National Sports

Ex-Angels official says employee convicted of pitcher's fatal overdose struggled with mental health

A former Los Angeles Angels official has testified that an employee convicted of providing drugs leading to the death of one of the team’s star pitchers had been taking prescription medication to deal with depression and bipolar disorder.

NHL players may have to compete on untested ice due to construction delays for Olympics in Milan

Construction on the main hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Games is going down to the wire with NHL players preparing to return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade.

Flacco rallies Bengals past Rodgers and Steelers 33-31 in battle of 40-year old QBs

Joe Flacco passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 33-31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tua Tagovailoa apologizes for postgame comments calling out teammates

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa apologized for comments he made following Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in which he revealed some teammates were showing up late to player-led meetings.

Scherzer turns back the clock and Blue Jays beat Mariners 8-2 in Game 4 to even ALCS

Max Scherzer turned back the clock with a vintage pitching performance and Andrés Giménez homered and drove in four runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-2 to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece.

Alabama's Ty Simpson edges out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for AP midseason All-America first-team QB

Alabama's Ty Simpson edged out Indiana's Fernando Mendoza for first-team quarterback on The Associated Press midseason All-America team.

Pro Picks: Eagles will get back on track with a victory at Minnesota

The Philadelphia Eagles had a few extra days off to seethe and regroup after a humiliating loss to the Giants.

Big 12 fines Kansas $25,000 for Lance Leipold’s statement that a knife was thrown at Texas Tech game

The Big 12 fined Kansas $25,000 for coach Lance Leipold’s statement that a pocketknife was thrown at his staff during the Jayhawks’ game at Texas Tech last weekend.

Dodgers near repeat World Series trip, beat Brewers 3-1 behind Glasnow, Edman for 3-0 NLCS lead

Tommy Edman hit a tiebreaking single off hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski in a two-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their NL Championship Series.

Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says

Russell Westbrook is planning to join the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN.

Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Angel Reese is taking her game from the court to the catwalk and making history along the way.

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, adds variety to an exercise routine.

NBA memo targets fan behavior, reminding teams to address unruly acts proactively

The NBA has reminded teams to focus on addressing inappropriate fan behavior at games this season.

Jaguars coach Liam Coen downplays any jet lag edge over Rams, who arrive Saturday in London

Jet lag researchers might want to keep an eye on Sunday’s game in London between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium.

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is getting a 2nd opinion on his injury

Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer says captain Brady Tkachuk is seeking a second opinion to see if surgery is needed for his injury.