Hamlin: I meant no religious disrespect with Super Bowl jacket

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he never intended to offend anyone for wearing a jacket to the Super Bowl that some felt had an offensive depiction of Jesus. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday he never intended to offend anyone for attending the Super Bowl wearing a jacket that critics … Read more

Thunder hand Rockets 7th straight loss

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 15 points and Jalen Green added 14 for the Rockets. OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Houston Rockets 133-96 on Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander was 8 of 16 on field goals and 13 of 15 on free throws. The first-time All-Star played … Read more

No more rock the baby: New MLB rule means Astros pitcher Luis Garcia can’t use unique windup

Major League Baseball is adding new rules to speed up the games, including a pitch clock timer that will make the pitcher’s signature move illegal. HOUSTON — One of the most unusual pitching windups in Major League Baseball belongs to Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia.  This season, Garcia’s “rock the baby” motion followed by cha cha steps … Read more

‘Our own dynasty’: Kansas City celebrates latest Super Bowl win

Most schools, many businesses and some government offices in the Kansas City metro area were closed for the festivities. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fans lined up Wednesday to get a prime spot in downtown Kansas City as the city celebrates the Kansas City Chiefs’ second Super Bowl championship in four NFL seasons. Chiefs coach Andy … Read more