- Solid Nadal sees off bold Fognini to reach last 16 Reuters - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Seven-times champion Rafael Nadal held off a brave but sporadic challenge from Italian Fabio Fognini 7-6(5) 6-4 6-4 to book his place in the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday. … More »Solid Nadal sees off bold Fognini to reach last 16
PARIS (Reuters) - Seven-times champion Rafael Nadal held off a brave but sporadic challenge from Italian Fabio Fognini 7-6(5) 6-4 6-4 to book his place in the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday. Third seed Nadal suffered the occasional wobble but, for the first time this year, did not drop a set as he set up a …
- Veteran Haas outlasts marathon man Isner to win five-setter Reuters - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - German veteran Tommy Haas passed up 12 match points and gave away a two-set lead but still outlasted marathon man John Isner 7-5 7-6 (4) 4-6 6-7 (10) 10-8 in the third round of the French … More »Veteran Haas outlasts marathon man Isner to win five-setter
PARIS (Reuters) - German veteran Tommy Haas passed up 12 match points and gave away a two-set lead but still outlasted marathon man John Isner 7-5 7-6 (4) 4-6 6-7 (10) 10-8 in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Haas, the oldest man left in the draw at 35, looked down and out after missing countless opportunities …
- Imperious Djokovic destroys Dimitrov in straight sets Reuters - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic dished out a painful lesson to young pretender Grigor Dimitrov, beating the Bulgarian 6-2 6-2 6-3 to move into the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday. The only concern … More »Imperious Djokovic destroys Dimitrov in straight sets
PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic dished out a painful lesson to young pretender Grigor Dimitrov, beating the Bulgarian 6-2 6-2 6-3 to move into the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday. The only concern hanging over the world number one was an injury timeout in the third set when then the trainer was called on court to …
- Springboks name nine uncapped players for June tournament Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Nick Said CAPE TOWN, June 1 - Bulls centre Jan Serfontein is one of nine uncapped players in a much-changed Springboks squad for the four nations tournament against Italy, Scotland and Samoa starting … More »Springboks name nine uncapped players for June tournament
By Nick Said CAPE TOWN, June 1 - Bulls centre Jan Serfontein is one of nine uncapped players in a much-changed Springboks squad for the four nations tournament against Italy, Scotland and Samoa starting next week. The 20-year-old captained South Africa to the IRB Junior World Championship last year and, along with another …
- Mourinho on way back to Chelsea, says Carvalho Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Jose Mourinho is poised to rejoin Chelsea, said former Stamford Bridge defender Ricardo Carvalho after his Real Madrid team ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 home win over Osasuna on Saturday. … More »Mourinho on way back to Chelsea, says Carvalho
(Reuters) - Jose Mourinho is poised to rejoin Chelsea, said former Stamford Bridge defender Ricardo Carvalho after his Real Madrid team ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 home win over Osasuna on Saturday. The game against Osasuna was Mourinho's last in charge of Real but neither Chelsea nor the coach have yet confirmed …
- Federer looking to chalk up 900th tour win Reuters - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer looks to reach yet another milestone in his glittering career on Sunday when he chases a 900th tour win against Gilles Simon in the French Open last-16. Second seed Federer, … More »Federer looking to chalk up 900th tour win
PARIS (Reuters) - Roger Federer looks to reach yet another milestone in his glittering career on Sunday when he chases a 900th tour win against Gilles Simon in the French Open last-16. Second seed Federer, who has been in impressive form at Roland Garros, dropped only three games in his previous claycourt match against …
- Djokovic's day at the French Open ends in despair AP - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic's day at the French Open quickly turned from lightheartedness to grief. More »Djokovic's day at the French Open ends in despair
- Hibbert's language could draw NBA punishment AP - 7 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roy Hibbert used a gay slur in one answer and a curse to refer to the media in another during his news conference following Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, putting himself … More »Hibbert's language could draw NBA punishment
- Sox crush struggling Yankees, Braves edge Nationals Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - American League East leaders the Boston Red Sox crushed the Yankees 11-1 in the Bronx with Mike Napoli hitting a grand slam to help even the series with New York. Daniel Nava added a three-run … More »Sox crush struggling Yankees, Braves edge Nationals
(Reuters) - American League East leaders the Boston Red Sox crushed the Yankees 11-1 in the Bronx with Mike Napoli hitting a grand slam to help even the series with New York. Daniel Nava added a three-run homer in the eighth to conclude the rout. Felix Doubront (4-2) allowed a run on six hits while striking out six to end …
- Pacers even up series with 91-77 win over Heat AP - 8 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana staggered Miami with one more big punch Saturday night. More »Pacers even up series with 91-77 win over Heat
- Bruins drop Penguins 3-0 to take early lead AP - 8 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Boston Bruins insist they aren't trying to draw the high-flying Pittsburgh Penguins into a street fight. More »Bruins drop Penguins 3-0 to take early lead
- Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 91-77 on Saturday to force a decisive game seven in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Eastern Conference finals. The deciding encounter in an … More »Indiana beat Miami to force Eastern Conference decider
(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 91-77 on Saturday to force a decisive game seven in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Eastern Conference finals. The deciding encounter in an enthralling series will be held in Miami on Monday with the winner joining the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals, starting …
- Valpo stuns Florida with first NCAA win since 1966 AP - 9 hrs ago
