National Sports

Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs

The NFL has announced that Green Day will kick off the 60th Super Bowl with an opening ceremony at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Norwegian skier McGrath wins Wengen slalom ahead of good friend Pinheiro Braathen

Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads the opening run of a World Cup slalom as he attempts to win the Wengen race in consecutive years.

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Play has begun at the Australian Open — the first Grand Slam of the season — with No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini facing Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Rod Laver Arena.

At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

Venus Williams became the oldest player ever in the Australian Open women's singles draw on Sunday and went ever-so-close to underscoring it with a win.

Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season

At age 41 Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled.

Zeynep Sönmez rushes to aid ballkid during Australian Open upset win

Zeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open.

Moutet's underarm serve seals Australian Open first-round win

Corentin Moutet uses an underarm serve on match point to secure his first-round victory at the Australian Open.

Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Kevin Stefanski hired as Falcons coach after being let go by Browns

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Kevin Stefanski to be their head coach.

Broncos beat Bills but lose Nix, Seahawks rout 49ers to advance to conference championship games

The Denver Broncos are heading to the AFC championship game for the first time since winning their last Super Bowl 10 years ago, but they won’t have Bo Nix under center after the second-year quarterback broke his right ankle.

Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept Waialae

Davis Riley birdied four of the last seven holes Saturday at wind-swept Waialae Country Club for a 3-under 67 and a two-stroke lead with a round left in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open.

Josh Allen wipes away tears after another playoff loss and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers

Josh Allen stood at a microphone and wiped away tears after his latest heartbreaking playoff loss.

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have surgery

Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.

Broncos advance to AFC title game, beating Bills 33-30 after McMillian's INT in overtime

Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Josh Allen’s deep throw in overtime, and Bo Nix led the Broncos into position for Wil Lutz’s 24-yard field goal that sent Denver to the AFC championship game with a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Green Bay Packers’ coach a week after their season ended with a wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.