AT last, Australia's right to rule is being challenged. And it has made for fascinating viewing.

AUSTRALIA must complete the greatest run-chase in this country and second-highest of all time if they are to claim a record 17th successive Test victory by winning in Perth.

Kevin Keegan has completed his first capture as Newcastle manager in the shape of Hungarian defender Tamas Kadar.

The diehards admitted it was cold, even for hockey.

The U.S. Figure Skating Championships begin on Sunday at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center. The week-long competition gives a group of young Minnesota skaters a chance to shine on their own home turf -- here in the state of hockey.

Kentucky offensive coordinator Joker Phillips will eventually become the Wildcats coach following Rich Brooks' retirement. Brooks, 66, has not set a timetable for his retirement, the university announced Friday in a news release.

Mike Carey will become the first black referee in Super Bowl history.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers returned to the practice field Friday and remained 'optimistic' his sprained right knee would heal enough for him to play in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.

John Harbaugh was hired Friday as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who hope their second choice proves to be a first-rate success.

Are we heading for a Packers-Patriots Super Bowl? The Chargers will have to overcome injuries to their top playmakers to pull off an upset at New England, while the Giants' road run must continue if they are to derail the

The Baltimore Ravens have hired John Harbaugh as head coach.

Although the four coaches left in the playoffs are the toast of their towns now, Michael Smith says that wasn't always the case.

Chance Myers' decision to leave school early paid off Friday when the Kansas City Wizards selected him with the first pick in ...

Roger Clemens has been asked to meet with congressional committee staff on Jan. 26, ahead of the House hearing where he and his ...

Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady said Friday he'll probably end an 11-game absence against San Antonio after saying a day earlier ...

Georgia football great Herschel Walker has multiple personalities a revelation in an upcoming book that surprises Vince Dooley, ...

Former NFL defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield pleaded guilty Friday to lying to investigators in the BALCO steroids case, making ...

Mouthy to a fault, quarterback Philip Rivers made a pronouncement Friday that pleased the San Diego Chargers: He's optimistic ...

Ruslan Chagaev 229.2 vs. Matt Skelton 254.6 (WBA world heavyweight championship) Taras Bidenko 220.4 vs. Cisse Salif 262.7 (WBA Intercontinental heavyweight championship)

Tracy McGrady might be making his long-awaited return after all. Back on the practice court for a second consecutive day, McGrady left Friday's workout cautiously optimistic that he might be able to return Saturday night when the Rockets host the