Derek Jeter's return from a nine-month injury layoff did not quite go as planned on Thursday as the New York Yankees captain strained a thigh muscle and was taken out of the game.
Chauncey lands another chance to lift Motown
Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen is being sued over a fight with an autograph-seeker at an upscale Southern California restaurant.
Manu Ginobili has signed his contract with the Spurs and will be joined in San Antonio next season by Marco Belinelli.
Jose Antonio Camacho, who was fired as coach of the Chinese men's national soccer team, appealed to FIFA on Thursday after the Chinese Football Association refused to pay the large compensation,
Ronaldinho's Atletico Mineiro progressed to the Copa Libertadores final on Thursday with a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Newell's Old Boys.
Chinese divers became unstoppable after finding back their winning touch by taking two more titles on Thursday at the Kazan Universiade.
Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande need to overcome Lekhwiya from Qatar in the AFC Champions League (ACL) quarterfinals to continue its pursuit for the Asian football club title.
Tuukka Rask turned an outstanding first season as the Boston Bruins' No 1 goalie into a long-term commitment on Wednesday by signing an eight-year contract to stay with the Eastern Conference champion.
Man City manager focused on nurturing up-and-coming talent
Australia coach Darren Lehmann forecast "outstanding" teenage sensation Ashton Agar would come into the game "more and more" after the left-arm spinner was handed a shock Test debut in the Ashes opener at Trent Bridge.