Firestone will give Tiger a gauge

Tiger Woods finds out over the next two weeks if his season is over or just getting started.

Stellar lineup for BMW Masters

Fans are looking forward to another galaxy of stars at the BMW Masters in Shanghai, which will be held from Oct 28-Nov 2 at the Lake Malaren Golf Club - and they can expect the same until at least 2018, thanks to a four-year partnership extension between BMW and the European Tour.

World Cup 'a bridge too far' for star Kallis

South Africa's Jacques Kallis acknowledged on Wednesday that his dream of playing in next year's Cricket World Cup was "a bridge too far".

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Gerrard: Past 3 months 'worst of my life'

Steven Gerrard says the slip that arguably ended Liverpool's title hopes and England being knocked out the World Cup in the group stages have contributed to what has been "probably the worst three months of my life".

Rooney right man for captaincy

Wayne Rooney has what it takes to succeed Steven Gerrard as captain of England, his former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand believes.

Lukaku joins Everton in club record deal

Everton broke its club transfer record on Wednesday when it paid 28 million pounds ($47.4 million) to sign Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku on a five-year deal from Premier League rival Chelsea, the club announced.

United needs time to learn my methods - van Gaal

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has warned fans not to expect instant success, saying it will take three months for his players to get used to his style and methods.

Blazing bush-leaguer lives Cinderella story

Ex-Prune Packer's 100 mph fastball nets deal with Twins

Player gets nearly $1m in offerman bat attack

A minor league baseball player hit by former major leaguer Jose Offerman in a 2007 baseball bat attack won nearly $1 million in a lawsuit on Tuesday, an attorney said.

Lloyd excited about return to 49ers

Brandon Lloyd returned to the San Francisco 49ers to finish what he started.