The Associated Press

Astros beat Diamondbacks for third straight AL West title

PHOENIX – The Houston Astros celebrated clinching a playoff spot with T-shirts and a subdued toast. A day later, after rallying to claim a bigger prize in their crosshairs, the Astros held ...

No. 8 USC withstands late Colorado rally for 48-41 win

Caleb Williams ties career high with 6 TD passes

Messi Mania has grabbed hold in Major League Soccer

But will it be a long-lasting boost?

New Mexico survives late UMass rally to win 34-31 in OT

AMHERST, Mass. – Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored on a 2-yard run in overtime and New Mexico survived a late rally to beat Massachusetts 34-31 on Saturday. Freshman backup quarterback Ahmad Has...

Judge orders Albuquerque to pause removal of homeless people’s belongings

City officials say ruling would limit its ability to keep city clean and safe

Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's game

CINCINNATI – Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he's day to day and doesn't know yet if a lingering calf injury will keep him out of Monday's night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Burr...

The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida. Indirectly, it could also mean great thin...

AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1

No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years, and Georgia remained No. 1 on Sunday.

Shedeur Sanders sparks No. 18 Colorado to 43-35 win over Colorado State in 2 OTs

BOULDER – His mom gave the pregame speech. His defensive-back son started the scoring with an 80-yard pick-six. His quarterback son won it with a 98-yard drive for the ages and an overtime n...

As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands

Legal sports betting operators took in $220 billion over past five years

Coach Prime’s matchup with Nebraska’s Rhule will be a contrast in methods

Two of college football's high-profile building projects are underway

Burning Man exodus begins after flooding strands tens of thousands

Annual festival attracts about 80,000 people into Nevada desert