- Marathon officials know better security difficult AP - 5 hrs ago
A marathon course runs 26.2 miles along an open road. Much tougher to secure than an arena with doors and walls. More »Marathon officials know better security difficult
- Blake may miss two meetings through hamstring injury Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Jamaica's world 100 metres champion Yohan Blake could miss the Jamaica International Invitational on May 4 and the Shanghai Diamond League meeting a fortnight later … More »Blake may miss two meetings through hamstring injury
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Jamaica's world 100 metres champion Yohan Blake could miss the Jamaica International Invitational on May 4 and the Shanghai Diamond League meeting a fortnight later because of a hamstring injury, his coach Glen Mills said on Tuesday. Mills told Reuters that the right hamstring injury …
- Super voice gone: Pat Summerall dead at 82 AP - 5 hrs ago
DALLAS (AP) — The voice of football. The NFL's narrator for generations. A master of restraint. More »Super voice gone: Pat Summerall dead at 82
- Djokovic ready for Monte Carlo gamble, Del Potro wins Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Gregory Blachier MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic will be hoping his gamble to play in the Monte Carlo Masters does not leave his claycourt season going bust after he decided to test his injured … More »Djokovic ready for Monte Carlo gamble, Del Potro wins
By Gregory Blachier MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic will be hoping his gamble to play in the Monte Carlo Masters does not leave his claycourt season going bust after he decided to test his injured ankle in the glamorous principality. Djokovic's participation provided a boost to the organisers, who now have three …
- Uruguay show other missed incidents in Suarez defence Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay are submitting video evidence of incidents missed by referees that were not followed up by FIFA in response to the governing body's probe into Luis Suarez allegedly punching … More »Uruguay show other missed incidents in Suarez defence
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay are submitting video evidence of incidents missed by referees that were not followed up by FIFA in response to the governing body's probe into Luis Suarez allegedly punching Chile defender Gonzalo Jara. FIFA opened an investigation last week after Argentine referee Nestor Pitana missed the …
- Real and Juventus headline new U.S.-based tournament Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - European giants Real Madrid and Juventus are among eight leading clubs who will take part in the first edition of the tournament-style International Champions Cup in the … More »Real and Juventus headline new U.S.-based tournament
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - European giants Real Madrid and Juventus are among eight leading clubs who will take part in the first edition of the tournament-style International Champions Cup in the United States starting in July. Spanish giants Real and Italian champions Juventus will be joined by Inter Milan and Major …
- Arsenal held to goalless home draw by Everton Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal missed the chance to take another step towards securing a Champions League place after fellow European hopefuls Everton held firm in a lively 0-0 Premier League … More »Arsenal held to goalless home draw by Everton
By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal missed the chance to take another step towards securing a Champions League place after fellow European hopefuls Everton held firm in a lively 0-0 Premier League draw at the Emirates on Tuesday. The Londoners, who had won four in a row to move up to third and are chasing qualification …
- Memories of shootings return for Newtown runners AP - 5 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Laura Nowacki had rushed to help the shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. As a first responder, the pediatrician was stunned at the horror she encountered. More »Memories of shootings return for Newtown runners
- In NYC, strains of solidarity with rival Boston AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A stadium full of Yankees fans stood arm in arm at the bottom of the third inning in the Bronx, singing along to "Sweet Caroline," the Boston Red Sox anthem. Irony and sarcasm were absent. … More »In NYC, strains of solidarity with rival Boston
- Unbeaten sprinter Black Caviar retires Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Australian champion sprinter Black Caviar has been retired after an unbeaten career of 25 victories, trainer Peter Moody told reporters on Wednesday. The six-year-old mare won her final race … More »Unbeaten sprinter Black Caviar retires
(Reuters) - Australian champion sprinter Black Caviar has been retired after an unbeaten career of 25 victories, trainer Peter Moody told reporters on Wednesday. The six-year-old mare won her final race in front of a sell-out crowd last Saturday when she claimed the TJ Smith Stakes at Royal Randwick in Sydney. "We thought …
- Boston bomb probe looking at pressure cooker, backpacks Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston Marathon bombing investigators on Wednesday entered the third day of their hunt with an emerging picture of the target: a suspect or suspects carrying heavy bags … More »Boston bomb probe looking at pressure cooker, backpacks
By Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston Marathon bombing investigators on Wednesday entered the third day of their hunt with an emerging picture of the target: a suspect or suspects carrying heavy bags or backpacks made of dark nylon. While still unable to conclude whether a group or individuals were responsible for the …
