National Sports

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses 'drop-shot battle' at Australian Open

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka has overcome several bouts of inconsistent play to beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) and advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open.

Oklahoma's Chavez earns Dawn Staley's respect with 15 points in OT to stun No. 2 South Carolina

Aaliyah Chavez shined in overtime, leading Oklahoma to a stunning 94-82 victory over No. 2 South Carolina on Thursday night.

Sovereignty wins Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards, Bill Mott named top trainer

Sovereignty has won Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards, also taking 3-year-old male honors.

Chavez scores 15 of her 26 points in overtime as No. 16 Oklahoma stuns No. 2 South Carolina 94-82

Aaliyah Chavez scored 15 of her 26 points in overtime as No. 16 Oklahoma stunned No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 on Thursday night.

Scheffler starts the new year with a 63. It allowed him to keep pace at The American Express

Scottie Scheffler began his new season on the PGA Tour with a 63 that looked easy.

Hurdler, sprint star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announces she's pregnant

Olympic champion hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has announced she is pregnant.

MacKenzie Gore traded to the Rangers from the Nationals for 5 prospects

All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore is headed to the Texas Rangers in a trade that sends five prospects back to the Washington Nationals.

Forward Trinity Rodman agrees to new 3-year deal with the Washington Spirit of the NWSL

Forward Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Washington Spirit, ending months of speculation about the Olympic gold medalist’s future in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Baltimore Ravens tab Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as new head coach

Jesse Minter is the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

Rick Pitino's 900th win could come against his son when St. John's visits Xavier this weekend

Rick Pitino is on the cusp of another coaching milestone — and his first shot at 900 wins comes against his own son.

Kansas coach Bill Self plans to return vs. Kansas State, and Peterson is questionable for the game

Kansas coach Bill Self plans to be on the sideline when the Jayhawks face Kansas State.

Olympic flame makes historic passage down Venice's Grand Canal

The Olympic flame makes a landmark run through Venice, gliding on boats down the Grand Canal and across St. Mark’s Basin.

'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics

The actors co-starring in the hit hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry” are set to be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame on the way to the Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Games.

Lawyer for fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore seeks to have the charges dismissed

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since he was charged in December with home invasion and two other crimes.

ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm

One year after a winter storm forced postponements across major U.S. sports, another weather system is prompting a reshuffling of games this week and threatened to wreak havoc on the weekend schedule.