Terry included in England's World Cup squad Reuters - 1 hr 4 mins agoLONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea captain John Terry, awaiting an FA hearing after being charged with racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, is in England's squad for the opening World Cup qualifiers against Moldova … More »Terry included in England's World Cup squad
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea captain John Terry, awaiting an FA hearing after being charged with racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, is in England's squad for the opening World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine next month. The former England skipper, who in July was found not guilty of racially abusing the Queens Park …
Peterborough defender Ntlhe gets South Africa call Reuters - 1 hr 14 mins agoJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa have included inexperienced 18-year-old full-back Kgosi Ntlhe from Peterborough United in their squad for next month's friendly against Brazil. Ntlhe, who only made … More »Peterborough defender Ntlhe gets South Africa call
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa have included inexperienced 18-year-old full-back Kgosi Ntlhe from Peterborough United in their squad for next month's friendly against Brazil. Ntlhe, who only made his full debut in the English Championship (second division) earlier this month, is one of four uncapped players for the …
Stoke close to clinching Edu deal AFP - 1 hr 45 mins agoStoke City are closing in on sealing the transfer from Glasgow Rangers of US midfielder Maurice Edu, with only his work papers standing in the way. More »Stoke close to clinching Edu deal
Stoke City are closing in on sealing the transfer from Glasgow Rangers of US midfielder Maurice Edu, with only his work papers standing in the way.
Poster girl for women's boxing is now Bollywood muse Reuters - 2 hrs 29 mins agoMUMBAI (Reuters) - India's latest Olympic hero is hoping that a Bollywood movie on her life isn't just about the sweat, tears and grime. Mary Kom, five-time women's boxing world champion, won a bronze … More »Poster girl for women's boxing is now Bollywood muse
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's latest Olympic hero is hoping that a Bollywood movie on her life isn't just about the sweat, tears and grime. Mary Kom, five-time women's boxing world champion, won a bronze medal at the London Games, and her exploits will now be captured on the big screen. "I hope they show some romance in the …
Competition under way at Paralympics AFP - 2 hrs 33 mins agoEleven days of top-class sport for athletes with disabilities got under way on Thursday on the first full day of the London Paralympics, with 28 gold medals up for grabs, among them cycling and swimmi … More »Competition under way at Paralympics
Eleven days of top-class sport for athletes with disabilities got under way on Thursday on the first full day of the London Paralympics, with 28 gold medals up for grabs, among them cycling and swimming.
South Africans dominate Test team of the year AFP - 2 hrs 59 mins agoAustralian captain Michael Clarke was on Thursday selected skipper of an International Cricket Council Test team of the year dominated by South Africans. More »South Africans dominate Test team of the year
Australian captain Michael Clarke was on Thursday selected skipper of an International Cricket Council Test team of the year dominated by South Africans.
Maori team to tour as "All Blacks" for first time Reuters - 3 hrs ago(Reuters) - Two months after extending the lucrative "All Blacks" brand name from rugby union's world champions to include New Zealand's Sevens and Maori rugby teams, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) … More »Maori team to tour as "All Blacks" for first time
(Reuters) - Two months after extending the lucrative "All Blacks" brand name from rugby union's world champions to include New Zealand's Sevens and Maori rugby teams, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced on Thursday a Maori tour of Britain. The Maori All Blacks will play English Premiership winners Leicester Tigers, …
Madrid beat Barca 2-1 to lift Spanish Super Cup AFP - 4 hrs agoGonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo struck first-half goals as Real Madrid beat 10-man Barcelona 2-1 to lift the Spanish Super Cup before a full house at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. More »Madrid beat Barca 2-1 to lift Spanish Super Cup
Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo struck first-half goals as Real Madrid beat 10-man Barcelona 2-1 to lift the Spanish Super Cup before a full house at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Clijsters sent into retirement by British teen AFP - 4 hrs agoBritish teen Laura Robson ended the singles career of three-time US Open champion Kim Clijsters on Wednesday with an emotional 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5) victory in the second round of the US Open. More »Clijsters sent into retirement by British teen
British teen Laura Robson ended the singles career of three-time US Open champion Kim Clijsters on Wednesday with an emotional 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5) victory in the second round of the US Open.
