Bad Bunny says he will bring his culture to 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Bad Bunny says he’s approaching his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance with a mix of excitement, gratitude and perspective.

Scottie Scheffler in danger of missing the cut at Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Scottie Scheffler stubbed a chip shot on the par-4 18th and showed a rare bit of anger, repeatedly tapping the shaft of his wedge against his legs as the ball rolled back to his feet.

After concerns, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are ready to go

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) – Will there be an Olympic spirit or will it seem like a bunch of individual world championships? Will a complicated transport network connecting far-flung venues run smoothly?

Patrick Reed continues torrid pace in Middle East with 65 in Qatar Masters

DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Patrick Reed continued his torrid pace in the Middle East on Thursday when he made six birdies in the opening eight holes and finished with a 7-under 65 to share the lead with Daniel Hiller in the Qatar Masters.

Teen sensation Connor Zilisch the most hyped NASCAR rookie since Jeff Gordon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – As sleet pelted Bowman Gray Stadium during NASCAR’s preseason warm-up race, multiple drivers complained about poor visibility and the wet track conditions.

Olympic gold is in the air, but many of these daredevils aren't huge fans

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) – Ask freestyle skier Colby Stevenson if he likes big air, the most high-flying event in a sport full of them, and his answer is short and to the point.

BYU athletic director confident about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons

A BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology.

Orioles acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs

The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia.

Measles outbreak prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco, Mexico

ZAPOPAN, Mexico (AP) – The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.