Balanced NBA field will make title chase tougher
Written by TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Ewing sees the parallels between then and now.
British Open: a new golf course, a new Tiger Woods
Written by DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Tiger Woods was an hour into his practice round Tuesday at the British Open when he stood on the fifth tee with a foreign object in his hand.
Nibali now strong favorite to win Tour de France
Written by JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Sports Writer
BESANCON, France (AP) — With defending champion Chris Froome and two-time winner Alberto Contador out of the race, the path is wide open for Vincenzo Nibali to become the first Italian to win the Tour de France since the late Marco Pantani in 1998.
Chris Kluwe's lawyer threatens to sue Vikings
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe intends to sue the team over allegations of anti-gay conduct by a coach, his lawyer said Tuesday.
Cespedes wins again, beating Frazier in HR derby
Written by DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Yoenis Cespedes knew how to pace himself in this rain-delayed home run derby, drawn out further by a new format.
Akron plans party for LeBron's homecoming
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James' hometown is planning a big party for his homecoming.
Germany World Cup heroes return to huge fan party
Written by GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press
BERLIN (AP) — At a party 24 years in the making, hundreds of thousands of Germans showed their admiration and adoration for their World Cup winners at a victory parade to the Brandenburg Gate on Tuesday.
Abreu, Cespedes, Puig among 5 Cuban All-Stars
Written by ERIC NUNEZ, AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aroldis Chapman wanted to interview Yasiel Puig, the Los Angeles Dodgers star who shaved a star on the left side of his head for the for the All-Star game.