Kyrie Irving is just as excited for the return of LeBron James to the Cavaliers as the rest of the Cleveland.    

The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal with free-agent guard Aaron Brooks, according to sources close to the talks.    

The Chicago Cubs have filed a lawsuit against several people whom the team accuses of being behind a fake mascot that has been engaging in bad behavior near Wrigley Field, including getting into a bar fight that was captured on video and posted online.    

Rory McIlroy put a stranglehold on his third major championship with a 4-under 68 Saturday, heading to the final round of the British Open with a six-shot lead.    

Fearful his career could be in jeopardy, CC Sabathia had trouble sleeping as he awaited word if he needed microfacture surgery or a less serious arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee.    

Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the Oakland Athletics to a stunning 5-4 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.    

Kobe Bryant says he’s “scared” about his future after basketball, although he’s embracing the challenge of finding something that he can be as passionate about as sports.    

The 2014-15 NBA season could be another one without Andrew Bynum.    

The Minnesota Vikings have suspended special teams coordinator Mike Priefer for three games, the team announced Friday, as a result of two independent reviews of accusations made by former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe.    

The Los Angeles Angels are close to finalizing a trade with the San Diego Padres for All-Star closer Huston Street, sources told ESPN Baseball Insider Jim Bowden.