Portis gives Chicago Bulls a different look for starting lineup
Bobby Portis is now the Bulls' starter at power forward, but his exact role in the rotation remains unsettled.In the first two games after...
Courtney Lee has to show up like this for Knicks more often
When Courtney Lee rose off the Madison Square Garden court and released a high-arcing 3-pointer that went softly through the nylon to give the...
Feb. 27 was Stephen Curry’s day … until Monday
Four years ago Monday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had the highest-scoring game of his NBA career, tallying 54 points after an 11-of-13...
Kansas’ backcourt: The best closers in college basketball
Kansas guards Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham have the Jayhawks eyeing a Final Four run because they walked out of last year's Elite...
CU Buffs’ NJ Falo, Drew Lewis hope to seize opportunity at linebacker
NJ Falo felt out of place two years ago, when the Colorado football coaches asked him to play inside linebacker."I grew up playing outside...
Jeurys Familia has tough debut in awkward spring training
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jeurys Familia received polite applause from the crowd at First Data Field on Monday upon entering his first exhibition game...
Jason Pierre-Paul receives franchise tag from Giants
The Giants took the first step toward retaining free agent Jason Pierre-Paul by applying the non-exclusive franchise tag to the...
Mayock unveils his focus for 2017 NFL Scouting Combine
Mike Maycock was skeptical. He had a hard time believing...
UCLA moves up to No. 3 in AP Top 25 poll after win at...
With less than two weeks before Selection Sunday, the UCLA men’s basketball team has put itself in a good position.Saturday’s victory at Arizona vaulted...
Jeff Brohm, Purdue have work cut out for them as spring practice begins
Like any first-year head coach, Jeff Brohm needs to build trust and familiarity with his new players at Purdue, and vice versa. Since his...
Tim Tebow backs away from making Mets as ‘ultimate goal’
PORT ST. LUCIE — Tim Tebow is living the dream.After a celebrated college football career and short NFL tenure in which he became a...
Three stars of the week: Filip Forsberg, Jonathan Toews and Johnny Gaudreau
From the official NHL release:NEW YORK (Feb. 27, 2017) – Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews and Calgary Flames...
RG3’s girlfriend also acts as his bodyguard
Robert Griffin III had to be restrained by hot-and-heavy girlfriend Grete Šadeiko after the Browns quarterback got into a heated exchanged with a stranger during...
How a devastating fire motivates Rutgers track star Izaiah Brown to record-breaking feats
PISCATAWAY -- Izaiah Brown made history in the Big Ten track and field championships on Saturday, posting a conference-record time (45.32)...
Top 30 fantasy football free agents of 2017
NFL free agency opens up officially when the new league...
Alshon Jeffery decision puts Bears at disadvantage
Permitting Alshon Jeffery to reach free agency hurts the Chicago Bears on multiple levels.Say what you want about Jeffery's past two seasons -- derailed...
Shaq’s mom puts an end to NBA’s stupidest feud
Even one of the most dominating players in NBA history takes orders from his mom. Shaquille O’Neal’s war of words with Golden State Warriors...
NFL free agency rumors: Bears won’t franchise tag WR Alshon Jeffery, report says
The Chicago Bears do not plan on using the franchise tag on wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, according to a...
Portland Trail Blazers season derailed by losses in close games
TORONTO -- In the visiting locker room at Air Canada Centre the Portland Trail Blazers were visibly frustrated. Damian Lillard...
2017 NFL Mock Draft: ESPN, Sports Illustrated roundup of picks for Eagles
The 2017 NFL Draft is slowly creeping up, and with the NFL Combine taking place this week, the excitement surrounding...
Why there’s more to Wichita State’s tourney résumé than it seems
The numbers aren’t in Wichita State’s favor. One top-50 win, two top-100 victories. An RPI of 40.And, yet, it would be an injustice if...
Busch survives crash-filled day for 1st Daytona 500 win
Quick glance Top finishers 1. Kurt Busch2. Ryan Blaney3. AJ Allmendinger4. Aric Almirola 5. Paul Menard Notables 14. Chase Elliott34. Jimmie Johnson37. Dale...
Dodgers’ Andre Ethier eager to play after ‘lost season’
MARYVALE, Ariz. Andre Ethier is preparing for his 12th season in a Dodgers uniform with a greater appreciation for the rites of spring, a...
Bud Black, Jeff Bridich bullish on Rockies’ organizational pitching depth
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — There is pitching gold in the Rockies organization.No, not the fool's gold that so quickly faded in the past, but genuine...
Is NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson nearing Tom Brady, Tiger Woods status?
Jimmie Johnson captured his record-tying seventh NASCAR Cup championship last season. A storyline for 2017 is obvious: the pressure to win an eighth...
Another Gasparilla first for 13-year-old Ellie Pleune
TAMPA — Going into Sunday's Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K, 13-year-old Ellie Pleune had already made history a day earlier by taking the women's...
Could Seahawks pursue former RT Breno Giacomini after release?
CaptionCloseFormer Seahawks tackle Brenco Giacomini is looking for work after being released by the New York Jets on Friday. Could he end up back...
Mariners pitchers, catchers take field for spring training
CaptionCloseSeattle Mariners players run sprints during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Seattle Mariners players run sprints...
Kings lean on Jonathan Quick in comeback win against Ducks
In case the crowd’s roar during the pregame introductions wasn’t a clear enough welcome-back message for Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick after a 59-game absence,...
Wilder finishes Washington in 5th, retains title
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Heavyweight world titleholder Deontay Wilder did not show his usual zip, and he was not using his surgically repaired right hand...
Kelsey Plum breaks NCAA scoring mark as Washington beats Utah
SEATTLE (AP) -- Kelsey Plum was ready for her chase of the NCAA all-time scoring record to come to...
Fabion Foote hopes CFL audition draws NFL attention | Toronto Star
When standout defensive tackle Fabion Foote steps into the squat rack, the whole gym stops to watch. So many plates pack the barbell there’s...
NHL upholds 10-game suspension to Ducks forward Antoine Vermette
LOS ANGELES – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Saturday that the 10-game suspension given to Ducks forward Antoine Vermette for striking an official with...
Mike Bresnahan adds credibility to Buss, Johnson interview on ‘Access SportsNet: Lakers’
The scramble began Tuesday morning in Lakerland for confirmation and clarification – Jeanie Buss dropped the news in a release that Magic Johnson was...
Canadian Kennington breaks through at Daytona | Toronto Star
Richard Foley of Montreal, the first Canadian to qualify for the Daytona 500, was on the phone from Florida talking about D.J. Kennington of...
Tyler Chatwood, Jake McGee get early Rockies pitching calls; Jairo Diaz returns
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The Rockies on Friday put in motion their spring pitching rotation, sending two veteran arms through simulated games a day before...