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United States' Lauren Macuga gets ready for an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill training, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

Done partying in St. Anton, new US ski standout Macuga seeks a 2nd World Cup victory in Cortina

The party at St. Anton’s Krazy Kanguruh après-ski bar lasted into the early hours of Monday morning when the U.S. Ski Team’s newest standout celebrated her first World Cup victory last weekend. … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 1/17/25

United States' Lindsey Vonn speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill training, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Lindsey Vonn takes it easy in downhill training a day after crashing in Cortina

Lindsey Vonn took it easier in downhill training a day after crashing for the first time of her World Cup comeback at age 40. Vonn finished more than three seconds behind leader Sofia Goggia of Italy … more

1/17/25

FILE -Manchester City's Erling Haaland claps his hands during warmup before the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson, File)

Erling Haaland signs lucrative new contract with Man City until 2034

Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year contract at Manchester City that ties him to the Premier League champions until 2034. The 24-year-old Haaland has scored 111 goals in 125 games since joining … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 1/17/25

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after winning a point against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

I love it! Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins in her back-and-forth with Australian Open fans

Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins’ corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 1/17/25

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington, center, runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Miami Dolphins to play in Madrid at Bernabéu Stadium next season

The Miami Dolphins will be one of the teams to play in Madrid next season at Bernabéu Stadium. The NFL said Friday that the Dolphins will be the designated “home” team for what will be the … more

By KEN MAGUIRE | 1/17/25

FILE -Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, crashes during the second run of a women's World Cup giant slalom skiing race, Nov. 30, 2024, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Shiffrin likely won't have a target date for ski racing return for another 7-10 days, US coach says

Mikaela Shiffrin is back on snow and skiing regularly again at home in Colorado. When she’ll return to racing after an unusual puncture wound to her side remains “a moving target” that probably … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 1/17/25

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is honored for being first MLB player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfires. Ohtani announced his intention on Instagram, with LA Strong … more

1/16/25

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Clara Tauson of Denmark in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Two-time defending champion Sabalenka is into the fourth round at the Australian Open

It wasn’t often pretty, but two-time defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has extended a few impressive streaks while becoming one of the first players to advance to the fourth round … more

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder roll past Cavaliers 134-114 in matchup of NBA leaders

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records in the … more

By CLIFF BRUNT | 1/16/25

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammates during third -period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179

Alex Ovechkin has broken the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on. Ovechkin made Ottawa's Leevi Merilainen No. 179 during the Washington Capitals’ road game at the Senators. His goal in … more

1/16/25

Nick Dunlap prepares to putt on the first green at La Quinta Country Club Course during the first round of the American Express golf tournament in La Quinta, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/William Liang)

J.T. Poston goes 10 under for a 1-shot lead among the usual low scores at The American Express

J.T. Poston shot a 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead over Justin Lower in the opening round of The American Express. Poston carded nine birdies and an eagle in the Palm Springs-area desert on the … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 1/16/25

FILE - Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after he beats Alex Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during UFC 294, at the Ethihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Makhachev will try to win record 4th lightweight title defense when he faces Tsarukyan

Islam Makhachev said he isn’t concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time. He does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame. He has a chance to do … more

By MARK ANDERSON | 1/16/25

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler warms up on the court before an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Butler not on Heat injury report, suggesting he's expected to play Friday

Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/16/25

United States Lindsey Vonn after completing an alpine ski, women's World Cup super G race, in St. Anton, Austria, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

AP Exclusive: Lindsey Vonn plans to retire again after racing at the Olympics in 2026

Lindsey Vonn is just getting started on her comeback to ski racing at age 40 with her new titanium knee. She already has an endpoint in mind though. If she can make it to next year’s Olympics when … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 1/16/25

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) motions for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Stage is set for Ravens' Lamar Jackson to face Bills' Josh Allen in divisional playoff at Buffalo

The only thing Ravens coach John Harbaugh figures is missing in preparation for Baltimore's divisional round playoff showdown in Buffalo is having the deep and resonant voice of late NFL Films … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 1/16/25

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a touchdown pass against Oregon defensive back Kobe Savage (5) during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohio State freshman star and former No. 1 recruit Jeremiah Smith lands in national championship game

Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith piled up 290 yards receiving in two postseason wins and was looking like the star to stop for the rest of the College Football Playoff field. He was limited to one … more

By NOAH WEISKOPF | 1/16/25

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, middle left, runs onto the field with players before the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Ohio State and Notre Dame built rosters the old-fashioned way, mixing in a few high-impact transfers

Ohio State and Notre Dame have reached the same destination with rosters built much the same way. The teams set to play in the College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta on Monday night … more

By ERIC OLSON | 1/16/25

FILE - Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game against the Connecticut Sun, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Indiana Fever set to open up new practice facility before 2027 WNBA season

The Indiana Fever are building a new practice facility set to open before the 2027 WNBA season, the franchise announced Thursday. The $78 million performance center will be in downtown Indianapolis … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 1/16/25

United States' Lindsey Vonn lies on the snow after crashing during an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill training, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Lindsey Vonn falls toward end of downhill training run in Cortina

Lindsey Vonn has fallen toward the end of a World Cup downhill training run in Italy and appeared slightly banged up. Vonn got back up and skied to the finish area on the Olympia delle Tofane course … more

1/16/25

Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts after defeating Destanee Aiava of Australia in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

How about that?! Danielle Collins has a back-and-forth with a booing Australian Open crowd

Danielle Collins has gotten into a back-and-forth with a booing crowd at the Australian Open after eliminating a local player. Collins blew kisses to the spectators and repeated the phrase, “How … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 1/16/25