Lackey deal caps busy day for Cubs

Joe Maddon thought back to 2002, when he was the Angels' bench coach and John Lackey, a 24-year-old rookie, beat the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of the World Series.

Spinning in the right direction

Hong Kong resident Li Kai-ming will create history this month when he becomes the first Chinese to join a professional cricket outfit in a major league.

Spieth ready to rest, reflect

Jordan Spieth and his caddie shared the kind of hug on the 18th green normally reserved for winners.

LeBron swooshes to deal of a lifetime

LeBron James has a contract with Nike that will last long after he hangs up his sneakers.

NHL can take cue from China

Kudos to China's winter sports authority for swiftly handing down the kind of justice that should serve as a blueprint for the weak-kneed North American millionaires club known as the National Hockey League.

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Mourinho gets Fergie's vote

Sir Alex Ferguson warned Jose Mourinho on Monday that soccer is a high-risk industry, but backed him to find a solution at misfiring Chelsea.

Neville has chance to become instant hero

Gary Neville will get a baptism by fire as boss of Valencia when the Spanish side hosts Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday, hoping to seal its place in the last 16.

Roma will rely on 'Double D'

Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan says his team's "desire and determination" will be the keys to beating BATE Borisov when they clash in a Champions League Group E match on Wednesday.

Feng shows flourish for big finish

Wire-to-wire victory ensures full LPGA Tour exemption for 20-year-old Chinese star

Bubba's birdies make him a Hero

Bubba Watson wasn't even planning to play in the Hero Challenge, but on Sunday he left no doubt who was going to win.

Leishman leaves 'em languishing

Australian Marc Leishman played almost flawless golf in Sunday's final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City as he comfortably won his ninth professional championship by six strokes at the Gary Player Country Club.