On the grid, top to bottom 

Spieth learning how to manage the fame game

This was always going to be a challenging year for Jordan Spieth, and not just on the golf course.

Evert claims doping is widespread

Chris Evert said on Monday she was stunned to hear Maria Sharapova failed a doping test - but not by the fact there is doping in tennis.

Lineker says Leicester's title charge 'defies logic'

Former star claims team on brink of 'immortality'

Juve throws down gauntlet to Bayern

Juventus will look to end "formidable" Bayern Munich's bid for Champions League glory by taking the game to the Bundesliga giant from the start, says midfielder Claudio Marchisio.

'Conditions not met' for Benzema's return - sports minister

France's Sports Minister, Patrick Kanner, said on Monday he does not believe "the conditions have been met" for Karim Benzema to return to the French national team.

Exec acknowledges link between football and brain disease

A National Football League executive has acknowledged a link between the sport and the brain disease CTE for the first time.

Cavs' heavy artillery sinks Clippers

There is something about playing the Los Angeles Clippers that brings out a casual lack of concern in the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Celebration draws record viewership

The fifth annual NBA Chinese New Year Celebration from Feb 4-22 delivered record viewership across digital, television and social media in China.

Calderon heats up in the Knick of time

Jose Calderon hit a 3-pointer with two-tenths of a second left to give the New York Knicks a 90-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

No guarantees in March Madness brackets

A topsy-turvy season in college basketball delivered a few more twists when the brackets for the March Madness national championship were released on Sunday.

Schwartzel breaks drought in playoff

Coming up on five years since winning the Masters, Charl Schwartzel was starting to wonder if he would ever win again on American soil.