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Astros, MLB brace for fallout from scandal AJ Hinch, Alex Cora and Carlos Beltrn lost their jobs in the wake of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam, leaving three teams without managers three weeks before the start of spring training. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 5:14am

Niners' RB sees share of despair before success Before taking the field each week, Raheem Mostert seeks out motivation. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 5:13am

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball's highest honor on Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 5:09am

Hunts chase 2nd Lombardi that has long eluded Chiefs Clark Hunt remembers well the celebrations four years ago that surrounded the golden anniversary of the Super Bowl, the championship game whose name was coined by his late father and Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 5:05am

This Day in Sports History This Day in Sports History for Jan. 22, 2020 by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 5:00am

Sportstats Sportstats for Jan. 22, 2020 by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 4:57am

Kyle Busch has 2 NASCAR titles and an eye on more The way Kyle Busch sees it, there is a flaw in the championship ring NASCAR awarded him last month. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 4:24am

Champion Osaka, runner-up Kvitova into 3rd round in Australia Defending champion Naomi Osaka threw her racket, tossed a ball and kicked the racket again for good measure, before sitting for a while with a towel over her head. She sensed the crowd was looking for drama, and she gave them a little bit. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 4:24am

Tom Brady headliner in a Super Bowl he won't be playing in Tom Brady is sitting out the Super Bowl for the first time since the Denver Broncos walloped him 23 times in the AFC championship four years ago, sending a hobbled Peyton Manning to the big game for his final hurrah. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 4:19am

Memorial celebrates life, career of former NBA commissioner Stern David Stern's life and career was celebrated Tuesday at a memorial service, three weeks after the former NBA commissioner's death. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:48am

As wait for Zion ends, 76ers' Brown recalls challenges Zion Williamson is set to make his NBA debut, which will bring plenty of excitement to New Orleans. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:47am

Expectations getting higher as Woods gets older The expectations seem to get higher even as Tiger Woods gets older. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2020 @ 12:46am

Mostert lifts 49ers to win over Packers with 220 rush yards in NFC championship Raheem Mostert rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns to make quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo mostly a spectator, Nick Bosa harassed Aaron Rodgers from the start and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 for the NFC championship on Sunday. by Josh Dubow Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 4:08am

Kansas City downs Tennessee to reach first Super Bowl in 50 years for AFC With his best imitation of a tightrope walker, Patrick Mahomes high-wired the Kansas City Chiefs into their first Super Bowl in a half-century. by Barry Wilner Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 4:07am

Analysis: K.C., San Francisco quarterback gambles pay off for Super Bowl A little more than two years ago, a pair of teams gambled on quarterbacks who had all kinds of potential but were far from a sure thing. by Eddie Pells Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 4:06am

Spurs outlast Heat, 107-102 Patty Mills celebrated his heritage Sunday with a performance that typified his career. by Raul Dominguez Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 4:04am

Darkness forces extra day for playoff in LPGA Tour opener The final round of the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions featured a little bit of everything. Clutch shots, bold play, lead changes, a few costly mistakes and even bonus golf. by Jeff Babineau Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 3:59am

Liverpool fans celebrating title after United win After providing the assist, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson wasn't going to miss out on joining the celebrations. by Rob Harris Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 1:50am

Andrew Landry wins The American Express Andrew Landry regrouped to win The American Express after blowing a six-stroke lead on the back nine Sunday. by John Nicholson Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 1:49am

Conor McGregor holds all the UFC cards after comeback win After three years without a victory, Conor McGregor needed only 40 seconds to reclaim his place at the center of the mixed martial arts world by Greg Beacham Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 1:48am

Lee Westwood wins in Abu Dhabi for his 25th Euro tour victory Lee Westwood secured his 25th European Tour win with victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2020 @ 1:46am

Packers and 49ers look to go from losing seasons to Super Bowl The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from accomplishing a turnaround that's been done only once before in the Super Bowl era. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 4:10am

Stopping Titans RB Derrick Henry a goal for Chiefs The first thing that most NFL defensive coordinators prioritize is stopping the run, even in this modern pass-happy era, because that tends to make the opposing offense one-dimensional and typically leads to overall success. by Associated Press Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 4:10am