Ryder Cup signs up first worldwide sponsor Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins ago(Reuters) - Scottish-based Standard Life Investments has become the first worldwide sponsor of golf's Ryder Cup after signing a deal to back the next two editions of the biennial team event. "We are delighted … More »Ryder Cup signs up first worldwide sponsor
(Reuters) - Scottish-based Standard Life Investments has become the first worldwide sponsor of golf's Ryder Cup after signing a deal to back the next two editions of the biennial team event. "We are delighted to welcome Standard Life Investments as a worldwide partner to both the 2014 and 2016 Ryder Cups in what is an historic …
Japan launches petition site to lobby for wrestling Reuters - 2 hrs 49 mins ago(Reuters) - The Japan Wrestling Federation (JWF) has launched an online petition site seeking 100,000 signatures to help the sport remain an Olympic discipline. The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) … More »Japan launches petition site to lobby for wrestling
(Reuters) - The Japan Wrestling Federation (JWF) has launched an online petition site seeking 100,000 signatures to help the sport remain an Olympic discipline. The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board made a surprise recommendation this month to drop the sport from the 2020 Games, leaving wrestling to …
CONCACAF supports changes to FIFA presidency terms Reuters - 3 hrs agoZURICH (Reuters) - CONCACAF, which represents soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean, has backed a proposal to limit the FIFA presidency to two four-year terms and to impose an age limit … More »CONCACAF supports changes to FIFA presidency terms
ZURICH (Reuters) - CONCACAF, which represents soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean, has backed a proposal to limit the FIFA presidency to two four-year terms and to impose an age limit of 72 for the president. CONCACAF, whose 40 member associations compromise just under one fifth of the FIFA total of 209, …
Former Wallabies flanker Smith returning to Super Rugby Reuters - 4 hrs agoMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former Wallabies flanker George Smith, who led Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath to their fifth All-Japan title on Sunday, is set to return to Super Rugby after agreeing to a short-term … More »Former Wallabies flanker Smith returning to Super Rugby
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former Wallabies flanker George Smith, who led Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath to their fifth All-Japan title on Sunday, is set to return to Super Rugby after agreeing to a short-term contract with his former club ACT Brumbies. Smith debuted for the Brumbies in 2000 and notched 128 caps before heading …
Johnson back on top with 2nd Daytona 500 victory AP - 5 hrs agoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson went two years without a title and suddenly became an afterthought at the Daytona 500. More »Johnson back on top with 2nd Daytona 500 victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson went two years without a title and suddenly became an afterthought at the Daytona 500.
A fickle format that produces the right winner AP - 5 hrs agoMARANA, Ariz. (AP) — For such a fickle format, the Match Play Championship sure does seem to produce the right winner. More »A fickle format that produces the right winner
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — For such a fickle format, the Match Play Championship sure does seem to produce the right winner.
Toure and Tevez strike as City cling to hope Reuters - 8 hrs agoMANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Second-half goals by Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez propelled Manchester City to a 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday that gave a clear message they will not give up on their fading … More »Toure and Tevez strike as City cling to hope
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Second-half goals by Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez propelled Manchester City to a 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday that gave a clear message they will not give up on their fading hopes of retaining the Premier League crown. Trailing Manchester United by 15 points at kickoff, defeat might have …
Crosby scores twice as Penguins beat Lightning 5-3 AP - 8 hrs agoPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin stepped up when Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby battled concussion problems for the better part of two seasons. More »Crosby scores twice as Penguins beat Lightning 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin stepped up when Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby battled concussion problems for the better part of two seasons.
