Sports National

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

« News / Sports National


Hawks owner to sell stake in team

Less than one month after the Clippers’ sale ended Donald Sterling’s ugly downfall, another NBA team is on the market following a racially charged disclosure from its owner.


Cole’s first home run helps Pirates finish sweep of Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates had one successful weekend at Wrigley Field. It was so good that even Gerrit Cole had a big swing at the plate.


OSU, MSU, Michigan all beaten convincingly

It’s barely September and the Big Ten just might be out of the inaugural College Football Playoff race.


Carrasco gets a little help in ninth as Indians finish sweep of Sox

Just about everybody in the ballpark wanted Carlos Carrasco to finish off his first career complete game Sunday.


Serena sweeps to U.S. Open women’s title

Serena Williams ended a difficult-for-her Grand Slam season in the best way possible, winning her third consecutive U.S. Open championship and 18th major title overall.


Browns rookie cornerback has rough start, finish

Only one game into his regular-season career, Justin Gilbert is tiring of the words, “learning experience.”


On the links | Sunday’s professional golf results

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLO. The bad swing a week ago is a distant memory. The


Tease photo

49ers sack rusty Romo, Cowboys

Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers can put a tumultuous offseason behind them.

» Attached: Photo

More Big ten results

Penn St. 21, Akron 3 STATE COLLEGE, PA. Christian Hackenberg threw for three touchdowns and 319


US Open stunner: Federer, Djokovic ousted in semifinals

Instead of Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer for the U.S. Open title, first-time Grand Slam finalists Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic will vie for the championship after a pair of semifinal surprises Saturday.


Curry makes six 3-pointers as Americans top Mexico in World Cup

Stephen Curry made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points, leading the U.S. national team into the quarterfinals of the Basketball World Cup with an 86-63 victory over Mexico on Saturday.


Saturday’s pro golf results

Saturday’s pro golf results BMW CHAMPIONSHIP CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLO. Billy Horschel


Notre Dame ends Michigan rivalry with a rout

The Wolverines were shut out for the first time in nearly 30 years.


Kluber’s five-hitter leads Indians

The Pirates swept a doubleheader with the Cubs.


Mariota, Oregon roll over Spartans

Marcus Mariota threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to speedy redshirt freshman Devon Allen.