Aussie Stosur extends miserable run with Dubai exit Reuters - 33 mins agoDUBAI (Reuters) - Samantha Stosur's season of woe continued at the Dubai Championships when she crashed out in the quarter-finals following a 6-2 6-4 defeat by Italian Roberta Vinci on Thursday. The Australian … More »Aussie Stosur extends miserable run with Dubai exit
DUBAI (Reuters) - Samantha Stosur's season of woe continued at the Dubai Championships when she crashed out in the quarter-finals following a 6-2 6-4 defeat by Italian Roberta Vinci on Thursday. The Australian has lost more matches than she has won this year, with her win-loss record standing at 5-7, after she produced …
Smith backs Morkel's replacement Kleinveldt to shine Reuters - 1 hr 30 mins agoJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Graeme Smith is confident Rory Kleinveldt will show South Africa's strength in depth when they take on Pakistan in the third and final test at Centurion starting on Friday. Kleinveldt … More »Smith backs Morkel's replacement Kleinveldt to shine
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Graeme Smith is confident Rory Kleinveldt will show South Africa's strength in depth when they take on Pakistan in the third and final test at Centurion starting on Friday. Kleinveldt comes into the side for the injured Morne Morkel, the only change for South Africa as they chase a series whitewash. …
Federer plays big brother to village children Reuters - 2 hrs 3 mins agoGOVHU, South Africa (Reuters) - "Big brother Roger," as the village schoolteachers call him, smiles at the small children and asks them to guess which sport he plays. Most of the bright-eyed three-year-olds … More »Federer plays big brother to village children
GOVHU, South Africa (Reuters) - "Big brother Roger," as the village schoolteachers call him, smiles at the small children and asks them to guess which sport he plays. Most of the bright-eyed three-year-olds have no idea who their visitor is but one, quicker than the rest, pipes up: "You play tennis!". Delighted, Roger Federer …
Nike suspends contract with Oscar Pistorius AP - 2 hrs 19 mins agoPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike has suspended its contract with Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee runner from South Africa who is facing a charge of premeditated murder in the Valentine's Day slaying of his … More »Nike suspends contract with Oscar Pistorius
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike has suspended its contract with Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee runner from South Africa who is facing a charge of premeditated murder in the Valentine's Day slaying of his girlfriend.
Matchfixing suspect detained in Milan Reuters - 2 hrs 50 mins agoMILAN (Reuters) - Italian police arrested a fugitive Slovenian associate of alleged soccer matchfixing kingpin Tan Seet Eng on Thursday after he flew in from Singapore to hand himself over, they said in … More »Matchfixing suspect detained in Milan
MILAN (Reuters) - Italian police arrested a fugitive Slovenian associate of alleged soccer matchfixing kingpin Tan Seet Eng on Thursday after he flew in from Singapore to hand himself over, they said in a statement. The man, identified as 31-year-old Admir Suljic, arrived at Milan's Malpensa airport in the early hours to …
Asian meet runs into trouble over Sri Lanka protests Reuters - 3 hrs agoCHENNAI (Reuters) - The Chennai local government is refusing to host the Asian Athletics Championships in July in protest against Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes that targeted Tamil Tiger rebels. Sri … More »Asian meet runs into trouble over Sri Lanka protests
CHENNAI (Reuters) - The Chennai local government is refusing to host the Asian Athletics Championships in July in protest against Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes that targeted Tamil Tiger rebels. Sri Lanka's government has faced heavy criticism after photographs obtained by Britain's Channel 4 suggested that 12-year-old …
Pakistan will resist making changes, captain says Reuters - 4 hrs agoJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Pakistan will resist the urge to experiment with their side in the final cricket test against South Africa at Centurion starting on Friday, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said. The Proteas … More »Pakistan will resist making changes, captain says
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Pakistan will resist the urge to experiment with their side in the final cricket test against South Africa at Centurion starting on Friday, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said. The Proteas have already clinched the three-match series after winning the first two tests in Johannesburg and Cape Town but Pakistan …
Mondi posts slight drop in full-year earnings Reuters - 4 hrs agoJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Paper maker Mondi said on Thursday it expects to reap the benefit of recent acquisitions after reporting a slight drop in full-year earnings on lower prices. Mondi, … More »Mondi posts slight drop in full-year earnings
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Paper maker Mondi said on Thursday it expects to reap the benefit of recent acquisitions after reporting a slight drop in full-year earnings on lower prices. Mondi, which is also listed in London, said diluted headline earnings per share for the year to end December totalled 63.1 euro …
Police: Pistorius detective faces charges himself AP - 5 hrs agoPRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The lead investigator in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself over a 2011 shooting, police said Thursday in another potentially damaging … More »Police: Pistorius detective faces charges himself
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The lead investigator in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself over a 2011 shooting, police said Thursday in another potentially damaging blow to the prosecution.
