MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.

Houston Texans introduce Lovie Smith as head coach

The Houston Texans have hired defensive coordinator Lovie Smith as their next head coach.

Peng Shuai says sex assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding'

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”

Winter Olympics: Alpine skiing hill at Beijing Olympics is a new test for skiers

Skiers have only seen the skiing hill via video footage and glimpses from a training hill in China. The first official training runs take place Thursday.

Tom Brady retiring: Bucs quarterback makes it official this time with announcement on social media

"This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I'm not going to make that competitive commitment anymore," Tom Brady wrote. "I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention."

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, accuses league of racist hiring practices

Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation.

Watch: Fans help Ashanti sing national anthem after mic issues at AFC Championship

After Ashanti’s microphone went out, the thousands of fans that packed Arrowhead Stadium joined in the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ to help out the singer.

Vanessa Bryant to receive honor for her leadership in sports

Vanessa Bryant will be recognized as one of the leading women in sports at an event during Super Bowl week. She will receive the "Be Your Own Champion Award" for her leadership through the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.

Tom Brady, George Blanda: A look at NFL's oldest players in history

Now officially retiring at 44, Tom Brady isn't the only NFL player who has been considered "over the hill." Here's a look at other players who played longer than most.

2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.

NFL Championships: Bengals, Rams head to Super Bowl LVI

The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams have won a trip to Super Bowl LVI after clinching the AFC, NFC titles.

Antonee Robinson lifts USMNT over El Salvador 1-0 in World Cup qualifier

Antonee Robinson broke through the freeze in the air and the U.S. offense, scoring in the 52nd minute to lift the United States over El Salvador 1-0 and kept the Americans on track for a return to the World Cup.

Baseball Hall of Fame: David Ortiz elected in 1st turn on ballot

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

USFL 2022: Birmingham to host all football games in inaugural season

The reborn United States Football League has picked Birmingham, Alabama to host all games for the league’s first season later this year.

Coach Sean Payton resigns from New Orleans Saints, AP source reports

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, whose 15-year tenure with the club included its only Super Bowl championship and also a one-season suspension stemming from the NFL’s bounty investigation, intends to retire from coaching.