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National Collegiate Athletic Association President Mark Emmert testifies during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, on intercollegiate athlete compensation.

NCAA’s Emmert presses Senate for ‘guardrails’ on athlete pay

National Collegiate Athletic Association President Mark Emmert testifies during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, on intercollegiate athlete compensation.

February 11, 2020, 5:14pm College

NCAA President Mark Emmert urged Congress put restrictions on college athletes’ ability to earn money from endorsements, telling a Senate committee Tuesday federal action is needed to “maintain uniform standards in college sports” amid player-friendly laws approved in California and under consideration in other states. Read story

Seattle Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales smiles during a baseball news conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Seattle. Gonzales and the Mariners agreed to a $30 million contract covering 2021-24, a deal that includes a club option and could be worth $45 million over five seasons. Gonzales is coming off the best season of his career.

Gonzales gets security, leadership role in deal with Mariners

Seattle Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales smiles during a baseball news conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Seattle. Gonzales and the Mariners agreed to a $30 million contract covering 2021-24, a deal that includes a club option and could be worth $45 million over five seasons. Gonzales is coming off the best season of his career.

February 4, 2020, 6:56pm National Sports

When Marco Gonzales was first brought to Seattle during the 2017 season, there were limitations and benchmarks placed on his pitching. Read story

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) raises his arms after his team won the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs' defeated the 49ers 31-20.

Mahomes leads Chiefs’ rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31-20

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) raises his arms after his team won the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs' defeated the 49ers 31-20.

February 2, 2020, 7:32pm Latest News

Uncomfortable and under duress for much of the game, Patrick Mahomes suddenly recaptured his mojo — and lifted Andy Reid and the Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory — the team's first NFL championship in a half-century. Read story

Baltimore Ravens&#039; Lamar Jackson speaks after winning the AP Most Valuable Player award at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J.

Jackson wins NFL MVP as Ravens take 3 top awards

Baltimore Ravens&#039; Lamar Jackson speaks after winning the AP Most Valuable Player award at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J.

February 1, 2020, 6:40pm National Sports

Lamar Jackson’s stunning season not only earned him The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award, but he won it unanimously. Read story

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020, it was announced on Saturday, Feb. 2020.

Safeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of Fame

Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020, it was announced on Saturday, Feb. 2020.

February 1, 2020, 3:31pm National Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers' great Troy Polamalu earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with another hard-hitting safety, Steve Atwater of Denver. Also voted in Saturday were receiver Isaac Bruce, running back Edgerrin James and guard Steve Hutchinson. Read story

Sofia Kenin of the U.S. kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Spain's Garbine Muguruza in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

Kenin tops Muguruza at Australian Open for 1st major

Sofia Kenin of the U.S. kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Spain's Garbine Muguruza in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

February 1, 2020, 8:47am National Sports

Sofia Kenin of the United States beat Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain to win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title. The 21-year-old Kenin won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. Read story

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe (15) moves the ball under pressure from Panama defender Hilary Jaen (4) during the first half of a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston.

US downs Panama 8-0 in Olympic qualifying tournament

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe (15) moves the ball under pressure from Panama defender Hilary Jaen (4) during the first half of a CONCACAF women&#039;s Olympic qualifying soccer match Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Houston.

January 31, 2020, 9:18pm National Sports

Lindsey Horan scored three goals and the U.S. national team downed Panama 8-0 on Friday night in the the group stage of the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. Read story

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Tony Stewart poses for pictures prior to the induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Stewart headlines celebratory night for Joe Gibbs Racing

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Tony Stewart poses for pictures prior to the induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

January 31, 2020, 8:40pm National Sports

Tony Stewart was one of five inductees Friday night into the 11th class of NASCAR's Hall of Fame. The three-time NASCAR champion was inducted alongside Joe Gibbs, his former team owner, and Bobby Labonte, his first NASCAR teammate. Read story

Dusty Baker, left, dons a Houston Astros jersey and cap next to team owner Jim Crane, right, as Baker is announced as the new Astros manager during a news conference at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Houston.

Baker takes over scam-marred Astros, set for ‘last hurrah’

Dusty Baker, left, dons a Houston Astros jersey and cap next to team owner Jim Crane, right, as Baker is announced as the new Astros manager during a news conference at Minute Maid Park Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Houston.

January 30, 2020, 5:30pm National Sports

Before he begins his “last hurrah,” Dusty Baker intends to talk to his new team. He hasn’t decided exactly what he’ll say to the scandal-riddled Houston Astros when spring training starts, but he’s certain of the message. Read story

FILE - In this April 13, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Kobe Bryant poses for pictures with his wife Vanessa, left, and daughters Natalia, second from right, and Gianna as they stand on the court after an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.(AP Photo/Mark J.

Vanessa Bryant speaks: ‘We are completely devastated’

FILE - In this April 13, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers&#039; Kobe Bryant poses for pictures with his wife Vanessa, left, and daughters Natalia, second from right, and Gianna as they stand on the court after an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.(AP Photo/Mark J.

January 29, 2020, 6:14pm National Sports

Vanessa Bryant spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven others, taking to Instagram to thank people for the global outpouring of support since the tragedy. Read story