Travis Pastrana arrived for NASCAR's annual media day last week and has been hanging around ever since.
Covering Jeremy Lin has been easy for Sports Illustrated.
British Prime Minister David Cameron asked England's soccer leaders Wednesday to provide a plan against racism in the sport after a series of high-profile cases involving the Premier League.
After six hours of deliberations, jurors in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player are asking a second question about their instructions.
The defamation lawsuit filed by two former ball boys against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be heard in Syracuse, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Denny Hamlin is just fine, but thanks for asking.
The commissioner of the Mid-American Conference says Temple and the Big East are talking about the Owls leaving the league to rejoin their old conference.
The new manager of the Chicago White Sox didn't curse, rant or make any headlines during his first media session of the spring.
A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved the disclosure statement outlining the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan, keeping the team's plan for an April 30 sale on track.
Prosecutors have dropped DUI charges against Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Dancing With the Stars winner Hines Ward.
The conference commissioners who run the BCS have wrapped up two days of meetings with plenty of options still to consider. They are still far from any final decisions on changes to college football's postseason and how...
One putt changed everything for Ryo Ishikawa and sent Riviera winner Bill Haas home early Wednesday in a riveting start to the Match Play Championship.
Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson is taking a pass at running for Congress in New Jersey.
U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur defeated Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-1 Wednesday to advance to the third round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The University of Connecticut says men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will undergo surgery on Monday to address a condition affecting his lower back.
Police escorted bloodied passengers up to ambulances, cordoned off the street near a stricken London subway station and rushed off to find an half-exploded knapsack.
Cuban hurdler Dayron Robles says he isn't surprised he lost to Chinese rival Liu Xiang at an indoor meet last week.
Five-time FIFA player of the year Marta will return to the Swedish league after three seasons in the WPS.
In a Feb. 17 story about a Penn State dance marathon, The Associated Press erroneously reported the age of the annual event and the amount it had raised for charity from its inception through 2011. The marathons had raised...
Manchester United says Wayne Rooney will miss the Europa League match against Ajax on Thursday because of a throat infection.
Forget any talk of Kansas State as a team teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble. After yet another convincing win over a Top 20 team, the Wildcats' bubble has burst - and coach Frank Martin couldn't be happier.
A FIFA panel wants players to exchange more handshakes on the field to improve the game's image.
When the Memphis Grizzlies lost Zach Randolph to a torn ligament on Jan. 1, the question then was whether they could remain a playoff-caliber team in his absence.
Jury begins deliberations in trial of former Virginia lacrosse player charged in ex's slaying
The PGA Tour is keeping the FedEx Cup for at least five more years with a significant sponsorship renewal.
Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died at 67.
Rory McIlroy made his pro debut in America, a 19-year-old from Northern Ireland identified by his freckles, the brown curls coming out of his cap and his raw talent.
The hottest team versus the hottest story.
Compared to the rest of Kentucky's roster, Darius Miller is a dinosaur.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed San Antonio 137-97 Tuesday night while the Spurs rested Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.
Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury could fault a thin roster and poor second-half shooting for Tuesday night's collapse.
Erick Green said the blame was his to shoulder.
Pierce Hornung scored 13 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and shut down Drew Gordon in leading Colorado State to a 71-63 upset of No. 18 New Mexico on Tuesday night.
Sam Gagner scored a goal and added two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers broke out with four unanswered goals in the second period in a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Radim Vrbata scored his second goal late in regulation and the Phoenix Coyotes rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in a shootout Tuesday night.
Top-seed John Isner, playing for the first time since helping the U.S. defeat Switzerland in Davis Cup, defeated Gilles Muller of Luxembourg, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (4) in the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships on Tuesday.
Northwestern needed another marquee victory to bolster its chances of making the school's first-ever NCAA tournament bid.
For once, North Carolina's offense wasn't all about Kendall Marshall racking up assists by looking to his high-scoring teammates instead of for his own shot.
Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks did just fine without captain Jonathan Toews on Tuesday night.
