MLB wants to end whitewash

There is a stat Major League Baseball would like to change: There are no African-American managers in the game.

New boss vows 'fundamental' calendar changes

Newly appointed Women's Tennis Assocation chief executive Steve Simon Monday vowed "fundamental changes" to the sport's grueling schedule following a rash of injuries among top players.

Li backs Pennetta over retirement choice

Chinese icon Li Na on Monday said Flavia Pennetta had made a "great choice" by going out on top after she announced her retirement in the moments following her US Open victory.

Getting their kicks in MMA fighting

The black eyes, scrapes and sweat get a little in the way of Poliana Botelho's smile but her euphoria after winning a Mixed Martial Arts title fight in Sao Paulo is unmistakable.

Atlas lured out of retirement to train Bradley

Boxing guru Teddy Atlas had to think long and hard before he finally decided to come out of retirement as a trainer and help prepare Timothy Bradley for his WBO welterweight title defense against Brandon Rios next month.

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'Kaiser' admits to Cup bid 'mistake'

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer admitted making a "mistake" in the bidding process to host the 2006 World Cup but on Monday denied votes were bought.

Rooney granted testimonial

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney will have a testimonial next season after a campaign by supporters to honor the England striker's long service to the club.

Shaikh Salman, Infantino blow open presidency race

Bahrain's Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and UEFA secretary-general Gianni Infantino blew the race to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president wide open as the bidding process closed at midnight on Monday.

Troubled Mourinho hit with fresh charge

Beleaguered Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was hit with a misconduct charge from the Football Association on Monday following his halftime rant in the Premier League champion's shock 2-1 defeat against West Ham.

My greatest moment, says 'Superman' Hamilton

Flying Brit claims third F1 crown to equal idol Senna