Bayern Munich have fired coach Louis Van Gaal after Saturday's 1-1 Bundesliga draw against Nuremberg increased the chances of Germany's biggest club missing out on next season's Champions League.
The Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 97-81 on Thursday to open a four-game lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.
Paul has 28 pts and 10 assists as New Orleans beat Houston 101-93
Danny Granger scored 25 points on Wednesday to help the Indiana Pacers clinch their first NBA playoff berth since 2006 with a 136-112 victory over Washington.
Dallas Braden isn't panicking about Oakland's poor start to the season.
The Chinese men's curling team failed to qualify for the semifinals after losing to Canada 4-5 at the World Curling Championships in Canada.
Germany's 23-year-old Andrea Petkovic has become famous for her victory dance, but plans to enter politics after she retires from tennis.
A tattooed fan hugs Mercedes Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany (R) during a meet the fans session ahead of the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
An all-star cast of golf's greatest players challenge legendary Augusta National in the 75th Masters starting on Thursday.
Jack Nicklaus says older players have an easier time these days at winning Majors thanks to advances in equipment.
The 2011 International Paralympic Day will be held on 8 September in Trafalgar Square.
LeBron James acquired a minority stake in Liverpool soccer club on Wednesday.