One…

UFC’s Tony Ferguson arrested following Hollywood crash

May 7, 2023 12:29 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UFC veteran Tony Ferguson was arrested early Sunday morning in Hollywood for suspicion of drunken driving after he allegedly…

Finau holds off Rahm to take Mexico Open for 6th career win

April 30, 2023 6:11 PM Associated Press

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Tony Finau and Jon Rahm play enough golf together away from the PGA Tour that Finau thinks it has only made him a better…

Basketball legend Rivers, longtime Globetrotter, dies at 73

April 30, 2023 4:18 PM Associated Press

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Larry “Gator” Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters…

Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets

April 24, 2023 1:34 PM Derrick Ow

NEW YORK, (KION-TV)- After months of speculation, Aaron Rodgers will have a new place to play in 2023. The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player will be…

Lilia Vu wins 1st major at Chevron Championship in playoff

April 23, 2023 5:25 PM Associated Press

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Lilia Vu birdied the first playoff hole to win her first major at the Chevron Championship after fellow American Angel…

Curry, Warriors hold off Kings 126-125 to even series 2-all

April 23, 2023 4:09 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 32 points but gave Sacramento a late chance when he called a timeout Golden State didn’t have, and the…

Hall of Famer LB Dave Wilcox dies at age 80

April 19, 2023 5:39 PM Derrick Ow

AP- Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox, who made the Pro Bowl seven times in his 11 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 80. The…

Tiger Woods has ankle surgery, rest of majors in doubt

April 19, 2023 4:02 PM Derrick Ow

AP- Tiger Woods had fusion surgery on his right ankle Wednesday morning to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone, putting in doubt whether he plays…

Fitzpatrick wins RBC Heritage over Spieth on 3rd extra hole

April 16, 2023 5:30 PM Associated Press

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick’s earliest memories of Harbour Town were as a spectator wondering if Tiger Woods would play the…

NBA playoff overview: Warriors seek 5th title in 9 years

April 14, 2023 8:01 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer For the Golden State Warriors, it’s a drive for five, as in five championships in nine years. It’s a similar…

From Barrika to Augusta, Jon Rahm wins the Masters

April 9, 2023 4:46 PM Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP)- Jon Rahm shot 69 to capture his first Masters championship by four strokes over LIV golfers Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson,…

Warriors set NBA record with 55-point 1st quarter in rout

April 9, 2023 3:44 PM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record by scoring 55 points in the first quarter on their way to a 157-101 rout of the…

Rays rout A’s 11-0, tie best MLB opening in 20 years at 9-0

April 9, 2023 3:28 PM Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) —The Tampa Bay Rays are putting together one of the best starts ever. The Rays routed the Oakland Athletics 11-0 Sunday…

LSU wins 1st NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa

April 2, 2023 3:49 PM Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers used a record offensive performance to beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa 102-85 in the national championship game…

CBS’ Grant believed to be 1st Black director of a title game

April 2, 2023 12:38 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Mark Grant was considering retirement two years ago after a long career as a director at CBS and ESPN. Those plans…

Sam Burns wins final Match Play in rout over Cameron Young

March 26, 2023 4:56 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The final hours of the last WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play turned into a dud for everyone but Sam Burns. Burns went on a…

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks’ 2 title teams, dies at 80

March 21, 2023 1:06 PM Associated Press

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970…

Sanogo, UConn pull away from Saint Mary’s, into Sweet 16

March 19, 2023 6:23 PM Derrick Ow

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Adama Sanogo scored 24 points and Jordan Hawkins delivered from the 3-point line in the second half as UConn pulled away from…

Long March Madness run coming to a close for Jim Nantz

March 15, 2023 1:02 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Jim Nantz has seen his share of magical moments and sendoffs during a career that has spanned nearly 40 years. He could…

Kurt Kitayama breaks through in wild finish at Bay Hill

March 5, 2023 3:11 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kurt Kitayama only had to look around at the players next to him in the practice area and…

Davis leads Lakers past Warriors 113-105 in Curry’s return

March 5, 2023 3:29 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is showing he is ready to shoulder the load for the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron…

AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal

February 26, 2023 10:02 AM Associated Press

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer All-Star slugger Manny Machado has agreed to a new $350 million, 11-year contract that will keep him with the San…

MLB’s bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries

February 23, 2023 9:03 AM Associated Press

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Like a violin virtuoso using a new music stand, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado…

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 in history

February 19, 2023 5:34 PM Derrick Ow

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the longest running of…

MLS games will be available to bars, restaurants via DirecTV

February 16, 2023 8:04 AM Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bars and restaurants with DirecTV can still show Major League Soccer games. The satellite service announced on Thursday…

Super Bowl top moments happened on, off and above the field

February 13, 2023 9:15 AM Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in a memorable Super Bowl that…

Fox’s Super Bowl pregame planning is a year-long effort

February 11, 2023 2:42 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Even while watching last year’s Super Bowl, Bill Richards was planning how this year’s…

LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success

February 2, 2023 11:33 PM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Mya Smiley is a student at the University of Akron thanks to an assist from LeBron James, and she is determined…

DeMeco Ryans set to become head coach of the Texans

January 31, 2023 5:17 PM The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — DeMeco Ryans has been hired as coach of the Houston Texans, giving him his first head coaching job and bringing him back to the…

Sean Payton back on the sidelines as Broncos Head Coach

January 31, 2023 4:42 PM Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with…

Arte Moreno takes Angels off market, will continue as owner

January 23, 2023 3:28 PM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has decided not to sell the team. Moreno took his…

Six 49ers, three Raiders make 2022 NFL All-Pro team

January 13, 2023 11:19 AM The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2022 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback —…

Naomi Osaka says she’s pregnant, plans for comepetive return in 2024

January 11, 2023 12:40 PM Derrick Ow

MELBOURNE, (AP)- Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednesday. The former world No.…

Sluggish Chiefs beat Broncos for 15th straight time, 27-24

January 1, 2023 1:27 PM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Jerick McKinnon,…

Koo kicks short field goal, Falcons edge Arizona 20-19

January 1, 2023 1:18 PM Associated Press

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Younghoe Koo made a 21-yard field goal on the final play, lifting the Atlanta Falcons over the…

Saints win 20-10 in Philly, deny Eagles top spot in NFC

January 1, 2023 1:18 PM Associated Press

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-10 on Sunday. The loss denied the Eagles…