Jeter sees crossroads on horizon

Pedestrians craned their necks as Derek Jeter stood in front of a food truck parked across the street from Central Park.

Sterling needs Clippers sale to pay debts

The chief financial officer of Donald Sterling's properties said on Monday that the billionaire may be forced to sell a large portion of his real estate empire to cover $500 million in loans if he persists in refusing to sell the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.

Young signs to stay in La

Free-agent guard Nick Young has signed a multiyear deal to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Gerrard calls time on England career

England captain Steven Gerrard retired from international soccer on Monday after becoming a pillar of the team in 114 appearances, but making way after the country's disastrous World Cup campaign.

Five facts about the captain

The England captain, 34, is No 3 on the country's most capped players list behind Peter Shilton and David Beckham. He has played 114 times for England since 2000 and after being briefly captain in 2008 became full-time team leader in 2010. He captained England 38 times, winning 20 of those games.

Hardy midfielder leaves England with tears for souvenirs

As Steven Gerrard soaked up thunderous applause from England's supporters at fulltime in Belo Horizonte, he looked surprised and relieved by the generous response to his team's dismal World Cup campaign.

Rodriguez goal hailed; Real move speculation mounts

James Rodriguez's spectacular volley against Uruguay was crowned the best goal of the World Cup on Monday as speculation mounted he will soon be unveiled as Real Madrid's latest big-money signing.

Top English clubs launch new US 'invasion'

Fifty years after the Beatles launched a British musical "invasion" of America, English soccer clubs are playing preseason matches in the United States hoping to spark growth for the sport.

Nibali: I have learnt from the past

Vincenzo Nibali says he is a more mature rider than he was the past couple of years and insists he is well placed to secure a first Tour de France success.

Bottas is now Formula One's fastest Finn

Valtteri Bottas is rapidly laying claim to be Formula One's fastest Finn after again eclipsing Kimi Raikkonen on his way to a third successive podium appearance for Williams on Sunday.