Injured Woods pulls out of US Open

2011-06-08 09:58:41

Tiger Woods has ruled himself out of next week's US Open because of injury, he announced on Tuesday.

Allen agrees to stay with Celtics another year

2011-06-08 09:25:15

All-Star guard Ray Allen, a vital cog in the Boston Celtics' success, has exercised his option to remain with the team next season, the Celtics said on Tuesday.

Powell feels no pain, ready for world trials

2011-06-08 09:58:32

Former 100 meters world record holder Asafa Powell has returned home to Jamaica and should be ready for the country's world championships trials after a weekend scare, his manager said on Tuesday.

Formula One mulls quick U-turn on Bahrain

2011-06-08 09:48:37

The fate of the Bahrain Grand Prix looked uncertain on Tuesday after Formula One teams opposed a controversial decision to reschedule the postponed race and commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone suggested a fresh vote.

Mavs' Haywood to play against the Heat in Game 4

2011-06-08 09:11:16

Dallas Mavericks back-up center Brendan Haywood was cleared to play in Tuesday's fourth game of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, coach Rick Carlisle said.

Speed skating team gets a real beating

2011-06-07 15:08:07

China's top short track speed skaters were beaten and kicked in an attack following a training session in Yunnan of Southwest China.

The calm before Game 4 storm

2011-06-07 10:25:08

Miami Heat's LeBron James (L) and Chris Bosh joke during practice for the NBA Finals basketball series against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas June 6, 2011.

LeBron says winning will take care of his legacy

2011-06-07 09:42:22

LeBron James bristled Monday at the idea his offensive prowess in the NBA Finals has been a disappointment and that his unwillingness to take charge down the stretch could ultimately affect his legacy.

Yao: I'm motivated by daughter

2011-06-07 08:12:46

The injured Houston Rockets center hopes Amy can watch him play while growing up.

Woods cuts ties with IMG

2011-06-07 09:23:58

Tiger Woods is severing ties with his long-time sports management company IMG but staying with his agent Mark Steinberg, the golfer said on Monday.

Mavericks looking for a complete game with Heat

2011-06-07 09:16:06

The success-starved Dallas Mavericks will have to stop the explosive scoring runs by the Miami Heat if they are going to win their first NBA championship, coach Rick Carlisle said on Monday.

Li Na now sets sight on Wimbledon

2011-06-05 08:47:54

Newly-crowned French Open champion Li Na has set her sight on next month's Wimbledon Open.