- Tiger's charge halted by unlucky bounce Reuters - 2 hrs 51 mins ago
By Julian Linden AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - A freakish bounce cost Tiger Woods the chance to finish higher up the leader board in the second round of the Masters on Friday but he remained on course for … More »Tiger's charge halted by unlucky bounce
By Julian Linden AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - A freakish bounce cost Tiger Woods the chance to finish higher up the leader board in the second round of the Masters on Friday but he remained on course for a shot at winning a fifth green jacket. The world number one was on the charge late in his round, grabbing a share of …
- Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in China Reuters - 2 hrs 54 mins ago
By Alan Baldwin SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton swept to his first pole position for Mercedes at the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Kimi Raikkonen alongside for Lotus. In only his … More »Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in China
By Alan Baldwin SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton swept to his first pole position for Mercedes at the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Kimi Raikkonen alongside for Lotus. In only his third race for the team he joined at the end of last season from McLaren, 2008 world champion Hamilton celebrated the 27th …
- 'Bubba Golf' leaves Watson hanging on the edge Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Steve Keating AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - There were no tears but a few sighs of relief as Bubba Watson kept his Masters title defence alive on Friday just sneaking in under the cut with a wild one-over … More »'Bubba Golf' leaves Watson hanging on the edge
By Steve Keating AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - There were no tears but a few sighs of relief as Bubba Watson kept his Masters title defence alive on Friday just sneaking in under the cut with a wild one-over second round 73. The galleries were treated to a day of classic "Bubba Golf", as Watson took fans on an Augusta National …
- Kenyan lawmaker faces fast field in Boston Marathon Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON (Reuters) - Defending champion Wesley Korir, who recently won a seat in Kenya's parliament, said his goal in Monday's Boston Marathon will be to make his countrymen proud … More »Kenyan lawmaker faces fast field in Boston Marathon
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON (Reuters) - Defending champion Wesley Korir, who recently won a seat in Kenya's parliament, said his goal in Monday's Boston Marathon will be to make his countrymen proud with another victory, but he will face a fast field of fellow Kenyans and Ethiopians on the way. "My first priority now …
- Kobe Bryant's season likely over with torn tendon AP - 4 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant's 17th NBA season likely ended on an innocent move past a defender toward the hoop. More »Kobe Bryant's season likely over with torn tendon
- Even with 1-stroke penalty, 14-year-old makes cut AP - 5 hrs ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Guan Tianlang will surely remember his first trip to the Masters. More »Even with 1-stroke penalty, 14-year-old makes cut
- Get ready for a wild weekend at Augusta National AP - 5 hrs ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia started out with the lead. That didn't last long. Dustin Johnson seized the top spot. Then he dunked his ball in the water. Here comes Fred Couples, still chugging along … More »Get ready for a wild weekend at Augusta National
- Durant fined $25,000 by NBA for 'menacing gesture' AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant $25,000 on Friday for making a "menacing gesture," when he pretended to slice his throat after throwing down a big dunk during the Thunder's … More »Durant fined $25,000 by NBA for 'menacing gesture'
- Lakers lose Kobe, survive thriller with Warriors AP - 6 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant pushed his fraying body and his Los Angeles Lakers teammates relentlessly through the second half of a vital game until he felt a searing pain in his left heel. More »Lakers lose Kobe, survive thriller with Warriors
- Quentin suspended 8 games, Hairston 1 for brawl AP - 6 hrs ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres slugger Carlos Quentin was suspended eight games Friday and Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. one by Major League Baseball for their roles in a brawl Thursday ni … More »Quentin suspended 8 games, Hairston 1 for brawl
- Greinke out with injury; Quentin suspended 8 games AP - 7 hrs ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Zack Greinke's pitch sailed up and into Carlos Quentin's upper left arm, and it was on. More »Greinke out with injury; Quentin suspended 8 games
- Greinke needs surgery, expected to miss 8 weeks AP - 7 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke will need surgery to repair his broken collarbone and is expected to miss eight weeks. More »Greinke needs surgery, expected to miss 8 weeks
- Jose Reyes hurt as Blue Jays beat Royals 8-4 AP - 9 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Blue Jays' Jose Reyes drove in a pair of runs before getting carted off in the sixth inning with a sprained left ankle, and Toronto beat the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Friday … More »Jose Reyes hurt as Blue Jays beat Royals 8-4
