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HOUSTON – Denver coach George Karl was so pleased with Ty Lawson on Friday night that he actually talked longingly about his point guard committing more turnovers.Lawson had 22 points and a...

GENOA, Italy – The United States and its latest coach have a signature victory. Against four-time world champion Italy, no less.Gaining a rare win over a soccer power, the United States beat Italy...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Maybe it’s his consistent approach on the track, or his low-key demeanor off it. Whatever the reason, Matt Kenseth’s name usually isn’t the first to come up when people talk...

PHOENIX – Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers showed he can catch, too, making a routine grab in the outfield during the Milwaukee Brewers’ workout Wednesday.The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable...

GENOA, ItalyThe United States beat Italy for the first time in 11 games over 78 years, a 1-0 victory in an exhibition Wednesday night on Clint Dempsey’s goal in the 55th minute.Dempsey took a short...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Want to capture the nation’s attention? Try a giant fireball. It certainly worked for NASCAR, which salvaged its marquee event despite the first ever rainout in 54 runnings of...

Clint Dempsey jumped high in the air, both arms raised, as a fan in the stands at Fulham unfurled a Lone Star flag.On this January afternoon in London, Dempsey had become the first American to...

GENOA, Italy – Jurgen Klinsmann still has bad memories of playing Italy.The U.S. coach lost to eventual champion Italy in the semifinals of the 2006 World Cup when he was coach of Germany, and the...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.Todd Helton is relieved all the hype of a year ago surrounding the big-spending Colorado Rockies has subsided significantly.Slugger Carlos Gonzalez acknowledges the $80 million,...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Catcher Ramon Hernandez’s job description with the Colorado Rockies in 2012 is to mentor both the young pitching staff and his green backups behind the plate. Hernandez...