By Bill Dwyre
The 42-year-old from Northern Ireland, who survives the elements at the British Open for his first victory in a major, sees himself as 'a bit of a normal bloke.'
By Helene Elliott
Players have made several sacrifices, including forgoing lucrative contracts in Europe, to participate in the world championships that begin in Shanghai on Monday. The top three finishers qualify for the 2012 London Games.
By Dylan Hernandez
The Dodgers trail the first-place San Francisco Giants by 121/2 games as they head into a three-game series that starts Monday. Ted Lilly holds Arizona to three hits, including two home runs, over six innings.
By Mike DiGiovanna
The Angels, wearing ill-fitting throwback uniforms, are out of the game in a hurry as Joel Pineiro gives up a first-inning grand slam to Conor Jackson in a shaky start.
By Jerry Crowe
The featherweight champion's death after a 1963 bout at Dodger Stadium prompted Bob Dylan to take boxing to task in his song 'Who Killed Davey Moore?' This month, Sports Illustrated rated it the best sports song of all time.
By Kenji Hall and John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times
A joyful, nearly disbelieving Tokyo bursts into celebration over the soccer victory, a symbol of hope and resilience for the earthquake-devastated country.
By Melissa Rohlin
Washington pulls off the biggest second-half comeback in WNBA history and hands Los Angeles its first home loss of the season, 89-85.
By Jeff Shain and Zach McCann, Orlando Sentinel
3-stroke triumph produces Northern Ireland's 3rd major champion in 13 months
By Dylan Hernandez
Furcal is batting .168, but Mattingly says the oft-injured shortstop still generates good bat speed, just needs to get his timing back, and is being unfairly blamed for Dodgers' offensive shortcomings.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Team lost three of four games at Oakland, scored only 11 runs and batted only .185.
Associated Press
He hits a shot out of bounds on No. 14, ending his chances of catching leader Darren Clarke at the British Open.
By Jeff Shain
The golfer moves into a share of the lead with a 22-foot eagle at No. 7 and remains within reach with a birdie at No. 10 but loses momentum with bogeys on No. 11 and No. 14.
Associated Press
Designated hitter has a broken bone in his right hand.
Associated Press
Newman wins a Sprint Cup race for the first time since last April, and Stewart picks up his second top-five finish of the season.
Staff and wire reports
Kirk finishes a stroke ahead of Tom Pernice Jr. and George McNeill to win the Viking Classic.
Associated Press
Defending champion Brazil dominates from start, but Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar stops shots from Thiago Silva, Elano, Andre Santos and Fred. In other game, Venezuela beats Chile, 2-1.
Associated Press
The sprinter collects his fourth stage victory of this year's race. Thomas Voeckler of France remains the Tour's overall leader.
Pictures from the 2,100-mile long cycling trek through the countryside of France.
By Lance Pugmire
A new study aims to track 500 boxers and mixed martial arts fighters, monitoring their brains to gain a better understanding of head trauma and to improve treatments for brain damage.
