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Two deflected shots gave Europa League semifinalist Freiburg a 2-1 win over last-placed Heidenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday, with Bayern Munich expected to seal the title later.

Kolkata Knight Riders won for the first time this season in the Indian Premier League as Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy led their team to a four-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.

Elena Rybakina defeated Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 on Sunday to win the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix for the second time.

Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff.

Ramon Laureano and Fernando Tatis Jr. each drove in two runs apiece, German Marquez threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a strong start and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Saturday night.

Anze Kopitar wrapped up the last regular season of his storied career. The Los Angeles Kings captain wants to prolong his final playoff run for as long as possible.

Garret Anderson, the Los Angeles Angels' career hits leader who helped the franchise capture its only World Series title, died Friday at the age of 53, the team announced.

The Saudi sovereign wealth fund has sold its majority stake in one of the kingdom's top soccer teams, Al-Hilal.

The NBA playoff field will finally be complete on Friday night.

Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader to open the season in Rome, Italy, a matchup the Catholic schools are promoting as a chance to celebrate their shared mission and heritage.