- Alonso fastest in final practice at Bahrain AP - 1 hr 17 mins ago
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso recovered from a spin Saturday to post the fastest lap in the third and final Formula One practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix. More »Alonso fastest in final practice at Bahrain
- Hamilton handed five-place grid penalty Reuters - 1 hr 24 mins ago
MANAMA (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a second successive pole position disappeared on Saturday when he was handed a five-place penalty on the Bahrain Grand Prix starting grid for an unscheduled … More »Hamilton handed five-place grid penalty
MANAMA (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a second successive pole position disappeared on Saturday when he was handed a five-place penalty on the Bahrain Grand Prix starting grid for an unscheduled gearbox change. Mercedes said they had to make the change after the 2008 Formula One world champion hit a kerb in final …
- Rookie Steve LeBrun stays focused at RBC Heritage AP - 5 hrs ago
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Steve LeBrun knows better than anyone how long he's waited to play championship golf on the PGA Tour. LeBrun also understands he's only halfway down the road to what he … More »Rookie Steve LeBrun stays focused at RBC Heritage
- Blackhawks beat Predators 5-4 for 7th straight win AP - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The race for the Central Division is long over, and the West has been won. The Presidents' Trophy is still out there, and the Chicago Blackhawks look ready to grab that one as well. More »Blackhawks beat Predators 5-4 for 7th straight win
- Suzann Pettersen maintains lead in Hawaii AP - 9 hrs ago
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — Suzann Pettersen shot a 4-under 68 on Friday at wind-swept Ko Olina to maintain a one-stroke lead after the third round of the LPGA Lotte Championship. More »Suzann Pettersen maintains lead in Hawaii
- Column: Time for sports to help us heal again AP - 9 hrs ago
In so many ways, sports can bring out the worst in us. More »Column: Time for sports to help us heal again
- Red Sox, Bruins postpone games during manhunt AP - 10 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox and Bruins postponed their games Friday as authorities searched for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, virtually shutting the city down. More »Red Sox, Bruins postpone games during manhunt
- Photos force suspects' move, breaking bombing case AP - 10 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Moments after investigators went before television cameras to broadcast photos of two men in ball caps wanted for the Boston Marathon bombing, queries from viewers started cascading in — … More »Photos force suspects' move, breaking bombing case
- Judge sides with sons about Jim Thorpe's remains AP - 11 hrs ago
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The two surviving children of sports great Jim Thorpe won a critical ruling Friday in federal court that could clear the way for his remains to be removed from a mausoleum in the … More »Judge sides with sons about Jim Thorpe's remains
- Injured Jeter will be 39 when he returns to Yanks AP - 11 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Mattingly knows about trying to come back from an injury that just won't heal. More »Injured Jeter will be 39 when he returns to Yanks
- Lakers guard Nash optimistic about playoff return Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steve Nash gave the Los Angeles Lakers a welcome boost on Friday when he said he was "very optimistic" he would play in Saturday's Game One of their first-round … More »Lakers guard Nash optimistic about playoff return
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steve Nash gave the Los Angeles Lakers a welcome boost on Friday when he said he was "very optimistic" he would play in Saturday's Game One of their first-round playoff series against the Spurs in San Antonio. The 39-year-old point guard missed the last eight games of the regular …
- Warner and Blazer accused of fraud by CONCACAF Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Simon Evans PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - CONCACAF's former leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer were slammed as "fraudulent in their management" of the soccer confederation's affairs by the head of the regional … More »Warner and Blazer accused of fraud by CONCACAF
By Simon Evans PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - CONCACAF's former leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer were slammed as "fraudulent in their management" of the soccer confederation's affairs by the head of the regional body's Integrity Committee on Friday. David Simmons presented CONCACAF's congress with a detailed report into allegations …
- Informant: Haslam set aggressive Pilot sales tone AP - 12 hrs ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner and Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam on Friday again denied any wrongdoing and said he wasn't stepping aside, even as federal authorities alleged that he was … More »Informant: Haslam set aggressive Pilot sales tone
- Keselowski looking forward to chance to appeal AP - 13 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Brad Keselowski spent some time in the garage talking to crew chief Paul Wolfe, then walked over to his No. 2 Ford and hopped in for practice on a brisk, breezy day at Kansas … More »Keselowski looking forward to chance to appeal
