United's walking wounded won't play

None of Manchester United's injured players are likely to be fit for the next Premier League match against Newcastle United, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday.

Painful Cup memory for Neymar

Neymar said he learned important lessons from his 2014 World Cup heartbreak as he looks to 2015 for redemption.

Jose lauds Chelsea's 'cool' effort

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hailed his side's 2-0 Premier League victory at Stoke City on Tuesday as one of the most significant of the season.

Pellegrini content to bide his time

Many Premier League managers highlight the importance of negotiating the hectic Christmas period, but Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini is in a relaxed mood with his side trailing leader Chelsea by three points.

There's no Love affair for Timberwolves fans

When the Minnesota Timberwolves walk into Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday night to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, they will be staring their former franchise player right in the face for the first time since he was traded last summer.

Hughes gets five years from Twins

Phil Hughes finished his first season in Minnesota one out shy of a $500,000 bonus. His new deal with the Twins more than takes care of that.

Dodgers have to pay padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers owe the Padres $18 million next year as part of the $32 million they agreed to pay in last week's trade that sent outfielder Matt Kemp to San Diego.

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It was Rory's year to roar

A year to forget for an injury-plagued Tiger Woods was savored by Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy after the 'Celtic Tiger' won two majors in 2014 to regain his status as the game's leading player.

Asian Tour set to spread wings

Asian Tour CEO Mike Kerr says the outlook for golf on the continent is positive again after a difficult few years which saw tournaments scrapped and sponsors difficult to find.

Willett punches Masters ticket

England's Danny Willett will be a big winner in the final world rankings of the year, to be issued next week, by narrowly qualifying for the 2015 Masters.

Scott hires new bagman

Australian world No 3 Adam Scott has hired a new caddie to replace semi-retired Steve Williams after auditioning several hopefuls in recent months.