National Sports

National sports stories from The Associated Press.

Big 12’s Yormark says SCORE Act is the best path forward

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark called his meeting with President Donald Trump and other high-level officials from the NCAA, its member institutions and the CEO of the U.S. Olympic team "very constructive," and underscored his belief that the SCORE Act is the best path ...

Caitlin Clark set for US national team debut after 8-month injury layoff

Caitlin Clark is excited to make her U.S. national team debut next week when the Americans play in the FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico. It will be Clark's first game play in about eight months since a multitude of injuries derailed her WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in ...

American in ‘shock’ after winning 20th Paralympic medal

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Oksana Masters, the most decorated American Winter Paralympian, surprised even herself by adding a 20th Paralympic medal to her overall tally at Milan Cortina on Saturday. After overcoming a series of adversities that hindered her preparations in the leadup ...

Messi, Inter Miami visit White House for MLS Cup celebration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami for winning last year's MLS Cup. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps in December for the Major League Soccer title, and the Argentinian ...