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New IndyCar Series drivers union talks up track safety

New IndyCar  Series drivers union talks up track safety

Will Power was pleased to return to Infineon Raceway for a test last week and find enough yellow caution lights nearing Turn 3 to fill a Christmas …

After critical comments, Phillips in the middle of Reds, Cardinals brawl

After critical comments, Phillips in the middle of Reds, Cardinals brawl

Brandon Phillips was in the middle of a first-inning altercation between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals.

Jeter leads Yankees to series win over Red Sox

Jeter leads Yankees to series win over Red Sox

Derek Jeter passed Babe Ruth on the career hits list and drove in three runs and Dustin Moseley filled in admirably for an injured A.J. Burnett, …

Lochte wins 200 backstroke at U.S. swimming championships

Lochte wins 200 backstroke at U.S. swimming championships

Ryan Lochte won the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. national championships on Saturday night. Lochte, the 2008 Olympic gold medalist, recorded …

Louisville AD: Rick Pitino remains ‘grand ambassador’

Louisville AD: Rick Pitino remains ‘grand ambassador’

Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich knows the lurid details that came to light during the trial of a woman who tried to extort milllions …

Lochte, Magnuson triumph at U.S. swimming championships

Lochte, Magnuson triumph at U.S. swimming championships

Ryan Lochte won the 400-meter individual medley at the U.S. championships on Tuesday night with the fastest time in the world this year. Olympian …

Owner’s demand motivating N.Y. Giants after lost 8-8 season

Owner’s demand motivating N.Y. Giants after lost 8-8 season

New York Giants co-owner and president John Mara will never be mistaken for Dallas Cowboys counterpart Jerry Jones. Mara is not on the sideline …

Nationals rally in ninth to beat K-Rod and the Mets

Nationals rally in ninth to beat K-Rod and the Mets

Ivan Rodriguez capped a three-run comeback in the ninth inning with an RBI single and the Washington Nationals, who couldn’t score for Stephen …

Lakers halt Celtics in Game 7, clinch second straight NBA title

Lakers halt Celtics in Game 7, clinch second straight NBA title

It wasn’t easy, and it certainly wasn’t pretty in the battle of the NBA’s most storied franchises. But do the Los Angeles Lakers really care? …

South Carolina, Florida State punch their tickets to CWS

South Carolina, Florida State punch their tickets to CWS

Christian Walker hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday to lead South Carolina to a 10-9 victory over Coastal Carolina and into the …

Pete Carroll’s ‘win now’ attitude wins a fan in Matt Hasselbeck

Pete Carroll’s ‘win now’ attitude wins a fan in Matt Hasselbeck

The city of Seattle might be fueled by caffeine, but its NFL team needed a jolt after two buzz-killing seasons. Hello, Pete Carroll. After forgettable ..

Flyers edge Blackhawks in OT, cut series deficit down to 2-1

Flyers edge Blackhawks in OT, cut series deficit down to 2-1

Claude Giroux scored 5:59 into overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 overtime victory over Chicago in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals …

Andre Johnson puts contract issues aside, rejoins Texans

Andre Johnson puts contract issues aside, rejoins Texans

The Houston Texans haven’t promised Andre Johnson a new contract. But the star receiver practiced with the team Thursday after skipping …

England’s World Cup bid chief quits after bribery sting

England’s World Cup bid chief quits after bribery sting

The chairman of England’s bid to host the World Cup resigned Sunday after making bribery allegations against 2018 campaign rivals Spain and Russia. …

Amid LeBron James hoopla, don’t forget strength of Celtics

Amid LeBron James hoopla, don’t forget strength of Celtics

And now, in other NBA news, LeBron James having said good night and left the stage … Anyone here notice the Boston Celtics? Ah yes, springtime …

Querrey tops Isner in all-American final at Serbia Open

Querrey tops Isner in all-American final at Serbia Open

Sam Querrey rallied to beat John Isner 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 Sunday to win an all-American Serbia Open final.

Thunder’s Scott Brooks named NBA coach of the year

Thunder’s Scott Brooks named NBA coach of the year

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks was recognized Wednesday as the NBA’s coach of the year after engineering the league’s best turnaro …

A tough out: Butler primed to prove it belongs among elite

A tough out: Butler primed to prove it belongs among elite

Early in the season, the Butler basketball players came up with a slogan that reflected the way they play: TGHT. The initials are supposed to …

Anthony, Nuggets embarrass Thunder with 119-90 rout

Anthony, Nuggets embarrass Thunder with 119-90 rout

Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma …

Quick pitch: Reyes runs for Mets; Reds and Giants look to make way for prospects

Quick pitch: Reyes runs for Mets; Reds and Giants look to make way for prospects

Jose Reyes tripled on the first pitch of his first at-bat in intrasquad game on Monday, and everybody in New York Mets camp rejoiced.It was the …

Weekend Tip-off: Villanova, Georgetown play in snowy D.C.

Weekend Tip-off: Villanova, Georgetown play in snowy D.C.

The Super Bowl isn’t the only big game on TV this weekend. Several key conference matchups are also must-watch.

No. 1 Kentucky gets back on track with victory over No. 23 Vanderbilt

No. 1 Kentucky gets back on track with victory over No. 23 Vanderbilt

DeMarcus Cousins posted his 12th double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds as No. 1 Kentucky bounced back from an upset loss to South Carolina …

3 Super Bowls lift Tom Brady past Manning as QB of decade

3 Super Bowls lift Tom Brady past Manning as QB of decade

“Tom Terrific” did a pretty fair impersonation of “Joe Cool” during the 2000s. However, not even “Joe Cool” was as precocious as the New England …

San Diego shocker: Jets take down Rivers, Chargers 17-14

San Diego shocker: Jets take down Rivers, Chargers 17-14

The New York Jets have pulled off the improbable. Led by rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, the visiting Jets defeated the top-seeded San Diego …

Top 25: Kansas stays No. 1, but Texas takes first-place votes

Top 25: Kansas stays No. 1, but Texas takes first-place votes

The USA TODAY/ESPN Top 25 men’s basketball coaches’ poll, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th and ranking …

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