- Lance Armstrong sued by U.S. government over sponsor money Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Jessica Dye (Reuters) - The U.S. government filed court documents Tuesday laying out its case against cyclist Lance Armstrong, who is accused of defrauding the Postal Service by taking millions of dollars … More »Lance Armstrong sued by U.S. government over sponsor money
By Jessica Dye (Reuters) - The U.S. government filed court documents Tuesday laying out its case against cyclist Lance Armstrong, who is accused of defrauding the Postal Service by taking millions of dollars in sponsorship money while flouting professional cycling rules by doping. The U.S. Department of Justice said in …
- Haddin brought back as vice captain for Ashes Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Stuart McDill SYDNEY (Reuters) - The shallow depth of Australia's cricketing stocks were exposed on Wednesday with selectors being forced to recall two 35-year-olds in an attempt to wrest back the Ashes … More »Haddin brought back as vice captain for Ashes
By Stuart McDill SYDNEY (Reuters) - The shallow depth of Australia's cricketing stocks were exposed on Wednesday with selectors being forced to recall two 35-year-olds in an attempt to wrest back the Ashes from England in July. Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who had been dumped last year, and top-order batsman Chris …
- Warriors cruise past Nuggets 131-117 AP - 5 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — David Lee went from Golden State's All-Star power forward and double-double machine to the Warriors' biggest cheerleader and strategic adviser during timeouts. More »Warriors cruise past Nuggets 131-117
- Heat lead series 2-0, Wade heads back to Milwaukee AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — A banner bearing Dwyane Wade's jersey number hangs in the arena the Milwaukee Bucks call home, in tribute of his days as a standout at Marquette. More »Heat lead series 2-0, Wade heads back to Milwaukee
- Anthony, Knicks rout Celtics for 2-0 series lead AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — In what they considered a "must-win" game, the New York Knicks couldn't lose. Not the way they defended after halftime. More »Anthony, Knicks rout Celtics for 2-0 series lead
- It is what it is: College Football Playoff AP - 5 hrs ago
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The name says it all: College Football Playoff. More »It is what it is: College Football Playoff
- Justice says Armstrong was 'unjustly enriched' AP - 5 hrs ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The federal government is going after Lance Armstrong's money. As much as it can get. More »Justice says Armstrong was 'unjustly enriched'
- Torres mask can't slip in Chelsea's Europa pursuit Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mark Meadows LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea are in the last chance saloon as far as a trophy goes and Fernando Torres, complete with his 'Mask of Zorro', must continue his recent improvement in swashbuckling … More »Torres mask can't slip in Chelsea's Europa pursuit
By Mark Meadows LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea are in the last chance saloon as far as a trophy goes and Fernando Torres, complete with his 'Mask of Zorro', must continue his recent improvement in swashbuckling style in Thursday's Europa League semi-finals. Fenerbahce welcome Benfica in their first leg while European champions …
- Bayern crush Barca with dynamic four-goal show Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Brian Homewood MUNICH (Reuters) - Barcelona, who have changed the face of the game in recent years, were handed a footballing lesson when they were crushed 4-0 by Bayern Munich in an extraordinary Champions … More »Bayern crush Barca with dynamic four-goal show
By Brian Homewood MUNICH (Reuters) - Barcelona, who have changed the face of the game in recent years, were handed a footballing lesson when they were crushed 4-0 by Bayern Munich in an extraordinary Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday. The Catalans, winners of the trophy in 2009 and 2011, had no answer to …
- Curry leads Warriors past Nuggets 131-117 AP - 6 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — The Golden State Warriors hardly missed much of anything Tuesday night. More »Curry leads Warriors past Nuggets 131-117
- Upton brothers go back-to-back as Braves sweep DH AP - 7 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — In their first season with the Atlanta Braves, Justin and B.J. Upton have become the new bash brothers. More »Upton brothers go back-to-back as Braves sweep DH
- Bonds 756 home run plaque missing at AT&T Park AP - 8 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The commemorative plaque honoring home run king Barry Bonds' record 756th clout has gone missing from AT&T Park. More »Bonds 756 home run plaque missing at AT&T Park
- Suspect's widow drawn into Boston bomb investigation Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - Katherine Russell has tried to stay out of sight in the five days since her husband, one of the suspects in the deadly Boston Marathon bombing, … More »Suspect's widow drawn into Boston bomb investigation
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - Katherine Russell has tried to stay out of sight in the five days since her husband, one of the suspects in the deadly Boston Marathon bombing, was killed in a shootout with police. Russell, who wears the traditional Muslim hijab headdress, has made no public comment …
- College Football Playoff to replace BCS AP - 9 hrs ago
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Bowl Championship Series will be replaced by the College Football Playoff. More »College Football Playoff to replace BCS
- Heat take off late, top Bucks 98-86 for 2-0 lead AP - 10 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Everyone in the Miami huddle was bracing for a grind to the finish. On the other end, the sense around the Milwaukee bench was that an upset was there for the taking. More »Heat take off late, top Bucks 98-86 for 2-0 lead
- Capitals clinch Southeast with 5-3 win over Jets AP - 10 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Considering how they started, it's quite the achievement that the Washington Capitals got to the playoffs with time to spare. More »Capitals clinch Southeast with 5-3 win over Jets
- Rutgers hires Eddie Jordan to restore "dignity" to basketball program Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By David Jones NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Rutgers University introduced Eddie Jordan, a star player on its 1976 Final Four team, as the new head basketball coach on Tuesday and said he would restore … More »Rutgers hires Eddie Jordan to restore "dignity" to basketball program
By David Jones NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Rutgers University introduced Eddie Jordan, a star player on its 1976 Final Four team, as the new head basketball coach on Tuesday and said he would restore an atmosphere of respect to the program. Jordan, who had been a Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach since last year, replaces …
- MLB likely to discuss security after bombings AP - 11 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Stadium operations officials from the 30 big league baseball teams will meet this week and are expected to discuss whether to make any security changes in the wake of the Boston Marathon … More »MLB likely to discuss security after bombings
- AP Source: Cavs, Mike Brown agree to deal AP - 13 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Brown and the Cavaliers are getting back together. More »AP Source: Cavs, Mike Brown agree to deal
- Horse racing fans offered bonds to fund Cheltenham work Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - The owners of Cheltenham Racecourse plan to raise 15 million pounds towards the cost of a new grandstand by selling horse racing fans a bond offering rewards including … More »Horse racing fans offered bonds to fund Cheltenham work
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - The owners of Cheltenham Racecourse plan to raise 15 million pounds towards the cost of a new grandstand by selling horse racing fans a bond offering rewards including discounts on tickets. The Jockey Club, which owns the track in western England, is planning to spend 45 million pounds on …
- Bayern routs Barcelona 4-0 in Champions League AP - 13 hrs ago
MUNICH (AP) — For once, Barcelona was on the wrong end of the kind of rout it so often inflicts on others. More »Bayern routs Barcelona 4-0 in Champions League
- AP Source: College Football Playoff to replace BCS AP - 14 hrs ago
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Bowl Championship Series will be replaced by the College Football Playoff. More »AP Source: College Football Playoff to replace BCS
- Pacers' Paul George wins NBA's Most Improved Award AP - 15 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers forward Paul George spent the past summer turning himself into a better player. More »Pacers' Paul George wins NBA's Most Improved Award
- Ex Ravens LB Ayanbadejo talks equality in South FL AP - 15 hrs ago
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Former Baltimore Ravens reserve linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo called on professional athletes Tuesday to stand up for marriage equality because he said it is "the right thing … More »Ex Ravens LB Ayanbadejo talks equality in South FL
- Jaguars unveil new uniforms, 2-tone helmets AP - 15 hrs ago
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars took the latest step in the franchise's makeover Tuesday, unveiling new uniforms and a two-tone helmet that's sure to elicit positive and negative re … More »Jaguars unveil new uniforms, 2-tone helmets
DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co posted a higher-than-expected first-quarter profit on Wednesday as its North American unit posted its best quarter in more than a decade … More »Ford profit surpasses estimates as North America shines
DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co posted a higher-than-expected first-quarter profit on Wednesday as its North American unit posted its best quarter in more than a decade on the strength of new models. Revenue in North America, the company's largest market, shot up by one-fifth during the quarter and Ford added that its …