4 for 4: Osaka wins Australian, stays perfect in Slam finals

Naomi Osaka improved to 4-0 in Grand Slam finals by grabbing six consecutive games to pull away in what initially was a tight contest, beating Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Phoenix coach mentoring high school athletes sidelined by ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The pandemic has sidelined a lot of high school athletes' future plans, and a coach in Phoenix is now helping these student-athletes catch up, and hopefully prepare them for a sports career in college.

Win $1,000 on Minnesota/Illinois with FOX Super 6

The Golden Gophers are on the NCAA bubble. A win over the fifth ranked Illini would go a long way to sealing a berth.

Win $1,000 on Villanova/Connecticut with FOX Super 6

The Wildcats continue their bid for a top seed in NCAA tournament while the Huskies look to solidify their spot.

UCLA beats Arizona 74-60 to complete sweep of Wildcats

“Their offense just overwhelmed our defense,” Wildcats coach Sean Miller said. “We could not stop them. In the second half, they just wore us down.”

Quick has 20 saves, Kings beat Coyotes 3-2 in shootout

“It was just an ugly game,” Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said. “I didn’t like our first, obviously. I didn’t see a lot of Grade As from both teams.”

Ivy League cancels competition and training for spring 2021 amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions. 

Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee

A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.

D-backs do-over: Lovullo ready to roll after rough 2020

Lovullo shrugged off any notion that he’s feeling added pressure on Wednesday when the team’s pitchers and catchers went through their first workouts in Scottsdale.

No. 17 USC beats Arizona State 89-71 behind Mobley brothers

Pac-12 scoring leader Remy Martin scored 30 points — three off his career high — for Arizona State (7-10, 4-7). Kimani Lawrence added 12 points and Jalen Graham had 10 before fouling out.

Businesses await start of spring training despite COVID-related restrictions

In 2020, spring training ended early due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although America is still dealing with the pandemic, spring training is coming back with restrictions, and businesses say they are ready for the visitors.

Dale Earnhardt: 20 years ago, the NASCAR icon’s death shocked the world of racing

Feb. 18, 2021 marks 20 years since the death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, who crashed during the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Here’s a look at what happened on that tragic day.

Michael Jordan donates $10M for North Carolina health clinics

Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to open medical clinics for low-income families near his hometown in North Carolina, on top of the $7 million he previously gave to help launch clinics in other underserved communities.

Chris Paul memoir ‘Sixty-One’ coming out in September

Chris Paul’s “Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court” will come out in September, St. Martin’s Press announced on Feb. 17.

Harden scores 38, Nets rally from 24 down, stun Suns 128-124

Brooklyn won its fourth straight game in a triumphant return to Phoenix for Nash. The Suns had their six-game winning streak snapped.

Raptors president Masai Ujiri says fight with sheriff's deputy is one for racial equality

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri spoke out after an Alameda County sheriff's deputy dropped a lawsuit against him regarding a shoving match at the 2019 NBA Finals.