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.    

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.    

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.    

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.    

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 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.    

The Houston Astros have failed to sign the first pick in this year’s draft, saying they didn’t reach an agreement with high school pitcher Brady Aiken before Friday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline.    

CC Sabathia will have surgery on his right knee, which will end his 2014 season.    

49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was sentenced Friday to 12 days in jail on DUI charges but will be allowed to serve his sentence on a work crew.