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Valparaiso won an NCAA tournament game for the first time since 1966, scoring four times in the seventh inning and holding on to eliminate Florida with a 5-4 victory Saturday in … More »Valpo stuns Florida with first NCAA win since 1966
- UNC Wilmington eliminates Army with triple play AP - 9 hrs ago
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Corey Dick homered and had three of UNC Wilmington's 16 hits, and the Seahawks eliminated mistake-prone Army from the NCAA tournament Saturday with a 9-5 victory that ended … More »UNC Wilmington eliminates Army with triple play
- Blackhawks beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1 AP - 11 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Marian Hossa winked when the television camera focused on him during the national anthem, a signal to his friends watching the game back home in Slovakia. Then he gave them something to … More »Blackhawks beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1
- Chicago beat LA in Western Conference series opener Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks held off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday to win the opening game of their National Hockey League's Western Conference final. Back on the ice just three days after … More »Chicago beat LA in Western Conference series opener
(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks held off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday to win the opening game of their National Hockey League's Western Conference final. Back on the ice just three days after their heart-stopping Game Seven overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings, the Blackhawks had to come from behind to beat …
- Lucroy, Peralta help Brewers top Phillies 4-3 AP - 11 hrs ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Francisco Rodriguez and the Milwaukee Brewers had a little extra help holding off the Phillies. More »Lucroy, Peralta help Brewers top Phillies 4-3
- Gatlin wins Diamond League sprint in Eugene Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Justin Gatlin won the men's 100 meters title at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic, the fourth leg of the Diamond League athletics' series. The 31-year-old American, who … More »Gatlin wins Diamond League sprint in Eugene
(Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Justin Gatlin won the men's 100 meters title at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic, the fourth leg of the Diamond League athletics' series. The 31-year-old American, who won gold at Athens in 2004 then bronze in London last year after serving a doping ban, won the blue-riband sprint in a …
- Fickle shifting winds give players a Memorial headache Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Trying to trust unpredictable winds was the biggest problem for the players in Saturday's third round at the Memorial Tournament, as Americans Matt Kuchar … More »Fickle shifting winds give players a Memorial headache
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Trying to trust unpredictable winds was the biggest problem for the players in Saturday's third round at the Memorial Tournament, as Americans Matt Kuchar and Kevin Chappell found out to their cost. Kuchar bogeyed the par-five 15th after his three-wood second shot drifted …
- Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting' Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - David Beckham said the prospect of owning an Major League Soccer team in Miami was "exciting" after he was urged to help bring a new franchise to Miami at a meeting with … More »Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting'
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - David Beckham said the prospect of owning an Major League Soccer team in Miami was "exciting" after he was urged to help bring a new franchise to Miami at a meeting with key political leaders on Saturday. Beckham, accompanied by Bolivian born billionaire Marcelo Claure, who wants to team-up …
- Gatlin wins 100 at the Prefontaine Classic AP - 12 hrs ago
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Justin Gatlin and Mary Cain both defied their ages Saturday in the Prefontaine Classic. More »Gatlin wins 100 at the Prefontaine Classic
- Conway wins 1st of 2 races at Detroit Grand Prix AP - 13 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — Mike Conway went from watching to winning IndyCar events in a week, less than a year after backing out of an oval race and wondering when he'd get another shot. More »Conway wins 1st of 2 races at Detroit Grand Prix
- Kuchar hangs tough and takes lead at Memorial AP - 13 hrs ago
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Matt Kuchar couldn't think of conditions more difficult than Saturday in the Memorial, and he had plenty of evidence. More »Kuchar hangs tough and takes lead at Memorial
- Deja vu for Rose in bid to blossom again at Memorial Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Former champion Justin Rose had a sense of deja vu after battling through tricky, gusting winds to end Saturday's third round at the Memorial Tournament … More »Deja vu for Rose in bid to blossom again at Memorial
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Former champion Justin Rose had a sense of deja vu after battling through tricky, gusting winds to end Saturday's third round at the Memorial Tournament three strokes off the pace. Three years ago, the Englishman trailed by four shots going into the final round here at Muirfield …
- Miami leaders urge Beckham to create MLS team Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - David Beckham was urged to help bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami at a meeting with key political leaders and sports business representatives on Saturday. Beckham, … More »Miami leaders urge Beckham to create MLS team
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - David Beckham was urged to help bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami at a meeting with key political leaders and sports business representatives on Saturday. Beckham, accompanied by Bolivian born billionaire Marcelo Claure, who wants to team-up with him in owning a new franchise, visited …
By Lisa Baertlein, Marcy Nicholson and Martinne Geller (Reuters) - For exotic coffee connoisseurs like Geoff Watts, the search for the perfect bean isn't the solitary … More »Cash brews robust U.S. craft coffee market
By Lisa Baertlein, Marcy Nicholson and Martinne Geller (Reuters) - For exotic coffee connoisseurs like Geoff Watts, the search for the perfect bean isn't the solitary quest it once was. On a recent visit to Ethiopia's southern Yirgacheffe region eight hours from Addis Ababa, the buyer for Intelligentsia Coffee bumped into …