Mike Scott scored 20 points and Sammy Zeglinski had 13, all in the second half, and No. 25 Virginia hung on to beat Virginia Tech 61-59 on Tuesday night.
Texas is still the last team to beat the top-ranked Baylor Lady Bears on their home court.
Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback in a GQ article.
Steven Stamkos had a big game right after saying goodbye to a popular teammate.
Aaryn Ellenberg scored 23 points and Morgan Hook 19 to lead Oklahoma to a 64-55 victory against No. 14 Texas A&M on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh women's coach Agnus Berenato said there's never a good time to face Connecticut.
Rachel Coffey and Carmen Tyson-Thomas scored 22 points apiece to lead Syracuse to an 81-65 victory over No. 21 DePaul Tuesday night.
The University of Minnesota-Duluth has scolded student fans of its hockey team after receiving reports they peppered the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux with offensive chants at a recent game.
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer How many teams will be allowed to play for the national championship is just one of the many issues being considered by the guys who run the BCS.
It wasn't a tough choice for convicted bank robber Chiquinho: spend the day in a cell or make money out in the sun helping Brazil build a 2014 World Cup stadium.
April Sykes scored 17 points and No. 24 Rutgers defeated Seton Hall 62-39 on Tuesday night.
Mike Fisher scored a power-play goal and added two assists as the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Jaromir Jagr scored at 4:16 of overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
Antawn Jamison scored 32 points and rookie Kyrie Irving led Cleveland's comeback from a 17-point deficit with 17 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Cavaliers to a 101-100 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday...
In achievement-oriented Taiwan, where studying seems to be the preferred pastime activity among young people, the outdoor complex of basketball courts near National Taiwan University is normally a pretty lonely place, more...
Trey Burke, Zack Novak and Stu Douglass hit 3-pointers to start overtime Tuesday night and No. 11 Michigan beat Northwestern 67-55 for its fourth straight victory.
Georgetown looked nothing like a team that has spent five weeks ranked in the Top Ten this season.
Jeff Carter had three goals - two on the power play during Columbus' four-goal first period - and the last-place Blue Jackets handed the San Jose Sharks their season-high fourth straight loss, 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Mark Fayne scored 1:18 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Roy Hibbert had a career-high 30 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-108 overtime win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots to tie Tom Barrasso's franchise record for career shutouts and carry the Pittsburgh Penguins past the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Ryan Garbutt scored his first NHL goal and Kari Lehtonen made 31 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Brittney Griner had 18 points with 10 rebounds and top-ranked Baylor claimed the outright Big 12 title with an 80-59 victory over Texas on Tuesday night.
Jordan Theodore started talking about his last chance to play in an NCAA tournament in the preseason. The senior guard wants desperately to be part of the field of 68.
Vikings vice president Lester Bagley said Tuesday that negotiations for a new stadium are ongoing, and officials are now focused on putting a new facility at the current Metrodome site.
Dwyane Wade had 30 points and 10 assists, Mario Chalmers and Chris Bosh each scored 20 points and the NBA-leading Miami Heat stretched their winning streak to seven games with a 120-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on...
Raul Ibanez and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract.
Ryan Miller made 30 saves, including stopping Matt Moulson on the doorstep with 4:04 left, and led the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 23 points to lead No. 4 Connecticut to an 86-37 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points and No. 8 Ohio State regained its shooting touch, rolling over Illinois 83-67 on Tuesday night to remain in the thick of the Big Ten race.
Kenny Boynton was part of a hot shooting night for No. 12 Florida, scoring 20 points as the Gators overcome 18 turnovers and beat Auburn 63-47 Tuesday night.
Nadirah McKenith matched her career-high with 26 points to help No. 20 St. John's keep rolling with a 63-54 victory over West Virginia on Tuesday night.
A Boston University hockey player accused of raping a female student has pleaded not guilty and has been ordered to have no contact with her.
Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr. both realize almost every boxing fan wishes Floyd Mayweather Jr. had been standing next to Pacquiao at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday.
The Fiesta Bowl's former top executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge stemming from a political donations scandal that nearly jeopardized the bowl's role as a regular host of college football's...
