Despite all the warnings, doctors say some people will mishandle fireworks this Fourth of July and pay the price.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in their third consecutive Wimbledon final after commanding semifinal victories Friday.

In the SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL, Ira Winderman reports "After an elbow to the chest sidelined first-round draft choice Michael Beasley for almost all of the first day of the Miami Heat's summer camp, the No. 2 pick out of Kansas

It was an early start to Basketball without Borders Asia today beginning with an ESS Basketball Clinic run by Dominique Wilkins. Over 250 students watched clips of Wilkins' days as a player that showed exactly why he is the "Human

In the LOS ANGELES TIMES, Chris Hine reports "Clippers center Chris Kaman could be headed to Beijing to compete in this summer's Olympics -- as a German. The 26-year-old Michigan native obtained German citizenship and will play for Germany's national

In the LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jordan Schultz writes "NBA owners, GMs and coaches watch with trepidation as their stars embark on a month-long Olympic journey. Several high-profile players have Olympic hopes on various national teams, even though they were injured

Today marked the official beginning of the fourth Basketball without Borders Asia camp. Hosted in New Delhi, India for the very first time, 53 top young participants from 15 different countries and territories across Asia will spend the coming three

He's gone from Seattle to Texas to NYC, and from the Mystery Blonde to Madonna. If you're still surprised, Kevin Hench isn't sure why.

Once again, it's Federer and Nadal. Tennis' dynamic duo will play for the Wimbledon title for the third straight year.

Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in their third consecutive Wimbledon final after commanding semifinal victories Friday.

The Brazilian driver, who leads by two points in the hotly contested Formula One championship, was already the fastest in the first practice with a time of one minute 19.575 seconds when he spun on some oil. Massa's car spun

The right-hander blew his fourth save in 10 chances on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, and was 1-3 with a 7.56 ERA in 18 games this season.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed centre Mikhail Grabovski to a one-year contract on Friday, one day after acquiring him in a trade with Montreal.

Winger Steve Bernier is on his way to Vancouver after being acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres for a second- and third-round draft choice.

Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday.

Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday.

Jose Reyes and Keith Hernandez had to be separated on the Mets' charter plane Sunday night, according to the New York Post, after a tense confrontation over Hernandez's critical comments about the All-Star shortstop.

Joey Chestnut retained the top spot as winner of the annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island, first tying archrival Takeru Kobayashi in a 10-minute chow-down and then beating him in a five-dog eat-off.

Please don't misunderstand Larry Dobrow. He loves baseball. Everything about it. Well, everything but the dreaded Red Sox-Yankees series. The diminished state of this over-hyped affair is enough to make this poor columnist beg for an escape.