Jason Collins said he has gotten "incredible" support since coming out as the first openly gay player in one of the four major U.S. pro sports leagues, and hopes he may have made the path easier for others to follow.

Alan Alda wants scientists to cut out the jargon.

Many Republicans see their party's governors as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates. But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their ambitions.

Relatives of the dead suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing say they will claim his body now that his wife has agreed to release it.

Considering his previous two outings, Phil Humber was pleased with his performance against the New York Yankees.

Yu Darvish could've made things a lot easier on himself if only his foot had found the bag.

Months after cutting its print edition to three days a week, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans on Tuesday announced plans for a three-day-a-week tabloid called TPStreet available in stores and newsstands on days when the full paper isn't printed.

Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer with one out in the top of the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Considering his previous two outings, Phil Humber was pleased with his performance against the New York Yankees.

Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer with one out in the top of the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Yu Darvish could've made things a lot easier on himself if only his foot had found the bag.

Jonathan Quick got the Los Angeles Kings to overtime. Then last year's Stanley Cup MVP gave it away.

What's next? Chris Hansen says he hasn't given up, still intends to buy the Kings and move the NBA team to Seattle.

A cross-border bid for San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, to host the 2024 Summer Olympics appeared dead before arrival Tuesday when the U.S. Olympic Committee said international rules don't allow two countries to mount a joint candidacy.

Ireland's government has published a long-awaited bill explaining the law on when life-saving abortions can be performed in a country that officially bans the practice.

Alex Cobb made just about everybody in Tampa Bay forget about James Shields for five stellar innings Tuesday night. The sixth is what separated the youngster from the veteran.

After his Blue Jays finished off a disappointing April with a much-needed win, manager John Gibbons summed up his sentiments with a single word.

Cincinnati's Bronson Arroyo took his best shot at the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. It simply wasn't enough.

Rickie Weeks broke out of a season-long slump with a three-run homer and five RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-8 on Tuesday.

Kenneth Faried put his foot down 48 hours after putting his size-16 sneaker through the wall in the visiting locker room in Oakland, sparking a debate about dirty play.