Bradley Beal earned his first career triple-double and scored the go-ahead basket with 40 seconds left as the Washington Wizards defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 149-146 in triple overtime on Saturday. December 22, 2018; Oakland,…

December 21, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during a stoppage in play against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.…

TORONTO (Reuters) – Russia’s Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is again on the verge of suspension after a World Anti-Doping Agency inspection team visiting a Moscow laboratory was denied access to raw data to complete its full…

Reigning NHL MVP Taylor Hall scored two goals and added two assists as the New Jersey Devils routed the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Friday night in Newark, N.J. Dec 21, 2018; Newark, NJ, USA; New…

FILE PHOTO: Sep 24, 2018; New York Knicks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (6) addresses the media at Knicks Media Day, Greenburgh, NY, USA; [CAPTION] at MSG training facility. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports – 11309491…

(Reuters) – The Australian Open has joined Wimbledon in introducing a final set tiebreak from next year’s competition, following the “most extensive” consultation in the event’s history, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Friday. FILE…

FILE PHOTO: Golf – 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National – Guyancourt, France – September 30, 2018 – Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy celebrates during the Singles REUTERS/Regis Duvignau Rory McIlroy plans to commit to…

FILE PHOTO: Southern California Trojans associate head coach Tony Bland reacts during a NCAA basketball game against the Cal State Northridge Matadors at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California, U.S. on November 23, 2015. REUTERS/Kirby…

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will play two preseason games in Mumbai next year, the first National Basketball Association games to take place in India, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on…

Junior Markell Johnson scored a career-high 27 points, buoyed by a big second half, as host North Carolina State upended No. 7 Auburn 78-71 on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C. Dec 19, 2018; Raleigh, NC,…

FILE PHOTO: A baseball ready for export is pictured at the Rawlings factory in Turrialba, Costa Rica March 3, 2010. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate NEW YORK (Reuters) – Major League Baseball has reached an agreement with…

LONDON (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho’s relationship with Manchester United reached irretrievable breakdown a long time ago but the Old Trafford hierarchy finally served the divorce papers on Tuesday as the world’s biggest club sacked the…

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Jonas Jerebko’s move to NBA title favorites the Golden State Warriors is paying off handsomely for the Swedish power forward who suffered the indignity of being cut by the Utah Jazz. FILE…

FILE PHOTO: Dec 2, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza (3) looks for a teammate to pass off to as he drives past Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) during…

LONDON (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho’s relationship with Manchester United reached the point of irretrievable breakdown a long time ago but the club finally served the divorce papers on Tuesday as the world’s biggest club sacked…

Dec 16, 2018; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott enters the field prior to a game against the Detroit Lions at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports AFC…

FILE PHOTO: Sep 15, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (9) celebrates a goal during the first half against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Zlatan…

(Reuters) – The National Football League (NFL) playoff picture became clearer Sunday as teams made another push for the post-season in Week 15 action. Dec 16, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Tarik…

Ben Simmons had 22 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers past the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-105 on Sunday. Dec 16, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25)…

Dec 16, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) warms up in the rain prior to his first career game as a backup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at M&T Bank Stadium.…

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Justin Rose failed to reclaim the world number one ranking after a final round meltdown at the Indonesian Masters on Sunday as Thai Poom Saksansin claimed the title for the second time…

COLOMBO (Reuters) – Ranil Wickremesinghe will return as Sri Lankan prime minister on Sunday, a lawmaker from his party and an official at the president’s office said, likely ending a political crisis that began in…

Maasai Moran athletes sing and dance as they arrive for the 2018 Maasai Olympics at the Sidai Oleng Wildlife Sanctuary, at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, near the Kenya-Tanzania border in Kimana, Kajiado, Kenya December…

(Reuters) – Poom Saksansin maintained his three-shot lead to inch closer to a second Indonesia Masters triumph while Justin Rose remained on course to become world number one even after the Briton’s title defence appeared…

Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 10 rebounds to carry the visiting Indiana Pacers past the Philadelphia 76ers 113-101 on Friday for their sixth straight win. Dec 14, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward…

FILE PHOTO: Joan Steinbrenner (L), widow of George Steinbrenner, walks out of the dugout as she is introduced before the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies MLB spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field…

(Reuters) – The New Year will usher in dozens of new rules in the biggest revamp of golf regulations in decades, even if at the recreational level it is more a case of catching up…

(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors need to stay hungry for success or see their hopes of a third successive title evaporate, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Dec 7, 2018;…

The Cleveland Indians on Thursday traded slugger Edwin Encarnacion to the Seattle Mariners for Carlos Santana as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Tampa Bay Rays, the Indians confirmed. FILE PHOTO: Sep…