McLaren yet to unlock car's potential, says Button Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins agoLONDON (Reuters) - McLaren have yet to unlock the potential of their new Formula One car with the start of the season looming, according to Jenson Button. The 2009 world champion told Sky Sports television … More »McLaren yet to unlock car's potential, says Button
LONDON (Reuters) - McLaren have yet to unlock the potential of their new Formula One car with the start of the season looming, according to Jenson Button. The 2009 world champion told Sky Sports television that there was plenty of work to be done at next week's final test in Barcelona after the Briton had less track time …
Amla half-century propels South Africa against Pakistan Reuters - 1 hr 47 mins agoPRETORIA (Reuters) - An attacking half-century from Hashim Amla helped South Africa recover from the early loss of both openers as they reached 104 for two at lunch on the first day of the third test against … More »Amla half-century propels South Africa against Pakistan
PRETORIA (Reuters) - An attacking half-century from Hashim Amla helped South Africa recover from the early loss of both openers as they reached 104 for two at lunch on the first day of the third test against Pakistan at Centurion on Friday. The elegant Amla (50 not out) combined with Faf du Plessis (29 not out) to improve …
Oscar Pistorius bail hearing nearing decision AP - 1 hr 51 mins agoPRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The defense and prosecution both completed their arguments Friday in Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing, with the magistrate soon to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed … More »Oscar Pistorius bail hearing nearing decision
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The defense and prosecution both completed their arguments Friday in Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing, with the magistrate soon to rule if the double-amputee athlete can be freed or if he must stay behind bars pending trial in the shooting death of his girlfriend.
Marathon Majors imposes tougher anti-doping penalties Reuters - 1 hr 53 mins agoLONDON (Reuters) - Stricter anti-doping penalties will be applied to elite athletes in the World Marathon Majors (WMM), the series that brings together six of the world's top races, organizers said on … More »Marathon Majors imposes tougher anti-doping penalties
LONDON (Reuters) - Stricter anti-doping penalties will be applied to elite athletes in the World Marathon Majors (WMM), the series that brings together six of the world's top races, organizers said on Friday. Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York have collectively revised their elite athlete contracts to include …
Pistorius bail decision nears in South African court Reuters - 2 hrs 50 mins agoPRETORIA (Reuters) - A South African judge will rule on whether to grant bail to "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius on Friday afternoon, with prosecutors arguing he is a cold-blooded killer and his lawyers … More »Pistorius bail decision nears in South African court
PRETORIA (Reuters) - A South African judge will rule on whether to grant bail to "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius on Friday afternoon, with prosecutors arguing he is a cold-blooded killer and his lawyers saying he is far too famous to pose any sort of flight risk. Magistrate Desmond Nair told the packed Pretoria court he …
S.Africa bat first in final test, rocked by Kallis blow Reuters - 3 hrs agoPRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final test against Pakistan at Centurion, but the hosts were rocked by an injury to Jacques Kallis ahead of the … More »S.Africa bat first in final test, rocked by Kallis blow
PRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final test against Pakistan at Centurion, but the hosts were rocked by an injury to Jacques Kallis ahead of the match. The veteran all-rounder injured his calf in an optional practice on Thursday and has been replaced by seam bowler …
Same story: Tiger, Rory gone early at Match Play AP - 5 hrs agoMARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Different month, different desert, same shocking outcome. More »Same story: Tiger, Rory gone early at Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Different month, different desert, same shocking outcome.
- Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Miami Heat tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday. With the NBA's trade deadline passing without any change among top contenders, … More »Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East
(Reuters) - The Miami Heat tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday. With the NBA's trade deadline passing without any change among top contenders, LeBron James missed just four shots while compiling 26 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as Miami won their season-high …
NBA trade deadline features only minor moves AP - 8 hrs agoNEW YORK (AP) — The only trade involving Dwight Howard came last summer. The potent scorers that moved did so long ago. More »NBA trade deadline features only minor moves
NEW YORK (AP) — The only trade involving Dwight Howard came last summer. The potent scorers that moved did so long ago.