Farah sprint finish sets course record in New Orleans Reuters - 8 hrs ago(Reuters) - Britain's double Olympic champion Mo Farah won the New Orleans half marathon in a course record of one hour 59 seconds after holding off Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam in a sprint finish on Sunday. … More »Farah sprint finish sets course record in New Orleans
(Reuters) - Britain's double Olympic champion Mo Farah won the New Orleans half marathon in a course record of one hour 59 seconds after holding off Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam in a sprint finish on Sunday. Ethiopia's 5,000 metres Olympic gold medallist Meseret Defar had an easier time in the women's race finishing in 1:07.25 …
Sarwan ton secures ODI series win for West Indies Reuters - 8 hrs ago(Reuters) - Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten 120 fired West Indies to a seven-wicket victory in their second one-day international against Zimbabwe on Sunday, ensuring the Caribbeans sealed the three-match … More »Sarwan ton secures ODI series win for West Indies
(Reuters) - Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten 120 fired West Indies to a seven-wicket victory in their second one-day international against Zimbabwe on Sunday, ensuring the Caribbeans sealed the three-match series 2-0. Sarwan's 143-ball knock, his highest score in one-day internationals, drove the hosts past Zimbabwe's 273 with …
Crawford, Shaw stretch Blackhawks' streak to 18 AP - 9 hrs agoCHICAGO (AP) — No matter what goalie the Chicago Blackhawks put into their net, they are coming away with win after win. More »Crawford, Shaw stretch Blackhawks' streak to 18
CHICAGO (AP) — No matter what goalie the Chicago Blackhawks put into their net, they are coming away with win after win.
Heat blow huge lead then beat Cavs for 11th in row AP - 11 hrs agoMIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade got hot down the stretch, and LeBron James missed a layup in the final minute. More »Heat blow huge lead then beat Cavs for 11th in row
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade got hot down the stretch, and LeBron James missed a layup in the final minute.
"Amazing feeling" for triumphant Kuchar Reuters - 11 hrs agoMARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar felt as if he ruled the golfing world on Sunday after landing his first World Golf Championships (WGC) title with a 2&1 victory over Hunter Mahan in the Accenture … More »"Amazing feeling" for triumphant Kuchar
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar felt as if he ruled the golfing world on Sunday after landing his first World Golf Championships (WGC) title with a 2&1 victory over Hunter Mahan in the Accenture Match Play Championship final. The 34-year-old American emerged triumphant after a marathon week at Dove Mountain that …
Johnson wins Daytona 500, Patrick eighth Reuters - 11 hrs agoDAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Jimmie Johnson cemented his place in NASCAR's list of greats by winning his second Daytona 500 on Sunday, while pole-sitter Danica Patrick placed eighth, the best finish … More »Johnson wins Daytona 500, Patrick eighth
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Jimmie Johnson cemented his place in NASCAR's list of greats by winning his second Daytona 500 on Sunday, while pole-sitter Danica Patrick placed eighth, the best finish for a woman in the 'Great American Race'. Five-times Sprint Cup champion Johnson led for the final 10 laps to finish …
- Heat blow huge lead, then beat Cavs 109-105 AP - 12 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 28 points, Dwyane Wade scored 11 of his 24 in the final five minutes, and the Miami Heat extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to 11 games, beating the Cleveland … More »Heat blow huge lead, then beat Cavs 109-105
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 28 points, Dwyane Wade scored 11 of his 24 in the final five minutes, and the Miami Heat extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to 11 games, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-105 in a back-and-forth matchup Sunday night.
Matt Kuchar wins Match Play Championship AP - 12 hrs agoMARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Even in the most stressful form of golf, Matt Kuchar and his easy smile made the Match Play Championship look like a weekend game with his buddies. More »Matt Kuchar wins Match Play Championship
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Even in the most stressful form of golf, Matt Kuchar and his easy smile made the Match Play Championship look like a weekend game with his buddies.
Toure, Tevez keep alive Man City's title hopes AP - 12 hrs agoMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City kept alive its slim Premier League title hopes Sunday, beating Chelsea 2-0 on second-half goals by Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez. More »Toure, Tevez keep alive Man City's title hopes
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City kept alive its slim Premier League title hopes Sunday, beating Chelsea 2-0 on second-half goals by Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez.
