David Stern, NBA’s commissioner for 30 years, dies at 77

The former NBA commissioner died Wednesday at 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago, according to the league.

LeBron James named male athlete of the decade

He was a runaway winner in a vote of AP member sports editors and AP beat writers, easily outpacing runner-up Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.

ESPN anchor criticized over 'distraction' remark about LSU coach who lost daughter-in-law in plane crash

An ESPN anchor was criticized Saturday for his comments about LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger losing his daughter-in-law, sports reporter Carley McCord, in a plane crash that killed four others while they were on their way to the Peach Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year

They’re called “Simone Things,” a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life.

Saquon Barkley runs all over Redskins as season mercifully nears end

The good news: The Redskins season is almost over. And now they have a worse record than the Giants heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.

Wizards' Isaiah Thomas says Frosty giveaway led to confrontation with fan in stands

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected from the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night after he confronted a spectator in the stands — who he said repeatedly cursed and gave the middle finger because he was upset the team's loss wouldn't get him a free milkshake.

Colin Kaepernick not 'a viable option' to play in XFL, commissioner admits

Colin Kaepernick has yet to make his NFL return but finding his way back onto a football field through the XFL was not going to happen, league commissioner Oliver Luck said Wednesday.