MLB seeks safe path for Cuban players

Major League Baseball wants to find a safe and legal way for Cubans to reach the big leagues without the need for dangerous overseas journeys in search of riches, a top MLB official said on Tuesday.

'Not guilty' pleas in FIFA case

Two prominent Latin American soccer officials pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a New York court over their alleged roles in the corruption scandal engulfing the game's graft-mired world governing body, FIFA.

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Cavaliers make it look easy

King James leads way as Cleveland puts Boston back in its place

Blatt being cautious with Kyrie

Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt contends he is just being cautious with injured point guard Kyrie Irving.

Kobe leads Lakers' swamping of Bucks

Kobe Bryant felt the old spring in his legs and the familiar certainty in his shot. The rest of the Los Angeles Lakers rolled right along with him to a comfortable win.

Slap at Terry gets Cousins' boss the toss

Sacramento star DeMarcus Cousins' manager was ejected for slapping at Rockets guard Jason Terry on Tuesday night during the Kings' 107-97 win over Houston.

Spotlight on clash of titans

Lionel Messi's Barcelona will go up against English Premier League giant Arsenal in the Champions League last 16 after they were thrown together in Monday's draw.

Jose vents frustration after another loss

Jose Mourinho conceded Chelsea has no chance of finishing in the Premier League's top four after Monday's 2-1 defeat at Leicester left his team languishing just outside the relegation zone.

Ex-president caught in corruption net

Former Honduran president Rafael Callejas left in a private jet for the United States on Monday to face charges raised as part of the FIFA corruption scandal.

What they're saying

Who is saying what about the Champions League last-16 draw:

NBA referee says he is gay after Rondo slur

Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy has told Yahoo Sports he is gay after Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo directed a gay slur at him during a game.