Warriors romp to new gold standard

Interim coach Luke Walton believes the time will come when the Golden State Warriors finally lose a game.

FIFA ethics body wants Platini banned for life

The FIFA ethics committee has requested a lifetime ban for Michel Platini, the Frenchman's lawyer said on Tuesday - a move that would rule the suspended UEFA president out of the race to succeed Sepp Blatter as head of world soccer's governing body.

Beckenbauer 'went to limit' in 2006 World Cup bid

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer has admitted the bidding committee he chaired for the 2006 World Cup "went to the limit" to obtain the finals.

Ibra's return a dilemma for fans

As Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to his hometown on Wednesday, some Malmo fans are torn over whether to support the city's prodigal son or the team that launched his career.

Depleted Juve looks for second City scalp

Depleted Juventus hosts Manchester City on Wednesday, looking for the win that would secure its passage to the last 16 of the Champions League.

Making last 16 would vindicate van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hopes to thumb his nose at critics when his team hosts PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, needing a victory to progress in the Champions League.

Cashing in on rage in the cage

Yang Sen's bruised face and sweat-drenched hair bore testimony to his effort to win the brutal featherweight final of last Saturday's mixed martial arts event in Beijing - but the satisfaction of pocketing a five-figure paycheck for his pro debut turned the pain into a wide grin.

Cases against Blatter, Platini under microscope

FIFA's ethics committee on Monday opened a case against world soccer's suspended president Sepp Blatter and his former lieutenant, Michel Platini, with a verdict in the corruption allegations surrounding both men due next month.

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Double standard suits LeBron

No player in NBA history stuffed a stat sheet quite like Oscar Robertson.

Just call 'em the sick-sers

Something continues to ail the Philadelphia 76ers.