Vonn's comeback an inspiration

Four-time overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn's triumphant comeback to skiing on the weekend provided inspiration for her boyfriend, golf star Tiger Woods, in his return from a back injury.

Sizzling Spieth sets sights on McIlroy

While Tiger Woods struggled in his return from a four-month layoff, it was Jordan Spieth whose overpowering Hero World Challenge victory on Sunday revived memories of Woods in his prime.

CR rockets to another record

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a record 23rd hat-trick in La Liga and his 200th goal in the Spanish top flight as Real Madrid equaled a Spanish record of 18 consecutive wins in all competitions with a 3-0 triumph over Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Guardiola unfazed by lack of goals

Coach Pep Guardiola made no apology for Bayern Munich's lack of goals in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Wenger laments lax defense

Arsene Wenger admits the lack of experience in his Arsenal defence proved costly as his team spurned the opportunity to give itself a glimmer of hope in the Premier League title race.

Aguero on city sideline

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said it's impossible to know how long Sergio Aguero will be sidelined with a knee ligament injury after the star striker hobbled off in Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton.

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Rivals look forward to return of Phelps

Ryan Lochte and Chad le Clos on Saturday both welcomed the news that banned Olympic legend Michael Phelps will return to the pool in the French leg of the FINA World Cup series in August.

Can Hackett still hack it at 34?

Australian swimming great Grant Hackett has confirmed his comeback to the pool after six years and has entered next April's national trials, local media reported on Saturday.

Jamaican makes historic splash

Jamaica's Alia Atkinson became the first black woman to win a world swimming title when she triumphed in the 100m breaststroke at the world short-course championships on Saturday as more records tumbled.

Brodeur fitting in with Blues

Martin Brodeur returned to the New York metropolitan area for yet another triumph.