- 5 things to watch Saturday at the Masters AP - 9 hrs ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The third round of the Masters begins Saturday and here are five things you should keep an eye on: More »5 things to watch Saturday at the Masters
- Anthony scores 31 as Knicks top Cavs 101-91 AP - 9 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — For once, the most important number on Carmelo Anthony's stat line was his minutes. More »Anthony scores 31 as Knicks top Cavs 101-91
- Dodgers livid after Greinke hurt in brawl AP - 10 hrs ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Zack Greinke's pitch sailed up and into Carlos Quentin's upper left arm, and it was on. More »Dodgers livid after Greinke hurt in brawl
- Woods hits flag, winds up in water, still in mix AP - 11 hrs ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods knew this day should've turned out so much better. More »Woods hits flag, winds up in water, still in mix
- Day seizes one-shot lead, China prodigy makes cut Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Larry Fine AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Jason Day put himself in prime position once again to end Australia's Masters jinx when he fired a four-under-par 68 to seize the lead at the halfway mark of … More »Day seizes one-shot lead, China prodigy makes cut
By Larry Fine AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Jason Day put himself in prime position once again to end Australia's Masters jinx when he fired a four-under-par 68 to seize the lead at the halfway mark of the year's first major championship on Friday. Day curled in a 13-foot birdie putt at the par-three 16th hole to break a …
- Durant fined $25,000 for throat slash gesture Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association on Friday after making a throat slashing gesture during Thursday's win over the Golden State … More »Durant fined $25,000 for throat slash gesture
(Reuters) - Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association on Friday after making a throat slashing gesture during Thursday's win over the Golden State Warriors. In a statement, the league said the fine was for a "menacing gesture", which occurred in the second quarter …
- Greinke needs surgery, expected back in 8 weeks AP - 11 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke will need surgery to repair his broken collarbone, and Los Angeles says he is expected to return in eight weeks. More »Greinke needs surgery, expected back in 8 weeks
- Day leads at Masters, 14-year-old makes cut AP - 11 hrs ago
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old from China isn't going anywhere in a hurry. And this Masters is still a long way from taking shape. More »Day leads at Masters, 14-year-old makes cut
- England's flag flies high at the Masters Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and David Lynn kept their country's flag flying high at the Masters on Friday as they stayed on track to earn England a first … More »England's flag flies high at the Masters
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and David Lynn kept their country's flag flying high at the Masters on Friday as they stayed on track to earn England a first victory at Augusta National in nearly two decades. It has been 17 years since compatriot Nick Faldo surged past Greg …
- Cabrera blitzes back nine to move into Masters contention Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Steve Keating AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Argentina's former Masters champion Angel Cabrera scorched the back nine at Augusta National on Friday en route to a three-under 69 to sit two off the midway … More »Cabrera blitzes back nine to move into Masters contention
By Steve Keating AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Argentina's former Masters champion Angel Cabrera scorched the back nine at Augusta National on Friday en route to a three-under 69 to sit two off the midway lead and in contention for a second green jacket. Cabrera had looked headed for a disappointing day after back-to-back …
- Texas an ideal spot for Biffle to get season boost AP - 12 hrs ago
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Greg Biffle is looking forward to a do-over on a 1½-mile track in the new Sprint Cup car. More »Texas an ideal spot for Biffle to get season boost
- AP Sources: Biogenesis backer selling doping info AP - 12 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — An investor who helped launch Anthony Bosch's Biogenesis of America has been trying to sell purported documents from the closed anti-aging clinic to Major League Baseball and players, several … More »AP Sources: Biogenesis backer selling doping info
By Annika Breidthardt DUBLIN (Reuters) - An inspection team of international lenders has finished its review of Greece's reform progress, paving the way for another 10 … More »Troika concludes Greek bailout review, next aid tranche soon: source
By Annika Breidthardt DUBLIN (Reuters) - An inspection team of international lenders has finished its review of Greece's reform progress, paving the way for another 10 billion euros aid payment, a source with knowledge of the talks said on Saturday. The deal reached on Friday, concludes the first review by the so-called …