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Tournament within a tournament in Boston
This was exactly what Rickie Fowler wanted to hear. "I'd pick him," a voice called out behind the ninth green Thursday at the TPC Boston, causing ...
Swimmer Du Toit back atop podium at Paralympics
Impending retirement has done little to dim the lofty ambitions of Natalie du Toit, one of the most decorated athletes competing at the London ...
US swimmer allowed to compete at Paralympics
American swimmer Victoria Arlen is free to compete in the London Paralympics following an assessment of her impairment. The International Paralympic ...
Former player sues DC United over concussion
A former D.C. United defender has filed a $12 million lawsuit against the team and former coach Thomas Soehn, saying they rushed him back onto the ...
Armstrong says he's 7-time Tour de France champ
Lance Armstrong introduced himself as a seven-time Tour de France champion at a cancer conference Wednesday. "My name is Lance Armstrong. I am a ...
Clijsters says goodbye with 2nd-round loss at Open
Preparing for what she knew would be her last professional tennis tournament, Kim Clijsters — four-time Grand Slam title winner; mother of 4-year-old ...
Soldier who lost leg works as US Open ballperson
The red, white and blue sticker that U.S. Open ballperson Ryan McIntosh wears on his carbon-fiber prosthetic right leg packs a meaningful message: ...
'Spirit in Motion' gala opens London's Paralympics
"Enlightenment" was the theme, physicist Stephen Hawking the guide and Olympic Stadium the venue Wednesday night as London welcomed 4,200 athletes ...
A power lineup of golf courses in playoffs
Two years ago at his season-ending tournament, Tiger Woods was waiting to tee off on the par-3 17th at Sherwood Country Club when he turned to watch ...
Tennis referee pleads not guilty to murder in LA
A professional tennis referee beat her elderly husband to death with a coffee cup and used the broken handle to repeatedly stab him before judging a ...
Edwards refutes rumors of move to Penske Racing
Carl Edwards dismissed a rumor Wednesday that he will join Penske Racing next season. Edwards brought the rumor up unprompted during a national ...
Crowds welcome Paralympic torch to London
Thousands of people lined Britain's streets on Wednesday to welcome the Paralympic flame as it arrived in London ahead of the games' opening ceremony.
'Enlightenment' gala to open London's Paralympics
Who better to help welcome the Paralympics than a scientist who has shown the world that physical limitations do not limit human potential? ...
Tyler Hamilton book now set for Sept. 5 release
Tyler Hamilton's tell-all book about Lance Armstrong and doping in cycling will be released two weeks earlier than originally planned. "The Secret ...
Roddick, VWilliams keep on keeping on at US Open
That Andy Roddick's last match as a twentysomething would not be his last match at the 2012 U.S. Open was hardly in doubt Tuesday, especially whenever ...
Stewart isn't expecting any issues with Kenseth
Tony Stewart joked Tuesday that his two-handed toss of his helmet at Matt Kenseth was "not bad for a 41-year-old who doesn't work out." Aside from ...
Donors standing by Lance Armstrong's foundation
Lance Armstrong's reputation may be permanently stained but in the eyes of corporate and individual donors, his charity still wears an unsullied ...
Mayweather associate gets prison in Vegas shooting
An associate of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced Tuesday to two to five years in prison for shooting at two men in a car after they argued with the ...
Women's game keeps getting younger
The real phenom in women's golf might be Angela Stanford. She won the HSBC Women's Champions event in Singapore toward the start of the season, making ...
Roddick defeats US qualifier in straight sets
Andy Roddick served 20 aces Tuesday to defeat 21-year-old American qualifier Rhyne Williams 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open.
Security at Paralympics lighter but still tight
The no-fly zone has shrunk and the missiles have been put to bed, but security around London's upcoming Paralympic Games will still be tight.
Column: NASCAR needs Kyle Busch to be himself
Kyle Busch seems awfully unhappy these days. That's unfortunate for Busch, and it's bad for NASCAR. It's been a stressful summer for Busch, who finds ...
Lawyer says tennis referee was incapable of murder
A professional tennis referee accused of beating her 80-year-old husband to death has had two knee replacements and a shoulder replacement and ...
Pioneering doctor remembered for Paralympic idea
The Olympics have Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern games. The Paralympics have Sir Ludwig Guttmann. Guttmann, a Jewish ...
Prosthetics could help disabled outdo Olympians
Oscar Pistorius made history last month when he became the first double-amputee to compete at the Olympics. While the South African "Blade Runner" ...