Spieth aiming to be top gun with victory in Ohio

Bridgestone triumph would vault Texan into the No 1 spot

Tiger tinkering with pursuit of playoffs

Tiger Woods took a pass on playing an opposite-field event this week in Nevada, meaning his season could end next week at the PGA Championship.

It's all in the family for South Korea's An

Next summer's Olympics promise to be a family affair for South Korean golfer An Byeong-hun when the sport tees off in Rio de Janeiro after a 112-year absence.

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Seeking a United balance

After returning to the Premier League's top four, Manchester United has once again recruited extensively - but there are concerns about the balance of its squad ahead of the new season.

Youth movement

From Ryan Giggs to Harry Kane via Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Premier League has proved a breeding ground for some of European soccer's biggest stars.

Spain's soccer armada drops anchor in China

The Spanish Football League is planning to extend its presence in the China market through greater cooperation with local authorities and soccer clubs.

Floyd picks safe foe for farewell fight

Mayweather's 'final' opponent is young and strong - but has lost three of his last six

Transcript reveals Brady's appeal

Details of how Tom Brady pressed his "Deflategate" suspension appeal to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell were made public on Tuesday when the NFL Players Association released a hearing transcript.

Dombrowski out as Tigers change stripes

Dave Dombrowski is out as president and general manager of the Detroit Tigers, ending a run of nearly 14 seasons in which he helped turn the franchise from perennial also-rans into one of the American League's powerhouses.

Media 'guesswork' draws IAAF ire

Doping allegations called 'sensationalist and confusing'

Backstory to allegations

A look at developments in doping rumors revolving around athletics: