Djokovic aims to maintain mastery

Novak Djokovic, entering the 141st week of his career at No 1 in the world and fresh off a milestone fifth Miami Masters title, just wants to keep up the pace as long as he can.

Thunder fading in playoff chase

The Oklahoma City Thunder usually spend the first half of April fighting to improve their NBA playoff seeding.

Super Serena eyeing date with destiny

Serena Williams' latest landmark achievement - an eighth Miami hard-court crown - sends the US superstar into the clay-court season surrounded by talk of an even greater feat - the calendar Grand Slam.

Rory, Tiger get master classes with Augusta ace

Top-ranked Rory McIlroy and 14-time major winner Tiger Woods, each seeking a milestone Masters victory next Sunday, appear to have a key adviser in common - Augusta National ace Jeff Knox.

Drive, chip and some big putts by the kids

Toby Wilson had a Sunday to remember. The 15-year-old from Tennessee bumped into former Masters champion Fred Couples for a quick chat, hit two tee shots that went out of bounds and rallied to leave Augusta National with a trophy.

Ko struggles again, ties for 51st

Lydia Ko figured, if nothing else, she got a lot of practice out of the thick rough in the ANA Inspiration.

Scott back to the long putter for Masters

Adam Scott showed up at Augusta National on Sunday with a familiar friend - his long putter.

Ronaldo scores five in rout of Granada

Cristiano Ronaldo erupted for his first five-goal game on Sunday, ending all talk of a dry spell as the Real Madrid star led a 9-1 demolition of Granada to keep the pressure on Spanish league leader Barcelona.

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Baseball

Djokovic continues dominance over Murray

Hot but happy, Novak Djokovic had just begun celebrating his latest championship when he tossed his towel and sweatbands into the crowd. They were soggy souvenirs for sure.

Spieth Targets Texting Drivers

Nine months after Jordan Spieth signed an endorsement deal with AT&T, the 21-year-old Texan is starring in his first TV commercial with the Dallas-based company.

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