The AP's Jim O'Connell reports three college basketball stars, UCLA's Kevin Love, Michael Beasley of Kansas State, and Derrick Rose of Memphis could make a smooth transition to the NBA if they left school early. (Feb. 29)
Snowmobilers literally go head over heels at the Winter X Games. Freestyle snowmobiler Chris Burandt describes what it felt like the first time he performed a flip on a snowmobile. (Jan. 26)
Swimmer Michael Phelps makes Olympic history with his 8th gold medal; Usain Bolt breaks his own world record to win gold in the 100 meters; Dara Torres wins two silver swim medals; 'Redeem Team' clobbers Spain. (August 17)
Michael Phelps won his 2nd gold medal when the U.S. won the 4 x 100 meter relay; U.S. men's basketball team beats China; Australia's Stephanie Rice wins swimming gold, breaks world record; Ana Ivanovic pulls out of tennis competition. (August 11)
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady injures his left knee; Brett Favre makes successful debut with the Jets; Carolina upsets San Diego on game's last play; Vince Young hurt in the Titans win; Matt Ryan throws for a TD on his first NFL pass. (Sept. 8)
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh are defending Olympic gold medalists. They are favored to repeat in Beijing. May-Treanor and Walsh have won 103 consecutive matches. (August 13)
SportsPost Race Reaction From the Belmont StakesPost Race Reaction From the Belmont StakesThe Associated PressBig Brown jockey Kent Desormeaux, Da' Tara trainer Nick Zito and jockey Alan Garcia and on-call veterinarian Dr. Larry Bramlage look back at the Belmont Stakes, and also discuss why Big Brown faltered. (June 7)This video contains ONLY natur...
SportsWill Tiger Woods Win the U.S. Open?Will Tiger Woods Win the U.S. Open?The Associated PressAP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson analyzes round two at the U.S. Open in San Diego, where Tiger Woods made a charge on the back nine Friday to finish one shot off the lead. (June 14)This video contains ONLY natural sound. No script is available.
Matt Cassel leads the Patriots over the Jets; Vinatieri boots game winning field goal as Colts rally past Vikings; Chargers lose again in final seconds; Aaron Rodgers, Packers defeat Lions; Titans win big. (Sept. 15)
Top ranked USC routs number five Ohio State 35-3; Number two Georgia just gets by South Carolina; Maryland upsets number 23 California; Sloppy Auburn edges Mississippi State 3-2; BYU crushes UCLA 59-0. (Sept. 14)
Did China's women's gymnastics team have underage athletes?; U.S. track relay teams drop the baton; U.S. women beat Brazil in gold medal soccer match; Dalhausser, Rogers win beach volleyball gold; U.S. women's basketball advances. (August 22)
The AP's Barry Wilner reports there are several highly talented running back available in this year's NFL draft, led by two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden of Arkansas. (April 16)
Michael Phelps won his 2nd gold medal when the U.S. won the 4 x 100 meter relay; U.S. men's basketball team beats China; Australia's Stephanie Rice wins swimming gold, breaks world record; Ana Ivanovic pulls out of tennis competition. (August 11)
The AP's Dave Lubeski previews week two in the NFL, including the Jets hosting the Patriots, New England playing its first game without reigning league MVP Tom Brady who's out for the season. (Sept. 12)
The nation's top three ranked teams were among the winners Saturday; Ohio State tailback Chris Wells injured in Ohio State's win; Utah spoils the debut of Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez; Paterno wins 373rd game. (August 30)
The AP's Jim O'Connell reports on Stanford's twin 7-foot basketball stars Brook and Robin Lopez. Brook, number 11, could be a first round pick in the next NBA draft. (Mar. 8)
Michael Phelps broke his own world record and won gold in the 400-meter Individual medley; The father-in-law of an Olympic coach stabbed to death; Victories for U.S. women in soccer and basketball; Chen Xiexia wins China's first medal. (August 10)
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady look back at Super Bowl 42. (Feb. 4)
The AP's Jim O'Connell reports Southern Conference champion Davidson could be the surprise team in this year's NCAA tournament. The Wildcats are led by Stephen Curry, son of former NBA player Dell Curry. (Mar. 15)
East Carolina upsets No. 8 West Virginia, Ohio State struggles past Ohio and Washington's late TD celebration leads to a shocking loss. (Sept. 7)
Usain Bolt sets a new world record, wins gold in the 200 meters; 'Redeem Team' routs Australia; May-Treanor and Walsh defend beach volleyball gold medal; U.S. women's soccer, softball headed to gold medal matches. (August 21)
The nation's top three ranked teams were among the winners Saturday; Ohio State tailback Chris Wells injured in Ohio State's win; Utah spoils the debut of Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez; Paterno wins 373rd game. (August 30)
SportsU.S. Olympic Basketball Team Built to WinU.S. Olympic Basketball Team Built to WinThe Associated PressThe AP's Brian Mahoney reports on the U.S. Olympic basketball team. Many team members have played international games together for three years. (July 2)This video contains ONLY natural sound. No script is available.
Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal in Beijing, taking the men's 200-meter IM in world record time; Lochte and Soni also win gold; Liukin wins women's gymnastics all-around; Tennis upsets; 'Redeem Team' advances. (August 15)
The nation's top three ranked teams were among the winners Saturday. Ohio State tailback Chris Wells injured in Ohio State's win. Utah spoils the debut of Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez. Paterno wins 373rd game. (August 30)
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards has a unique way of celebrating a race victory. He does a backflip off of his car. The AP's Steve Karmazin takes a look at the driver who goes head over heels for a win. (Sept. 12)
Alabama is 2nd in the AP Top 25 poll, its highest ranking in 15 years. The 5-and-oh Crimson Tide next face unranked Kentucky, a team with the stingiest defense in the nation. (Oct. 2)
Number one USC begins its Pac 10 season on the road Thursday night at Oregon State. The Beavers upset then number three USC two years ago at home. (Sept. 24)
The top-ranked U.S. men's beach volleyball team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser hope to cap a successful summer with a gold medal in Beijing. (August 18)
In one of the biggest rivalries in the NFL, the Cowboys meet the Redskins this week. Dallas is the clear favorite, and the Redskins will be without top defender Jason Taylor, who's having minor surgery on his swollen left calf. (Sept. 25)