James scores 26, Heat beat Bulls 86-67 AP - 8 hrs agoCHICAGO (AP) — Just in case the message isn't getting through, the Miami Heat are more than happy to repeat it. The championship still is in their hands and good luck trying to pry it away. More »James scores 26, Heat beat Bulls 86-67
CHICAGO (AP) — Just in case the message isn't getting through, the Miami Heat are more than happy to repeat it. The championship still is in their hands and good luck trying to pry it away.
Sabres open post-Ruff era with loss to Maple Leafs Reuters - 10 hrs agoTORONTO (Reuters) - Playing under a new head coach for the first time in 16 years, the struggling Buffalo Sabres fell 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. A day after firing Lindy Ruff, who had … More »Sabres open post-Ruff era with loss to Maple Leafs
TORONTO (Reuters) - Playing under a new head coach for the first time in 16 years, the struggling Buffalo Sabres fell 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. A day after firing Lindy Ruff, who had been the National Hockey League's (NHL) longest-tenured coach, the Sabres were mostly flat in interim coach Ron Rolston's …
A 1-2 knockout: McIlroy, Woods lose in Match Play AP - 10 hrs agoMARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods knocked out in the first round of the Match Play Championship? Not many would have given that a snowball's chance in the desert. More »A 1-2 knockout: McIlroy, Woods lose in Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods knocked out in the first round of the Match Play Championship? Not many would have given that a snowball's chance in the desert.
Irishman Lowry stuns McIlroy at Match Play Reuters - 10 hrs agoMARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Ireland's Shane Lowry knew "deep down" that he could beat Rory McIlroy and drew on that self-belief to pull off a stunning upset over the world number one in the snow-delayed … More »Irishman Lowry stuns McIlroy at Match Play
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Ireland's Shane Lowry knew "deep down" that he could beat Rory McIlroy and drew on that self-belief to pull off a stunning upset over the world number one in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday. Ranked 68th in the world, Lowry chipped in twice …
Aussie swimmers admit using sedative Reuters - 10 hrs agoSYDNEY (Reuters) - James Magnussen and his team mates from the Australian men's 4x100m freestyle relay squad have admitted using a sedative banned by their national Olympic committee in a bonding session … More »Aussie swimmers admit using sedative
SYDNEY (Reuters) - James Magnussen and his team mates from the Australian men's 4x100m freestyle relay squad have admitted using a sedative banned by their national Olympic committee in a bonding session before the London Games. The prescription drug Stilnox was banned by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) just before …
Woods exits first round of Match Play Reuters - 10 hrs agoMARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Three-times winner Tiger Woods, despite playing well, was stunningly eliminated in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday, losing … More »Woods exits first round of Match Play
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Three-times winner Tiger Woods, despite playing well, was stunningly eliminated in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday, losing 2&1 to Charles Howell III. Woods never led in a flawless encounter where not one bogey was recorded but he got back …
Lakers owner Jerry Buss remembered at service AP - 10 hrs agoLOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson considered himself to be the adopted son of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Shaquille O'Neal hailed Buss for his foresight, while Kobe Bryant cited Buss' ability to … More »Lakers owner Jerry Buss remembered at service
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson considered himself to be the adopted son of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Shaquille O'Neal hailed Buss for his foresight, while Kobe Bryant cited Buss' ability to convince people to believe in him. Jerry West remembered a party-loving Buss who never went to bed, making it easy to …
Q&A-Tennis-Federer's heart is in South Africa Reuters - 10 hrs agoGOVHU, South Africa (Reuters) - Roger Federer was back in South Africa for the first time in eight years and it was not long before he was surrounded by a swarm of three-year-old toddlers tugging at his … More »Q&A-Tennis-Federer's heart is in South Africa
GOVHU, South Africa (Reuters) - Roger Federer was back in South Africa for the first time in eight years and it was not long before he was surrounded by a swarm of three-year-old toddlers tugging at his shirt and hankering to play a game of tennis. Unlike many of the fans the 17-times grand slam champion usually encounters, …
McIlroy and Woods go out on day of upsets Reuters - 11 hrs agoMARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy and three-times winner Tiger Woods were both sent packing in stunning fashion in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship … More »McIlroy and Woods go out on day of upsets
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy and three-times winner Tiger Woods were both sent packing in stunning fashion in the snow-delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday. Northern Irishman McIlroy, a losing finalist last year, was ousted 1-up by his good friend Shane …
Argentine Senate approves deal with Iran to probe 1994 bombing Reuters - 11 hrs agoBUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Senate approved on Thursday an agreement with Iran to set up an international "truth commission" to investigate the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires … More »Argentine Senate approves deal with Iran to probe 1994 bombing
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Senate approved on Thursday an agreement with Iran to set up an international "truth commission" to investigate the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people. The two governments reached the agreement last month on how to deal with the attack in which Argentine …
Offensive line group could make big splash in NFL AP - 11 hrs agoINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This year's NFL rookie offensive linemen are chock full of stories and characters. More »Offensive line group could make big splash in NFL
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This year's NFL rookie offensive linemen are chock full of stories and characters.
