Men's sports
Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

FILE - In this March 19, 2019, file photo, video screens display the types of bets that can be placed at the Golden 1 Center's Skyloft Predictive Gaming Lounge, in Sacramento, Calif. Professional sports leagues have found a way to cash in by selling their official data to gambling companies, making the case that the leagues are creating new products for gamblers to bet on. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Leagues finally cash in on sports betting by selling data

By Wayne Parry Jan. 07, 2020 02:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington. Cummings died from complications of longtime health challenges, his office said in a statement on Oct. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST

Cricket World Cup winner Stokes takes BBC's top sports award

Dec. 15, 2019 08:00 PM EST
ABERDEEN, Scotland (AP) — Cricket World Cup winner Ben Stokes ended a sensational 2019 by claiming the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year prize. He promptly...

A monument to Misha the Bear, the mascot of the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games, in a park in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from the Olympics and other major sporting events for four years, though many athletes will likely be allowed to compete as neutral athletes. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

By Graham Dunbar Dec. 09, 2019 11:01 AM EST

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2019 02:49 AM EST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a high NFL draft pick could make “the biggest...

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, right, is introduced before the Burnouts on Broadway competition Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, during NASCAR Champion's Week in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR goes back to its roots with a huge Nashville blowout

Jenna Fryer Dec. 04, 2019 06:11 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 23, 2019 09:23 AM EST
Nov. 24 1904 — Fullback Sam McAllester is thrown for a touchdown to give Tennessee a 7-0 victory over Alabama. McAllester, wearing a wide...

FILE - In this July 29, 2016, file photo, racing legend Richard Petty, right, stands with Jimmie Johnson (48) in the garage area of Pocono Raceway during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 auto race in Long Pond, Pa. Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson says 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing. The winningest driver of his era will have a 19th season in the No. 48 Chevrolet and once again chase a record eighth championship. Johnson made the announcement in a video posted on social media, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EST

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NASCAR’s final 4 in fun mode ahead of championship race

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 14, 2019 03:54 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, celebrates following the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Hamilton hopes new 2021 rules bring F1’s best era in years

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 13, 2019 11:03 AM EST

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, Kevin Harvick races out of Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. At right, in an Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Martin Truex Jr. (19) heads into Turn 1 during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International, in Watkins Glen, N.Y. One race to go to set NASCAR's championship field and the final four is shaping up to be a repeat of last year. Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick are already in, while Kyle Busch and Joey Logano are above the cutline headed into Sunday's race at ISM Raceway outside of Phoenix. (AP Photo/File)
Kyle Busch wins pole for playoff race at Phoenix

Nov. 09, 2019 03:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Bubba Wallace prepares by his car for qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, Wallace was fined $50,000 by NASCAR for causing a caution the week before at Texas that affected the race for at least one playoff driver. (AP Photo/Larry Papke, File)
Wallace fined $50,000 by NASCAR for intentional spin

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 09, 2019 11:58 AM EST

FILE - At left, in a March 10, 2019, file photo, Joey Logano drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at ISM Raceway, in Avondale, Ariz. At right, in an Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Kyle Busch heads into Turn 1 during a practice run for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y. One race to go to set NASCAR's championship field and the final four is shaping up to be a repeat of last year. Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick are already in, while Kyle Busch and Joey Logano are above the cutline headed into Sunday's race at ISM Raceway outside of Phoenix. (AP Photo/File)
Intentional cautions take spotlight in NASCAR playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 08, 2019 06:52 PM EST

Brad Keselowski (2) and and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) collide during a NASCAR auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Randy Holt)
The Latest: Harvick wins at Texas again for another Cup shot

Nov. 03, 2019 02:24 PM EST

Kurt Busch responds to questions about his new multi-year contract with Chip Ganassi Racing during a NASCAR news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Kurt Busch, sponsor staying with Ganassi on multiyear deal

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 02, 2019 05:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinch looks forward to maple syrup, an NHL game after firing

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2019 10:51 AM EDT

English soccer club Derby fires captain in car-crash fallout

Oct. 30, 2019 04:52 PM EDT
DERBY, England (AP) — English soccer club Derby has fired captain Richard Keogh for gross misconduct following an internal disciplinary hearing into a car...

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Truex quietly rolling toward a 2nd NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2019 03:18 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) gets service in the pits during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Column: Truex rout creates chaos in NASCAR's playoff field

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2019 01:50 PM EDT