Haith, others may wait months for Miami resolution AP - 5 hrs agoCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — When Frank Haith first spoke this week about the allegations against him as part of the NCAA's investigation into Miami, the Missouri basketball coach talked about how relieved … More »Haith, others may wait months for Miami resolution
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — When Frank Haith first spoke this week about the allegations against him as part of the NCAA's investigation into Miami, the Missouri basketball coach talked about how relieved he is that the long process is nearing an end.
Snow stops first round at Match Play AP - 5 hrs agoMARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Bundled in a winter jacket in a chilly tent near the snow-covered driving range, Mark Russell was asked where the opening day of the Match Play Championship ranked among his bizarre … More »Snow stops first round at Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Bundled in a winter jacket in a chilly tent near the snow-covered driving range, Mark Russell was asked where the opening day of the Match Play Championship ranked among his bizarre weather experiences.
Lakers beat Celtics 113-99 on emotional night AP - 6 hrs agoLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss loved to win. He especially relished beating the Boston Celtics. More »Lakers beat Celtics 113-99 on emotional night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss loved to win. He especially relished beating the Boston Celtics.
Baseball and broadcasting veteran Joe Garagiola retires at 87 Reuters - 6 hrs agoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Joe Garagiola, the Major League baseball veteran best known for his affable personality and quick wit as a sports commentator, game show host and even late-night television personality, … More »Baseball and broadcasting veteran Joe Garagiola retires at 87
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Joe Garagiola, the Major League baseball veteran best known for his affable personality and quick wit as a sports commentator, game show host and even late-night television personality, retired from broadcasting on Wednesday. Garagiola, 87, who made his Major League debut with his hometown team, …
- SAfrica police: Pistorius detective faces charges AP - 6 hrs ago
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The lead investigator in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself over a 2011 shooting, police said Thursday. More »SAfrica police: Pistorius detective faces charges
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The lead investigator in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself over a 2011 shooting, police said Thursday.
Voracek hat-trick helps Flyers sink Pens Reuters - 6 hrs ago(Reuters) - Jakub Voracek completed a hat-trick with less than two minutes remaining to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Voracek scored his first goal late … More »Voracek hat-trick helps Flyers sink Pens
(Reuters) - Jakub Voracek completed a hat-trick with less than two minutes remaining to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Voracek scored his first goal late in the second period and then put the Flyers 4-2 up early in the third as Philadelphia (8-9-1) took control of the Atlantic …
Hansen slapped with one-game ban for aggressive hit Reuters - 7 hrs ago(Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen was suspended for one game without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for an aggressive hit on Chicago's Marian Hossa the previous day. Hansen delivered a forearm … More »Hansen slapped with one-game ban for aggressive hit
(Reuters) - Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen was suspended for one game without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for an aggressive hit on Chicago's Marian Hossa the previous day. Hansen delivered a forearm to the back of Hossa's head during the third period of Chicago's 4-3 shootout victory that left the Blackhawks winger …
No. 9 Jayhawks nip No. 14 Cowboys 68-67 in 2OT AP - 7 hrs agoSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After he'd missed time and time again all night long, for some reason Naadir Tharpe's final attempt just felt right when it left his hand. More »No. 9 Jayhawks nip No. 14 Cowboys 68-67 in 2OT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After he'd missed time and time again all night long, for some reason Naadir Tharpe's final attempt just felt right when it left his hand.
