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An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest -- although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his own ascent next week.
Urlacher retiring from NFL after 13 seasons
Brian Urlacher is retiring form the NFL after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, according to his official Twitter account.
Krzyzewski to return as coach of Team USA
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
Nats' closer calls out Harper's OF positioning
Washington Nationals closer Rafael Soriano questioned Bryce Harper's defensive positioning on Tuesday, claiming that the star right fielder should have been in a better position to make a game-saving catch against the San Francisco Giants.
Sources: Mavs mulling Howard sweepstakes
The Dallas Mavericks, with their first lottery draft pick in a dozen years firmly in hand, have their eyes on Dwight Howard.
Cavs win NBA draft lottery; Magic get 2nd pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA draft lottery.
Jackson: Told by GM of D'Antoni, 'I laughed'
When Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak called Phil Jackson to tell him the Lakers were hiring Mike DAntoni instead of him he responded the only way he knew how. I laughed, Jackson says.
Tiger: 'Time to move on,' Garcia apologizes
Sergio Garcia on Wednesday afternoon apologized for insensitive remarks directed at Tiger Woods, saying his comments were "totally stupid and out of place."
NFL: Expanded playoffs, 18 games still eyed
Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings.
Goodell confirms draft moving to May in '14
Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday at the NFL's spring meetings in Boston that the draft will be moved to May in 2014, between the 8th and 17th of the month.
Back in black: Woodson signs with Raiders
Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson has agreed to a deal with the Oakland Raiders.
Spurs outlast Grizzlies in OT, grab 2-0 lead
Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday
Vinny Del Negro out as Clippers head coach
Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit.
Trout hits for cycle as Angels drub Mariners
Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Sandoval's HR caps Giants' rally past Nationals
Giants 4, Nationals 2(10)
Durant to donate $1M to OKC tornado relief
Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.
Paille snaps tie as Bruins put Rangers on brink
Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.
Yankees, Man City to own new NY MLS club
Boeheim: Melo needs better supporting cast
Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.
Phil Jackson says best offer came from Nets
Phil Jackson says the best job offer he has received recently was to coach the Brooklyn Nets.
Murray out of French Open due to back injury
Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.
Romo out at least 3 weeks after surgery
Tony Romo underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst that will keep him out of organized team activities that begin Tuesday and run for the next three weeks.
San Francisco, Houston win Super Bowl bids
The San Francisco Bay Area was awarded hosting rights to Super Bowl L in 2016, while Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017, commissioner Roger Goodell announced at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston on Tuesday.
Golf bans anchor putting, cites 'free swing'
Golf's governing bodies on Tuesday announced that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
Broncos' Moore vows to make up for gaffe
Rahim Moore wants so badly to forget it all. No one seems willing to let that happen.
Kraft: Positive reports on Gronk's surgery
One day after New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his left forearm, team owner Robert Kraft said he has received positive reports from doctors.
Sources: Howard felt marginalized by D'Antoni
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" that Dwight Howard will be back with the Lakers next season and beyond.
Announcer: Sweets sunk Chapman Sunday
Aroldis Chapman saved the Reds' win over the Mets on Monday, one day after an uncharacteristic blown save against Philadelphia. According to a Spanish-language broadcaster for the Phillies, the Reds' closer's sweet tooth may have helped to derail him.
Vogel responds to LeBron, respects Heat
Frank Vogel said Monday that he has great respect for LeBron James and the Miami Heat, but as for James' perception that the Indiana Pacers coach considers Miami "just another team," he said the Heat superstar is mistaken.
Mattingly on hot seat rumors: 'I'm still here'
Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.
Bills' Williams denies contemplating suicide
Denying he's ever contemplated suicide, Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams accused his former fiancee on Monday of taking private comments out of context in a bid to win a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.
Quick burst in second sends Wings over Hawks
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second rou
Corbin (7-0) confounds Rockies with 10 K's
Patrick Corbin tossed a three-hitter for his first complete game, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
Report: Smith discusses moving Charlotte race
The chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. is so determined to get a second Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that he may be willing to give up a date at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Tiger: No reconciliation sought with Sergio
Tiger Woods gave a one-word answer Monday to a question about whether he had sought out Sergio Garcia in the aftermath of their Players Championship spat to clear the air.
Diggins gets Mercedes from Jay-Z's company
Skylar Diggins received a new Mercedes from Jay-Z's company.
Fans buy items on RG III's wedding registry
Robert Griffin III's immense fan base is showing their appreciation for the Washington Redskins quarterback by purchasing many of the items he and his fiance have listed on their wedding registry.
Chad Johnson arrested on probation violation
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
Lions' Johnson played with injured fingers
Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson had a record-breaking night.