World champion Philippe Gilbert chases his first victory of the season as a strong field gets set to begin the five stage Tour of Belgium on Wednesday. More »Gilbert targets Tour of Belgium cycling title
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant pledged $1 million through his charitable foundation toward tornado relief efforts, as the NBA team also vowed to aid its stricken city. More »Thunder star Durant pledges $1 mn for tornado relief
The Los Angeles Clippers, ousted in the first round of the NBA playoffs, said they won't bring back head coach Vinny Del Negro. More »Los Angeles Clippers part with coach Del Negro
NBA great Michael Jordan wants to get Charlotte buzzing again, applying to the NBA to re-name his Charlotte Bobcats the Hornets. More »Bobcats seek to regain Hornets nickname
NBA great Michael Jordan wants to get Charlotte buzzing again, applying to the NBA to re-name his Charlotte Bobcats the Hornets. More »NBA: Bobcats seek to regain Hornets nickname
The Los Angeles Clippers, ousted in the first round of the NBA playoffs, said Tuesday they won't bring back head coach Vinny Del Negro. More »NBA: Clippers part ways with coach Del Negro
San Francisco and Houston awarded 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls NEW YORK (Reuters) - San Francisco and Houston were chosen on Tuesday as host cities for the 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls after National Football League (NFL) team owners voted for the two ahead of Miami. The San Francisco Bay Area will host the 50th Super Bowl in early 2016 at Levi's Stadium, the brand new home of the 49ers, which is still under construction. ... More »CA-SPORTS Summary
(Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the league's board of governors in July to approve changing the franchise's name to Charlotte Hornets effective with the 2014-15 season, Bobcats owner Michael Jordan said on Tuesday. Charlotte's original NBA team enjoyed sellout crowds as the Hornets between 1988-2002 before then-owner George Shinn moved the franchise to New Orleans. ... More »Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname
LONDON (Reuters) - World number two Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open after failing to recover from a lower back injury which he aggravated at the Italian Open last week. "It's a really tough decision and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice, I am not fit to compete," Murray said in a statement released by his management company. "Apologies to the organisers and thanks to everyone for the messages of support. Now my complete focus is on getting back on the court as soon as possible. ... More »Murray pulls out of French Open through injury
REUTERS - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with the Clippers in three seasons, guiding them to the playoffs in 2012 and 2013. The Clippers finished the 2012-13 season with a franchise-high of 56 wins, including a 17-game winning streak, and were fourth-seeded in the Western Conference playoffs before falling 4-2 to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. ... More »Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - For a brief but dazzling spell in the 1970s, New Yorkers fell in love with soccer as Pele and the Cosmos showcased the world's most popular game in a city long dominated by baseball and American football. Now Major League Soccer hopes that a new team, called the New York City Football Club and formed by an alliance of English Premier League club Manchester City and baseball's grandest club the New York Yankees, can not only recapture that excitement but this time, sustain it. ... More »Analysis: New MLS club faces challenge to make mark in New York
Third-placed Chelsea received £54.9m, less than both Arsenal and Tottenham as fewer of their games were televised, meanwhile QPR earned the lowest in the Premier League with £39.7m More »Manchester United earn record £60.8m TV revenue
LONDON (Reuters) - Striker Andy Carroll has pulled out of England's friendly internationals against Ireland and Brazil through injury, the FA said on its website (www.thefa.com) on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has been struggling with a heel injury after he was named in Roy Hodgson's squad to face Ireland at Wembley on May 29 and for the prestigious game in Brazil on June 2 at the newly-refurbished Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. ... More »Injured Carroll ruled out of England friendlies
Andy Murray will miss the French Open with the back injury that flared up at the Rome Masters, the world number two announced on Tuesday. More »Injured Murray withdraws from French Open
Manchester City and the New York Yankees are teaming up to launch a new Major League Soccer club in New York City, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday. More »Man City, Yankees launch MLS NY team
The 29-year-old, who won 12 caps for Scotland and scored two goals, insists his decision is based on family reasons, and says he is still on good terms with Gordon Strachan More »Celtic midfielder Kris Commons retires from international football
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - For a brief but dazzling spell in the 1970s, New Yorkers fell in love with soccer as Pele and the Cosmos showcased the world's most popular game in a city long dominated by baseball and American football. Now Major League Soccer hopes that a new team, called the New York City Football Club and formed by an alliance of English Premier League club Manchester City and baseball's grandest club the New York Yankees, can not only recapture that excitement but this time, sustain it. ... More »New MLS club faces challenge to make mark in New York
The Frenchman would welcome the arrival of the Chilean, and is also aiming to stay at the club and mount challenges for the Premier League and Champions League next season More »Pellegrini would be a 'good fit' for Manchester City, admits Nasri
Collated results on Tuesday on the second day of the British Open (x denotes seeding): More »Squash: British Open results - collated
Authorities in San Antonio are investigating a 911 emergency call threatening Spurs point guard Tony Parker during an NBA playoff game on Sunday, local media reported. More »NBA: Police probe threat against Spurs star Parker - reports
Manchester City and the New York Yankees are teaming up to launch a new Major League Soccer club in New York City, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday. More »Football: Man City, Yankees launch MLS NY team
The former AC Milan forward is hoping the club's Campeonato Paulista triumph can act as a springboard for further titles in 2013 More »Pato aiming for Corinthians clean sweep
Manager Tony Pulis has left Stoke after seven years in charge, the Premier League club announced late Tuesday. More »Pulis leaves Stoke after seven years in charge
Manager Tony Pulis has left Stoke after seven years in charge, the Premier League club announced late Tuesday. More »Football: Pulis leaves Stoke after seven years in charge
Results on Tuesday on the second day of the British Open (x denotes seeding): More »Squash: British Open results - 4th update