James Anderson is left out of England’s match with the Stanford Superstars to accommodate second spinner Graeme Swann.

Andy Murray’s superb run of form ends with defeat by defending champion David Nalbandian at the Paris Masters.

Felipe Massa eclipses title rival Lewis Hamilton in practice for Sunday’s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.

Only a handful of players selected in the NBA’s 2005 draft will have received a contract extension before Friday’s midnight deadline, but you can add Portland Trail Blazers swingman Martell Webster to that list.

Not only are the Tar Heels No. 1 in The Associated Press’ preseason Top 25, they are the first unanimous No. 1 since the preseason poll began in 1981-82.

CC Sabathia will soon be receiving a contract offer from the Milwaukee Brewers.