Marlins reel in Stanton for $325 million

The Miam Marlins are no longer pinching pennies and Giancarlo Stanton won't be, either.

Heyward heads to Cardinals

John Hart made his first big move as the new manager of the Atlanta Braves on Monday, trading two-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward and pitcher Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals.

England, Scotland set for non-friendly

Each heartened by positive results in Euro 2016 qualifying, England and Scotland will renew their 142-year-old rivalry in a hotly anticipated end-of-year friendly at Glasgow's Celtic Park on Tuesday.

Five memorable Scotland vs England games

Ahead of Tuesday's 112th meeting between Scotland and England at Celtic Park in Glasgow, AFP Sports looks back at five memorable encounters between the old rivals:

McIlroy wins Race to Dubai title

World No 1 Rory McIlroy on Sunday was assured of capturing the 2014 Race to Dubai crown, rewarding the top European PGA Tour golfer of the year.

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Djokovic targets Slam glory in Paris

Novak Djokovic has set his sights on finally ending his long wait to be crowned French Open champion next year and complete a career Grand Slam.

Federer's aching back could derail his Davis Cup dream

In a potential blow to Switzerland's Davis Cup ambitions, Roger Federer pulled out of the ATP Finals less than one hour before his title match against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, handing a third straight title at the year-end event to the top-ranked Serb.

Bryans claim fourth Tour Finals title

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan underlined their status as the best doubles pair in the world as they claimed the ATP Tour Finals title for the fourth time on Sunday.

Nishikori firmly focused on first Slam title

Kei Nishikori believes his strong showing at the ATP Tour Finals will provide the perfect springboard to win his first Grand Slam crown next year.

Klitschko makes short work of Pulev

Wladimir Klitschko knocked out previously unbeaten Kubrat Pulev in the fifth round to retain his four heavyweight belts in Hamburg on Saturday night.

Conference call could determine Peterson's fate

Adrian Peterson will have a hearing via conference call on Monday about possible reinstatement with the Minnesota Vikings.