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Pacers oust top-seeded Cavs, Nuggets on brink
The Indiana Pacers came from behind to send the Cleveland Cavaliers crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a dazzling Nikola Jokic display to push the Denver Nuggets to the brink of elimination.
Masters champion McIlroy to headline Australian Open
Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play in the Australian Open for the next two years, the world number two said Wednesday, ending a long absence from the tournament.
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together for rainy PGA battle
Lightning-fast greens are predicted at rain-soaked Quail Hollow when the 107th PGA Championship tees off Thursday with the world's top-ranked trio in a mouth-watering feature group sure to dominate attention.
Tatum suffered ruptured right Achilles in playoff defeat: Celtics
Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the Boston Celtics' playoff defeat to the New York Knicks, the NBA champions confirmed on Tuesday, leaving the basketball superstar facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Winning farewell for Orlando Pirates' Spanish coach Riveiro
Spaniard Jose Riveiro received a fitting farewell on Tuesday as coach of Orlando Pirates, who kept their slim South African Premiership title hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Golden Arrows.
Baseball pariahs Rose, Jackson eligible for Hall of Fame after league ruling
Late baseball pariahs Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were removed from the sport's permanently ineligible list on Tuesday in a historic move that paves the way for the duo and other deceased players to be admitted into the hall of fame.
Scheffler excited for 1-2-3 group with McIlroy, Schauffele
World number one Scottie Scheffler is thrilled to be playing the first two rounds of the PGA Championship with defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, expecting a memorable time.
Sinner moves through gears to reach Italian Open quarters
Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals.
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together to start PGA
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play together in the first two rounds of the 107th PGA Championship in groupings announced Tuesday.
DeChambeau says '24 PGA near miss a major confidence boost
Bryson DeChambeau credits the confidence boost he took from last year's 72nd-hole PGA Championship loss for helping him win last year's US Open and making him a better major threat.
Schauffele still has something to prove after two major wins
Defending champion Xander Schauffele says he still has something to prove at this week's PGA championship and doesn't feel much different as a two-time major winner than he did a year ago without a major crown.
US Ryder Cup captain Bradley eyes LIV's Koepka, DeChambeau
US captain Keegan Bradley might bring together PGA Tour and LIV Golf talent for September's Ryder Cup showdown against Europe, even as the competing groups can't complete a deal themselves.
Musetti battles Medvedev and match-point rain delay to reach Rome quarters
Lorenzo Musetti reached the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Tuesday after heavy rain forced him to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev.
Forest hit back over criticism of owner Marinakis over Nuno clash
Nottingham Forest have claimed owner Evangelos Marinakis did not confront boss Nuno Espirito Santo after last weekend's 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester.
Blackmore's history-making exploits inspiring to all: de Bromhead
Rachael Blackmore's groundbreaking exploits as a jockey have "inspired people to follow their dreams" Henry de Bromhead, the trainer with whom she teamed up to make history, told AFP on Tuesday.
Southern Hills named host of 2032 PGA Championship
Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was named host of the 2032 PGA Championship on Tuesday by the PGA of America, making it the first course to host six times.
Injury may delay outdoor season start for Norway's Ingebrigtsen
Norway's 5,000m Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen may have to delay the start of his outdoor season due to problems with his Achilles tendon, the athlete's spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.
Tour de France to go through Paris' historic Montmartre district
The Tour de France will pass through the historic Parisian district of Montmartre on its final stage this year after huge crowds massed there for the 2024 Olympic road races, sources close to the decision told AFP on Tuesday.
Everton to preserve Goodison Park for women's team
Goodison Park will become the home of Everton's women's team when the Premier League club open their new arena at Bramley-Moore Dock next season, the English outfit said on Tuesday.
Thomas confident at PGA having won a major at Quail Hollow
Justin Thomas enters this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow with confidence and a hot hand as well as memories of winning his first major title on the same course.
Dutch rider van Uden springs surprise to win Giro sprint
Dutch sprinter Casper van Uden outsmarted the favourites to win stage four of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday while Mads Pedersen held the overall race lead finishing fourth.
Tour de France to pass through historic Montmartre
The Tour de France will pass through the historic Parisian district of Montmartre on its final stage this year after huge crowds massed there for the 2024 Olympic road races, sources close to the decision told AFP on Tuesday.
Rahm says no need to play perfect to win majors, just have faith
Jon Rahm says the big thing he has learned in 10 years playing major golf tournaments is that you don't need to play perfect to win, just believe in your game.
NFL sets first regular-season games in Dublin, Berlin, Madrid
The NFL announced its seven-game international slate of contests for the 2025 season on Tuesday, setting teams for the league's first regular-season contests in Dublin, Berlin and Madrid among others.
Former England scrum-half Care to retire
Former England scrum-half Danny Care announced on Tuesday he will retire from rugby at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Spieth's career Slam hopes at PGA boosted by McIlroy Masters win
Jordan Spieth makes his ninth attempt to complete a career Grand Slam this week by winning the PGA Championship, drawing inspiration from Rory McIlroy completing his own career Slam.
Test final must trump IPL, says South Africa coach
Coach Shukri Conrad said on Tuesday that South Africa's players must prioritise the World Test Championship final over the closing stages of the Indian Premier League.
Buttler one of five IPL players in England squad despite fixture clash
England have selected five Indian Premier League players in their one-day squad to face the West Indies, including former captain Jos Buttler, but have not ruled out allowing them to skip the series.
Cycling great Wiggins admits cocaine addiction after retiring
Five-time Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins says he became a cocaine addict following his retirement from cycling and is "lucky to be here".
Rabada leads South African pace attack for World Test final
Kagiso Rabada will lead a South African pace bowling attack weakened by injury in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's in London from June 11 to 15.
Alcaraz battles into Italian Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz reached the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after battling past Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to continue his bid for a first Rome title.
Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he "has no problem" with Real Madrid ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.