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Justin K. Aller, Getty Images Lawrence Timmons’ interception in overtime set up Shaun Suisham’s game-winning 23-yard field goal, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 16-13, at rain-soaked Heinz Field on Monday night.

Mike Ehrmann, Ronald Martinez, Stephen Dunn / Getty Images The NBA’s 2012-13 season begins on Tuesday night with three games, including the world champion Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Several major stars changed teams this past off-season, but the majority of the franchises that were dominant in last season’s lockout-shortened campaign are still among the league’s best. Here’s what to e

Leon Halip, Getty Images Marco Scutaro’s line drive single scored Ryan Theriot with the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, on Sunday night in Detroit to complete a four-game sweep of the 2012 World Series.

Mark Wilson, Getty Images New York, New Jersey and other coastal states announced evacuations of citizens living in low-lying coastal areas on Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy and an accompanying storm surge threatened the East Coast of the United States.

The stupidity of fans who run onto the field during a game is endless.

It’s easy to mislabel the Lingerie Football League as a gimmicky bit of fluff entertainment that isn’t really a sport. Don't tell that to Nikki Johnson.

A scientific study has revealed why men stare at women.  (Spoiler alert: It’s the boobs and stuff.)

Like most US sporting events, Saturday’s Major League Soccer match between FC Dallas and the Los Angeles Galaxy was preceded by the singing of the national anthem, but only one rendition was this bad.

The Summer Olympics begin this weekend in London. For more than a century, the modern Olympic games have provided a global stage for athletes to deliver unforgettable moments of competition, courage and compassion.

Maria Sharapova easily defeated Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2 to win her first French Open in Paris on Saturday. With the victory, Sharapova completed a career Grand Slam and became just the 10th woman to win all four major tennis tournaments (Wimbledon and the Australian, French and U.S. opens).

I’ll Have Another will not run at the 144th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The horse, who was vying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, was ruled out by his trainer Doug O’Neill, who spoke about the matter on ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on radio Friday morning.

The French Open heads into its second week, while the NBA playoffs near their final round. Here’s what’s scheduled this weekend in sports: