Flanagan upsets Keitany, ends US drought at NYC Marathon

NEW YORK (AP) - Shalane Flanagan thought about the seven years building to this race, possibly her last. She thought about the running star striding next to her. She thought about her family. She thought about Meb. With one hellacious holler at the finish, it all poured out. Flanagan dethroned Mary Keitany on Sunday and became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon since...

Stephen Curry puzzled over mention in GOP tax proposal

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry doesn't know how he became the only person named in the House Republicans' tax plan. "It was weird, that's about it," Curry said following Golden State's 112-92 win over San Antonio Thursday night. "There's a lot of people wondering why I was called out, whatever the case may be, but mama, I made...

Controversial Colin Kaepernick costume prompts apology, debate about racism

A police officer at Colin Kaepernick’s alma mater in Nevada dressed up as the former 49ers for Halloween, mocking his stance on the national anthem and wearing a hooked  nose that has prompted an apology from the school and calls of racism.

Game 1 of World Series could be hottest game in history

Not only is it going to be hot, Tuesday is likely going to set a record for the hottest day for the first pitch of any World Series game in history.

Former fan flies banner protesting NFL protests over Jags game

A former Jacksonville Jaguars fan wants everyone to know how he feels about the NFL’s recent anthem protests. 

Kaepernick files grievance against NFL, alleging collusion

NEW YORK (AP) - Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL on Sunday, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his protests during the national anthem.

Arena quits after US World Cup failure, Gulati stays for now

NEW YORK (AP) - Bruce Arena resigned as U.S. national team coach, three days after the Americans failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. The U.S. Soccer Federation made the announcement Friday and did not say who will take over the team for planned exhibition games next month. A 66-member of the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame, Arena coach the U.S. to its greatest...

United States men's soccer team fails to qualify for World Cup for first time since 1986

The United States has been eliminated from World Cup contention, a shocking loss at Trinidad ending the Americans' streak of seven straight appearances at soccer's showcase.

Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visit President Trump at White House

After adding to the uproar over NFL players who protest during the national anthem, President Donald Trump mostly stuck to hockey in honoring the Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, calling them 'true champions and incredible patriots.'

Boxing great Evander Holyfield now fighting crime, gangs

Boxing great Evander Holyfield is embarking on his next great fight. This time he hopes to stamp out teen crime and gang violence.

Raiders Donald Penn confronts fans in Coliseum parking lot

Raiders Pro Bowl left tackle Donald Penn got into an altercation with fans outside of the Coliseum following his team’s 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Hall of Fame QB Y.A. Tittle dead at 90

Y.A. Tittle, the Hall of Fame quarterback and 1963 NFL Most Valuable Player, has died. He was 90.

49ers Eric Reid sees Mike Pence's walkout as a "PR stunt"

49ers safety Eric Reid spoke with the media after Sunday’s loss to the Colts. Reid said he believes Vice President Mike Pence’s decision to come to the game at Lucas Oil Stadium and then leave immediately after the national anthem was a “PR stunt.”

CBS reporter clarifies report that Kaepernick would stand during anthem

The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the national anthem because the reporter who interviewed Kaepernick says he did not ask the player about the issue.

Congressman Steve Scalise throws out first pitch at Nationals-Cubs playoff game

FOX News reports that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs playoff game in D.C. Friday.

Jerry Rice, the Hall of Fame wedding crasher

It’s wedding season. Actually, it’s always wedding season for Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Jerry Rice.

UNLV football team to wear helmets honoring massacre victims

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas football team is honoring the victims of Sunday's mass shooting by wearing "Las Vegas" ribbon decals on their helmets instead of the team logo.

Cleveland, New Orleans, Pittsburgh cut from World Cup bid

Cleveland, New Orleans and Pittsburgh have been dropped as potential host cities for the 2026 World Cup.