BRISBANE, Australia - A much-happier Nick Kyrgios sent Australia into the Davis Cup semifinals when he beat American Sam Querrey in the first of the reverse singles in Brisbane on Sunday.
SYDNEY - Manny Pacquiao will extend his illustrious career with a fight against a little-known former schoolteacher who never expected he'd get a shot at such a legend of the ring.
LONDON - Midfielder Cesc Fabregas said Chelsea won't buckle under the strain of Tottenham's relentless pursuit as the Premier League title race ratchets up another notch this weekend.
PARIS - Jemima Sumgong, the first female Kenyan to win Olympic marathon gold when she triumphed at Rio last August, has failed an out-of-competition dope test, the BBC reported on Friday.
It's lucky seven for equestrian enthusiasts in China, with the announcement Beijing will host the prestigious Longines FEI World Cup Jumping-China League international professional equestrian series for the seventh straight time from April 29 to May 7 at Chaoyang Park.
RIO DE JANEIRO - The rush of marquee signings in Chinese soccer will continue in the coming years as local clubs grow in quality and prestige, according to Brazilian striker Bruno Meneghel.
AUGUSTA, Georgia - Dustin Johnson withdrawing from the Masters was shocking enough.
Phil Mickelson broke par for the 50th time at Augusta National on Thursday, overcoming the whipping winds for a 1-under 71 in the opening round of the Masters.
NEW YORK - Matt Harvey walked from the mound to the dugout and raised his glove with his pitching hand, acknowledging fans chanting his name.
BOSTON - LeBron James and the Cavaliers sent a message to the Celtics in their final regular-season matchup on Wednesday: They won't relinquish the Eastern Conference's top seed easily.
HOUSTON - After missing his first game of the season on Sunday because he had the flu, James Harden was thrilled to not only be back on the court on Wednesday but to be feeling like himself again.