Sergio slays his major demons

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Sergio Garcia tugged the lapel of his green jacket with both hands, proud of his prize and how he earned it.

Spieth left flummoxed by final-round flop

Jordan Spieth played the final round of the Masters precisely how he planned - which is why he couldn't believe his run at another green jacket on Sunday turned into one of the worst rounds at Augusta National in his young career.

McDavid NHL's top gun

EDMONTON, Alberta - Connor McDavid needs some time to think about his most recent accomplishment.

Steely Blues show title mettle

BOURNEMOUTH, England - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praised his team's ability to handle the pressure of the Premier League title race after its 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Spurs primed to pounce, says Poch

LONDON - Mauricio Pochettino said his Tottenham Hotspur side is building a winning mentality and will be ready to capitalize if leader Chelsea stumbles in the Premier League race.

Barcelona buckles to blow chance of reeling in Real

MADRID - Neymar was sent off as Barcelona lost 2-0 at Malaga on Saturday to lose more ground on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

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Lift-off for Lewis in Shanghai

SHANGHAI - Lewis Hamilton steered clear of a chaotic start to the Chinese Grand Prix and coasted to victory on Sunday, claiming his fifth title in Shanghai.

China to take pole position in Asia

China is poised to cement its place on the Formula One calendar, just as some Asian nations fall out of love with the sport.

Durant's deadly return

OAKLAND, California - Kevin Durant's first touch after missing 19 games with a knee injury? Just a driving baseline reverse and emphatic one-handed slam.

Composed Kyrgios becomes Aussies' cup hero

BRISBANE, Australia - A much-happier Nick Kyrgios sent Australia into the Davis Cup semifinals when he beat American Sam Querrey in the first of the reverse singles in Brisbane on Sunday.

Pacquiao hoping to school ex-teacher

SYDNEY - Manny Pacquiao will extend his illustrious career with a fight against a little-known former schoolteacher who never expected he'd get a shot at such a legend of the ring.