Five-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Ian Thorpe for the first time publicly confirmed that he is gay during a television interview on Sunday, ending years of speculation about his sexuality.    

Paul Pierce has agreed to a deal with the Washington Wizards, sources tell ESPN.com.    

Pau Gasol is inching closer to becoming a Chicago Bull, with a source telling ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelburne that a deal between the two sides “should be done [Saturday].”    

Representative for Carmelo Anthony are presently finalizing negotiations on a contract that will bring him back to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith.    

LeBron James finalized a two-year, $42.1 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, sources familiar with the process told ESPN.com.    

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura has left the team and returned to his native Dominican Republic following the death of his 9-month-old son.    

The Utah Jazz have retained Gordon Hayward after matching the Charlotte Hornets’ four-year, $63 million offer sheet to the restricted free agent, according to multiple media reports.    

The Houston Rockets will sign small forward Trevor Ariza to a four-year, $32 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPNDallas.com, giving the team a potential replacement if it opts not to match the offer sheet to restricted free agent Chandler Parsons.    

Dwyane Wade says he is sad to see LeBron James leave the Miami Heat, and he supports him regardless.    

Tiger Woods returned to Royal Liverpool on Saturday for the first time since he won his third Open Championship title in 2006.