Carmelo Anthony briefly had what now belongs to Jeremy Lin.
George Coetzee of South Africa, the last one into the 64-man field at the Match Play Championship, is making his American debut at Dove Mountain - at least as a professional.
Chen Ruolin won China's second gold medal at the Diving World Cup on Tuesday, capturing the women's 10-meter platform at the venue for the London Olympics.
Tiger Woods must be mellowing with age.
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired a first-round pick in the 2012 draft and minor league defenseman Sebastien Piche in a three-team trade that also involved Colorado and Detroit.
Nets forward Shawne Williams will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone fragment from his left foot.
Julia Mancuso of the United States and Alexis Pinturault of France dominated the parallel slalom World Cup races on a giant ramp in Moscow on Tuesday.
Theo Epstein's worth to the Boston Red Sox was easy to gauge. A quick glance at the two World Series trophies at Fenway Park settles that.
Maybe this should be the Joe Maddon Rule.
Since the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR has taken sweeping steps to reduce the risk of head injuries. And when a driver does get hurt, NASCAR officials have established more comprehensive protocols to identify,...
Former race car driver Jeremy Mayfield says the new criminal charges against him are "baseless" and suggests he's the target of a conspiracy involving NASCAR and law enforcement officials.
Aroldis Chapman will be tested as a starter this spring by the Cincinnati Reds.
If Michael Waltrip were to count up all the concussions he has sustained over a NASCAR career that stretches back nearly 30 years, he'd certainly hit 10 - and probably keep going.
The New York Mets' longtime clubhouse manager has admitted he illegally owned millions of dollars' worth of team memorabilia.
No one is quick to embrace change until money is involved.
A judge who heard arguments over whether two former ball boys suing Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim for slander can get a fair hearing in this basketball-loving city expects to decide on a trial...
London Olympic organizers say an 80-mile (130 kilometer) dress rehearsal for the torch relay will go through both rural and urban locations in central England.
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko wants to fight Britain's Dereck Chisora again - so he can knock him out.
Comcast will launch four minority-owned networks on its cable-TV systems in the next two years, including channels spearheaded by music mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and NBA great Magic Johnson.
Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics' offseason overhaul.
St. John's coach Kim Barnes Arico's phone hasn't stop buzzing.
Tony La Russa says he's talked to Commissioner Bud Selig about working for Major League Baseball in some capacity.
Michael Schumacher tried out his 2012 Mercedes for the first time Tuesday, setting the sixth fastest time in a Formula One testing session, well behind leader Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull.
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended two games without pay by the NBA for throwing a ball at an official during a game.
A person familiar with the situation says Chelsea captain John Terry will be sidelined for several weeks with a knee injury, ruling him out of England's exhibition against the Netherlands next week.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after wrecking on his way to spring training.
Tony La Russa is back at spring training, visiting with the Detroit Tigers.
Natalie Nakase knows there's more to her job than winning games. The American is the first female coach in Japan's professional men's basketball league.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is launching a basic cable television network targeting black viewers with positive, uplifting images of African Americans.
Marcin Gortat scored 20 points, Steve Nash had 12 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds in three quarters, and the Phoenix Suns beat Washington 104-88 on Monday night for their 10th straight win over the Wizards.
Arron Afflalo hit a tiebreaking floater in the lane with 33.7 seconds remaining in overtime and reserve Al Harrington scored a season-high 31 points as the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-101...
Monta Ellis scored 32 points, Ekpe Udoh had a season-high 19 points and eight rebounds in place of ill starting center Andris Biedrins, and the Golden State Warriors topped the Los Angeles Clippers 104-97 on Monday night.
A smiling Alex Bentley climbed atop the scorer's table and jumped to the Jordan Center floor as white confetti fell around her in a postgame celebration that hadn't been seen for eight seasons at Penn State.
Mario Pescante is resigning as a vice president of the International Olympic Committee following the Italian government's refusal to back Rome's bid to host the 2020 Olympics.
The Minnesota Vikings say the organization has reached a tentative deal with the University of Minnesota on how much the team will pay to use TCF Stadium while a new Vikings stadium is being built.
