Azarenka routs Sharapova for Australian Open title

01/28/12 2:29 am

Victoria Azarenka roared past Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to capture the Australian Open title, and with it she will be the new WTA No. 1.

U.S. women can breathe easy with Olympic berth in hand

01/28/12 2:23 am

After a lackluster first half, the U.S. women's soccer team beat Costa Rica 3-0 to earn a spot in the London Olympics.

AP: Torre, Magic groups alive in Dodgers bidding

01/27/12 11:14 pm

Groups including Joe Torre and Magic Johnson have survived the first round of cuts in bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a source says.

Morneau 'hopeful' he'll be fully healthy in 2012

01/27/12 8:08 pm

Justin Morneau's latest recovery is "right on schedule" for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins.

White Sox GM feels son's pain after 49ers' loss

01/27/12 6:40 pm

White Sox general manager Ken Williams is still feeling his son's pain.

Red Sox tickets go digital to foil scalping

01/27/12 5:56 pm

The Boston Red Sox are going to a new digital ticketing system for the cheapest seats at Fenway Park to keep them out of the hands of scalpe ...

Pees takes over as Ravens defensive coordinator

01/27/12 11:18 pm

The Baltimore Ravens wasted no time finding a replacement for recently departed defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano, as head coach John Harbaugh announced that linebacker coach Dean Pees will take over control of the Ravens' defense.

Raiders will introduce Allen as new head coach Monday

01/27/12 11:13 pm

The Oakland Raiders have ended all of the drama surrounding their head-coaching search Friday, officially announcing the hiring of Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Dolphins' Marshall talks to Flynn about teaming up in Miami

01/27/12 11:08 pm

Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall wants a long-term answer at quarterback, and he has one particular free agent-to-be in mind. Jeff Darlington reports that Marshall is courting Matt Flynn.

McKegg with one goal and two assists to lead the Knights over the Spitfires 5-2

01/27/12 8:54 pm

LONDON, Ont. - Greg McKegg scored once and set up two more as the London Knights defeated the visiting Windsor Spitfires 5-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Max Domi, Seth Griffith, Ryan Rupert and Jared Knight had a goal apiece for the ...

Foy with a goal and an assist to lead the Majors over the Petes 3-2

01/27/12 8:44 pm

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Brett Foy scored a goal and set up one more as the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors defeated the visiting Peterborough Petes 3-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Mika Partanen and Jamie Wise also scored for the Majors ...

Alcock scores in overtime to lift the Frontenacs over the Generals 2-1

01/27/12 8:34 pm

KINGSTON, Ont. - Cody Alcock scored the winning goal 3:30 into overtime as the Kingston Frontenacs defeated the visiting Oshawa Generals 2-1 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Braydon Blight also scored for the Frontenacs (14-30-4), who hav...

Hornets actively trying to trade center Kaman

01/28/12 12:36 am

The New Orleans Hornets are actively trying to trade center Chris Kaman, according to sources close to the process.

Rose scores season-high 34 as Bulls top Bucks

01/27/12 11:47 pm

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 107-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Rubio key late as Timberwolves close out Spurs

01/27/12 11:46 pm

Ricky Rubio scored nine of his 18 points in the fourth quarter and dished out 10 assists to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 87-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.