Russian athletics hit by first meldonium cases

Russia on Monday announced four doping test failures for meldonium in athletics as the country battles to be reinstated in time for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Portland gold rush has US primed for big haul in Rio

Team USA set the bar high for the world indoor championships: Bring home a record bounty of medals.

Bolt ready to close Olympic curtain

Usain Bolt has confirmed this year's Olympics will be his last, snuffing out the possibility of extending his career to the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

Tourney boss resigns after sexist tirade

Raymond Moore on Monday resigned as CEO and tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open following controversial comments he made about women's tennis.

Gerrard dreams of Carragher reunion

Steven Gerrard dreams of a Liverpool reunion with fellow Anfield icon Jamie Carragher, but the LA Galaxy midfielder said he will look elsewhere if he doesn't get the chance to return to his former club.

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Lin and Hornets sting Spurs

Eleven seconds into the second quarter, Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford called a timeout with his team trailing the San Antonio Spurs 30-7 on Monday night.

Davis won't be lacing'em up for Team USA

Anthony Davis on Monday virtually ruled out playing for Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games as he prepared to begin treatment on knee and shoulder injuries that have ended his fourth NBA season early.

Cavaliers cruise to divisional crown

LeBron James gladly talked about another triple-double, another division championship and a resounding win - No 50 this season for the Cavaliers.

Red-hot putter lifts Kim to historic win

South Korean ties mark for LPGA's lowest-ever score

A Day to remember at Palmer showcase

Jason Day turned his fortunes at just the right time on Sunday by sinking a 12-foot birdie putt and then saving par from just under 100 feet away in a bunker to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational.