Owen believes he can find club AFP - 1 hr 44 mins agoFormer England striker Michael Owen, released by Manchester United, believes he can find a new club before the transfer window shuts. More »Owen believes he can find club
Former England striker Michael Owen, released by Manchester United, believes he can find a new club before the transfer window shuts.
S.Africa rugby coach Meyer faces up to problems AFP - 1 hr 53 mins agoSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer admitted Sunday he has serious back row problems to solve before a Rugby Championship third-round clash in Australia next month. More »S.Africa rugby coach Meyer faces up to problems
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer admitted Sunday he has serious back row problems to solve before a Rugby Championship third-round clash in Australia next month.
Jonas Folger wins Czech GP Moto3 AFP - 2 hrs 10 mins agoGermany's Kalex KTM rider Jonas Folger won the Moto3 race at the Czech Grand Prix here on Sunday for his first victory of the season. More »Jonas Folger wins Czech GP Moto3
Germany's Kalex KTM rider Jonas Folger won the Moto3 race at the Czech Grand Prix here on Sunday for his first victory of the season.
Popular Clijsters looking for fairytale ending Reuters - 3 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - It would be a fairytale ending to a glittering career and Kim Clijsters believes she can do it. "My goal is to try and win the U.S. Open," the Belgian told reporters at Flushing Meadows … More »Popular Clijsters looking for fairytale ending
NEW YORK (Reuters) - It would be a fairytale ending to a glittering career and Kim Clijsters believes she can do it. "My goal is to try and win the U.S. Open," the Belgian told reporters at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, two days before the opening of the year's final grand slam tournament. "I've trained hard. I'm in maybe …
Garcia on track for consecutive wins as Woods six back Reuters - 4 hrs ago(Reuters) - Sergio Garcia is on track for consecutive victories after the Spaniard took the outright lead at the Barclays tournament on Saturday, while Tiger Woods faltered slightly but remained inside … More »Garcia on track for consecutive wins as Woods six back
(Reuters) - Sergio Garcia is on track for consecutive victories after the Spaniard took the outright lead at the Barclays tournament on Saturday, while Tiger Woods faltered slightly but remained inside the top 10. Garcia, who won the Wyndham Championship on Monday, fired a two-under-par 69 to claim a two-shot cushion at …
South Africa deny Argentina a remarkable victory Reuters - 4 hrs agoMENDOZA, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over South Africa in their second Rugby Championship match on Saturday before the Springboks rallied to snatch … More »South Africa deny Argentina a remarkable victory
MENDOZA, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over South Africa in their second Rugby Championship match on Saturday before the Springboks rallied to snatch a 16-16 draw. The match had looked like ending in a perfect home debut for the Pumas, famously tough opponents on Argentine …
Sharapova and Azarenka hiding in Serena's shadow Reuters - 4 hrs agoNEW YORK, Aug 25 - They have five grand slam titles between them, one each this year and one of them is the world No 1. Yet on the eve of the U.S. Open, both Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka find … More »Sharapova and Azarenka hiding in Serena's shadow
NEW YORK, Aug 25 - They have five grand slam titles between them, one each this year and one of them is the world No 1. Yet on the eve of the U.S. Open, both Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka find themselves in the shadows, almost forgotten as contenders for the final grand slam event of the year. That's because Serena …
Obi Mikel, Odemwingie get cold shoulder from Nigeria Reuters - 4 hrs agoABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria have again omitted John Obi Mikel and Peter Odemwingie from their latest team, signaling a possible halt to their immediate international careers as coach Stephen Keshi seeks … More »Obi Mikel, Odemwingie get cold shoulder from Nigeria
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria have again omitted John Obi Mikel and Peter Odemwingie from their latest team, signaling a possible halt to their immediate international careers as coach Stephen Keshi seeks to rebuild. The England-based pair are Nigeria's highest profile exports but after being left out of World Cup qualifiers …
Van Persie and Hazard net first goals in wins Reuters - 4 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - The shade of the shirt may have changed but Robin van Persie remains a red-hot Dutch master after marking his first Manchester United start with a superb goal in a 3-2 Premier League … More »Van Persie and Hazard net first goals in wins
LONDON (Reuters) - The shade of the shirt may have changed but Robin van Persie remains a red-hot Dutch master after marking his first Manchester United start with a superb goal in a 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday. In-form Eden Hazard also opened his account for Chelsea with a penalty in a 2-0 home victory …
Rooney out for four weeks, says Ferguson Reuters - 4 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be out for around four weeks after suffering a deep wound on his thigh during the 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday, manager … More »Rooney out for four weeks, says Ferguson
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be out for around four weeks after suffering a deep wound on his thigh during the 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday, manager Alex Ferguson said. Rooney, who surprisingly started on the bench rather than partnering new signing Robin van Persie up …
Roger Clemens back on the mound at age 50 AP - 6 hrs agoRoger Clemens raved about all the fun he had pitching at age 50 and putting smiles on the faces of Sugar Land baseball fans. More »Roger Clemens back on the mound at age 50
Roger Clemens raved about all the fun he had pitching at age 50 and putting smiles on the faces of Sugar Land baseball fans.
Gonzalez homers in debut, Dodgers beat Marlins 8-2 AP - 7 hrs agoIt took two pitches for Adrian Gonzalez to make a major difference with the Los Angeles Dodgers. More »Gonzalez homers in debut, Dodgers beat Marlins 8-2
It took two pitches for Adrian Gonzalez to make a major difference with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Saints register preseason win over Texans, 34-27 AP - 7 hrs agoMatt Schaub and Drew Brees look ready as ever for the games that will count. More »Saints register preseason win over Texans, 34-27
Matt Schaub and Drew Brees look ready as ever for the games that will count.
