Carl Edwards takes pole at Bristol Motor Speedway
By Gary B. GravesAP Sports WriterBRISTOL, Tenn. — Carl Edwards won his second straight NASCAR Sprint Cup pole Friday, helping Joe Gibbs Racing take...
Boston marks third anniversary of deadly marathon bombings
By Philip MarceloAssociated PressBOSTON — Boston marked the third anniversary of the deadly 2013 marathon bombings Friday with subdued, silent remembrances.Victims’ families laid wreaths...
Gary Brabham to serve at least 6 months in prison
The Associated PressBRISBANE, Australia — The son of three-time Formula One champion Jack Brabham will serve at least six months in prison after being...
Column: NCAA should allow players to leave when coaches bolt
By Paul NewberryAP National WriterHey NCAA, why don’t you make Chris Beard sit out a year?Maybe even two.In yet another sign of how remarkably...
Pagenaud off to quick start to open second season with Penske
By Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterLONG BEACH, Calif. — Simon Pagenaud jumped at the chance to drive for Team Penske, where the best ride...
Lakers fans lament on Bryant’s last game
By Andrew DaltonAssociated PressLOS ANGELES — After one, last, unforgettable, 60-point night, the fans of Los Angeles will have to get used to life...
Super Bowl rematch: Panthers-Broncos opens season
By Barry WilnerAP Pro Football WriterSuper Bowl rematch. Minus Peyton Manning, of course.The NFL season will begin the way the last one ended, with...
Local Sports Briefs
HIGH SCHOOLSOFTBALLFairborn wallops Trotwood-Madison, 28-0Fairborn had a strong showing on the bats to get the 28-0 win over Trotwood.Leading the way was Kelsie Coleman...
Steve Kerr enjoying the ride watching Warriors make history
By Janie McCauleyAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif. — Steve Kerr makes one thing perfectly clear: This special season is not about him. Far from it....
Rams grab No. 1 overall draft pick from Titans
By Greg BeachamAP Sports WriterOXNARD, Calif. — The Rams are tired of waiting to get a franchise quarterback, and they want to make a...