Cowboys beat Miami 30-13 to wrap up preseason AP - 5 hrs agoAmong the former Texas A&M quarterbacks facing each other in the preseason finale, Ryan Tannehill already knew he was going to be the first-ever rookie starter for the Miami Dolphins. More »Cowboys beat Miami 30-13 to wrap up preseason
Among the former Texas A&M quarterbacks facing each other in the preseason finale, Ryan Tannehill already knew he was going to be the first-ever rookie starter for the Miami Dolphins.
Career ends for Clijsters with US Open loss AP - 5 hrs agoNot accustomed to losing the last point at the U.S. Open, Kim Clijsters picked up her bag, waved and bid adieu to the fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium — summoning up a melancholy smile before making her way … More »Career ends for Clijsters with US Open loss
Not accustomed to losing the last point at the U.S. Open, Kim Clijsters picked up her bag, waved and bid adieu to the fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium — summoning up a melancholy smile before making her way to the tunnel.
APNewsBreak: Favre attys take aim at racy claims AP - 5 hrs agoBrett Favre shouldn't have to respond to some embarrassing claims about his personal life that two massage therapists are making in a lawsuit, his lawyers say. More »APNewsBreak: Favre attys take aim at racy claims
Brett Favre shouldn't have to respond to some embarrassing claims about his personal life that two massage therapists are making in a lawsuit, his lawyers say.
Rodgers under pressure to avoid broken Hearts AFP - 6 hrs agoLiverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has been told the pressure is all on his side as they attempt to secure their place in the group phase of the Europa League. More »Rodgers under pressure to avoid broken Hearts
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has been told the pressure is all on his side as they attempt to secure their place in the group phase of the Europa League.
Hawking says "look to stars" as Paralympics opens Reuters - 6 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Wheelchair-bound physicist Stephen Hawking challenged athletes to "look to the stars" on Wednesday as he helped open a record-setting Paralympics Games that will run for 11 days in near … More »Hawking says "look to stars" as Paralympics opens
LONDON (Reuters) - Wheelchair-bound physicist Stephen Hawking challenged athletes to "look to the stars" on Wednesday as he helped open a record-setting Paralympics Games that will run for 11 days in near sold-out venues. Close on the heels of the hard-act-to-follow London 2012 Olympics, thousands of dancers and stunning …
Real storm back to take Super Cup from Barca Reuters - 6 hrs agoMADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish Super Cup in four years and a morale-boosting success against their arch-rivals when Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo struck in a 2-1 win … More »Real storm back to take Super Cup from Barca
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish Super Cup in four years and a morale-boosting success against their arch-rivals when Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo struck in a 2-1 win against 10-man Barcelona on Wednesday. The victory over error-prone Barca, who had Adriano sent off in the 28th minute, …
Clijsters ushered to exit as Murray cruises Reuters - 6 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Kim Clijsters' illustrious singles career drew to an emotional close on Wednesday when the former world number one was knocked out of the second round of the U.S. Open by Britain's … More »Clijsters ushered to exit as Murray cruises
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kim Clijsters' illustrious singles career drew to an emotional close on Wednesday when the former world number one was knocked out of the second round of the U.S. Open by Britain's Laura Robson. Robson's compatriot Andy Murray later made light work of Croatia's Ivan Dodig to reach the third round but …
Armstrong says he's 7-time Tour de France champ AP - 8 hrs agoLance Armstrong introduced himself as a seven-time Tour de France champion at a cancer conference Wednesday. More »Armstrong says he's 7-time Tour de France champ
Lance Armstrong introduced himself as a seven-time Tour de France champion at a cancer conference Wednesday.
