Butler service has Bulls looking sharp

Following a year of inconsistency and disappointment, the Chicago Bulls entered 2017 with plenty of resolutions.

Queasy Cavs show stomach for fight

Injuries and illnesses aren't slowing down Cleveland as the shorthanded Cavaliers rallied for a 90-82 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

Haggard Heat hopes to turn corner on the road

When the Miami Heat returns from this road trip, the season will officially be half over.

Emotional Federer on target

Roger Federer fought back tears of joy after making an impressive comeback to competitive tennis on Monday with an easy win over Britain's Dan Evans at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

Rose by any other name for USC

After 98 combined points and 1,040 yards of spectacular offensive play, the highest-scoring Rose Bowl in history rested on the left foot of a University of Southern California kicker who had already missed two field goals.

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Bilic flattened by Hammer blows

Fuming West Ham manager Slaven Bilic said he will appeal Sofiane Feghouli's controversial red card in Monday's 2-0 home loss to Manchester United.

City life getting to grumpy Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claimed his team is harshly treated by officials after Fernandinho's red card in Monday's 2-1 win over Burnley.

Klopp's mood drops after weary Reds flop

Jurgen Klopp, the manager who has brightened the Premier League with his quick wit and offbeat remarks, displayed his dark side after Liverpool dropped two points at Sunderland on Monday.

Federer's court back in session

Roger Federer will make his long-awaited return to tennis after a six-month injury layoff in Sunday's mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth, ahead of next month's Australian Open.

Memphis has Marc of excellence

The Memphis Grizzlies were already rolling on Thursday night when Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook took his leave - ejected after a pair of technical fouls.