By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts. ...
A day after Kobe Bryant's impassioned tirade about the importance of keeping the Los Angeles Lakers together, they gave a performance that amplified his every point.
Carmelo Anthony had mostly been a bystander as Jeremy Lin went from the end of the Knicks' bench to the biggest story in sports.
The expert skiers wasted no time after an avalanche hit and swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state. They immediately turned on their emergency beacons and began searching for signs of life.
The expert skiers wasted no time after an avalanche hit and swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state. They immediately turned on their emergency beacons and began searching for signs of life.
Deron Williams takes full responsibility for Linsanity.
At the end, Texas guard J'Covan Brown blamed himself..
Quincy Acy had 22 points and 16 rebounds to power No. 13 Baylor to a tough 77-72 win over Texas on Monday night.
Tony Parker scored 23 points and Matt Bonner hit five 3-pointers and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-102 Monday night for their 11th consecutive victory.
Back home after losing three straight on the road and falling out of the Top 10, No. 13 Kentucky recovered with a 70-61 victory over Vanderbilt on Monday night.
Kyle Lowry scored 24 points, Kevin Martin added 22 and Courtney Lee hit four key free throws down the stretch as the Houston Rockets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 97-93 on Monday night.
Dirk Nowitzki had 26 points and moved into the top 20 on the NBA career scoring list and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed and struggling Boston Celtics 89-73 Monday night.
A veteran of three-plus decades on the sideline, Ohio State coach Jim Foster suspects he's never seen his team get as dominated on the boards as the Buckeyes were Monday night at No. 11 Penn State.
Mitch Kupchak says he must explore every opportunity to improve the Los Angeles Lakers, even if Kobe Bryant doesn't like it.
Dwight Howard had 28 points and 16 rebounds, Jameer Nelson added 15 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 93-90 Monday night.
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook scored 31 points apiece and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 101-93 Monday night for their 10th straight home win.
Greg Oden has suffered yet another setback with his troublesome knees.
Eric Staal had two goals and an assist, Justin Peters cruised to his first NHL shutout, and the Carolina Hurricanes routed the reeling Washington Capitals 5-0 on Monday night.
Nikki Greene had 25 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 11 Penn State beat No. 8 Ohio State 84-66 on Monday night, clinching at least a share of its first Big Ten title since 2004.
Rockies manager Jim Tracy could become a Colorado lifer. He would love that, and general manager Dan O'Dowd would love that, too.
Carmelo Anthony rejoined the Knicks' starting lineup Monday night and was part of the Linsanity for the first time since it began sweeping New York.
Manny Ramirez and the Oakland Athletics agreed on a minor league contract Monday that is worth approximately $500,000 if he's added to the big league roster.
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist Of all the story lines threading their way across spring training, Ryan Braun's is the most delicate, not to mention the juiciest.
By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Sports Writer Julien Leparoux is on a winning streak, on and off the racetrack.
Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from back pain, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Atlanta Hawks 90-79 on Monday.
Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield was hit with new criminal charges as he fights his suspension from the racing circuit.
Bobby Valentine always expects his players to bust it. The new manager of the Boston Red Sox also wants his team to bus it this spring.
Kyle Busch twice appeared destined to destroy his race car, and twice used breathtaking saves to keep on running around Daytona International Speedway.
Decked out in Angels' gear from head to toe, Albert Pujols looked like the same slugger whose swing in St. Louis became as symbolic as the Gateway Arch.
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has been indicted by a grand jury in North Carolina on charges of possession of stolen goods stemming from a Nov. 1 search of his property.
Louisville star Shoni Schimmel came away impressed. No. 3 Notre Dame definitely read the scouting report.
Law Enforcement ruled at Aqueduct on Monday, ending an 11-race losing streak with a 1¼-length victory in the $75,000 Hollie Hughes Stakes.
Skylar Diggins scored 21 points and freshman Kayla McBride added 15 to lead No. 3 Notre Dame over No. 16 Louisville 68-52 on Monday, moving the Fighting Irish one step closer to a Big East title.
