The shots heard 'round the world

Jason Day's drive. Jordan Spieth's flop shot. Zach Johnson's putt.

Young guns firing up interest: Golf Channel chief

A changing of the guard in professional golf is in full swing and early returns show that the sport's young guns are drawing viewers even as Tiger Woods fades from the spotlight, says Golf Channel president Mike McCarley.

Glitzy lifestyles under scrutiny

When Brazilian Football Confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero was pictured aboard his yacht being kissed by a young model, he could never have imagined the photo would become part of a corruption investigation into South American soccer.

Ethics body still has work to do

Largely anonymous, lacking police powers and with its independence sometimes questioned, FIFA's ethics committee has often struggled to be taken seriously in the fight against corruption in soccer's world body.

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Phelps holds key to the vault

For the first time in his career, swimming superstar Michael Phelps is preparing for an Olympics without the support of longtime gear sponsor Speedo.

Irving has seen enough replays of injury

While spending six months recovering, Kyrie Irving was drawn to watch replays of an injury that may have cost the Cleveland Cavaliers an NBA title.

Cardinals seal deal with Leake

Minutes after his contract with the St. Louis Cardinals was announced on Tuesday, Mike Leake was looking ahead to games against the Chicago Cubs.

Van Gaal getting close to the edge

Just days after Jose Mourinho's abrupt departure from Chelsea, Louis van Gaal is teetering on the brink of becoming the next high-profile victim of the Premier League sack race.

Jones calls for players to step up

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has issued a rallying call to his teammates to stick together and relieve some of the pressure on beleaguered boss Louis van Gaal.

Stats tell woeful story

Manchester United's insistence on playing possession soccer under coach Louis van Gaal means the club takes far more passes for every shot than any other Premier League team, according to statistics released on Monday.