- Hamilton takes a sick note in Shanghai Reuters - 1 hr 39 mins ago
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton canceled his media engagements and returned to his hotel after feeling unwell at the Chinese Grand Prix on Thursday. A Mercedes team spokeswoman said the 2008 Formula … More »Hamilton takes a sick note in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton canceled his media engagements and returned to his hotel after feeling unwell at the Chinese Grand Prix on Thursday. A Mercedes team spokeswoman said the 2008 Formula One world champion, who moved from McLaren at the end of last season, would be back at the circuit for scheduled practice …
- Red Bull rift intensifies ahead of Chinese GP AP - 2 hrs 48 mins ago
SHANGHAI (AP) — Sebastian Vettel intensified his fight with Red Bull teammate Mark Webber, saying Thursday that the Australian driver has hurt the Formula One team in the past. More »Red Bull rift intensifies ahead of Chinese GP
- Israel detains five women in Western Wall prayer protest Reuters - 3 hrs ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli police detained five women activists on Thursday at the Western Wall, one of Judaism's most sacred sites, for wearing prayer shawls, which Orthodox tradition sees as solely … More »Israel detains five women in Western Wall prayer protest
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli police detained five women activists on Thursday at the Western Wall, one of Judaism's most sacred sites, for wearing prayer shawls, which Orthodox tradition sees as solely for men, a spokesman said. The incident occurred during a monthly prayer session by the Women of the Wall, a group opposed …
- United refocus on title assault after City blip Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Tom Pilcher LONDON (Reuters) - A chastening home defeat to Manchester City has given Premier League leaders Manchester United all the incentive they need to win against Stoke City on Sunday and move … More »United refocus on title assault after City blip
By Tom Pilcher LONDON (Reuters) - A chastening home defeat to Manchester City has given Premier League leaders Manchester United all the incentive they need to win against Stoke City on Sunday and move closer to sealing a 20th English league title. Champions City cut United's lead to 12 points after Monday's 2-1 win at …
- Tiger and Rory set for Masters title bid Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - With a resurgent Tiger Woods once again on the prowl and Rory McIlroy seemingly back in form, golf fans eagerly await the start of the 77th Masters which … More »Tiger and Rory set for Masters title bid
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - With a resurgent Tiger Woods once again on the prowl and Rory McIlroy seemingly back in form, golf fans eagerly await the start of the 77th Masters which is now only hours away at Augusta National. The year's opening major is always the most heavily anticipated of the …
- Unflappable Bayern expose Juventus shortcomings Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Brian Homewood TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - An unflappable Bayern Munich reached the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday as Juventus were given a harsh reminder of the gap between themselves and Europe's … More »Unflappable Bayern expose Juventus shortcomings
By Brian Homewood TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - An unflappable Bayern Munich reached the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday as Juventus were given a harsh reminder of the gap between themselves and Europe's elite after their campaign fizzled out in a 2-0 home defeat. The German side, 2-0 ahead from the first leg, survived …
- Webber says his Red Bull future uncertain AP - 4 hrs ago
SHANGHAI (AP) — Mark Webber is unsure if he will remain with Red Bull next season, saying it is too early to make a call on his future following the Malaysian team orders controversy. More »Webber says his Red Bull future uncertain
- Russia's Sochi busy storing snow for 2014 Olympics AP - 5 hrs ago
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — In April, at the end of another seemingly endless winter, most Russians are eager to get rid of the piles of snow that have clogged their cities and streets and yards for months. More »Russia's Sochi busy storing snow for 2014 Olympics
- Raikkonen unsure of his career beyond this year AP - 5 hrs ago
SHANGHAI (AP) — Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen says he will probably stay in Formula One next season, although he had no reaction to new speculation of a move to Red Bull in 2014. More »Raikkonen unsure of his career beyond this year
- Vettel defiant over team orders disregard AP - 5 hrs ago
SHANGHAI (AP) — Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel remains defiant over his disregard of team orders at the Malaysian Grand Prix, saying he is paid by the Red Bull team to win races. More »Vettel defiant over team orders disregard
- Playoff-bound Warriors now hope to take next step AP - 5 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Booed one year and celebrated the next, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob feels "a little bit" vindicated now. More »Playoff-bound Warriors now hope to take next step
- Heat wrap up home-court throughout NBA playoffs AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — All the Miami Heat did was set a franchise single-season record for wins with four games left to play, clinch the top overall spot in the NBA and secure home-court advantage for the entirety … More »Heat wrap up home-court throughout NBA playoffs