- Pressure cooker bombs suspected in Boston blast AP - 7 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Federal agents zeroed in Tuesday on how the Boston Marathon bombing was carried out — with kitchen pressure cookers packed with explosives, nails and other lethal shrapnel — but said they … More »Pressure cooker bombs suspected in Boston blast
- Yankees play 'Sweet Caroline' in Boston tribute AP - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees paid tribute to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings by playing the Fenway Park favorite "Sweet Caroline" at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. More »Yankees play 'Sweet Caroline' in Boston tribute
- Somber Red Sox regroup, beat Indians 7-2 AP - 8 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — They scrambled to put the jersey together, and then the Red Sox hung it proudly on the dugout wall. More »Somber Red Sox regroup, beat Indians 7-2
- Boston bomb scene pictures show remains of explosive device Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Boston Marathon bomb scene pictures taken by investigators and released on Tuesday show the remains of an explosive device including twisted pieces of a metal container, wires, a battery and … More »Boston bomb scene pictures show remains of explosive device
(Reuters) - Boston Marathon bomb scene pictures taken by investigators and released on Tuesday show the remains of an explosive device including twisted pieces of a metal container, wires, a battery and what appears to be a small circuit board. A government official, who declined to be identified, made the pictures available …
- Royals can't overcome 5 HRs by Braves in 6-3 loss AP - 9 hrs ago
ATLANTA (AP) — Kansas City manager Ned Yost won't hesitate to give the ball to Kelvin Herrera again soon. More »Royals can't overcome 5 HRs by Braves in 6-3 loss
- Cano hits 3-run HR, Yankees beat Diamondbacks 4-2 AP - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees found all sorts of ways to salute Jackie Robinson. More »Cano hits 3-run HR, Yankees beat Diamondbacks 4-2
- Spirited 8-year-old among Boston Marathon victims AP - 9 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Third-grader Martin Richard had just gotten ice cream and was near the Boston Marathon finish line, eagerly watching for friends to run by. Krystle Campbell was enjoying the race with her … More »Spirited 8-year-old among Boston Marathon victims
BOSTON (AP) — Third-grader Martin Richard had just gotten ice cream and was near the Boston Marathon finish line, eagerly watching for friends to run by. Krystle Campbell was enjoying the race with her best friend, hoping to get a photo of the other woman's boyfriend after he conquered the last mile.
- Braves win 10th straight behind 3 homers in 8th AP - 9 hrs ago
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Upton loves playing for a team with so many sluggers. More »Braves win 10th straight behind 3 homers in 8th
- From Boston to Bay Area, running tributes abound AP - 10 hrs ago
Thousands of miles from the Boston Marathon bombings, distance runners shared in the sorrow. More »From Boston to Bay Area, running tributes abound
- Brewers P Gallardo cited for drunken driving AP - 11 hrs ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo was arrested on a drunken-driving charge Tuesday after authorities say he was driving on a city highway with a blood-alcohol content nearly three … More »Brewers P Gallardo cited for drunken driving
- Bomb fragment pictured in FBI report AP - 11 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — An intelligence bulletin issued to law enforcement includes a picture of a mangled pressure cooker and a torn black bag that the FBI says were part of a bomb that exploded during the … More »Bomb fragment pictured in FBI report
- Young boy, "dream daughter," Chinese citizen killed in Boston blasts Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Stephanie Simon and Tim McLaughlin BOSTON (Reuters) - Neighbors gathered around a chalk rainbow on a sidewalk outside 8-year-old Martin Richard's home while friends of Krystle Campbell, 29, posted notes … More »Young boy, "dream daughter," Chinese citizen killed in Boston blasts
By Stephanie Simon and Tim McLaughlin BOSTON (Reuters) - Neighbors gathered around a chalk rainbow on a sidewalk outside 8-year-old Martin Richard's home while friends of Krystle Campbell, 29, posted notes on Facebook, all grieving on Tuesday for two of the people killed in Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon. The third …
- Boston bombs raise worries for Olympics, World Cup AP - 12 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — From London to Sochi to Rio de Janeiro, the deadly bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon raised new concerns Tuesday over safety at major sports events around the world, including the Olympics … More »Boston bombs raise worries for Olympics, World Cup
- "Voice of football" broadcaster Pat Summerall dies Reuters - 12 hrs ago
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Pat Summerall, considered one of the greatest voices in American sports broadcasting history, has died at the age of 82, a spokesman for his former employer Fox Sports said on … More »"Voice of football" broadcaster Pat Summerall dies
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Pat Summerall, considered one of the greatest voices in American sports broadcasting history, has died at the age of 82, a spokesman for his former employer Fox Sports said on Tuesday. Summerall, best known as the NFL play-by-play broadcaster alongside former Oakland Raiders football coach John …
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Wednesday, indicating the S&P 500 will retreat from its second-best daily performance of the year … More »Futures drop as commodities, earnings drag
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Wednesday, indicating the S&P 500 will retreat from its second-best daily performance of the year as commodities fell and after earnings reports from Yahoo and Intel. Brent crude slid towards $99 per barrel and copper dropped 1.8 percent as softer-than-expected …