French Open: Who to Watch in 2012

By HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press | Sunday, May 27, 2012

Women VICTORIA AZARENKA Ranked: 1 Age: 22 Country: Belarus 2012 Match Record: 35-3 2012 Singles Titles: 4 Career Singles Titles: 12 Major Titles: 1 – …

Indy 500 wide open as Penske tries to go 5-0

By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press | Saturday, May 26, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS – Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He needs no reminders that IndyCar could use an …

Stenhouse wins third straight at Iowa Speedway

By LUKE MEREDITH The Associated Press | Monday, May 21, 2012

NEWTON, Iowa – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. didn’t need a fortuitous push from a teammate to win at Iowa Speedway this time around. Stenhouse’s No. 6 …

Sandbagging in All-Star race irritates fans

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer | Sunday, May 20, 2012

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Lukas soaks in his 25th Preakness Stakes

By DAVID GINSBURG The Associated Press | Sunday, May 20, 2012

BALTIMORE – Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas arrived at Pimlico Race Course before the sun came up Saturday, just to make sure there …

I’ll Have Another wins Preakness

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT The Associated Press | Sunday, May 20, 2012

BALTIMORE – I’ll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he’s done it twice in …

I’ll Have Another takes aim at Preakness win

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT The Associated Press | Saturday, May 19, 2012

BALTIMORE – No one is loving the run up to Saturday’s Preakness more than Doug O’Neill. The trainer of Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another …

Na takes a 1-shot lead at Players Championship

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press | Sunday, May 13, 2012

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Kevin Na didn’t feel comfortable about anything Saturday except his name atop the leaderboard at The Players Championship. Na rolled …

Harvick, Busch still cold one year later

By PETER IACOBELLI The Associated Press | Sunday, May 13, 2012

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Time has not smoothed things over between Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick. The two Sprint Cup stars stole the show at the …

Gordon grabs pole for Aaron’s 499

By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press | Sunday, May 6, 2012

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Jeff Gordon understands winning a pole doesn’t mean very much for the big picture. But after opening this season with a serious …

I’ll Have Another rallies to win Kentucky Derby

By BETH HARRIS The Associated Press | Sunday, May 6, 2012

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – I’ll Have Another didn’t seem to have the goods to win the Kentucky Derby. Sold as a yearling for a paltry $11,000, …

On to Talladega after last week’s drama

By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press | Sunday, May 6, 2012

TALLADEGA, Ala. – It’s on to Talladega Superspeedway, where the focus Friday was on engine temperatures and tandem racing and everything that factors into the …

Repave of Kansas Speedway hot-button issue

Sunday, April 22, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Kansas Speedway will have a different feel when the Sprint Cup series returns this fall. Immediately after Sunday’s race, an …

Watson masters wild ride for Augusta title

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press | Monday, April 9, 2012

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Bubba Watson started the day by watching the rarest shot in golf. He ended another thrill-a-minute Sunday at Augusta National with a …

Hope springs eternal with swing of club

By WAYNE MILLS Putting Around | Sunday, April 8, 2012

It’s another year, another spring and another golf season. Finally golfers and golf courses got a break with the weather this year that led to …

Hanson holds off Mickelson’s charge

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press | Sunday, April 8, 2012

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Phil Mickelson raised the putter in his right hand and slammed down his left fist to celebrate a 20-foot eagle putt that …

Fans not thrilled by Woods’ tantrum

By NANCY ARMOUR The Associated Press | Sunday, April 8, 2012

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger Woods’ latest temper tantrum did not go over well with some fans at the Masters. Woods caused a scene with his …

Couples grabs lead after second round

By EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press | Saturday, April 7, 2012

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Before there was Tiger, Rory, Sergio or Phil, a smooth-swinging guy named Freddie used to make ’em go crazy at the Masters. …

Quadruple bogey on 18 costs Stenson lead

By NANCY ARMOUR The Associated Press | Friday, April 6, 2012

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Nothing like a snowman to put a damper on the party. Henrik Stenson was one hole from celebrating his 36th birthday as …

Woods ready for Masters run, but he’s not alone

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press | Thursday, April 5, 2012

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger Woods couldn’t see the green through the trees, though that was only a minor obstacle. He choked up on a 5-wood …

3rd time a charm? Harrington wins Par 3 by default

Even without blooming azaleas, it’s still Augusta

Kentucky holds on for NCAA crown

Perfection? Baylor just wants NCAA women’s hoop title

Women’s NCAA hoop committee nailed Final Four seeds

Kentucky rallies past Louisville, on to finals

Vickers aiming to find redemption

Futbol returning to Fenway

Ohio State regroups in time to beat Cincinnati

US beats Italy for first time on pitch

Kenseth champ after long, strange Daytona 500

Matt Kenseth wins Daytona 500

For first time in 54 years, Daytona 500 rained out

Stewart, Edwards have everyone else playing catch up

Cup teams doing a lot of shifting

Michael Waltrip has just about done it all at Daytona

Kurth Busch out to make amends this season

Busch prepares to defend Shootout championship

Five topics to watch with NASCAR season closing in

Woods brings out the best in Mickelson