NBA Draft
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Suns cruise past short-handed Warriors 120-98

By David Brandt 14 hrs ago

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: Outlaws run in front of limited fans in Missouri

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked...

In this Saturday Jan, 4, 2020, photo, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looks up during a workout before the Pelicans played the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Williamson, who is recovering from a knee injury, has now participated in full-court and five-on-five drills as the top overall draft choice moves closer to making his league debut. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, center, celebrates with her teammates Lydia Giomi, left, Erin Boley and Ruthy Hebard, right, after defeating Kansas State 89-51 in an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Name dropping: A few up-and-comers who may make mark in '20

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2019 05:25 PM EST