Bosh upbeat in update

Chris Bosh is back on the basketball court, dropping a big hint that he plans to try playing for the Miami Heat again this season.

Kaepernick taking heat

From the White House to San Francisco police union headquarters, Colin Kaepernick's name came up on Monday as his decision to remain seated on the 49ers bench during the US national anthem reached far beyond football.

Keane closing curtain on Ireland career

Heading into his final appearance for his country in Wednesday's friendly against Oman, retiring Ireland legend Robbie Keane said he would not have swapped a major club honor for his international career.

Rooney keeps his England captaincy

Wayne Rooney will remain England captain going into the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, manager Sam Allardyce confirmed on Monday.

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No golden guarantee for Puig

Sure, Monica Puig would have loved another week between the Olympics and the US Open to "come down from the high" of becoming Puerto Rico's first gold medalist.

Rafa's sore wrist still under wraps

As Rafael Nadal stood near the net at the US Open after winning his first Grand Slam match in three months on Monday, he unraveled the thick wrap of white tape protecting his all-important left wrist and then clutched that arm with his right hand.

Reed rallies for double delight

Patrick Reed had the crystal trophy, a clear shot at the richest payoff in golf and a spot on the Ryder Cup team.

Thai thrives in chilly Alberta

Ariya Jutanugarn ran away with the Canadian Pacific Women's Open on Sunday at chilly Priddis Greens for her LPGA Tour-leading fifth victory of the year - all in the last 10 events.

Stellar celebrity lineup will challenge Mission Hills Haikou

The stars will align over China's Hainan Island from Oct 21-23 for the fourth edition of the World Celebrity Pro-Am at Mission Hills Haikou.

Aguero could be an absentee

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was relaxed about the possibility of losing Sergio Aguero to suspension after television footage appeared to show the star forward elbowing West Ham United's Winston Reid on Sunday.