Tennis: Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki will retire from tennis after the Australian Open in January, she said on Instagram on Friday....
Russia braces for four-year Olympic ban over doping scandal
Russia could be hit with a four-year Olympic ban on Monday for flouting anti-doping rules, a punishment local officials have said would be unfair and...
Doping: UKAD calls for strict sanctions on Russia for state-sponsored doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency must impose the “strongest possible sanctions” on Russia for its state-sponsored doping because athletes around the world have suffered as a...
NBA notebook: Portland reportedly will guarantee Anthony’s deal
The Portland Trail Blazers will change Carmelo Anthony’s contract into a guaranteed deal, ESPN reported Thursday....
Report: Yankees set to offer Cole record-breaking contract
After coming up short against the Houston in the American League Championship Series in the fall, the New York Yankees appear poised to go after...
Reports: Padres send Renfroe to Rays for Pham
The San Diego Padres agreed to trade outfielder Hunter Renfroe and coveted second-base prospect Xavier Edwards to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder...
Jones sinks birdie at the last to lead in smoky Sydney
Former champion Matt Jones slotted a birdie putt under smoke-filled skies at the final hole to take a one-shot lead over Paul Casey and Dimitrios...
NHL roundup: Blackhawks end Bruins’ win streak despite 3-goal rally
Jonathan Toews scored on a breakaway 54 seconds into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks overcame blowing a three-goal lead in the third period to beat...
NFL notebook: Patriots QB Brady limited in practice
Though they remain atop the AFC East with a 10-2 record, the New England Patriots continue to experience setbacks. The latest involves 42-year-old quarterback Tom...
NBA roundup: Harden withstands elbow, helps Rockets top Raptors
James Harden scored six of his 23 points in the fourth quarter after leaving the game briefly at the end of the third with a...