- Daytona Speedway crash injures 28 fans Reuters - 24 mins ago
(Reuters) - A pile-up at the Daytona speedway on Saturday injured at least 28 fans after a 10-car crash sent car debris, including a tire, flying into the crowd in the final lap of the Nationwide NASCAR … More »Daytona Speedway crash injures 28 fans
(Reuters) - A pile-up at the Daytona speedway on Saturday injured at least 28 fans after a 10-car crash sent car debris, including a tire, flying into the crowd in the final lap of the Nationwide NASCAR race. Race officials said 14 fans were sent to nearby hospitals and another 14 were treated at the Florida track, which …
- Priority elsewhere as Barca and Real meet in Cup Reuters - 1 hr 3 mins ago
MADRID (Reuters) - With crucial Champions League games looming, Barcelona and Real Madrid could have done without the distraction of playing each other twice in five days, starting with a King's Cup semi-final … More »Priority elsewhere as Barca and Real meet in Cup
MADRID (Reuters) - With crucial Champions League games looming, Barcelona and Real Madrid could have done without the distraction of playing each other twice in five days, starting with a King's Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday (2000 GMT). The two "Clasicos" - the second a La Liga clash at the Bernabeu on Saturday - …
- Pakistan frustrate South Africa to reach 87-2 at lunch Reuters - 1 hr 13 mins ago
PRETORIA (Reuters) - Pakistan showed some rare fighting spirit on their tour of South Africa and lost just one wicket in the morning session to reach 87 for two at lunch on day three of the third test … More »Pakistan frustrate South Africa to reach 87-2 at lunch
PRETORIA (Reuters) - Pakistan showed some rare fighting spirit on their tour of South Africa and lost just one wicket in the morning session to reach 87 for two at lunch on day three of the third test at Centurion on Sunday. The visitors, made to follow on, still trail by 166 runs in their second innings, but will be happy …
- Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death Reuters - 1 hr 19 mins ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius's elder brother faces trial for killing a woman in a traffic incident five years ago, the family said on Sunday, confirming a report that dominated South African … More »Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius's elder brother faces trial for killing a woman in a traffic incident five years ago, the family said on Sunday, confirming a report that dominated South African media two days after the "Blade Runner" athlete was bailed for murder. Carl Pistorius is charged with culpable homicide …
- Pistorius' brother facing culpable homicide charge AP - 1 hr 28 mins ago
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The brother of Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is facing a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 road death, compounding problems for the family after the double-amputee runner was charged … More »Pistorius' brother facing culpable homicide charge
- Messi completes Barca comeback against Sevilla Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi helped Barcelona shake off the hangover from their midweek defeat by AC Milan as the leaders rallied to a 2-1 win at home to fellow King's Cup semi-finalists Sevilla in … More »Messi completes Barca comeback against Sevilla
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi helped Barcelona shake off the hangover from their midweek defeat by AC Milan as the leaders rallied to a 2-1 win at home to fellow King's Cup semi-finalists Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday. Barca were stunned 2-0 away in a Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday and Sevilla played …
- Pistorius must live with his conscience: slain girlfriend's father Reuters - 5 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will have to live with his conscience after he shot dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day and said it was a tragic mistake, the victim's … More »Pistorius must live with his conscience: slain girlfriend's father
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will have to live with his conscience after he shot dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day and said it was a tragic mistake, the victim's father Barry Steenkamp was quoted as saying in the local media. The athlete shot dead model and law graduate Reeva …
- Victorious Al Ahli keep up domination of African Super Cup Reuters - 5 hrs ago
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt's Al Ahli won the African Super Cup on Saturday, surviving several scares before overcoming AC Leopards Dolisie of Congo 2-1. It was the fifth victory in the last 11 … More »Victorious Al Ahli keep up domination of African Super Cup
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt's Al Ahli won the African Super Cup on Saturday, surviving several scares before overcoming AC Leopards Dolisie of Congo 2-1. It was the fifth victory in the last 11 years for the Cairo giants in the annual match between the previous year's winners of the African Champions League and …
- Dozens hurt after crash debris hits Daytona stands AP - 5 hrs ago
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With the start of the Daytona 500 just hours away, NASCAR officials still have some cleaning up to do amid growing questions about fan safety. More »Dozens hurt after crash debris hits Daytona stands
- Ronda Rousey wins historic women's UFC debut AP - 5 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche made history just by stepping into the UFC cage. When Rousey recorded another savage victory with her signature move, she demonstrated why she could … More »Ronda Rousey wins historic women's UFC debut
- Horrifying crash at Daytona exposes risks to fans AP - 6 hrs ago
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The risks of racing extend beyond the drivers. More »Horrifying crash at Daytona exposes risks to fans
- Clippers rebound with big win over Jazz Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers registered a comprehensive 107-94 win over the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center on Saturday to rebound from their thrashing at the hands of San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. … More »Clippers rebound with big win over Jazz
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers registered a comprehensive 107-94 win over the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center on Saturday to rebound from their thrashing at the hands of San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Humbled 116-90 at home to the Spurs last time out, the Clippers redeemed themselves in front of their fans with the …