Described as "mythical" by one top diver and "breathtaking" by another, the Aquatics Center that will host four events at this summer's Olympics was given a big thumbs-up Monday when the London venue opened its doors for...
Dario Franchitti and the rest of the IndyCar drivers and teams are still in the homework phase a month from the season opener, getting a handle on new cars that are deemed safer and swifter.
Lindsey Vonn is in an Olympic frame of mind.
A day after trading A.J. Burnett, the New York Yankees used some of the salary they saved to add Raul Ibanez as their left-handed designated hitter.
Bill Haas played alongside Phil Mickelson in what seemed like a one-sided affair outside the ropes, where chants of "Phil" chased after them in the cool air of the Pacific Ocean.
Dario Franchitti and the rest of the IndyCar drivers and crews are still getting a handle on their new cars with the season opener a month away.
Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza each scored twice, Craig Anderson made 28 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 6-0 on Monday for their third straight win.
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says slugger Manny Ramirez is close to signing a contract with the Oakland Athletics that would be worth approximately $500,000.
The Chiefs agreed to terms on a $19.6 million, three-year deal with cornerback Stanford Routt on Monday, which should help Kansas City absorb the potential loss of Brandon Carr.
Dereck Chisora apologized "wholeheartedly" Monday for the brawl with David Haye that followed his loss to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko.
By The Associated Press Baylor remains the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll while St. John's rejoins the rankings.
The owner of the New York Knicks has finalized its deal to return the NBA team's games to about 2 million Time Warner Cable subscribers in the New York area.
Britain is planning a massive Olympics security exercise this week centering on a mock emergency on the London subway system - a test that evokes uncomfortable reminders of the deadliest attack on the city since World War II.
Qatar says it will send women athletes to the Olympics for the first time at the London Games.
With two NBA scoring titles to his credit, it seemed inevitable that Kevin Durant would eventually hit the 50-point plateau.
GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum is attacking Mitt Romney's leadership at the Salt Lake City Olympics.
Mitt Romney returned to Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games he helped lead, but the GOP presidential candidate has come under attack for urging the federal government to...
An assistant coach of the Creighton University women's basketball team has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Victoria Azarenka isn't about to stop her hooting and believes the ruckus about the noises players make during matches is a big fuss about nothing.
The Los Angeles Lakers' worst performance of the season set the stage for Kobe Bryant to take aim at his team's management, a clear signal that all is not well for the perennial power out West.
The 18th hole at Riviera had given up only six birdies to 73 players in the final round of the Northern Trust Open. Bill Haas convinced himself there would be at least one more to force a playoff.
The 18th hole at Riviera had given up only six birdies to 73 players in the final round of the Northern Trust Open. Bill Haas convinced himself there would be at least one more to force a playoff.
John Fairfax, the first known person to row alone across the Atlantic Ocean, has died at his Las Vegas-area home. He was 74.
Kobe Bryant lashed out at Los Angeles Lakers management Sunday night for leaving teammate Pau Gasol wondering whether he's about to be traded.
Four Associated Press reporters who uncovered controversial New York Police Department tactics used to investigate possible terrorist threats in the Muslim community and a 24-year-old crime reporter whose work helped expose...
Daniel and Henrik Sedin each had a goal and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Sunday to run their winning streak to four and points string to 13.
Bryan Little scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 on Sunday night to move into a tie with Toronto for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Kevin Durant scored a career-best 51 points for the top performance in the NBA this season, Russell Westbrook added 40 and Serge Ibaka had his first career triple-double as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets...
Derek Stepan scored 22 seconds into overtime, and the New York Rangers overcame a late tying goal by Columbus and one disallowed on their side in a 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Jared Dudley scored a season-high 25 points, Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 15 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 102-90 Sunday night, ending a four-game losing streak.
Some day Boston College's very young team may become a contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference. For now, though, it's learning how to play against the conference's powers.
Ersan Ilyasova had career highs of 29 points and 25 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 92-85 victory over New Jersey on Sunday night, spoiling the season debut of Nets center Brook...
A.J. Burnett's rocky tenure in pinstripes is over.
