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Ryan Newman is removed from his race car after crashing during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Newman awake, speaking after horrific Daytona 500 crash

Ryan Newman is removed from his race car after crashing during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

February 18, 2020, 2:18pm National Sports

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is awake and speaking with family and doctors a day after his horrific crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Read story

Ryan Newman (6) goes airborne after crashing with Corey LaJoie (32) during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500; Newman hospitalized

Ryan Newman (6) goes airborne after crashing with Corey LaJoie (32) during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

February 17, 2020, 5:53pm National Sports

Denny Hamlin won his second straight Daytona 500 and third overall, beating Ryan Blaney in an overtime photo finish marred by a terrifying crash that sent Ryan Newman to the hospital on Monday. Read story

Miami Heat&#039;s Derrick Jones Jr. competes in the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic NBA All-Star Saturday

Miami Heat&#039;s Derrick Jones Jr. competes in the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

February 15, 2020, 8:45pm National Sports

Aaron Gordon lost another epic dunk contest. And it was by a couple of inches — namely, the top of Tacko Fall’s head. Read story

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver unveils the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award during a news conference Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago.

NBA, USA Basketball still may play in China in 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver unveils the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award during a news conference Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Chicago.

February 15, 2020, 6:49pm National Sports

The NBA and USA Basketball are still considering playing in China later this year, though the complexities of both the political rift caused by a tweet last fall and the ongoing health concerns in the world’s most populous country are making those plans seem decidedly uncertain. Read story

Chicago Bulls&#039; Michael Jordan dunks during the 1988 slam-dunk competition of the NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. Jordan left the old Chicago Stadium that night with the trophy. To this day, many believe Wilkins was the rightful winner.

Jordan, Wilkins reflect on memorable ‘88 dunk contest battle

Chicago Bulls&#039; Michael Jordan dunks during the 1988 slam-dunk competition of the NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. Jordan left the old Chicago Stadium that night with the trophy. To this day, many believe Wilkins was the rightful winner.

February 14, 2020, 7:57pm National Sports

Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest. They might be the only ones. Read story

Posing for a photo during the launch ceremony for the centennial celebration of the Negro Leagues, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo., are, from left to right, Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Jackson County executive Frank White. Kansas City is home of the Negro Leagues Museum and was home of the Negro Leagues team the Kansas City Monarchs.

MLB, MLBPA make 2nd $1M donation to Negro Leagues Museum

Posing for a photo during the launch ceremony for the centennial celebration of the Negro Leagues, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo., are, from left to right, Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Jackson County executive Frank White. Kansas City is home of the Negro Leagues Museum and was home of the Negro Leagues team the Kansas City Monarchs.

February 13, 2020, 7:29pm National Sports

Major League Baseball celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Negro National League by joining with the Major League Baseball Players Association to announce their second joint $1 million donation to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Read story

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, left, and owner Jim Crane speak during a news conference before the start of the first official spring training baseball practice for the team Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Astros offer tepid apology, little more

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, left, and owner Jim Crane speak during a news conference before the start of the first official spring training baseball practice for the team Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

February 13, 2020, 6:00pm National Sports

Alex Bregman spoke for about 30 seconds and said he was sorry, but did not say why. He said he had learned, but did not say what. Read story

The U.S. men&#039;s national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men.

U.S. soccer men’s union says women’s pay should be tripled

The U.S. men&#039;s national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men.

February 12, 2020, 2:45pm National Sports

The U.S. men's national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men. Read story

Austin Dillon, right, takes part in an interview during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Speedweeks may look much different in 2021

Austin Dillon, right, takes part in an interview during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

February 12, 2020, 2:32pm National Sports

The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Valentine's Day in 2021, a week earlier than usual and putting NASCAR's version of the Super Bowl seven days after the actual Super Bowl. The revised date could cause changes to Speedweeks. Read story

Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna buried in a private family service

February 12, 2020, 10:28am Nation & World

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried in a private family service near the family’s Orange County home last week, according to death certificates. Read story