Sports

Elite NCAA programs hoard top football recruits

“I’ll keep this short, simple and sweet,” Jackson said during a news conference Wednesday at George County High School in…

Nuggets involved in four-team NBA trade

Hawks get Capela from Houston; Denver gains flexibility

Phil Mickelson ‘crushed’ in 2019, won’t seek special U.S. Open exemption

Back at Pebble Beach, lefty ready to drive into 2020

Car chase, freezing cold mark Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade

Fans lined the 2-mile parade route to thank their football heroes for bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to Kansas City…

49ers lament missed chances in Super Bowl

Instead of celebrating a record-tying sixth Super Bowl title that seemed so close, the Niners spent the morning Wednesday packing…

Pete Rose asks MLB for reinstatement

Argument cites Astros and steroids

Sports

Congress urged to pass anti-doping bill before Olympics

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Chief Executive Officer Travis Tygart urged Congress on Wednesday to pass a bill criminalizing international doping conspiracies…

Boston Red Sox agree to trade Mookie Betts, David Price to Dodgers

The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the trade had not been announced.…

Jokic leads Nuggets to blowout of Blazers

Jokic had 29 points and 13 rebounds as the Nuggets improved to 8-0 against Northwest Division rivals this season. Even…

High School Sports

Durango tops Ignacio on ingenious inbound play

Demons survive late Bobcats rally

Sports

Fluke goal sparks Avalanche’s rout of Sabres

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel and Colorado Avalanche forward Tyson Jost watch the puck during the third period Tuesday in…

After Super Bowl, Chiefs eyeing repeat next year

Mahomes magic has K.C. in good shape

Sports

Durango BMX earns host rights for 2020 USA BMX Colorado state championships

More than 1,500 people could visit town for event

High School Sports

Schulz, Bayfield torch Telluride

Wolverines hold Miners to two field goals

Hall of Fame voter who snubbed Jeter keeps ballot private

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America released the ballots of 315 Hall voters on Tuesday, and all public ballots included…

Golf’s governing body says increased driving distance must be slowed

Report attributes distance gains to modern development of game

World Anti-Doping Agency wants public hearing for Russian doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants a rare public hearing when the Court of Arbitration for Sport judges a four-year slate…

Staples Center removes public’s massive Kobe Bryant memorial

The cleanup of flowers, balloons, jerseys, stuffed toys and basketballs began at 4 a.m., Staples Center President Lee Zeidman tweeted.…

Just under 100 million people watch Super Bowl on Fox

Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt, right, hands the trophy to head coach Andy Reid after the chiefs defeated the…

Patrick Mahomes leads comeback for the ages in Super Bowl win

That quarterback is Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. It is easy, especially after the improbable, blink-and-you-miss-it escape act…

Astana cycling team denies links with doping doctor Ferrari

According to Danish media, Fuglsang is suspected by the governing body of cycling of taking part in a doping program…

Skier Mikaela Shiffrin announces death of her father at 65

“My family is heartbroken beyond comprehension about the unexpected passing of my kindhearted, loving, caring, patient, wonderful father,” the family…

College Sports

College Basketball Top 25: Baylor strengthens grip on No. 1

Colorado falls to No. 24