SPORTS

This year the world mourned historic, key figures who left lasting impacts on their sports. WASHINGTON — A pro football Hall of Famer and one of the best defensive players in NBA history. A female motocross racing pioneer. And a polarizing but charismatic gymnastics coach. The world this year said goodbye to many key figures … Read more

The incredibly rare play hasn’t been successfully pulled off in nearly half a century before the L.A. Chargers used it against the Denver Broncos Thursday night. INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. The Los Angeles Chargers coach had the opportunity to … Read more

After practicing this week, all signs point to the Chiefs QB taking the field in the matchup of two division champs. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A tall task for the Houston Texans just got a little taller. Houston heads to Kansas City to play the Chiefs Saturday in a showdown of AFC division leaders and … Read more

The game was capped off by a dagger three-point shot from CP3 after returning from an injury sustained early in the overtime period. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 42 points in overtime and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night. Wembanyama was 13 for 24 from … Read more

“It would be nice to be surrounded by good players,” Parsons said. “Players are going to help you win championships. I want to keep as many guys as possible.” DALLAS — Micah Parsons wants his next contract to reflect his prominence as an elite pass rusher — but says he won’t insist on becoming the … Read more

Johnson keeps one routine while embracing another at the same time. SAN ANTONIO — The moment I noticed it, I thought it was really impressive. Respect! Spurs ‘acting’ head coach Mitch Johnson may not entirely agree. “Honestly I think it is overblown if it is thought of at all,” said Johnson.  But like I said, … Read more