Dynamic duo has Raptors rejoicing

DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry went from invisible to indispensable for the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Rusty Willett back in the swing

Masters champion Danny Willett has been away from golf for a month and has been working harder than ever.

Tiger's tips helping Day prepare for TPC

World No 1 Jason Day hopes that advice from Tiger Woods will come in handy at The Players Championship this week as he attempts to break his slump in the tournament regarded as golf's unofficial fifth major.

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Red-hot Curry first unanimous MVP winner

From the jaw-dropping half-court heaves that somehow sink through the net to the dazzling drives and zippy passes from every direction, Stephen Curry's desire to keep getting better while always trying to entertain has the Golden State superstar being mentioned in the same breath as the NBA's the best ever, including Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.

Pens triumph in Nick of time

After watching a three-goal lead evaporate - along with his team's momentum - Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan provided a check list heading to overtime of Game 6 of a relentlessly entertaining Eastern Conference semifinal against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.

Westbrook's shooting wreaks havoc against Spurs

Russell Westbrook could not be stopped down the stretch, not even when the San Antonio Spurs were trying to foul him.

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United's Europe hopes get Hammered

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal put on a brave face and refused to blame an attack on his team's bus for the serious setback to his side's Champions League hopes at West Ham United.

Ranieri's 'love' for Italy job put on hold

Claudio Ranieri admits he would love to coach Italy one day but has committed his immediate future to a Leicester City side that, he believes, could spring a few surprises in next season's Champions League.

Bayern lures star from bitter rival

Bayern Munich's dual signings of Renato Sanches and Mats Hummels on Tuesday managed to simultaneously strengthen its Champions League challenge while potentially weakening Borussia Dortmund for next season's Bundesliga campaign.

Scandal-hit FIFA resumes 2026 Cup selection process

FIFA on Tuesday revived the process to choose the 2026 World Cup host, frozen since last year amid corruption allegations hanging over the upcoming tournaments in Russia and Qatar.