National Sports

Rangers fail to duplicate road success at MSG, fall to 2-8-1 at home after loss to Lightning

The New York Rangers have an NHL-best 11 road wins, yet their play at home has been a mess by comparison.

Man United comes back to beat Crystal Palace as Zirkzee stunner ends goal drought

Joshua Zirkzee scored in the Premier League for the first time in almost a year to spark a comeback 2-1 win for Manchester United at Crystal Palace.

Flau’Jae Johnson leads No. 5 LSU over Washington State 112-35 for 8th straight game over 100 points

Flau’Jae Johnson scored 16 points and No. 5 LSU extended its streak of 100-point games Saturday night with a 112-35 victory over Washington State to win the Reef Division championship game at the Paradise Jam tournament.

Danilo da Silva header secures Flamengo Copa Libertadores triumph over Palmeiras

Flamengo has won the Copa Libertadores final by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in Lima.

Bill Belichick's 1st season at North Carolina ends in a rivalry loss at NC State — and just 4 wins

Bill Belichick's first season as a college coach ended with four wins at North Carolina.

No backup plan for Milan Olympic ice hockey arena as construction goes down to the wire

There is no backup plan if the main ice hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Games is not ready on time.

No. 10 Alabama escapes Auburn with a 27-20 victory thanks to Simpson-Horton connection

Ty Simpson and Isaiah Horton connected three times for touchdowns, and No. 10 Alabama escaped Auburn with a 27-20 victory in the rivalry known as the Iron Bowl on Saturday night.

Messi's Inter Miami advances to MLS Cup final with 5-1 win over NYCFC in East final

Lionel Messi has led Inter Miami to the MLS Cup final after a 5-1 win over New York City FC.

Mateer throws late TD pass, No. 8 Oklahoma beats LSU 17-13 to likely secure playoff spot

John Mateer threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Sategna with 4:16 left to overcome three interceptions, and No. 8 Oklahoma beat LSU 17-13 on Saturday night to likely wrap up a College Football Playoff spot.

Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship

The final day of the regular college football season is packed with crucial games that will determine conference championship matchups and influence postseason rankings.

Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin lead No. 11 BYU past UCF for a 41-21 victory

Bear Bachmeier threw for 289 yards and a touchdown to help No. 11 BYU beat UCF 41-21.

No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 15 Michigan 27-9, will play No. 2 Indiana for B10 title

Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder to Jeremiah Smith on a fourth down in the second quarter, and No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a dominant performance.

No. 13 Miami races past No. 24 Pitt 38-7 to state its case for a CFP berth

Carson Beck passed for 267 yards and three touchdowns as No. 13 Miami beat No. 24 Pittsburgh 38-7.

Orioles add Ryan Helsley to their bullpen with 2-year deal, AP source says

The Baltimore Orioles have added Ryan Helsley to their bullpen, agreeing to a two-year contract with the free agent reliever.

No. 25 Indiana returns from break and takes control quickly in 100-56 rout of Bethune-Cookman

Tucker DeVries scored 12 of his 20 points in the first half and Lamar Wilkerson added 18 points as No. 25 Indiana routed Bethune-Cookman 100-56.