Khan to fight WBC champion Garcia in July

LONDON (Reuters) - Former champion Amir Khan will fight undefeated American light-welterweight Danny Garcia on July 14 for the WBC title.

McLaren drivers enjoying Monaco's sunny side

MONACO (Reuters) - McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are living the Monaco dream after swapping Swiss isolation and Guernsey rain for Mediterranean sunshine.

Revenue-sharing deal with U.S. close, says IOC

QUEBEC CITY (Reuters) - An elusive revenue-sharing deal between the United States and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is close to being finalized, officials said on Wednesday, ending a bitter dispute that has paralyzed American efforts to host an Olympic Games.

U.S. men, women to face Brazil in London tune-up

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The American men's and women's basketball teams will tune up for the London Olympics by facing Brazil's squads in an exhibition double-header in July, USA Basketball said on Wednesday.

Players union files collusion suit versus NFL

(Reuters) - The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday accusing the NFL and its owners of collusion to establish a secret salary cap during the 2010 season.

Sports TV rights costs likely to keep rising: executives

BOSTON (Reuters) - The cost of much coveted television rights for top sports programming will continue to rise, a panel of top U.S. TV sports executives predicted on Wednesday.

Els among 24 players fully exempt for U.S. Open

(Reuters) - Twice former champion Ernie Els is among 24 players who have earned full exemptions for next month's U.S. Open via the world rankings, the United States Golf Association (USGA) said on Wednesday.

All-Pro punter Lee signs contract extension with 49ers

(Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed three-time All-Pro punter Andy Lee to a six-year contract extension, the National Football League team said on Wednesday.

Kings cruise into Stanley Cup finals

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings booked their place in the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in almost 20 years after wrapping up the NHL Western Conference title with a 4-3 overtime win over Phoenix in Game Five on Tuesday.

Hamilton bids to make it six of the best

MONACO (Reuters) - Formula One will chalk up a notable first if Lewis Hamilton finishes first in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.