- 5 players who surprised by winning Masters AP - 5 hrs ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is the overwhelming favorite when the Masters begins on Thursday. Trouble is, Augusta National doesn't play favorites. More »5 players who surprised by winning Masters
- South Africa's Burger sent home after meningitis scare Reuters - 5 hrs ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has been sent home to recuperate after spending two weeks in a Cape Town hospital being treated for bacterial meningitis, the player's agent … More »South Africa's Burger sent home after meningitis scare
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has been sent home to recuperate after spending two weeks in a Cape Town hospital being treated for bacterial meningitis, the player's agent confirmed on Thursday. Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, a …
- Ailing Messi inspires Barca to comeback against PSG Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Iain Rogers BARCELONA (Reuters) - A clearly ailing Lionel Messi came off the bench to galvanise Barcelona and help salvage a 1-1 draw with Paris St Germain on Wednesday which put the favourites through … More »Ailing Messi inspires Barca to comeback against PSG
By Iain Rogers BARCELONA (Reuters) - A clearly ailing Lionel Messi came off the bench to galvanise Barcelona and help salvage a 1-1 draw with Paris St Germain on Wednesday which put the favourites through to the Champions League semi-finals for a sixth straight season. The Argentine World Player of the Year, top scorer …
- Bryant has 47 in Lakers' 113-106 over Blazers AP - 6 hrs ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — It didn't matter that it was the Rose Garden. The "M-V-P!" chant for Kobe Bryant was loud and clear. More »Bryant has 47 in Lakers' 113-106 over Blazers
- Red Sox sellout streak ends at 820 games AP - 7 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The longest home sellout streak in major pro sports history ended Wednesday night at 820 games for the Boston Red Sox. More »Red Sox sellout streak ends at 820 games
- Bruins extend NJ woes, regain 1st in Northeast AP - 9 hrs ago
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All the Boston Bruins needed to get back into first place was eight good minutes to start the game, and eight flawless penalty kills. More »Bruins extend NJ woes, regain 1st in Northeast
- Heat B-team snags home court, tops Wizards 103-98 AP - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — While LeBron James and Dwyane Wade chilled at the end of the bench — and with Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem also out of the lineup — the Miami Heat's B-squad set a franchise record for … More »Heat B-team snags home court, tops Wizards 103-98
WASHINGTON (AP) — While LeBron James and Dwyane Wade chilled at the end of the bench — and with Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem also out of the lineup — the Miami Heat's B-squad set a franchise record for 3-point attempts, broke the franchise record for victories in a season and clinched home-court advantage throughout the …
- Column: Augusta has women, but hardly a leader AP - 9 hrs ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The men in green jackets could barely contain themselves, sitting there smugly as if they had done something to transform the game of golf. Augusta National now has women members and, … More »Column: Augusta has women, but hardly a leader
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The men in green jackets could barely contain themselves, sitting there smugly as if they had done something to transform the game of golf. Augusta National now has women members and, if it was a long time coming, they now seem to think it's the best addition to the Masters since flowering azaleas were …
- As Jay-Z sells, Nets losing minor owner, big name AP - 10 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are losing one of their biggest names as they prepare for the playoffs. More »As Jay-Z sells, Nets losing minor owner, big name
- Rivera thanks Indians employees for memories AP - 11 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Before Mariano Rivera answered questions from Indians employees he wanted to personally thank on his last visit to Progressive Field, the greatest closer in history had a request of his … More »Rivera thanks Indians employees for memories
- Blue Jays rally against 'pen to beat Tigers 8-6 AP - 12 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — J.P. Arencibia and Mark DeRosa gave the struggling Toronto Blue Jays a chance to feel good. More »Blue Jays rally against 'pen to beat Tigers 8-6
- Red Sox expect sellout streak to end at 820 games AP - 12 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The longest home sellout streak in major pro sports history is expected to end Wednesday night at 820 games for the Boston Red Sox. More »Red Sox expect sellout streak to end at 820 games
- Cardinals fans celebrate both programs' success AP - 12 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — They haven't stopped partying in Louisville. More »Cardinals fans celebrate both programs' success
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A top Federal Reserve official on Thursday took an early stab at how the central bank should reduce its swelled balance sheet to a more normal size … More »Plosser pitches his plan for a post-crisis Fed
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A top Federal Reserve official on Thursday took an early stab at how the central bank should reduce its swelled balance sheet to a more normal size in the years ahead, arguing the current plan may need some adjusting. In a detailed speech to a Hong Kong audience, Philadelphia Fed President Charles …