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Snatching a ring

Brady, Butler lead Patriots to a comeback win in fourth quarter

February 1, 2015

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One for the thumb

Djokovic handles Murray for his fifth title

January 31, 2015

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Bettis, Brown, Haley, Seau and Shields voted into Hall

The class of 2015, announced a day before the Super Bowl, also includes a pair of contributors, Bill Polian and…

January 31, 2015

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Rodgers is NFL MVP

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers won his second MVP award and J.J. Watt swept away the voters the way he sweeps…

January 31, 2015

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Special teams could determine Super Bowl champion

Super Bowl tickets typically become more affordable as the game nears, but the opposite is happening this year because of…

January 31, 2015

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Ligety welcomes Beaver Creek

Ted Ligety of the United States hopes his success at Beaver Creek continues at the World Championships, which begin next…

January 31, 2015

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Serena grand – again

A 19th Grand Slam title – the Australian Open – had Serena Williams of the U.S. jumping for joy Saturday…

January 31, 2015

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U.S. skier Nyman finding his stride – and just in time

American Steve Nyman is flying high heading into next week’s World Championships at Vail/Beaver Creek.Allessandro Trovati/Associated Press Maybe a risky…

January 30, 2015

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Djokovic reaches 5th Aussie Open final

Novak Djokovic of Serbia was so absorbed in his Australian Open semifinal match Friday against rival Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland…

January 30, 2015

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Seahawks repeat a scary prospect for NFL

A young defense led by Richard Sherman, here putting on his helmet at practice Thursday, could make Seattle a force…

January 30, 2015

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Record defense bodes well for Seahawks

Head coach Pete Carroll, left, talking with quarterbacks coach Carl Smith during practice Friday, is a big reason the Seahawks…

January 30, 2015

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Peyton: ‘Can I physically do it to help the team?’

Peyton Manning still is unsure if he’ll be throwing passes for the Denver Broncos next season.Jack Dempsey/Associated Press file photo…

January 30, 2015

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Woods posts 82, highest score of his pro career

Tiger Woods subtly acknowledges the gallery after completing his worst round ever as a pro – an 82 – during…

January 30, 2015

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Reason why the Patriots should win the Super Bowl

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady practices Friday for the Super Bowl and is a big reason the Patriots could…

January 30, 2015

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Goodell seeks to look past ‘tough year’

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted that it’s been a difficult year for him and the NFL during a Super Bowl…

January 30, 2015

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No Sherman if baby boy comes early?

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talk at a news conference…

January 30, 2015

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Nuggets sunk by 30 at Memphis

Kenneth Faried and the Denver Nuggets experienced another low Thursday, when they scored only 69 points in a loss at…

January 29, 2015

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Williams works back into final

Sharapova awaits the U.S. star

January 29, 2015

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Chancellor, Gronkowski a must-see matchup

One of the biggest matchups in the Super Bowl will be between New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and…

January 29, 2015

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Injuries rise, concussions fall

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has had his share of concussion problems. The NFL announced Thursday that concussions were…

January 29, 2015

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Line up the usual suspects

Miller makes World Championships squad

January 28, 2015

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Phillips makes return to Denver

Broncos head coach will stalk old grounds as Kubiak’s defensive coordinator

January 28, 2015

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Nuggets snap 7-game skid with 93-85 win over Pelicans

Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) dunked his way past Eric Gordon and the New Orleans Pelicans for 15 points…

January 28, 2015

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Super Sunday’s surprise stars

Unknowns often change course of game

January 28, 2015