A California probate judge ruled Monday in favor of Shelly Sterling, saying the estranged wife of Donald Sterling can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson may not take a snap during the preseason.

The Broncos and the Bowlen family announce owner Pat Bowlen is battling Alzheimer's disease and will cede day-to-day administration to ensure a succession plan and the club's long-term stability.

Major league batting leader Troy Tulowitzki has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Colorado Rockies because of a left hip flexor strain.
   
The 29-year-old All-Star shortstop was hurt while running out a grounder at Pittsburgh on Saturday night. He was held out of the next two games…

Jordy Mercer doubled home Neil Walker with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

Colorado Rockies All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was forced out of Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates by a cramp in his left thigh.

Matt Kemp had four hits and drove in two runs, Adrian Gonzalez had three RBIs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Sunday.
   

Colorado picked four forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender at this year's draft. The Avs selected two players from the Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and one each from the Western Hockey League, Slovakia and Sweden.

A person with knowledge of the situation says the Denver Nuggets have acquired guard Arron Afflalo from the Orlando Magic for point guard Evan Fournier and the No. 56 pick in the draft.
   
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal has yet to be…

Players will line up on the field for the crucial U.S.-Germany match on Thursday morning.