Open-Murray crushes Dodig, dodges royal questions Reuters - 9 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's Andy Murray had less trouble reaching round three at the U.S. Open on Wednesday than he has this week avoiding the New York paparazzi, who have been hanging on the Olympic … More »Open-Murray crushes Dodig, dodges royal questions
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's Andy Murray had less trouble reaching round three at the U.S. Open on Wednesday than he has this week avoiding the New York paparazzi, who have been hanging on the Olympic champion's every word. The Scot stepped up a gear from his first-round match as he crushed world number 117 Ivan Dodig …
Harper's homers leads Nationals past Marlins 8-4 AP - 9 hrs agoBryce Harper's first two-homer game ended with his latest tantrum. More »Harper's homers leads Nationals past Marlins 8-4
Bryce Harper's first two-homer game ended with his latest tantrum.
Clijsters says goodbye with 2nd-round loss at Open AP - 9 hrs agoPreparing for what she knew would be her last professional tennis tournament, Kim Clijsters — four-time Grand Slam title winner; mother of 4-year-old Jada — devoted her effort and energy to the U.S. … More »Clijsters says goodbye with 2nd-round loss at Open
Preparing for what she knew would be her last professional tennis tournament, Kim Clijsters — four-time Grand Slam title winner; mother of 4-year-old Jada — devoted her effort and energy to the U.S. Open.
Happy Clijsters signs off with no regrets Reuters - 10 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Disappointed but content, Kim Clijsters signed off her singles career with a second-round defeat at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, beaten but unbowed and with the praise of her peers … More »Happy Clijsters signs off with no regrets
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Disappointed but content, Kim Clijsters signed off her singles career with a second-round defeat at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, beaten but unbowed and with the praise of her peers ringing in her ears. Losing 7-6 7-6 to British teenager Laura Robson was not the way she would have wanted to go out but …
'Spirit in Motion' gala opens London's Paralympics AP - 11 hrs agoVolleys of fireworks lit up the night sky, Beverley Knight belted out "I am what I am," and Britain's first Paralympic gold medalist lit the cauldron to open the 2012 London Paralympic Games. More »'Spirit in Motion' gala opens London's Paralympics
Volleys of fireworks lit up the night sky, Beverley Knight belted out "I am what I am," and Britain's first Paralympic gold medalist lit the cauldron to open the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
Venus, Serena and Federer in U.S. Open action Thursday Reuters - 11 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Venus Williams continues her quest to claim her first U.S. Open crown since 2001 when she faces sixth seed Angelique Kerber of Germany in a second-round night match on Thursday at … More »Venus, Serena and Federer in U.S. Open action Thursday
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Venus Williams continues her quest to claim her first U.S. Open crown since 2001 when she faces sixth seed Angelique Kerber of Germany in a second-round night match on Thursday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Williams, who also won the title in 2000, is on the comeback trail after withdrawing from the U.S. …
Drunk driver who ran over Paralympic medallist jailed AFP - 12 hrs agoA drunk driver who left a Paralympic gold medallist seriously injured and unable to compete in the 2012 Games after a hit-and-run crash has been jailed for 18 months. More »Drunk driver who ran over Paralympic medallist jailed
A drunk driver who left a Paralympic gold medallist seriously injured and unable to compete in the 2012 Games after a hit-and-run crash has been jailed for 18 months.
Terry in England squad for Moldova and Ukraine AFP - 12 hrs agoChelsea captain John Terry was included in the England squad announced Thursday for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine despite facing disciplinary action for racial abuse. More »Terry in England squad for Moldova and Ukraine
Chelsea captain John Terry was included in the England squad announced Thursday for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine despite facing disciplinary action for racial abuse.
A member of Mitt Romney’s Secret Service detail was removed from a campaign trip after she accidentally left her firearm unattended in the candidate’s charter plane bathroom.
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