Rory McIlroy kept his hopes of ending a two-year European Tour winless drought alive with a four-under-par 68 for a one-stroke lead in the Dubai Desert Classic second round on Friday with Tiger Woods lurking.
JEREZ, Spain - Australia's Mark Webber described Robert Kubica as one of the world's best drivers on Thursday as Formula One united in its support for the stricken Pole who suffered a terrifying rally crash at the weekend.
Robert Kubica on Thursday left the intensive care unit at the Italian hospital where he is being treated after last weekend's horror crash.
MADRID - A "disgusted" Alberto Contador hit out on Thursday at the Spanish federation, which he accused of buckling to pressure from anti-doping authorities and proposing he serve a one-year ban from cycling.
The San Antonio Spurs showed their class, delivering a fourth quarter knockout punch to put away the Toronto Raptors 111-100 on Wednesday, underlining their status as the NBA's top team.
A closing hole eagle helped Tiger Woods save face on the opening day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday although the former world number one was upstaged by his successor Lee Westwood and number two Martin Kaymer.
DALLAS, Texas - Hundreds of fans who bought Super Bowl tickets and wound up missing the game or settling for obstructed views from folding chairs are taking their complaints to federal court.
Longtime Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said on Thursday a drop-off in energy was behind his sudden decision to resign after 23 years with the NBA team.
The pack of riders cycles past a mosque during the third stage of the 10th Tour of Qatar cycling race from Al Wakra to Mesaieed, Qatar.
Italy's Christof Innerhofer said fear of finishing outside the medals again helped push him to claim his maiden world ski gold when he won the men's Super G on Wednesday.
LeBron James had 41 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists,and Chris Bosh added 19 points as the Miami Heat rallied from 14 points down to beat the Indiana Pacers 117-112 on Tuesday for their seventh straight victory.
ORLANDO, Florida - For the past few weeks, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy's nightly pregame speeches have included two simple requests: Good pace on offense and sustained energy on defense.