High school swimming: Lawson defends state title in 100 breaststroke
HONOLULU — It would not be shocking if one day Maile Lawson grew gills and lived out her days in the water, never to head back to dry land again. The Hawaii Preparatory Academy senior just seems like a natural when it comes to swimming, whether it be in the pool or the ocean.
Oklahoma State earns 8th Amer Ari title
WAIKOLOA — As the wind picked up in the early afternoon Saturday, the Oklahoma State golf team remained calm.
College golf: Oklahoma State remains on top at Amer Ari
WAIKOLOA — Both Southern California and Texas made a run up the leaderboard Friday morning, but by the time the dust settled in the early afternoon, Oklahoma State remained at the top of the Amer Ari standings.
‘I’m too old for this’: Vonn crashes in her penultimate race
ARE, Sweden — One of the hallmarks of Lindsey Vonn’s career has been the way she bounces back from major crashes time and time again.
With Machado, Harper unsigned, free agent season limps to finish line
As a lifeless Super Bowl officially ended the football season Sunday, baseball’s buzz-free winter limped toward the finish line.
Huge crowds in Boston to celebrate Patriots
BOSTON — Tens of thousands of giddy fans are converging on Boston for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl title.
Can Zac Taylor take long-suffering Bengals the next step?
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals liked Zac Taylor the first time they talked to him, but there was one overriding concern when they discussed offering him their head coaching job. He’s 35 with only a few games as a coordinator on his NFL resume.
Lakers pull out of Anthony Davis trade
INDIANAPOLIS — The Lakers have pulled out of conversations aimed at trying to acquire New Orleans All-Star Anthony Davis because of the Pelicans’ “outrageous” trade requests, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
New coordinator, same offense for Marcus Mariota and Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Arthur Smith has worked for a several head coaches, including four with the Tennessee Titans so he knows as well as anyone just how much turnover quarterback Marcus Mariota has dealt with in the NFL.
McIlroy launches program for fans who love to play golf
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Rory McIlroy can’t imagine what his life would be like without golf, and now he wants to cultivate his joy of the game with as many people as possible through a partnership with NBC Sports Group.