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Analysis: Sing a song for Tyson Fury, the new heavyweight champ The world has never seen a heavyweight champion quite like Tyson Fury, the British behemoth who gave Deontay Wilder a beat down to win the heavyweight title and then celebrated by leading his fans in a chorus of "American Pie" from the ring at the MGM Grand hotel. by Tim Dahlberg Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 3:34am

Thunder rolls Spurs, Raptors trounce Pacers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Steven Adams added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the San Antonio Spurs 131-103 on Sunday night. by Associated Press Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 3:32am

Capitals defeat Penguins to vault into first in NHL Facing another deficit and the prospect of their losing streak dragging on, Capitals players returned to the locker room at the second intermission with some things to say. by Stephen Whyno Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 2:48am

Patrick Reed shows his moxie, wins Mexico Championship Patrick Reed made it hard for anyone to question his moxie. by Doug Ferguson Published Feb. 24 2020 @ 2:46am

Justin Thomas builds 1-shot lead in Mexico as Rahm makes his move Justin Thomas started and ended his round with bogeys. He was at his best in the 16 holes between, running off eight birdies for a 6-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead Saturday in the Mexico Championship. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:51am

NASCAR drivers sliding back into the rhythm after Newman's wreck Some levity returned to NASCAR on a rainy Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:50am

Sacramento Kings beat Clippers at Staples again Kent Bazemore scored a season-high 23 points, Bogdan Bogdanovic added 20 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Clippers on the road for the second time in less than a month, winning 112-103 on Saturday. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:44am

Viktor Hovland shoots 64 to take Puerto Rico Open lead PGA Tour rookie Viktor Hovland shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the windy Puerto Rico Open. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:43am

Kyle Busch races to 7th straight NASCAR Truck Series victory Kyle Busch raced to his seventh straight NASCAR Truck Series victory to push his record total to 57, leading 108 of 134 laps Friday night at hometown Las Vegas Motor Speedway. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:43am

Woods, McIlroy, Thomas to skip Honda Classic Tiger Woods has decided not to play the Honda Classic for the second straight year, and he has company. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:41am

Sportstats Sportstats for Feb. 23, 2020 by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:39am

Fans heckling Astros spring opener get signs stolen Fans hoping to heckle the sign-stealing Houston Astros at their spring opener were met with quite the coincidence. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:34am

This Day in Sports This Day in Sports for Feb. 23, 2020 by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 4:30am

Curry has first full-contact practice since breaking hand Stephen Curry participated in his first full-contact practice Saturday since suffering a broken left hand in late October. by The Mercury News Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 2:42am

Darvish wants to reach career highs this season with Cubs while maintaining his humor on social media David Ross first saw Yu Darvish up close on May 5, 2013, when the light-hitting Red Sox catcher homered off the once-stoic Rangers pitcher. Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 2:42am

NASCAR had paramedic in Newman's car 35 seconds after crash A paramedic was treating Ryan Newman inside his car 35 seconds after the ruined and flaming vehicle came to rest after a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500. by Associated Press Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 2:40am

Newman's toughness reinforces why we should watch NASCAR In the wake of Ryan Newman's thrilling, chilling, car-flying, death-defying wreck on the final lap of the Daytona 500, this column is a rallying cry for all of my fellow sports fans. by Orlando Sentinel Published Feb. 23 2020 @ 2:39am

Cy Young winner Kluber has 'lot to prove' in Texas After Corey Kluber was traded to Texas, his new manager got a lot of texts and calls from people saying what a phenomenal pitcher and person the Rangers got. by Associated Press Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 4:27am

It's champs vs. cheaters as Nats, Astros meet today It will be champs vs. cheaters in a World Series rematch when the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros play their exhibition opener tonight. by Associated Press Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 4:25am

Astros' Josh Reddick reports death threats On the day Houston outfielder Josh Reddick said he and other players have received death threats in the wake of the team's sign-stealing scandal, union head Tony Clark said safety had become an issue for some of his members. by Associated Press Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 4:24am

Mavericks notch another road win All-Star Luka Doncic did his usual thing in Orlando and got some unexpected help from teammate Maxi Kleber. by Associated Press Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 4:22am

Sportstats Sportstats for Feb. 22, 2020 by Associated Press Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 4:20am

Bryson DeChambeau birdies into one-shot lead in Mexico Bryson DeChambeau kept making so many birdies in the Mexico Championship that when he rolled in his ninth one from 45 feet, all he could do was throw his hands in the air in pure wonder. by Associated Press Published Feb. 22 2020 @ 4:17am