- BoSox send Gonzalez, Beckett, Crawford to Dodgers AP - 7 hrs ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers are stocking up for the stretch run with some new, expensive players who couldn't help the Boston Red Sox make it to the postseason this year or last. More »BoSox send Gonzalez, Beckett, Crawford to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are stocking up for the stretch run with some new, expensive players who couldn't help the Boston Red Sox make it to the postseason this year or last.
Denny Hamlin picks up 1st Bristol victory AP - 7 hrs agoThey bumped, they banged and a helmet was tossed, too. More »Denny Hamlin picks up 1st Bristol victory
They bumped, they banged and a helmet was tossed, too.
I'm a Wimbledon champion in my mind, says Murray Reuters - 8 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Andy Murray has long dreamed of winning an elusive grand slam title but revealed on Saturday that the depth of his frustration had begun to play tricks on his mind ahead of the U.S. … More »I'm a Wimbledon champion in my mind, says Murray
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andy Murray has long dreamed of winning an elusive grand slam title but revealed on Saturday that the depth of his frustration had begun to play tricks on his mind ahead of the U.S. Open. The 25-year-old Briton suffered a fourth consecutive grand slam final loss when he surrendered in four sets to Roger …
- Red Sox deal Beckett, Gonzalez to Dodgers AFP - 8 hrs ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former World Series Most Valuable Player Josh Beckett and all-star infielder Adrian Gonzalez in a nine-player deal with the Boston Red Sox, the Dodgers said. More »Red Sox deal Beckett, Gonzalez to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former World Series Most Valuable Player Josh Beckett and all-star infielder Adrian Gonzalez in a nine-player deal with the Boston Red Sox, the Dodgers said.
Red Sox trade Beckett, Gonzalez, Crawford to L.A Reuters - 8 hrs ago(Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox have traded starting pitcher Josh Beckett, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and left fielder Carl Crawford to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a deal that could reshape both clubs, … More »Red Sox trade Beckett, Gonzalez, Crawford to L.A
(Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox have traded starting pitcher Josh Beckett, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and left fielder Carl Crawford to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a deal that could reshape both clubs, the Major League Baseball teams said on Saturday. Along with their three highest-salaried players, the Red Sox sent infielder …
Adrian Gonzalez homers in 1st at-bat with Dodgers AP - 8 hrs agoAdrian Gonzalez has hit a three-run homer on the second pitch he saw in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. More »Adrian Gonzalez homers in 1st at-bat with Dodgers
Adrian Gonzalez has hit a three-run homer on the second pitch he saw in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform.
Madrid look for first win of new season at Getafe AFP - 8 hrs agoChampions Real Madrid make the short trip to Getafe on Sunday knowing that even at such an early stage as the season's second weekend, a win is vital. More »Madrid look for first win of new season at Getafe
Champions Real Madrid make the short trip to Getafe on Sunday knowing that even at such an early stage as the season's second weekend, a win is vital.
After trade, depleted Red Sox lose to Royals 10-9 AP - 8 hrs agoTony Abreu singled home the go-ahead run in the 12th inning, and the Kansas City Royals completed their comeback from a six-run deficit by beating the Boston Red Sox 10-9 on Saturday night. More »After trade, depleted Red Sox lose to Royals 10-9
Tony Abreu singled home the go-ahead run in the 12th inning, and the Kansas City Royals completed their comeback from a six-run deficit by beating the Boston Red Sox 10-9 on Saturday night.
- Will Power on Pole at Sonoma AFP - 9 hrs ago
Australia's Will Power earned pole position for the IndyCar race at Sonoma for the third straight year, with team-mate Ryan Briscoe beside him on the front row. More »Will Power on Pole at Sonoma
Australia's Will Power earned pole position for the IndyCar race at Sonoma for the third straight year, with team-mate Ryan Briscoe beside him on the front row.
- Garcia seizes solo lead at The Barclays AFP - 9 hrs ago
Spain's Sergio Garcia held his own at demanding Bethpage Black, firing a two-under 69 to seize sole possession of the lead after three rounds of The Barclays. More »Garcia seizes solo lead at The Barclays
Spain's Sergio Garcia held his own at demanding Bethpage Black, firing a two-under 69 to seize sole possession of the lead after three rounds of The Barclays.
- Clemens back on the mound at 50 AP - 10 hrs ago
Roger Clemens was back on the mound at age 50, striking out hitters again. More »Clemens back on the mound at 50
Roger Clemens was back on the mound at age 50, striking out hitters again.
Kiwi teen Ko leads Canadian Women's Open AFP - 10 hrs agoNew Zealand teenager Lydia Ko seized a one-stroke lead in the Canadian Women's Open, setting her sights on becoming the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history. More »Kiwi teen Ko leads Canadian Women's Open
New Zealand teenager Lydia Ko seized a one-stroke lead in the Canadian Women's Open, setting her sights on becoming the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history.
Airlines can say: You can't wear that AP - 22 hrs ago
Airlines give many reasons for refusing to let you board, but none stir as much debate as this: How you're dressed. More »Airlines can say: You can't wear that
Airlines give many reasons for refusing to let you board, but none stir as much debate as this: How you're dressed.
