Cashing in on rage in the cage

Yang Sen's bruised face and sweat-drenched hair bore testimony to his effort to win the brutal featherweight final of last Saturday's mixed martial arts event in Beijing - but the satisfaction of pocketing a five-figure paycheck for his pro debut turned the pain into a wide grin.

Cases against Blatter, Platini under microscope

FIFA's ethics committee on Monday opened a case against world soccer's suspended president Sepp Blatter and his former lieutenant, Michel Platini, with a verdict in the corruption allegations surrounding both men due next month.

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Double standard suits LeBron

No player in NBA history stuffed a stat sheet quite like Oscar Robertson.

Just call 'em the sick-sers

Something continues to ail the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brady's improbable audible helps bury Bills

Tom Brady called out "Rex Ryan" and then he beat the Bills - again.

Mcilroy reaps massive payday

World No 3 pockets $3.2m for winning Race to Dubai

Triple treat for Kerr, Ko and Park

Cristie Kerr was the player of the week. Lydia Ko was the player of the year and pocketed another $1 million bonus. Park In-bee will be among the best players of all-time.

Michelle won't fret over a season to forget

Michelle Wie's final stroke of the season was a long putt from just off the green, and when it dropped she could not wait to retrieve the ball from the cup.

Warriors courting immortality

Win on Tuesday will set standard for best start in NBA history

Newton's arm keeps Panthers on path to perfection

Cam Newton has never liked being referred to as a running quarterback.