VALENCIA, Spain — Larry Ellison's space-age trimaran BMW Oracle won back the America's Cup for the United States by speeding across the Mediterranean to rout two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland for a two-race sweep.

The 65-year-old software tycoon was onboard his incredibly speedy craft, after sitting out Race 1 due to a weight limit.

Ellison's victory over wealthy rival Ernesto Bertarelli sends the oldest trophy in international sports to San Francisco's Golden Gate Yacht Club.

The America's Cup has been away from U.S. shores for 15 years, the longest drought since America won the silver trophy by beating a fleet of British ships around the Isle of Wight in 1851.

NEW YORK — The Yankees will be without a familiar face when the defending World Series champions begin trickling into Florida for spring training this week.The team announced that longtime head trainer Gene Monahan is taking a medical leave of absence to deal with "a significant illness" that could keep him out through the start of the regular season. The nature of his illness was not disclosed.

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Dustin Johnson had to work a lot longer — and harder — for another victory at Pebble Beach.With a birdie from the bunker on the 18th hole, Johnson became the first player in 20 years to win back-to-back Pebble Beach National Pro-Am titles, closing with a 2-over 74 for a one-shot victory over David Duval and J.B. Holmes.

NAPLES, Fla. — Fred Couples won the ACE Group Classic for his first Champions Tour title, holding off Tommy Armour III by a stroke.Couples closed with an 8-under 64 to finish at 17-under 199 at The Quarry.