- Daytona put to work again after accident at track AP - 7 hrs ago
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Not long after a horrific crash caused carnage in the main grandstand of Daytona International Speedway, workers swept in to hurriedly make repairs. More »Daytona put to work again after accident at track
- Emmert gets vote of confidence from NCAA AP - 8 hrs ago
NCAA President Mark Emmert still has the confidence of the association's executive committee, despite several indicators in recent days that some schools are questioning his effectiveness. More »Emmert gets vote of confidence from NCAA
- Kimetto takes Tokyo record as Kenyans sweep podium Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Dennis Kimetto claimed his first marathon victory in only his second race over the distance when the Kenyan won the Tokyo Marathon in a race record time on Sunday. The 29-year-old finished … More »Kimetto takes Tokyo record as Kenyans sweep podium
(Reuters) - Dennis Kimetto claimed his first marathon victory in only his second race over the distance when the Kenyan won the Tokyo Marathon in a race record time on Sunday. The 29-year-old finished in a time of two hours, six minutes and 50 seconds to smash Swiss Viktor Rothlin's 2008 record by 33 seconds but still outside …
- Schilling's bloody sock from WS goes for $92,613 AP - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A bloody sock worn by Curt Schilling while pitching for the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the 2004 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals was sold for $92,613 at a live auction on Saturday … More »Schilling's bloody sock from WS goes for $92,613
- Dozens hurt after Daytona crash debris hits stands AP - 8 hrs ago
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At least 33 fans were injured Saturday during a NASCAR race when a car flew into the fence at Daytona International Speedway, hurling a tire and large pieces of debris into the … More »Dozens hurt after Daytona crash debris hits stands
- Canadiens go back top of East Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens have claimed their second victory of the week against the New York Rangers, prevailing 3-0 on Saturday to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. … More »Canadiens go back top of East
(Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens have claimed their second victory of the week against the New York Rangers, prevailing 3-0 on Saturday to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. Alex Galchenyuk, Erik Cole and Lars Eller each scored a goal and added an assist while Carey Price made 17 saves for …
- Nishikori to meet Lopez in Memphis, Erakovic wins first title Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Japan's Kei Nishikori will meet Spain's Feliciano Lopez in the final of the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships after besting Australian Marinko Matosevic in the semi-finals in Memphis … More »Nishikori to meet Lopez in Memphis, Erakovic wins first title
(Reuters) - Japan's Kei Nishikori will meet Spain's Feliciano Lopez in the final of the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships after besting Australian Marinko Matosevic in the semi-finals in Memphis on Saturday. Nishikori won the first set 6-4 in 37 minutes against Matosevic before the Australian was forced to retire …
- "Miracle on Ice" hockey jersey, Red Sox bloody sock sold at auction Reuters - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A jersey worn by the captain of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team in its "Miracle on Ice" victory over the Soviet Union in 1980 sold at auction on Saturday for $657,250, less than … More »"Miracle on Ice" hockey jersey, Red Sox bloody sock sold at auction
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A jersey worn by the captain of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team in its "Miracle on Ice" victory over the Soviet Union in 1980 sold at auction on Saturday for $657,250, less than had been anticipated. A blood-stained sock worn by Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling in the 2004 World Series also …
- LeBron's triple-double lifts Heat over 76ers AP - 9 hrs ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Before he took a seat on the bench, LeBron James made sure to grab one more rebound. More »LeBron's triple-double lifts Heat over 76ers
- Schilling's 2nd bloody sock goes for $92,613 AP - 10 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A bloody sock worn by Curt Schilling while pitching for the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the 2004 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals was sold for $92,613 at a live auction on Saturday … More »Schilling's 2nd bloody sock goes for $92,613
- Two major scalps put Day into last four Reuters - 10 hrs ago
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Jason Day found it nerve-racking at the end but he could not keep the smile off his face after beating the Masters champion and a former U.S. Open winner on Saturday at the … More »Two major scalps put Day into last four
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Jason Day found it nerve-racking at the end but he could not keep the smile off his face after beating the Masters champion and a former U.S. Open winner on Saturday at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. The 25-year-old Australian stunned Bubba Watson 4&3 in the morning with an impressive …
- Fans injured when car sails into fence at Daytona AP - 10 hrs ago
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At least 33 fans were injured Saturday during a NASCAR race when a car flew into the fence at Daytona International Speedway, hurling a tire and large pieces of debris into the … More »Fans injured when car sails into fence at Daytona
- Poulter, Mahan on collision course at Match Play AP - 11 hrs ago
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Before the first shot of the Match Play Championship, and before the first snowfall, Hunter Mahan was asked for three players with the best reputation in match play. More »Poulter, Mahan on collision course at Match Play
(Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to lay off staff in India as a part of its plan to wind down its retail and commercial operations in the country, it said … More »RBS India to cut staff as winds down retail and commercial ops
(Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to lay off staff in India as a part of its plan to wind down its retail and commercial operations in the country, it said in a statement, without specifying how many employees would be affected. The announcement comes after British Prime Minister David Cameron last week said that …