McIlroy: Another 1 bites the dust AP - 11 hrs agoMARANA, Ariz. (AP) — The snow is gone from the Match Play Championship, and so are Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. More »McIlroy: Another 1 bites the dust
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — The snow is gone from the Match Play Championship, and so are Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods.
NY Jets quarterback Tebow cancels controversial church appearance Reuters - 12 hrs ago(Reuters) - New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow, a devout Christian, has canceled an appearance at a Dallas mega-church led by a prominent pastor who has sparked controversy over remarks he made from the … More »NY Jets quarterback Tebow cancels controversial church appearance
(Reuters) - New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow, a devout Christian, has canceled an appearance at a Dallas mega-church led by a prominent pastor who has sparked controversy over remarks he made from the pulpit about gays and other religions. Tebow, 25, who famously kneels in prayer on the football field in a move that …
Big NBA names stay put on dull deadline day Reuters - 13 hrs ago(Reuters) - The big names rumored to be on the move at the National Basketball Association's trade deadline went nowhere on Thursday as teams opted for tweaks over blockbusters. The Orlando Magic (15-39), … More »Big NBA names stay put on dull deadline day
(Reuters) - The big names rumored to be on the move at the National Basketball Association's trade deadline went nowhere on Thursday as teams opted for tweaks over blockbusters. The Orlando Magic (15-39), with the second worst record in the Eastern Conference, pulled the trigger on the day's biggest swap, shipping sharpshooting …
Harvick and Kyle Busch wins Daytona 500 duels AP - 13 hrs agoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — There are two certainties heading into the Daytona 500: Kevin Harvick is the favorite, and no one is sure what the action will look like in the "Great American Race." More »Harvick and Kyle Busch wins Daytona 500 duels
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — There are two certainties heading into the Daytona 500: Kevin Harvick is the favorite, and no one is sure what the action will look like in the "Great American Race."
Harvick, Kyle Busch win Daytona qualifying races Reuters - 13 hrs ago(Reuters) - Kevin Harvick positioned himself as one of the favorites for Sunday's Daytona 500 by winning the first of two qualifying races on Thursday to claim the inside lane in the second row for the … More »Harvick, Kyle Busch win Daytona qualifying races
(Reuters) - Kevin Harvick positioned himself as one of the favorites for Sunday's Daytona 500 by winning the first of two qualifying races on Thursday to claim the inside lane in the second row for the season-opening NASCAR race. Danica Patrick had already clinched pole in qualifying trials last weekend to become the first …
Euro zone economy to shrink again in 2013, EU says Reuters - 1 hr 5 mins ago
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The euro zone will not return to growth until 2014, the European Commission said on Friday, reversing its prediction for an end to recession this … More »Euro zone economy to shrink again in 2013, EU says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The euro zone will not return to growth until 2014, the European Commission said on Friday, reversing its prediction for an end to recession this year and blaming a lack of bank lending and record joblessness for delaying the recovery. The 17-nation bloc's economy, which generates nearly a fifth of …
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