South Korea's Ryu So-yeon won her first major title by beating compatriot Seo Hee-kyung by three shots in a three-hole playoff for the weather-delayed US Women's Open on Monday.
Lionel Messi at last came into his own at the Copa America as Argentina beat a defensive Costa Rica 3-0 with two goals from Sergio Aguero to secure second place in Group A on Monday.
South Korea's opposition leader and a strong presidential contender said Monday he will "seriously" consider co-hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
The expected retirement of Chinese basketball star Yao Ming risks diminishing the NBA's once-burgeoning popularity in the country, with many local fans saying they would no longer watch NBA games.
Former Argentine soccer player and coach Diego Maradona escaped serious injury on Monday when his car was involved in a collision with a bus near his Buenos Aires home, local media and officials said.
Australian cyclist Cadel Evans survived another day of carnage on the Tour de France.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the club is capable of retaining star midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri despite big money bids from Barcelona, Manchester City and Manchester United.
SAINT-FLOUR, France - Tour de France champion Alberto Contador revealed he is "anxious" over ongoing pain in his right knee which flared up again during the crash-marred ninth stage of the race on Sunday.
SILVERSTONE, United Kingdom - Fernando Alonso said that winning Sunday's British Grand Prix had given his Ferrari team the motivation it needed after a frustrating first half to the season.
Chinese NBA idol Yao Ming was set to retire, as confirmed by his management on Saturday.
Basketball has suffered a big loss: Yao Ming, the 7-foot-6 center and 8-time NBA All-Star is reportedly retiring due to career-ending injuries.
Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a new baby girl into the world on Sunday, adding a daughter to the three sons they already have in their growing family.