Associated Press Names 2020 Athletes Of The Year
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka, NBA star LeBron James recognized.

How authorities are combatting counterfeit Super Bowl gear
There's a spike in fake sports gear around the Super Bowl each year, and criminals are getting savvier and more sophisticated.
By AP
Autumn Lockwood will be first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl
This is Lockwood's first season with the Eagles. She previously served as the coordinator of sports performance at the University of Houston.
By Matt Slocum / AP
Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?
Despite a huge TV audience, the NFL doesn’t pay performers — though it does cover their expenses.
By Matt York / APTop Stories

50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio
Freezing temperatures in the single digits complicated firefighter response as trucks pumping water froze.
By Melissa Smith via AP
Meet the musician teaching the banjo's African roots
As he performs across the country, Jake Blount is helping listeners learn how the banjo relates to Black American culture.
By Scripps News
How authorities are combatting counterfeit Super Bowl gear
There's a spike in fake sports gear around the Super Bowl each year, and criminals are getting savvier and more sophisticated.
By AP