Vonn's knee fails in front of Woods

American speed queen Lindsey Vonn failed to put together a winning run for onlooking boyfriend Tiger Woods on Saturday as her unstable right knee gave way halfway down the course at Val d'Isere.

Svindal makes history with third super-G victory

Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal became the first racer to win three World Cup super-G races on the Saslong course at Val Gardena with a dominant victory on Friday.

Westbrook says Thunder are 'best' after beating the Spurs

Russell Westbrook says there is no question Oklahoma City is the league's best team.

Global fans gripped by it, Europe shuns it

While Bayern Munich continued Europe's recent dominance at the Club World Cup, it is unclear whether the champion's home continent took notice.

Beltram signs on dotted line

The New York Yankees beefed up their batting strength and probable postseason prowess by formally signing free agent outfielder Carlos Beltran, an eight-time All-Star, to a three-year contract worth $45 million on Thursday.

Dodgers stadium rules the roost

Though the Los Angeles Dodgers fell just one step shy of the World Series last season, they proved to be the kingpins when it came to drawing huge crowds and ruling the roost on social media.

Wonky knee puts Kobe back on the sidelines

Kobe Bryant is expected to miss about six weeks with an injured left knee - the second major injury setback of the year for the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar guard.

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Late run lifts Heat over Pacers

For much of the night, just about everything was going wrong for the Miami Heat. They were missing every three-pointer, arguing plenty of calls, even screaming at one another.

Love outduels Aldridge to lead Wolves past Blazers

Kevin Love worked all summer to put an injury-plagued season behind him and reclaim his spot as the best power forward in the NBA.