California Chrome Smells the Roses

A horse with a humble pedigree. A couple of working stiff owners. A 77-year-old trainer with his first Kentucky Derby horse. Even Hollywood couldn’t have made this up.

California Chrome made it look easy on Saturday, pulling away down the stretch to win the Derby by 1…

Damian Lillard Stars in the Return of Rip City

Damian Lillard couldn’t believe when he got a clear look at the rim. With the final buzzer about to sound, he took his shot.

“I got my feet squared up and it felt real good leaving my hands,” Portland’s point guard said. “Once I saw it on line…

So Long. Mike D'Antoni Leaves LA Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni resigned Wednesday after less than two seasons on the job.

Team spokesman John Black confirmed D’Antoni’s resignation, ending the brief tenure of the Lakers’ fourth head coach in less than three years.

D’Antoni went 67-87 after taking over the…

Heisman Trophy Winners Trouble With Crab Legs

Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston was issued a civil citation after sheriff’s deputies said he walked out of a supermarket without paying for $32 worth of crab legs and crawfish.

The 20-year-old Florida State quarterback said he forgot to pay for the food. The offense was relatively…

Donald Sterling Banned for Life From the NBA

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver delivered the swiftest, strongest penalty he could, then called on NBA owners to force Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sell the team for making racist comments that hurt the league.

Almost unanimously, owners supported the commissioner Tuesday, as he handed down one of the…