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Why Tyson Gay scandal is not Marion Jones all over again

Top US sprinter Tyson Gay acknowledged that he has tested positive for a banned substance, rocking the track-and-field world. But the news also points to how much has changed in antidoping.
20 offbeat facts about the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Here are some offbeat facts about the 2013 MLB All-Star Game in New York City.
MLB trade rumors: Baseball's winners and losers could be dealing soon

MLB trade rumors have several players possibly moving from their present clubs out of town. One thing about MLB trade rumors: They're just rumors until a deal is made.
Andy Murray wins Wimbledon: greatest British sports victory?

Scottish tennis star Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia in straight sets to win the Wimbledon men’s singles championship Sunday. It was the first Wimbledon victory for a British player in 77 years.
Tennis, anyone? Can you 'ace' our Grand Slam quiz?

Is a clay surface faster than grass? Do men and women earn equal prize money? Test your mastery of tennis trivia with our quiz about the four Grand Slam events.
Kelly Olynyk: A good pick for the Boston Celtics?

Kelly Olynyk was a break-out star at Gonzaga University this year. But is Kelly Olynyk, a 7-foot forward, a good choice for the Boston Celtics?
Vanderbilt University football players suspended in sex crimes investigation (+video)

Four Vanderbilt University football players have been dismissed from the team during an investigation of alleged sex crimes at a university dormitory. This follows other recent instances of sex crimes tied to football players.
The Los Angeles Clippers: 10 things you might not know

The arrival of Doc Rivers as the team's new coach has folks in Los Angeles buzzing about the NBA's Clippers, this after years in the long shadow of the Lakers. Here's some background about one of the league's most frustrated franchises.
Blackhawks storm back to beat Bruins for Stanley Cup

The Chicago Blackhawks were down a goal to the Boston Bruins late in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. In the closing minutes, the Blackhawks scored twice to win their second NHL championship in four years.
Stanley Cup Game 6: Blackhawks on cusp of a championship vs. Bruins (+video)

In a terrific Stanley Cup Final series, the Chicago Blackhawks are on the brink of winning their second NHL title in four years. But the Boston Bruins will be defending home ice in Game 6 Monday night.
Boston Bruins black-and-blue hockey not enough in Stanley Cup final (+video)

The Boston Bruins hit everything in sight in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final, but the Chicago Blackhawks skated circles around them, winning 3-1.
Miami Heat stop Spurs in Game 7, repeat as NBA champions

LeBron James once again led his team to a hard-fought NBA title against a game San Antonio squad.
Clippers-Celtics trade talks: Off again, on again (+video)

Celtics trade negotiations with Clippers picked back up again Wednesday. A potential Clippers Celtics trade would include current Boston head coach Doc Rivers and power forward Kevin Garnett.
LeBron headband goes, results in big win for Heat (+video)

LeBron headband is abandoned in Game 6, but the Miami Heat, led by a James triple-double, erased a 10-point third quarter deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in overtime Tuesday night. Who knows if LeBron headband returns for Game 7 of the NBA Finals?
Lolo Jones: Video rant about her $741 paycheck backfires (+ video)

Lolo Jones: Her Vine video mocking her paltry paycheck for her bobsledding training has unintentionally put the focus on why Lolo Jones makes the big bucks from endorsements.
Blake Griffin Lakers deal? Clippers want top billing in LA

Blake Griffin Lakers: There are reports that the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers could be trying to ship power forward Blake Griffin to the L.A. Lakers.
Ginobili’s aggressive play drives Spurs to victory over Heat (+video)

Manu Ginobili's double-double led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Stanley Cup final: Boston Bruins prove era of the superstar is gone (+video)

The Boston Bruins rallied to tie the Stanley Cup final series, 1-1, Saturday because of a strong game from their supporting cast. That is a hallmark of the NHL's new 'Bruins Era.'
US Open pairings: Golf stars abound in 156-man field (+video)

US Open pairings: Tiger, check. Rory, ready. Phil, signed in. Who else might make a splash at Merion this week?
Blackhawks-Bruins Stanley Cup final not for the faint of heart

The Chicago Blackhawks face off with the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final Wednesday night. Get ready for some meat-grinder hockey.