Tennis ace Serena Williams clarified Wednesday the controversial comments she made in a magazine article about the victim's role in the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case.

The Houston Astros confirmed Wednesday the signing right-handed pitcher Mark Appel, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft.

Alex Rodriguez was visited during the American League Championship Series last year by Biogenesis clinic founder Anthony Bosch when the New York Yankees third baseman requested his help, according to a former Bosch associate.

He went there.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his support for one of the most divisive football teams in the country--and it's not one of the two teams that play in his state.

With their backs against the wall, the Miami Heat thrived once again Tuesday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs and staving off elimination.

Former major leaguer Manny Ramirez is off the roster of the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan and will leave the country on Friday, according to a Manny Does Taiwan blog report.

Marian Hossa, a surprise scratch before Monday's Stanley Cup Final game Monday, is likely to be back in the lineup for the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday in Boston.

The Los Angeles Kings reached an agreement with restricted free-agent defenseman Slava Voynov on a new contract, the team announced Tuesday.

David Beckham received an invitation from an NFL team to tryout as a placekicker, the London Mirror reported.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee doesn't necessarily want to leave town. But he most definitely wants to win. He did just that on Tuesday night, beating the Washington Nationals 4-2 for his seventh straight victory.