- Azarenka eases past Schiavone to reach quarter-finals Reuters - 39 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Women's third seed Victoria Azarenka screeched past Italian former champion Francesca Schiavone into the quarter-finals of the French Open on Monday, winning 6-3 6-0 on Chatrier Court. … More »Azarenka eases past Schiavone to reach quarter-finals
PARIS (Reuters) - Women's third seed Victoria Azarenka screeched past Italian former champion Francesca Schiavone into the quarter-finals of the French Open on Monday, winning 6-3 6-0 on Chatrier Court. Neither player found any rhythm on serve with five consecutive breaks but once Azarenka found her range, she pulled away …
- Wrestling will return, more sports possible, says Oswald Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins ago
By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential hopeful Denis Oswald distanced himself from the body's current leadership on Monday, saying wrestling's 2020 Olympics … More »Wrestling will return, more sports possible, says Oswald
By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential hopeful Denis Oswald distanced himself from the body's current leadership on Monday, saying wrestling's 2020 Olympics exit could have been handled better and that more sports could join the Games. The Swiss head of the international rowing …
- Azarenka beats Schiavone 6-3, 6-0 at French Open AP - 2 hrs 3 mins ago
PARIS (AP) — Victoria Azarenka swept the final nine games Monday and advanced to the quarterfinals at the French Open by beating 2010 champion Francesca Schiavone 6-3, 6-0. More »Azarenka beats Schiavone 6-3, 6-0 at French Open
- Springbok Olivier agrees deal to join Montpellier Reuters - 2 hrs 16 mins ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Wynand Olivier will be released early from his contract with the Bulls to take up a one-year deal with Top 14 side Montpellier, one of two new South African signings by the French … More »Springbok Olivier agrees deal to join Montpellier
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Wynand Olivier will be released early from his contract with the Bulls to take up a one-year deal with Top 14 side Montpellier, one of two new South African signings by the French club. The South African Super Rugby franchise said in a statement that Oliver would stay with them until June 29, before …
- Pistorius forced out of hiding for trial hearing AP - 3 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius will be back in the glare of public scrutiny for the first time in months when he appears at a court hearing Tuesday ahead of his murder trial, the next chapter of a … More »Pistorius forced out of hiding for trial hearing
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius will be back in the glare of public scrutiny for the first time in months when he appears at a court hearing Tuesday ahead of his murder trial, the next chapter of a sensational case that transformed the double-amputee Olympian from a smiling global inspiration to a sobbing suspect facing …
- Dempsey scores twice as U.S. beat Germany Reuters - 3 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Clint Dempsey scored twice as the United States held on to beat a below-strength Germany 4-3 in a friendly on Sunday, giving American coach Juergen Klinsmann victory over his former homeland. … More »Dempsey scores twice as U.S. beat Germany
(Reuters) - Clint Dempsey scored twice as the United States held on to beat a below-strength Germany 4-3 in a friendly on Sunday, giving American coach Juergen Klinsmann victory over his former homeland. Dempsey's second half double provided the Americans with a commanding 4-1 lead before Germany responded with two late …
- I think I'll be Chelsea manager by end of week: Mourinho Reuters - 3 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho gave the strongest indication yet that he will return as Chelsea manager by telling a Spanish TV soccer show that he hopes to take charge of the London club by the end … More »I think I'll be Chelsea manager by end of week: Mourinho
MADRID (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho gave the strongest indication yet that he will return as Chelsea manager by telling a Spanish TV soccer show that he hopes to take charge of the London club by the end of this week. Mourinho ended his three-year reign at Real Madrid with a 4-2 home La Liga win over Osasuna at the weekend, …
- Memorial win gives Kuchar major boost for bucket list Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar has been steadily ticking off his golfing 'bucket list' and victory at the Memorial Tournament on Sunday gave him a massive confidence boost … More »Memorial win gives Kuchar major boost for bucket list
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar has been steadily ticking off his golfing 'bucket list' and victory at the Memorial Tournament on Sunday gave him a massive confidence boost as he eyes his top priority - winning a major title. The tall American enhanced his status as one of the favourites for …
- Blackhawks beat Kings to take 2-0 lead in series AP - 5 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — There's a sign in the hallway that runs from the home locker room to the ice at the United Center. It says "EARN IT," and it was sure hard to argue that the Chicago Blackhawks haven't done … More »Blackhawks beat Kings to take 2-0 lead in series
- Federer feels at home as he prepares for Tsonga AP - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer's route toward a second French Open title will pit him against another Frenchman in the quarterfinals, although judging by the way his fourth-round win was greeted Sunday he … More »Federer feels at home as he prepares for Tsonga
- Webb wins ShopRite Classic for ill grandmother AP - 5 hrs ago
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Winning for the first time in two years on the LPGA Tour didn't cause Karrie Webb's eyes to well. More »Webb wins ShopRite Classic for ill grandmother
- Kuchar's clutch putts help him hold on at Memorial AP - 5 hrs ago
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Matt Kuchar crossed the Memorial Tournament off his wish list and then set his sights on a couple of other items — grabbing a major championship and winning again at Muirfield Village … More »Kuchar's clutch putts help him hold on at Memorial
