Tire manufacturer Pirelli fears for its future in Formula One as time runs out to agree a new contract with teams for next season.

Denny Hamlin isn't ready to say he's back, even after winning the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 with a record-setting qualifying lap Thursday night.

Cleveland gave manager Terry Francona the satisfaction of victory upon his return to Fenway Park as the Indians beat Boston 12-3 on Thursday, staying top of the American League Central division while preventing the Red Sox from going top of the East.

Most Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined the list of players selected for the All-NBA team, the league said on Thursday.

The home of English soccer will reverberate to the roar of German voices on Saturday when Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund collide at Wembley Stadium in the first all-Bundesliga final in Champions League history.

If you desire world domination in tennis, best get an early start as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have proved.

Ryan Palmer showed off his local expertise by shooting an 8-under 62 on Thursday that matched the lowest PGA Tour first round at Colonial, giving him a one-stroke lead over John Rollins.

The Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday to take a 3-1 lead in their NHL Eastern Conference semifinal series and put the team that dominated the regular season on the brink of a premature elimination.

Safety recommendations made by America's Cup regatta director Iain Murray in the wake of British yachtsman Andrew Simpson's death will be made rules of the event, officials said on Thursday.

Rival Kiwi coaches Robbie Deans and Warren Gatland are facing contrasting pressures ahead of the British and Irish Lions' visit to Australia in what could be a career-defining tour for both men.