Holland shelled as Jays force Game 5

Adrian Beltre returned to the Texas lineup despite a bad back, but Derek Holland didn't give the slugging third baseman much of a chance to help the Rangers avoid a trip back to Toronto for a deciding Game 5 in AL Division Series.

Cilic cuts it close in shootout with Wu

Former US Open champion Marin Cilic fought off a match point before rallying to defeat local hope Wu Di 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the opening round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Monday.

Hewitt to be honored at Aussie Open

Former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt has a wild card into January's Australian Open to mark a record 20th-straight appearance in his national tennis Grand Slam, which is also likely to be his last.

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'Linsanity' still alive and well in China

Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson says playing in China alongside new teammate Jeremy Lin is like hanging out with a rock star.

Sowing seeds of future greatness

NBA Cares opens doors for children

Keuchel deals a Royal flush

Dallas Keuchel's perfect performance in Houston this year has the upstart Astros one win away from the American League Championship Series.

Tulowitzki keeps Blue Jays alive

Troy Tulowitzki settled down at the podium after helping the Toronto Blue Jays extend the AL Division Series on Sunday, his left shoulder and arm constantly pulsating because of a medical device attached to him.

Dozens implicated in betting scandal

Gervasoni's 'gypsy gang' network used Asian sites to mask wagering

'Special moment' as Hamilton roars past idol Senna

Lewis Hamilton took full advantage of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg's mechanical misfortunes to seize a commanding victory in Sunday's Russian Grand Prix and take a massive step toward a third world title.

Red-hot Novak on track for ninth title

Novak Djokovic flew to the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Monday, just hours after lifting his eighth trophy of the year in Beijing - and few rivals look capable of stopping him from grabbing title number nine this week.

Dogged defense keeps Packers perfect

Aaron Rodgers' remarkable run of mistake-free football at home is over. But the Green Bay Packers are still unbeaten this season.