Marcus Kruger scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period Wednesday, and the Chicago Blackhawks broke an eight-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. Dec 12, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA;…

Right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Texas Rangers, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Oct 5, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Lance Lynn…

Dec 9, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Baltimore Ravens: Rookie Lamar Jackson…

SALINAS, Spain (Reuters) – Carmen Lopez can only imagine what the sea looks like, but the blind 21-year-old Spaniard is in her element riding the surf. Carmen Lopez Garcia, Spain’s first blind female surfer who…

Apr 26, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Jon Jones puts his arms in the air after the UFC light heavy weight championship fight against Glover Texeira at Baltimore Arena. Jones retained the light heavy weight championship…

Sep 21, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova (46) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago…

Marcus Morris and Jayson Tatum combined to score 52 points as the short-handed Boston Celtics won their sixth game in a row by defeating the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 113-100 on Monday night. Dec 10,…

Don’t expect to see Bryce Harper donning pinstripes in the Bronx next year. FILE PHOTO: Washington Nationals batter Bryce Harper flips his bat after striking out against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their…

Nov 23, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) on the floor before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports DeMarcus…

In a marquee matchup of flashy offense against tough defense, it was all defense. Dec 9, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) is tackled just short of the goal line…

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes converted two fourth downs on a game-tying drive in regulation Sunday, and kicker Harrison Butker atoned for a missed field goal with a 35-yarder in overtime as the Kansas City Chiefs edged…

FILE PHOTO: Nov 19, 2018; Los Angeles, CA: Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) carries the ball to score in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial…

(Reuters) – Three world-class swimmers have filed a lawsuit in the United States, challenging what they allege is the monopoly world governing body FINA has over the control of international competitions. FILE PHOTO: 2018 European…

For the second consecutive season, an Oklahoma quarterback won the Heisman Trophy when Kyler Murray was announced as the winner Saturday night at the PlayStation Theater in New York City. Dec 8, 2018; New York,…

FILE PHOTO: Dec 1, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins J.R. (7) runs out of the pocket in the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten conference championship…

When the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets matched up in Week 10, the starting quarterbacks were Matt Barkley and Josh McCown. Dec 2, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17)…

FILE PHOTO: Ashley Cain of the U.S. performs during the ladies short program at the Rostelecom Cup ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Moscow November 14, 2014. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor/File Photo (Reuters) – American pairs…

FILE PHOTO: Chicago Cubs’ Luis Valbuena reacts after hitting a double against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, September 21, 2013 REUTERS/Jim Young CARACAS…

Dylan Larkin scored on a breakaway at 2:48 of overtime, and the visiting Detroit Red Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Thursday night. Dec 6, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward…

Highlighting Week 14’s excellent slate of matchups are the premier offense-defense battles in Chicago and Kansas City. Dec 2, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs the ball during the…

It seems like it’s been forever since the Tampa Bay Bucs won a video-game shootout against the New Orleans Saints, 48-40, in the regular-season opener. FILE PHOTO: Dec 2, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tiger Woods learned the hard way two decades ago how important preparation was for Presidents Cup success and he is determined to leave nothing to chance when he captains the United States…

Colorado hired Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker as its head coach, the school announced Wednesday. He will be introduced Thursday and begin immediately. Dec 1, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator Mel Tucker…

FILE PHOTO: Honda MotoGP rider Marc Marquez of Spain celebrates as he wins the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur October 26, 2014. REUTERS/Olivia Harris LONDON (Reuters) – MotoGP riders…

Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winner during a shootout, and the streaking Tampa Bay Lightning overcame Frans Nielsen’s hat trick to edge the host Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Tuesday. Dec 1, 2018; Sunrise, FL, USA;…

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with a nerve condition and will be sidelined indefinitely as he undergoes physical therapy, the team announced Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: Nov 14, 2018; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia…

FILE PHOTO: Nov 19, 2018; Los Angeles, CA: Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates scoring in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit:…

FILE PHOTO: Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, attends a countdown event to mark the two years until the opening of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Tokyo, Japan, July 24, 2018.…

The Philadelphia Flyers hired Chuck Fletcher as their executive vice president and general manager on Monday. FILE PHOTO: Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher (L) stands with Mike Yeo (R) after Yeo is named the…