Special Report: Russia's $50 billion Olympic gamble Reuters - 8 hrs agoSOCHI (Reuters) - Above the Black Sea city of Sochi, one of Russia's richest men is spending billions of roubles to turn a patch of mountainside into a global showpiece. Metals magnate Vladimir Potanin … More »Special Report: Russia's $50 billion Olympic gamble
SOCHI (Reuters) - Above the Black Sea city of Sochi, one of Russia's richest men is spending billions of roubles to turn a patch of mountainside into a global showpiece. Metals magnate Vladimir Potanin has paid for new buildings, new lifts and hundreds of snow canons in the hope of transforming slopes not far from sub-tropical …
Drogba impresses but Galatasaray held by Schalke Reuters - 8 hrs agoISTANBUL (Reuters) - Didier Drogba impressed on his Champions League debut for Galatasaray but the Turkish side were held to a 1-1 draw by Schalke 04 after an entertaining last 16 first leg on Wednesday. … More »Drogba impresses but Galatasaray held by Schalke
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Didier Drogba impressed on his Champions League debut for Galatasaray but the Turkish side were held to a 1-1 draw by Schalke 04 after an entertaining last 16 first leg on Wednesday. The Ivory Coast striker, last year's Champions League hero for Chelsea who moved to the Istanbul club last month after …
Flyers use late goal to slip past Penguins 6-5 AP - 8 hrs agoPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers picked up right where the two rivals left off in the playoffs last season. More »Flyers use late goal to slip past Penguins 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers picked up right where the two rivals left off in the playoffs last season.
Boateng, Muntari put Ghana in Champions League spotlight Reuters - 8 hrs agoMILAN (Reuters) - Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari put Ghana in the Champions League spotlight as they scored the goals which gave AC Milan a shock 2-0 win over Barcelona on Wednesday. Boateng, … More »Boateng, Muntari put Ghana in Champions League spotlight
MILAN (Reuters) - Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari put Ghana in the Champions League spotlight as they scored the goals which gave AC Milan a shock 2-0 win over Barcelona on Wednesday. Boateng, who played for the Black Stars at the 2010 World Cup, swept home the first goal just before the hour and Muntari, back after …
Harden scores 46, Rockets rally past Thunder AP - 8 hrs agoHOUSTON (AP) — James Harden finally beat his former team on Wednesday night. More »Harden scores 46, Rockets rally past Thunder
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden finally beat his former team on Wednesday night.
Canucks' Hansen suspended 1 game AP - 9 hrs agoNEW YORK (AP) — Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen has been suspended for one game by the NHL on Wednesday for roughing Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa. More »Canucks' Hansen suspended 1 game
NEW YORK (AP) — Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen has been suspended for one game by the NHL on Wednesday for roughing Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa.
Pacers rout Knicks, pull closer to second in East AP - 9 hrs agoINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers looked ready for the playoffs. The New York Knicks looked like they wanted a longer All-Star break. More »Pacers rout Knicks, pull closer to second in East
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers looked ready for the playoffs. The New York Knicks looked like they wanted a longer All-Star break.
Streaking Grizzlies take bite out of Raptors Reuters - 9 hrs agoTORONTO (Reuters) - The Memphis Grizzlies, playing against Rudy Gay for the first time since trading their top scorer to Toronto, scored an 88-82 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday. The Grizzlies (35-18) … More »Streaking Grizzlies take bite out of Raptors
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Memphis Grizzlies, playing against Rudy Gay for the first time since trading their top scorer to Toronto, scored an 88-82 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday. The Grizzlies (35-18) limited Gay to 13 points, one of his lowest outings since joining Toronto last month, en route to a fifth straight …
Wal-Mart's U.S. customers hit by payroll taxes, gas prices Reuters - 11 mins ago
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Thursday that U.S. sales weakness persisted into early February, as Americans absorbed the impact of higher payroll taxes and … More »Wal-Mart's U.S. customers hit by payroll taxes, gas prices
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Thursday that U.S. sales weakness persisted into early February, as Americans absorbed the impact of higher payroll taxes and gasoline prices, along with slow tax refunds that put some spending on hold. The weakness overshadowed the world's largest retailer's bigger-than-expected …
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