PHOENIX — Authorities are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people injured by gunfire and another person stabbed. Police said the incident was related to a family dispute. Phoenix police said the evening shooting happened at around 9:45 p.m. at an airport restaurant...
US Sex-Abuse Watchdog Fires Investigator After Learning of His Arrest for Stealing Drug Money
DENVER — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he'd been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the Allentown Police Department...
Bill Bergey, Pro Bowl Linebacker for Eagles and Bengals, Dies at 79
PHILADELPHIA — Bill Bergey, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker who played in a Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles, died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 79. His son, Jake, posted on social media that Bergey died of cancer. Bergey, a three-time Eagles team MVP in a vote of his...
Mahomes Throws 3 TDs as Chiefs Clinch AFC Top Seed by Breezing Past Steelers
PITTSBURGH — Andy Reid donned a Santa Claus suit in a giddy Kansas City Chiefs locker room on Christmas Day, then handed his team a present it increasingly looks like it deserves: home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. How Reid managed to slide into the costume so quickly after Kansas...
Jackson Breaks NFL QB Rushing Record in Ravens’ Romp Over Texans
HOUSTON — Lamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in the Baltimore Ravens' victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday. A highlight came when Jackson dashed 48 yards for a touchdown on a run where he reached a career-best top speed of 21.25 mph. "I was jogging,"...
Beyoncé’s Performance Highlighted Netflix’s NFL Debut on Christmas Day
HOUSTON - Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday. She surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform...
James Scores 31 in Record 19th Christmas Day Game as Lakers Hold Off Curry, Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the...
Penn State’s Schumacher-Cawley Is 1st Female Coach to Win NCAA Volleyball Title
LOUISVILLE — Katie Schumacher-Cawley took in her milestone moment with a big smile, hugging confetti-covered players and supporters before hoisting the championship trophy that sets her apart from other volleyball coaches. Other than one focus lapse, the Nittany Lions made sure she'd get it. Jess Mruzik made 29 kills with...
Myles Turner Hits Late 3-Pointer, Scores 23 as Pacers Beat Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Up Next...
Caitlin Clark Honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year
IOWA CITY — Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court. After leading Iowa to the national championship game,...