FILE PHOTO – Apr 11, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher David Phelps (35) delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park. Mandatory…

Rookie sensation Luka Doncic drained the game-winning 3-pointer, scored a team-high 29 points and finished two rebounds shy of a triple-double to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a rare road win, 119-115 over the Minnesota…

(Reuters) – Matt Kuchar, in some of the best form of his career at age 40, vaulted to the lead after the second round at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Friday. Jan 11, 2019;…

FILE PHOTO: Sep 21, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (2) throws his jersey in celebration after hitting a solo home run for a walk off win against the Minnesota Twins…

FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Fed Cup – World Group Final – Czech Republic v United States – O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic – November 11, 2018 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates during her match…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Andy Murray may retire after the Australian Open, with the severe pain from his troublesome right hip having become almost unbearable for him to play on, the former world number one said…

FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 7, 2018. Australia’s Ashleigh Barty reacts during the third round match against Russia’s Daria Kasatkina. REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge Unseeded…

In a battle of teams looking to get back on track, Colin White scored 1:34 into overtime as the visiting Ottawa Senators ended their eight-game losing streak Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim…

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino multiple world champion who turned 40 last month, said on Wednesday that while he is focused on his title defense against Adrien Broner, he has considered life…

(Reuters) – Mardy Fish was named U.S. Davis Cup captain on Wednesday as the men’s team competition enters a new era. FILE PHOTO: Mardy Fish of the U.S. leaves the court after losing to Feliciano…

LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe. FILE PHOTO: Britain’s…

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Super Bowl fans may have to go without guacamole this year if avocado farmers in Mexico cannot send their fruit to the United States because of a prolonged fuel shortage. FILE…

FILE PHOTO: Sep 26, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with second baseman Brian Dozier (2) after scoring against the Cleveland Indians in the third inning at Progressive Field.…

FILE PHOTO: Japan’s Saori Yoshida reacts after defeating Canada’s Tonya Lynn Verbeek on the final of the Women’s 55Kg Freestyle wrestling at the ExCel venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 9, 2012. REUTERS/Suhaib…

FILE PHOTO: Maha Jannoud, 32, coaches during a training for al-Muhafaza Sports club men’s team in Damascus, Syria December 20, 2018. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki DAMASCUS (Reuters) – On the soccer pitch, Maha Jannoud barks out instructions…

MOSCOW (Reuters) – With the clock ticking toward new sanctions, Russian authorities said on Monday they would allow a World Anti-Doping Agency inspection team to return to a Moscow laboratory to retrieve data it had…

Max Pacioretty scored the game-winning goal for the second straight game, and Malcolm Subban had 36 saves to pick up his first home win of the season as the Vegas Golden Knights moved back into…

(Reuters) – The LA Chargers take their road show to Massachusetts next Sunday for an NFL playoff game that will feature starting quarterbacks with a combined age of 78. Jan 6, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA;…

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – International Friendly – England v United States – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – November 15, 2018 England’s Wayne Rooney during the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters)…

Tennis – Brisbane International – Women’s Final – Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia, January 6, 2019 Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko REUTERS/Patrick Hamilton (Reuters)…

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to restructure Ben Roethlisberger’s contract for the benefit of reducing the impact of trading high-dollar wide receiver Antonio Brown. FILE PHOTO – Dec 30, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers…

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to restructure the contract of Ben Roethlisberger for the benefit of reducing the impact of trading high-dollar wide receiver Antonio Brown. FILE PHOTO – Dec 9, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA;…

Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 21 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 114-93, wire-to-wire victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Jan 4, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen…

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald headline the 2018 NFL All-Pro team announced Friday. FILE PHOTO: Dec 30, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback…

LONDON (Reuters) – Everyone loves an underdog but Mercedes believe Formula One fans will still have plenty to cheer about next season even if the reigning champions dominate for a record-chasing sixth successive year. FILE…

Carey Price, returning from a three-game injury absence, stopped 33 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Montreal Canadiens blanked the visiting Vancouver Canucks 2-0 Thursday night. Jan 3, 2019; Montreal, Quebec,…

First-year eligible candidates Tony Gonzalez, Champ Bailey and Ed Reed led the way among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when the group was announced Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Denver Broncos cornerback…

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The tires of the Aston Martin Racing team car screech and the engine roars as it leaves the pits on its way back into the race at the Shanghai international circuit, one…

Boston’s Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 35 points, and Terry Rozier got the start for an injured Kyrie Irving and scored 16 points on Wednesday to lead the Celtics to a 115-102 home win over…

(Reuters) – Chelsea confirmed the signing of U.S. international winger Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, making the highly talented 20-year-old the most expensive American soccer player in history. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football –…