NASCAR legend Robert Yates dead at 74
NASCAR team owner and engine builder Robert Yates died Monday night at aget 74.
NASCAR team owner and engine builder Robert Yates died Monday night at aget 74.
Winston leads 4th-quarter comeback, Bucs beat Giants 25-23
There's no secret formula for Jameis Winston's success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
There's no secret formula for Jameis Winston's success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Snell strikes out career-high 13, Rays blank Orioles 6-0
Blake Snell struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings Sunday and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 in a season wrapup. The Rays won their last four games to finish at 80-82, a 12-game improvement over last season. Baltimore went 75-87, a 14-game drop from 2016. The Orioles lost 19 of their last 23, getting shut out five times. The game drew a crowd of 16,018, bringing...
Blake Snell struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings Sunday and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 in a season wrapup. The Rays won their last four games to finish at 80-82, a 12-game improvement over last season. Baltimore went 75-87, a 14-game drop from 2016. The Orioles lost 19 of their last 23, getting shut out five times. The game drew a crowd of 16,018, bringing...
No. 18 USF looks for 10th straight win at East Carolina
No. 18 South Florida's schemes have changed from one coach to the next. The results have been the same.
No. 18 South Florida's schemes have changed from one coach to the next. The results have been the same.
Judge 51st HR, Yankees miss chance to move up, Rays win 9-6
Sonny Gray said he didn't notice what was posted on the out-of-town scoreboard at Yankee Stadium, but his manager did.
Sonny Gray said he didn't notice what was posted on the out-of-town scoreboard at Yankee Stadium, but his manager did.
Texans quarterback Watson donates first NFL paycheck
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.
Severino, trio of homers lift Yankees over Rays 6-1
Luis Severino has never pitched in a postseason game in his life, at any level. If the Yankees host a playoff opener on Tuesday, they'll hand the ball to their young ace.
Luis Severino has never pitched in a postseason game in his life, at any level. If the Yankees host a playoff opener on Tuesday, they'll hand the ball to their young ace.
Schools make the rules when it comes to student-athlete protests
As the NFL controversy surrounding professional athletes kneeling during the National Anthem grows louder, Bay Area school districts are taking a more quiet approach ahead of high school football games Thursday and Friday.
As the NFL controversy surrounding professional athletes kneeling during the National Anthem grows louder, Bay Area school districts are taking a more quiet approach ahead of high school football games Thursday and Friday.
Former USF equipment manager walks on to Bulls football team
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey.
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey.
Former equipment manager now Bulls walk-on
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey. The sophomore out of Steinbrenner High School spent his first year at USF donning a different uniform, as the Bulls equipment manager.
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey. The sophomore out of Steinbrenner High School spent his first year at USF donning a different uniform, as the Bulls equipment manager.
4 NCAA basketball coaches among 10 charged with fraud, corruption
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
Lightning to retire Lecavalier's number
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be honoring one of their longtime captains this season. The team on Monday announced plans to retire the number-4 jersey of former Bolt Vinny Lecavalier.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be honoring one of their longtime captains this season. The team on Monday announced plans to retire the number-4 jersey of former Bolt Vinny Lecavalier.
Hardy's crowd-pleasing HR lifts Orioles past Rays 9-4
If this was indeed J.J. Hardy's final game at Camden Yards with the Orioles, he couldn't have asked for a better scenario.
If this was indeed J.J. Hardy's final game at Camden Yards with the Orioles, he couldn't have asked for a better scenario.
Case for Keenum: Vikings backup leads 34-17 victory vs. Bucs
Case Keenum has carved out a place in the NFL as a capable backup quarterback, an undrafted former practice squad player who's on his third team in six years.
Case Keenum has carved out a place in the NFL as a capable backup quarterback, an undrafted former practice squad player who's on his third team in six years.
Trump to NFL owners: Fire players who kneel during anthem
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - President Donald Trump has some advice for National Football League owners: Fire players who kneel during the national anthem. He's also encouraging fans to walk out in protest.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - President Donald Trump has some advice for National Football League owners: Fire players who kneel during the national anthem. He's also encouraging fans to walk out in protest.
Tice, Flowers lead No. 21 USF to 43-7 rout of Temple
An improved defense is setting up No. 21 South Florida for a potentially big season.
An improved defense is setting up No. 21 South Florida for a potentially big season.
Ynoa pitches 8 solid innings to lead Orioles past Rays 3-1
After the Baltimore Orioles quickly ended their scoreless streak at 26 innings, Gabriel Ynoa handled it from there. Ynoa pitched eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado homered and Baltimore beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Thursday night in a matchup between fading AL East teams. Coming off a three-game sweep by Boston that included two straight shutout defeats, the Orioles snapped their...
After the Baltimore Orioles quickly ended their scoreless streak at 26 innings, Gabriel Ynoa handled it from there. Ynoa pitched eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado homered and Baltimore beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Thursday night in a matchup between fading AL East teams. Coming off a three-game sweep by Boston that included two straight shutout defeats, the Orioles snapped their...
Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots
Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.
Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.
Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.
NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.