Stephen Strasburg pitched a career-high eight innings against his hometown Padres, and Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 victory against San Diego on Thursday night.More>>
O.J. Simpson, a former star athlete who once lived for the spotlight, was back on stage telling the grim story of the Las Vegas afternoon in 2007 that sent him to prison.More>>
The lead defense attorney in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial had a conflict of interest because he could have been a witness in the case, a lawyer who worked on Simpson's unsuccessful appeal to the Nevada Supreme...More>>
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.More>>
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.More>>
More than four years after the world last heard from O.J. Simpson in court, one of the nation's most famous prisoners speaks again Wednesday in a bid to win freedom from a sentence that could keep him behind bars...More>>
His leg shackles rattling as he shuffled to and from the witness stand, O.J. Simpson made his own case Wednesday for a new trial on armed robbery charges with testimony that he relied on the advice of his trusted attorney...More>>
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien fervently disputes suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.More>>
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is fervently disputing suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.More>>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer A person familiar with the decision says Rutgers has hired Julie Hermann from the University of Louisville to be its new athletic director.More>>
Rutgers named Julie Hermann its new athletic director Wednesday, and the former No. 2 athletic administrator at Louisville promised a restart for the scandal-scarred program following the ouster of its men's basketball...More>>
TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy."More>>
TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified violation of "university and team policy."More>>
Southern California is coming off a historically disappointing season that has put Lane Kiffin in a tough situation heading into his fourth season as Trojans coach.More>>
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien says he doesn't expect another wave of player departures from the Nittany Lions, even though NCAA sanctions still allow his players to transfer without sitting out a season.More>>
Penn State has 67 scholarship players on its football roster and coach Bill O'Brien sees no reason why that will change significantly by the time the season starts Aug. 31.More>>
A former head football coach for Minnesota State University, Mankato, who was cleared of child pornography charges last year but reassigned to an administrative position, is no longer employed at the university, the...More>>
A former head football coach for Minnesota State University, Mankato, who was cleared of child pornography charges last year but reassigned to an administrative position, is no longer employed at the university, the school...More>>
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Some of the greatest players have had to wait decades after becoming eligible to get the call from the College Football Hall of Fame.More>>
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Some of the greatest players have had to wait decades after becoming eligible to get the call from the College Football Hall of Fame.More>>
World amateur boxing association chief C. K. Wu of Taiwan has confirmed his intention to run for president of the International Olympic Committee.More>>
World amateur boxing association chief C. K. Wu of Taiwan has confirmed his intention to run for president of the International Olympic Committee.More>>
It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.More>>
It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.More>>
By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Two weeks ago, a game between Roma and AC Milan in Italy's top soccer league was halted for almost two minutes after black Milan players were subjected to...More>>
By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the...More>>
LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.More>>
LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.More>>
Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.More>>
Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.More>>
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer A person with knowledge of the decision says Mike Krzyzewski has agreed to return as U.S. men's Olympic basketball coach.More>>
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.More>>
San Francisco 49ers leading wide receiver Michael Crabtree has had surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.More>>
The San Francisco 49ers suddenly have a huge void in their receiving corps as they chase another Super Bowl berth: Michael Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:28:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient. The nursing board gave Paul Santiago a licenseMore>>
After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 06:00:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Foreclosures by homeowner's associations have increased dramatically in the last year. What used to be a last resort for HOAs is becoming a regular practice, often to the surprise of homeowners.More>>
Foreclosures by homeowner's associations have increased dramatically in the last year.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 05:50:59 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Rape Crisis Center unveiled a new downtown location close to University Medical Center improving the response time of advocates during regular business hours from 20 minutes to five. AMore>>
The Rape Crisis Center unveiled a new downtown location close to University Medical Center (UMC), improving the response time of advocates during regular business hours from 20 minutes to five.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:32:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip. According to the Clark County District Attorney's office, HazhirMore>>
A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:35:05 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- It's the oldest building on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Movies were filmed there, stars got married there, and, on Wednesday, the Little Church of the West turned 70 years old.More>>
It's the oldest building on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas. The Rio is a popular spot take it the breathtakingMore>>
Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:03:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas space entrepreneur has signed a deal with NASA that sets the tone for the future of space exploration, including possible bases on the moon. Back in January, Robert Bigelow ofMore>>
A Las Vegas space entrepreneur has signed a deal with NASA that sets the tone for the future of space exploration, including possible bases on the moon.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:21:34 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- For weeks, the Clark County School Board of Trustees has been debating whether to hire a national search firm to scour the country for a new superintendent or keep the search local. TheMore>>
For weeks, the Clark County School Board of Trustees has been debating whether to hire a national search firm to scour the country for a new superintendent or keep the search local.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:14 GMT
BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom. Giulian Grasso was out of school forMore>>
While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:15:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired. When the I-Team obtained picturesMore>>
Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired.More>>
