The Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Anderson Varejao have agreed to a multi-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that it is for six years and could be

The Seattle Mariners on Thursday optioned left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas to Triple-A Tacoma and selected infielder Chris Shelton from Tacoma. "With the All-Star break beginning Monday, we will not need a fifth starter until July 25," said Mariners general manager

The Buffalo Sabres signed unrestricted free agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract on Thursday. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound left winger set career highs in goals (7), assists (5), and points (12) in 45 games with the Sabres last season.

A Minnesota judge blocked the doping suspensions handed down by the NFL to Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, meaning they'll be able to play until the case is resolved. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Hennepin County

When rules are broken, someone has to pay the price. In the case of the 61 Florida State athletes who cheated on tests in 2006-07, the one who may pay the heftiest price is legendary coach Bobby Bowden. Sitting one

Despite a delay to the evening semis and finals due to a storm over Belgrade, there were more great performances. Whitney Sprague, USA (8:32.71) won the Women's 800m Free final whilst Ava Ohlgren (GR 2:12.07) earned a second gold for

The Regional Water Polo Championships have seen a dramatic increase in the number of entries from teams throughout the South West in 2009, and this was particularly marked in the 14&U Mixed Championship in which 8 teams competed. Cheltenham were

8 to 12 July 2009 - PragueBritish Gas Junior Swimmer Aimee Willmott (Middlesborough) swam to the silver medal in the girl’s 400m Individual Medley. After winning her morning heat, Willmott went into the final with confidence and although she didn’t

4 July 2009 - Kingswood PoolDownload results of the synchronised swimming Novice Figures Competition

7 to 12 July 2009 - Manchester Aquatics CentreDay two of the LEN Women’s European Nations Trophy promised to provide exciting matches and it did not disappoint with a number of closely fought battles.The British Gas team were looking to

The Clippers have signed Blake Griffin, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they acquired four-time All-Star forward Shawn Marion, forward Kris Humphries, center Nathan Jawai and cash considerations from the Toronto Raptors and guard Greg Buckner from the Memphis Grizzlies in a deal that sends guard

After a lengthy wait, the Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks finally got their big additions of the summer.

The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have acquired forward Hedo Turkoglu (HEE-doh TURK-oh-lue) from the Orlando Magic in a sign and trade, and forward Devean George and guard-forward Antoine Wright from the Dallas Mavericks.

The Toronto Raptors confirmed their acquisition of Turkish forward Hedo Turkoglu on Thursday, the most significant free agent addition in the team's history.

Arsenal FC striker Robin van Persie admitted "I just can't picture myself in a different shirt" after signing a new long-term contract with the club he joined five years ago from Dutch outfit Feyenoord.

Coach Vera Pauw told uefa.com she is "stinking jealous" of her players as the Netherlands continue to prepare for UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2009™ with a friendly tournament in Amsterdam this week.

UEFA is making a CHF 1m donation to the Italian FA for football and sports facilities and reconstruction projects in the Abruzzo region which was hit by a devastating earthquake.

Marc-Antoine Fortuné has become Tony Mowbray's first signing as Celtic FC manager after the Scottish Premier League club agreed a €4.4m fee with French side AS Nancy-Lorraine for the striker.

Adrian Sikora has joined fellow Poles Marcin Żewłakow and Kamil Kosowski at Cypriot champions APOEL FC as they gear up for their UEFA Champions League opener against EB/Streymur.