- Xabi Alonso out of Spain's Confederations Cup squad Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso was left out of Spain's squad for the Confederations Cup in Brazil this month when Vicente del Bosque cut his list to 23 on Sunday. The 31-year-old … More »Xabi Alonso out of Spain's Confederations Cup squad
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso was left out of Spain's squad for the Confederations Cup in Brazil this month when Vicente del Bosque cut his list to 23 on Sunday. The 31-year-old has been an integral part of the Spain team who won Euros 2008 and 2012, and the World Cup in 2010, but he has been struggling …
- Federer proves he is the man for a crisis Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Martyn Herman PARIS (Reuters) - Second seed Roger Federer produced a thrilling riposte to Gilles Simon's gallant attempt to knock him out of the French Open on Sunday to claim a 6-1 4-6 2-6 6-2 6-3 … More »Federer proves he is the man for a crisis
By Martyn Herman PARIS (Reuters) - Second seed Roger Federer produced a thrilling riposte to Gilles Simon's gallant attempt to knock him out of the French Open on Sunday to claim a 6-1 4-6 2-6 6-2 6-3 victory in front of a raucous late-evening crowd on Philippe Chatrier Court. Averting a mounting crisis in the middle of …
- Nadal looks for renewed vigour against Nishikori Reuters - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Seven-times champion Rafael Nadal has been showing signs of nerves at the French Open, but Monday's fourth-round match against Kei Nishikori could be exactly what the doctor ordered for … More »Nadal looks for renewed vigour against Nishikori
PARIS (Reuters) - Seven-times champion Rafael Nadal has been showing signs of nerves at the French Open, but Monday's fourth-round match against Kei Nishikori could be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Spanish third seed. Although Nadal, who will celebrate his 27th birthday on Monday, has dubbed the 13th seed a "fantastic …
- Tiger aims to clean up entire game after Memorial flop Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Tiger Woods ended a largely forgettable week at the Memorial Tournament languishing joint 65th in a field of 73, and conceding that he needs to clean up … More »Tiger aims to clean up entire game after Memorial flop
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Tiger Woods ended a largely forgettable week at the Memorial Tournament languishing joint 65th in a field of 73, and conceding that he needs to clean up every aspect of his game before the upcoming U.S. Open. A five-times winner at Muirfield Village Golf Club where he was …
- Brazil draw with England in lukewarm Maracana Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Five-times world champions Brazil extended their unimpressive run of results on Sunday when they scrambled a 2-2 draw with England in a friendly at the rebuilt … More »Brazil draw with England in lukewarm Maracana
By Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Five-times world champions Brazil extended their unimpressive run of results on Sunday when they scrambled a 2-2 draw with England in a friendly at the rebuilt and newly re-opened Maracana. The 2014 World Cup hosts produced probably their best 45 minutes since Luiz Felipe Scolari …
- Fittest cities take exercise publicly and personally Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cities that provide parks, walking trails, playing fields and running tracks are setting standards for the country's healthiest urban areas and showing that if … More »Fittest cities take exercise publicly and personally
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cities that provide parks, walking trails, playing fields and running tracks are setting standards for the country's healthiest urban areas and showing that if they build fitness opportunities, residents will come. A new ranking of the 50 healthiest U.S. cities weighs "community …
- Buchholz, Red Sox beat Yankees 3-0 in 5½ innings AP - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Three delays, 5½ innings and another sensational outing by Clay Buchholz — albeit a short one. More »Buchholz, Red Sox beat Yankees 3-0 in 5½ innings
- Blackhawks beat Kings to take 2-0 in series AP - 9 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Bryan Bickell and Michal Handzus scored on consecutive shots in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks chased goalie Jonathan Quick on their way to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles … More »Blackhawks beat Kings to take 2-0 in series
- Federer comes back to beat Simon at French Open AP - 10 hrs ago
PARIS (AP) — Chasing a shot, Roger Federer caught his right shoe in the French Open's red clay, twisting that foot awkwardly and tumbling to the ground. More »Federer comes back to beat Simon at French Open
- Florida Atlantic stuns No. 1 UNC 3-2 in NCAAs AP - 10 hrs ago
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Santiago hit a three-run homer in the seventh to help Florida Atlantic beat No. 1 overall seed North Carolina 3-2 on Sunday night in the NCAA tournament's Chapel Hill re … More »Florida Atlantic stuns No. 1 UNC 3-2 in NCAAs
- Yankees fan says he's 111, but has no proof of age AP - 10 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A baseball fan who says he's 111 years old and was saluted by the New York Yankees on the field this weekend has no proof of his age. More »Yankees fan says he's 111, but has no proof of age
- Pagenaud wins crash-filled Detroit Grand Prix AP - 12 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — Simon Pagenaud took advantage of a series of restarts, making moves each time to thrive in a crash-filled Detroit Grand Prix for his first IndyCar victory. More »Pagenaud wins crash-filled Detroit Grand Prix
- Kuchar holds on to win Memorial AP - 12 hrs ago
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Most of the perks from winning the Memorial were evident to Matt Kuchar soon after his 20-foot birdie putt tumbled into the final hole Sunday. More »Kuchar holds on to win Memorial
(Reuters) - American Realty Capital Trust IV (ARCT) said it would buy a portfolio of retail properties from General Electric Co's financial arm for $1.45 billion as it … More »American Realty Capital Trust IV to buy $1.45 billion GE Capital portfolio
(Reuters) - American Realty Capital Trust IV (ARCT) said it would buy a portfolio of retail properties from General Electric Co's financial arm for $1.45 billion as it looks to cut its dependence on its top 10 tenants. ARCT, a U.S. real estate investment trust owned by the American Realty Capital group, said the purchase …