"Five Time" delights in being a Daytona "Two Timer" Reuters - 12 hrs agoDAYTONA BEACH (Reuters) - Five-times Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson returned to the peak of the sport with a Daytona 500 triumph achieved with a perfectly timed drive. Johnson powered past Brad Keselowski … More »"Five Time" delights in being a Daytona "Two Timer"
DAYTONA BEACH (Reuters) - Five-times Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson returned to the peak of the sport with a Daytona 500 triumph achieved with a perfectly timed drive. Johnson powered past Brad Keselowski after the final re-start and led for the last 10 laps with his challengers unable to match his speed. "It was just …
Losing Match Play finalist Mahan proud of "great run" Reuters - 12 hrs agoMARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Hunter Mahan came up agonizingly short in his bid to complete a successful title defense at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Sunday but felt he had become a better … More »Losing Match Play finalist Mahan proud of "great run"
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Hunter Mahan came up agonizingly short in his bid to complete a successful title defense at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Sunday but felt he had become a better player than he was a year ago. Until he went one-down to eventual winner Matt Kuchar at the par-four fourth in the final, …
- Johnson wins 2nd Daytona 500; Patrick finishes 8th AP - 12 hrs ago
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson. More »Johnson wins 2nd Daytona 500; Patrick finishes 8th
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson.
Kuchar wins Match Play title Reuters - 12 hrs agoMARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar derailed Hunter Mahan's bid to win back-to-back titles at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship with a 2&1 victory over his fellow American in the final on a … More »Kuchar wins Match Play title
MARANA, Arizona (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar derailed Hunter Mahan's bid to win back-to-back titles at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship with a 2&1 victory over his fellow American in the final on a wind-buffeted Sunday. Four up after nine holes on a chilly, sun-splashed afternoon at Dove Mountain, Kuchar fended off …
Patrick will "make history" says Earnhardt Jr Reuters - 13 hrs agoDAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - NASCAR favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr predicted Danica Patrick will "make a lot of history" in the sport after she finished eighth on Sunday in just her second start in the … More »Patrick will "make history" says Earnhardt Jr
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - NASCAR favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr predicted Danica Patrick will "make a lot of history" in the sport after she finished eighth on Sunday in just her second start in the Daytona 500. Patrick, the first woman to start the race on pole, went into the final lap in third place but fell back …
Bryant silences Cuban with 38 points in Lakers' win Reuters - 13 hrs ago(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant fired back at Dallas owner Mark Cuban with 38 points as he lifted the Los Angeles Lakers past the Mavericks 103-99 on Sunday. After Cuban recently suggested the Lakers should consider … More »Bryant silences Cuban with 38 points in Lakers' win
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant fired back at Dallas owner Mark Cuban with 38 points as he lifted the Los Angeles Lakers past the Mavericks 103-99 on Sunday. After Cuban recently suggested the Lakers should consider waiving Bryant and his league-high salary next season, the five-time NBA champion showed his worth with an artistic …
Granderson fractures forearm, to miss Opening Day Reuters - 13 hrs ago(Reuters) - New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson fractured his right forearm in his first at-bat in spring training and will miss the start of the regular season, the American League team said … More »Granderson fractures forearm, to miss Opening Day
(Reuters) - New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson fractured his right forearm in his first at-bat in spring training and will miss the start of the regular season, the American League team said on Sunday. Granderson was hit by a pitch from Toronto's J.A. Happ in the first inning at Tampa, Florida and is expected …
Kuchar win Match Play Championship AP - 13 hrs agoMARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Kuchar finally put Hunter Mahan in a hole and then answered every challenge Sunday to win the Match Play Championship. More »Kuchar win Match Play Championship
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Kuchar finally put Hunter Mahan in a hole and then answered every challenge Sunday to win the Match Play Championship.
Barnes & Noble chairman to bid for company's retail assets Reuters - 26 mins ago
(Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc Chairman Leonard Riggio has told the board he plans to buy the retail assets of the company including Barnes & Noble Booksellers Inc and … More »Barnes & Noble chairman to bid for company's retail assets
(Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc Chairman Leonard Riggio has told the board he plans to buy the retail assets of the company including Barnes & Noble Booksellers Inc and barnesandnoble.com, but excluding the Nook Media business, sending the company's shares up as much as 26 percent before the bell on Monday. Barnes & Noble …
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