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Utah referee critically hurt by soccer game punch
A referee for a recreational soccer league was in critical condition in a Salt Lake City hospital after being punched in the face by a teenage player ...
Tour drops its doping case against Vijay Singh
The PGA Tour dropped its doping case against Vijay Singh on Tuesday based on new information from the World Anti-Doping Agency, which said using deer ...
Spanish doctor in Puerto trial sentenced to 1 year
The doctor at the heart of cycling's Operation Puerto doping scandal has been convicted, but the key evidence that could implicate more athletes is ...
'Clumsy' Sepp Blatter cleared of any wrongdoing
Labeled "clumsy" for his part in one of soccer's biggest corruption scandals, FIFA President Sepp Blatter was cleared of any criminal or ethical ...
Bayern, Lewandowski top weekly AP soccer poll
After dominating the first legs of their Champions League semifinals, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund lead the latest Associated Press global ...
Tokyo governor apologizes for remarks on Istanbul
Tokyo's governor has apologized for making critical comments about rival candidate Istanbul in the bidding for 2020 Olympics. Naoki Inose, who is also ...
Lukas, Stevens give Kentucky Derby another go
D. Wayne Lukas and Gary Stevens know what it's like hearing the roar of the crowd and inhaling the intoxicating scent from dozens of red roses in the ...
Bill Clinton asks fans to support Jason Collins
Former President Bill Clinton is asking fans and colleagues of NBA player Jason Collins to support and respect him after Collins announced he is gay.
New doping investigation in British horse racing
Less than a week after the Godolphin steroids scandal, British horse racing is conducting another major doping investigation after trainer Gerard ...
Baffert won't start a horse in Kentucky Derby
Bob Baffert won't be saddling a horse in Saturday's Kentucky Derby for the first time since 2008. The Hall of Fame trainer said Monday that Govenor ...
Goldencents, Itsmyluckyday jog at Churchill Downs
Doug O'Neill's first full day at Churchill Downs already has him feeling like he could achieve something special in the Kentucky Derby. Again.
Horschel celebrates first PGA win in New Orleans
Billy Horschel arrived in New Orleans riding a streak of strong performances that made him one of the best players on the PGA Tour never to win a ...
Inbee Park wins North Texas LPGA, 3rd win in '13
Inbee Park was already preparing to congratulate Carlota Ciganda for winning the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout. Park, the top-ranked woman in ...
Horschel takes first PGA win at Zurich Classic
Billy Horschel sensed the time had come for him to win his first PGA Tour event. This could explain the composure he displayed in the face of two ...
Nadal beats Almagro to win 8th Barcelona Open
All those months of hard work and rehab are starting to pay off for Rafael Nadal. Yet he is still not sure what this means for the French Open.
Lawmaker: FBI checking training angle in bombing
The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee said Sunday that the FBI is investigating in the United States and overseas to determine whether ...
Sharapova beats Li Na to win Porsche GP again
Maria Sharapova beat Li Na 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to successfully defend her WTA Porsche Grand Prix title in a final between the last two French Open ...
Rumford wins playoff to take Ballantine's title
Australia's Brett Rumford eagled the first hole of a three-way playoff to win the Ballantine's Championship in South Korea on Sunday. Rumford was ...
Jones retains light heavyweight title at UFC 159
With one awkward lunge, Jon Jones' big toe about popped off his left foot. Before he hobbled out of the octagon, Jones had one more spectacular title ...
Harvick wins Richmond after 2-lap overtime sprint
When the dust settled at Richmond, 'Ol Happy Harvick was the only driver smiling. Kevin Harvick plowed through traffic on the final restart, driving ...
Lucas Glover leads Zurich Classic
After taking advantage of benign conditions early Saturday morning, Kevin Stadler downplayed his chances of climbing back into contention at the ...
Liverpool routs Newcastle 6-0 without Suarez
With Luis Suarez beginning a 10-match ban for biting an opponent, Liverpool romped to a 6-0 victory Saturday in the Premier League for Newcastle's ...
Nadal, Almagro reach Barcelona Open final
Seven-time winner Rafael Nadal defeated Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-0 Saturday to reach the final of the Barcelona Open. He will play for the title Sunday ...
Sharapova, Li reach final in Stuttgart
Defending champion Maria Sharapova will face Li Na in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday in a matchup of the last two French Open winners.
Heavy security on streets for Nashville marathon
With a SWAT team parked near the starting line, Scott Wietecha of Hendersonville, Tenn., won the St. Jude Country Music Marathon on Saturday after ...