Professional Sports

Hamilton wins U.S. Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead

The Mercedes driver continued his absolute dominance of the Circuit of the Americas, winning at the track for the fifth…

Paul Millsap scores 18 in home debut as Nuggets beat Kings

Paul Millsap had 18 points and nine rebounds in his first home game with Denver, Gary Harris scored 17 and…

Astros reach World Series, top Yankees in Game 7 of ALCS

Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers Jr. combined on a three-hitter, Altuve and Evan Gattis homered and the Astros reached the…

Dodgers sitting pretty at home, waiting for World Series foe

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, right, jokes with shortstop Corey Seager during batting practice before Game 5 of baseball’s…

October 21, 2017

Justin Verlander, Astros beat Yankees to force Game 7 in ALCS

Acquired in an Aug. 31 trade, Verlander has won all nine of his outings for the Astros. And with his…

NHL admits Avalanche goal should have counted on coach’s challenge

In a statement released Friday, the league said it made a mistake by taking away Mikko Rantanen’s goal late in…

Broncos lose third right tackle to injury in five-day span

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Allen Barbre gestures during the second half against the New York Giants on Sunday night in…

Dahlberg: These aren’t your 1988 Dodgers, not even close

The Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate after Game 5 of baseball’s National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs on…

Dusty Baker gone as manager of Nationals after 2 NL East titles

The Nationals announced Friday that manager Dusty Baker won’t be back next season. Baker led the Nationals to the NL…

Raiders score on final play to complete comeback against Chiefs

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against…

Rapinoe, Morgan, Ertz lift U.S. women’s soccer past South Korea

Megan Rapinoe added her 34th international goal and her 42nd assist. Having assisted on Ertz’s diving header in the first…

Schwartz helps Blues hold on for win over Avalanche

St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny fires a shot for a goal past Colorado Avalanche goalie Jonathan Bernier during the…

Los Angeles Dodgers reach World Series, eliminate Cubs in NLCS

Hernandez’s three homers power L.A. in Game 5 of NLCS

Astros turn to Justin Verlander for Game 6 of ALCS

Houston ace going for ninth win

Broncos excited about boost Jake Butt will provide

takes first reps with starters

Colorado alum Alec Burks takes over in 4th, Jazz beat Nuggets in season opener

coming back after season of injuries

Yankees stay unbeaten at home for 3-2 lead in ALCS against Astros

And when the New York Yankees sent Houston ace Dallas Keuchel to an early exit, their rollicking crowd let loose…

Cubs avoid sweep, top Dodgers to cut NLCS deficit

Chicago Cubs’ Javier Baez watches his home run during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Championship…

Receiver River Cracraft says he’s signed with Denver Broncos

Cracraft caught 218 passes for 2,701 yards and 20 touchdowns over four seasons for the Cougars. He went undrafted in…

Roger Goodell: NFL not changing its national anthem policy

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference Wednesday in New York.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press Commissioner Roger Goodell and several…

Both sides say NFL protest talks productive, more to come

Former NFL football player Anquan Boldin, left, Philadelphia Eagles Malcolm Jenkins, center, and San Francisco 49ers Eric Reid, right, speak…

Tour champion Froome could face Dumoulin test on 2018 route

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme delivers his speech during the presentation of the 2018 Tour de France cycling race…

Chris Froome wins Velo d’Or award for 3rd time

The Team Sky leader succeeded three-time world champion Peter Sagan. Froome enjoyed a spectacular year, becoming the third man to…