- Streelman in the mix at rain-delayed RBC Heritage AP - 13 hrs ago
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Kevin Streelman looks ready to make contending at PGA Tour events a habit, while Brandt Snedeker was poised for an early exit at the RBC Heritage in the rain-delayed second … More »Streelman in the mix at rain-delayed RBC Heritage
- Streelman in tie for lead at windy Heritage Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - A little more than a month after clinching his maiden PGA Tour victory, American Kevin Streelman was back in the title hunt after coping well with strong gusting winds in the RBC Heritage second … More »Streelman in tie for lead at windy Heritage
(Reuters) - A little more than a month after clinching his maiden PGA Tour victory, American Kevin Streelman was back in the title hunt after coping well with strong gusting winds in the RBC Heritage second round on Friday. The 34-year-old maintained his composure as he fired a one-under-par 70 at the picturesque Harbour …
- Gulati elected to FIFA executive committee AP - 14 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati was elected Friday to FIFA's executive committee, defeating Mexican Football President Justino Campeon by one vote. More »Gulati elected to FIFA executive committee
- Informant: Haslam aggressive sales tone at Pilot AP - 15 hrs ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner and Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam on Friday again denied any wrongdoing and said he wasn't stepping aside, even as federal authorities alleged that he was … More »Informant: Haslam aggressive sales tone at Pilot
- Ban on anchored putts a cop-out, says Langer Reuters - 15 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies are expected to announce shortly whether they will go ahead with a proposed ban on players anchoring putters to their body, a rule … More »Ban on anchored putts a cop-out, says Langer
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies are expected to announce shortly whether they will go ahead with a proposed ban on players anchoring putters to their body, a rule change which makes no sense at all to Bernhard Langer. The German former world number one, long renowned for his meticulous …
- Stern: Recommendation on Kings expected next week AP - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A recommendation on the Kings' sale and possible move to Seattle could be issued as soon as next week and a final decision made early next month, ending a process NBA Commissioner David … More »Stern: Recommendation on Kings expected next week
- Celtics try to give Boston a lift against Knicks AP - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Doc Rivers' phone rang sometime around 6 a.m. Friday, a concerned Boston Celtics owner calling to check on his coach and team. More »Celtics try to give Boston a lift against Knicks
- Browns owner Haslam won't step aside amid probe AP - 15 hrs ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner and Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam on Friday again denied any wrongdoing and said he wasn't stepping aside, a day after an FBI affidavit alleged his truck … More »Browns owner Haslam won't step aside amid probe
- American Uihlein makes late charge to lead in Spain Reuters - 16 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Little-known American Peter Uihlein produced a dazzling late run of birdies to sprint to the top of the Spanish Open second-round leaderboard in Valencia on Friday. Scoring was difficult at … More »American Uihlein makes late charge to lead in Spain
(Reuters) - Little-known American Peter Uihlein produced a dazzling late run of birdies to sprint to the top of the Spanish Open second-round leaderboard in Valencia on Friday. Scoring was difficult at the El Saler course but Uihlein made light of the conditions to shoot a four-under-par 68 for a six-under tally of 138, …
- NASCAR rallies after Boston bombings hit home AP - 16 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The MIT police officer killed during the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was the brother of a machinist for Hendrick Motorsports, bringing the events of this past … More »NASCAR rallies after Boston bombings hit home
- Russia: Sochi security tight after Boston bombs AP - 17 hrs ago
MOSCOW (AP) — The naming of two Chechen brothers as the suspects in the deadly Boston Marathon bombing is reviving fears about security at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, the resort town on the edge of … More »Russia: Sochi security tight after Boston bombs
MOSCOW (AP) — The naming of two Chechen brothers as the suspects in the deadly Boston Marathon bombing is reviving fears about security at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, the resort town on the edge of Russia's restive southern republics. But officials insist they are prepared to protect Olympic athletes and spectators …
By Alwyn Scott and Andrea Shalal-Esa (Reuters) - U.S. regulators approved on Friday a revamped battery system for Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner, a crucial step in returning … More »FAA approves Boeing Dreamliner battery system design
By Alwyn Scott and Andrea Shalal-Esa (Reuters) - U.S. regulators approved on Friday a revamped battery system for Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner, a crucial step in returning the high-tech jet to service after it was grounded in January because its lithium-ion batteries overheated. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval …