LIMA - Peru captain Paolo Guerrero on Tuesday slammed the "injustice" of a doping ban that has ended his dream of appearing at the World Cup in Russia.
Sweden coach Janne Andersson named a squad short on househould names but big on team spirit on Tuesday.
BUENOS AIRES - It would be a major blow to Barcelona if Neymar moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid, the Brazil striker's ex-teammate Lionel Messi said on Tuesday.
BARCELONA - Formula One bosses considered moving next year's British Grand Prix back to April so that Silverstone could host the 1,000th championship race, but that honor will go to China instead, according to the sport's managing director Sean Bratches.
BOSTON - The Celtics punched the Cavaliers first and never looked back in rolling to a Game 1 rout in the Eastern Conference final.
The Phoenix Suns were awarded the No 1 pick in next month's NBA draft via the lottery held on Tuesday in Chicago.
Embarrassing events at China's highest-level domestic hockey tournament have exposed weaknesses in management and player development, even as the nation looks for a breakthrough in the sport ahead of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.
WASHINGTON - Victor Hedman figured all the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to get back on track was a shift in momentum.
Wu Tuxuan couldn't wait to tee off at the Asia Pacific Classic, which opened on Thursday at St Andrews in Zhengzhou.
With a flamboyant style and emotional boldness, Masters champion Patrick Reed promises to bring excitement to September's Ryder Cup and possibly the first US victory in Europe since 1993.
ROME - Former Inter Milan and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has been given the job of reviving the fortunes of Italy's national team six months after its stunning failure to qualify for this summer's World Cup finals in Russia.