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World number one Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will be back in Sydney in November to defend the Australian Open title he snatched from Adam Scott's grasp on the final hole last year.

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. - At some point Friday night, it's likely to feel a little awkward at Soldier Field. If and when the Bears score a touchdown against the Eagles, kicker Robbie Gould will trot out for the extra point att...

The United States men's national team has trimmed its roster to 16 players by cutting Washington's John Wall and Bradley Beal and Atlanta's Paul Millsap.

After a handful of close challenges in recent years, Frank Emmelmann's German 100m record of 10.06 finally fell at the National Championships, held in Ulm on 25-27 July, as Julian Reus bettered it by one hundredth of a s...

Michael Wacha had a pain-free light throwing session Tuesday, a key step as the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander works his way back from a stress reaction in his right shoulder that has sidelined him since mid-June.

Four Olympic medalists, including two players, and two coaches who played an integral role in establishing the sport of hockey in the United States on several fronts will headline this year's inductees into the U.S. Hock...

Two years ago, following the conclusion of the London 2012 Olympics, the very idea of Leandro Damiao joining Atletico Madrid would have been seen as a major coup for the Spanish club. Yet, when he was linked with the Spa...

According to Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys front office brass, the veteran is 100 percent recovered from December back surgery.

The gruesome injury to Paul George in a Team USA scrimmage has NBA owners and executives complaining. Again.

In January, Bud Selig mused aloud about a farewell tour for his final season as commissioner. Meet some fans, shake some hands, celebrate the game.

Every morning before the sun rises, the Dolphins’ strength and conditioning staff loads a GPS unit about one-third the size of a man’s palm into a shirt pocket 56 of the team’s players will wear beneath their jerse...

Chase Headley drove a ball to deep right-center to lead off the bottom of the 12th inning off Yankees punching bag Joe Nathan, and with the way the Yankees new...

UCLA cornerback Marcus Rios reached a milestone Monday. His parents, Richard and Ivy, were there to witness it, but there was little fanfare.

Bethany Wu shot a 2-under 68 on Tuesday in the U.S. Women's Amateur to top the 64 match-play qualifiers.

Since losing to Roger Federer in his first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon, Milos Raonic has channelled his anger into a flawless performance in Washington DC.

France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has revealed he is lucky not to be paralysed, following his horrific clash while playing for […]

Roger Federer rolled to a 6-2, 6-0 victory over wild card Peter Polansky in the second round of the Rogers Cup, and Ernest Gulbis, Richard Gasquet and Fabio Fognini also advanced in the U.S. Open tuneup on Tuesday.

What players are saying at the PGA.

Outdoor hockey is returning to California for a second straight season, the National Hockey League announced Wednesday. This season's game features two teams which have become quite familiar with each other in recent yea...

MONTREAL - Anthony Duclair, Frederik Gauthier and Haydn Fleury had a goal and an assist apiece to lead Canada over the Czech Republic 6-2 at the world junior development camp on Tuesday. Curtis Lazar, Nick Paul, and Sam ...

With Giants running back David Wilson forced into retirement at 23, other players have recognized the potential hazards of spinal issues.

It takes just a few steps to figure out the winner of the 2014 PGA Championship. ESPN.com's Matt Willis crunches the numbers.