Whicker: UCLA basketball team raises expectations to its previous level
TUCSON — So now you think they’re going to win the NCAA championship.That is UCLA’s frame of reference. It is a mentality...
Rozner: MLB doesn’t need change for sake of it
Change is always good when change is for the good, especially the greater good.But change for the sake of change is seldom good.That seems...
With LeBron out sick, Bulls take advantage to top Cavs
Timing can be everything in sports.The Bulls had the good fortune of playing in Cleveland on a night when LeBron James was out sick,...
Ventura ‘at peace’ after turbulent run as Chicago White Sox manager
Robin Ventura was an unusual major-league manager.He was as low maintenance in the dugout as he was during his 16-year playing career -- the...
San Diego beats Oregon 7-2, wins Tony Gwynn Classic
University of San Diego release SAN DIEGO -- Riley Adams hit a two run home run to break a 2-2 tie in...
Injuries not the way the Mets wanted to start spring training
PORT ST. LUCIE — Good fortune — or, to be more precise, good scheduling — put me at the Yankees’ Grapefruit League home opener...
Martin Truex can rewrite history by beating Daytona heartbreak
One more time, Martin Truex Jr. was being the good guy, he was being the gentleman, the sportsman, the affable runner-up.It has been this...
Derek Jeter night: Yankees’ greed machine in full force
As they say in the square dancing and calendar business: “Circle the date!”May 14 in Yankee Stadium will be “National Shameless Greed Night,” otherwise...
Pelicans running out of time to adjust to DeMarcus Cousins’ presence
DALLAS -- Anthony Davis couldn't fall asleep Sunday night after receiving an All-Star Game MVP award and an All-Star teammate before leaving the Smoothie...
Rockets, Timberwolves put up some crazy numbers in Houston victory
HOUSTON -- Karl-Anthony Towns was so frustrated Saturday night after his Minnesota Timberwolves lost 142-130 to the Houston Rockets, he went to an upstairs...
Pacquiao, Khan announce they’ll fight in April
Manny Pacquiao will defend his welterweight title against Amir Khan on April 23, the two fighters tweeted Saturday.Negotiations between team Pacquiao and team Khan...
Deontay Wilder retains WBC heavyweight title with fifth-round knockout
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. >> Deontay Wilder proved his surgically repaired right hand is still a devastating force — once he unleashed it.Wilder returned...
Rickie Fowler wants to repeat recent PGA history
Another strong finish over the closing stretch Saturday. Another big lead after 54 holes.Rickie Fowler can only hope that today at the...
Johnson C. Smith women beat Virginia State to win first CIAA title since 2009
Steve Joyner Jr. delivered on his pledge to make J.C. Smith women’s basketball relevant again.The Golden Bulls, the South Division’s top seed, wore down...
De’Sean Parsons, Calaen Robinson lead Portland State over Northern Arizona
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- De'Sean Parsons and Calaen Robinson scored 16 points apiece and Portland State beat Northern Arizona...
No. 1 Gonzaga unbeaten no more
SPOKANE, Wash. — Eric Mika had 29 points and 11 rebounds to help BYU upset No. 1 Gonzaga 79-71 on Saturday night, ending the...
Brook Lopez’s struggles doom any chance for a Nets upset
OAKLAND, Calif. — Coach Kenny Atkinson admitted his Nets had lost their way defensively. But against offensive juggernaut Golden State, it wasn’t their defense...
WATCH: Hackettstown's Carida wins Region 3 wrestling title
Hackettstown junior Alex Carida won the NJSIAA Region 3 wrestling championship at 138 pounds on Saturday at West Orange...
WATCH: Phillipsburg's Meyer earns Region 3 wrestling title
Phillipsburg's Brian Meyer took home the NJSIAA Region 3 145-pound championship on Saturday at West Orange High School. The...
Nerlens Noel makes great first impression in ‘fresh start’ with Mavs
DALLAS -- Coach Rick Carlisle needed only two words to sum up his first impression of Nerlens Noel: "Good trade."It was indeed a dandy...
No. 5 UCLA dominates boards to edge No. 4 Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. — Thomas Welsh scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half and No. 5 UCLA dominated the offensive boards to...
BREAKING NEWS
New Title: Trump Names Wright as Energy Secretary, Musk Calls for...
President-elect Donald Trump has named Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, as his pick for the energy secretary. Wright is known for his...
