Big Papi, Jeter convey congrats

In the hours after Albert Pujols hit his 500th career homer, his cellphone kept buzzing early into Wednesday morning.

Giggs returns to center stage

Ryan Giggs had almost become the forgotten man at Old Trafford this season. That is about to change.

Shares rise after moyes fired

Shares of Manchester United jumped six percent on Tuesday after the struggling Premier League giant fired manager David Moyes just 10 months into the job.

Phelps' latest plunge fraught with risk

Michael Phelps has been swimming against the tide all his life. Time and time again he has proved the doubters wrong, setting the standard for Olympic achievement with his 18 gold medals.

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United shows Moyes the door

David Moyes was fired as Manchester United manager on Tuesday, paying the price for the club's spectacular and sudden decline in his 10 months in charge since replacing Sir Alex Ferguson.

Potential successors

Diego Simeone (ARG)

Wawrinka plays down Open hopes

Stanislas Wawrinka played down his French Open hopes despite his Monte Carlo Masters title success against Roger Federer, claiming the sport's big names remain in a class of their own.

James, Wade lead Heat past Bobcats

Each of the past two Miami championship runs has been highlighted by moments where a sharpshooter enters a game and immediately provides a surprise spark.

Pop to Sager: 'I promise I'll be nice'

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he looks forward to sideline reporter Craig Sager's return and "I promise I'll be nice."

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Atletico ready for familiar foe

Atletico Madrid may be in uncharted territory as it prepares for its first Champions League semifinal in 40 years, but it will meet a familiar face in Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho when the Londoners travel to the Spanish capital on Tuesday.