Byron avoids wrecks, defends Daytona 500 title William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 victory, escaping a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane on Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway.

USA vs. the World? NBA stars like new ASG idea As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team and international players on another.

Yankees’ Stanton hasn’t swung bat in 3-4 weeks Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hasn’t swung a bat in three or four weeks and isn’t sure whether he will be ready for Opening Day because of painful tendinitis in both elbows.

Top NFL franchise tag candidates: Will Sam Darnold get it? Another for Tee Higgins? Who could get franchise-tagged when the window opens Tuesday? Here are all the legitimate candidates.

Previewing Canada-Finland, USA-Sweden: Top stats, key players, betting picks The final day of the round robin will determine who plays the U.S. in the final.

NBA stars back U.S. vs. World matchup for ASG As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team and international players on another.

South Carolina has work to do, UConn is back as a title contender and Texas might be the hottest team of all In a week of upsets, a perennial contender reestablished itself among the nation’s elite and a defending champ looked vulnerable.

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Games that will make or break each team’s season Here are the dates college football fans need to circle on their 2025 calendars.

‘He’s one of the best in the world right now’: Is Connor Hellebuyck the best American goalie ever? Backstopping the U.S. to statement wins in the 4 Nations Face-Off is just the latest piece of the argument. What do the other all-time greats say?

Antony nets stunner as hot Betis form continues On loan Manchester United winger Antony scored for the third consecutive game to continue his excellent start to life in Spain as Real Betis beat nine-man Real Sociedad 3-0 on Sunday.

Curry leads OGs to win, captures MVP honors Stephen Curry ended a special All-Star weekend in his home arena with MVP honors after helping Shaq’s OGs beat Chuck’s Global Stars for the title.

LeBron sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year run Lakers star LeBron James sat out his first NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night because of lingering discomfort in his left foot and ankle.

Vandy’s Blakes nets 55, sets NCAA freshman mark Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes, a 5-foot-8 guard, scored a Division I women’s freshman record 55 points Sunday in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn, telling reporters afterward that “I had to prove myself, and just do whatever needed to be done for us.”

Tiger hopeful for more events, tours’ reunification Tiger Woods, who did not play this week following the death of his mother, hopes to play more and thinks “things are going to heal quickly” between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

Auburn’s win over Alabama proves Tigers will be a problem for everyone Another rivalry game for the history books — and for more than just in-state bragging rights.

Byron battles rain, wins 2nd Daytona 500 in row William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 victory, escaping a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane on Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway.

UConn stops Gamecocks’ home win streak at 71 Azzi Fudd scored 28 points and No. 7 UConn ended No. 4 South Carolina’s 71-game home winning streak with an 87-58 victory on Sunday.

Mavs asst. Armstrong charged for assault with gun Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to police.

Ravens’ Tucker accused by 7 more of misconduct Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused by seven more women of sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, bringing the total to 16, according to a Baltimore Banner report.

Mets’ Soto arrives, happy long-term future secure Juan Soto arrived at Mets spring training Sunday after signing the richest contract in professional sports history in the offseason.