Former UCLA basketball coaching great John Wooden turns 99

LOS ANGELES — John Wooden celebrated his 99th birthday Wednesday.

After party, hard work ahead: Brazil starts getting ready for World Cup and Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO — As Rio awoke from a night of celebration after being awarded the 2016 Olympics, Brazil was already looking ahead to years of hard work in what will be a historic time in Latin America’s biggest nation.

Lucky break helped Mangold on road to becoming 1 of NFL’s top centers

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Nick Mangold was in seventh grade when he started on the path to becoming one of the NFL’s best centers.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel feels sorry for fans writing him ugly e-mails after loss to USC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With a growing chorus of fans questioning his playcalling and others doubting his ability to win a big game, Jim Tressel was asked if his honeymoon as Ohio State’s head coach was over.

Big star in the Big Apple: US Open quarterfinalist Oudin not your average 17-year-old

NEW YORK — Melanie Oudin missed the junior prom.

Obama hosts dinner, praises American Muslims’ contributions in celebration of Ramadan

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised American Muslims for enriching the nation’s culture at a dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

MLB, ESPN agree to change time of Yankees-Red Sox game to avoid conflict with Jewish holiday

WASHINGTON — ESPN and Major League Baseball have agreed to switch the starting time of a Yankees-Red Sox game to avoid conflicting with Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Aussie gets his wings: Sim takes Christmas tournament to win way onto PGA Tour

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Michael Sim has played his way onto the PGA Tour.

As the holy month of Ramadan creeps into summer, US Muslims plan to stay up later, fast longer

DETROIT — During most of his high school football career, Baquer Sayed broke the Ramadan fast during halftime, when the stadium lights began to flood the field after sundown.

Sanya Richards won’t let the return of rare illness slow her quest to win 1st major title

BERLIN — This was a crucial test for Sanya Richards’ confidence.

Tennessee Titans to wear No. 9 helmet decal in honor of McNair

The Tennessee Titans will honor slain former quarterback Steve McNair by wearing a No. 9 decal on their helmets this season, starting with this weekend’s Hall of Fame Game against the Buffalo Bills.

Man from bachelor party beaten to death in melee in parking lot outside Phillies’ stadium

PHILADELPHIA — A man who was attending a bachelor party at a bar next to the Philadelphia Phillies’ ballpark has been beaten to death during a melee outside.

Presidential visit, impromptu picnic highlight Petty’s memorable 200th win 25 years ago

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Twenty-five years after his final victory, Richard Petty has forgotten much about the race.

CAPITAL CULTURE: Raising 2 young children in the White House fishbowl

NEW YORK — President Barack Obama’s face brightened as he looked up and saw his 8-year-old daughter Sasha on the White House’s Truman Balcony. He gave an exaggerated wave, she waved back and photographers captured a rare, unscripted moment.

Icing on the cake: Phillips celebrates birthday by leading Reds past Indians 8-1

CLEVELAND — Brandon Phillips celebrated his 28th birthday with another big game against the Cleveland Indians, leading the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-1 win over his former team Sunday.

Davidson to play in Holiday Festival in New York with St. John’s, Cornell, Hofstra

DAVIDSON, N.C. — Davidson coach Bob McKillop will make his homecoming next season when the Wildcats play in the Holiday Festival in New York.

Hornaday celebrates 51st birthday with Milwaukee Mile trucks series win

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — After Ron Hornaday Jr. celebrated his 51st birthday by winning Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck series race at the Milwaukee Mile, he opted not to do a victory burnout. Tire-smoking celebrations have become commonplace in recent years, but now they’re a luxury his team just can’t afford.

Tony Hawk skateboards at White House before joining Obama, other dads, at forum

WASHINGTON — Hey kids, don’t try this at home.

Rookie Parker Kligerman’s wild ride: 6th-place finish at Pocono ARCA 200 to the senior prom

LONG POND, Pa. — Parker Kligerman took off his helmet after hopping out of the car, revealing a scruffy mop of brown hair.