- Ribery, van Buyten extend deals at Bayern Munich Reuters - 3 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Champions League winners until 2017 while central defender Daniel van Buyten will stay on for … More »Ribery, van Buyten extend deals at Bayern Munich
BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Champions League winners until 2017 while central defender Daniel van Buyten will stay on for another season, the club said on Thursday. "We are delighted to have kept two key players with us," said Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz …
- Brazil at historic low No. 22 in FIFA rankings AP - 4 hrs ago
ZURICH (AP) — Brazil has dropped to a historic low of No. 22 in the FIFA rankings a year out from hosting the World Cup, and the United States rises one place to No. 28. More »Brazil at historic low No. 22 in FIFA rankings
- Lukas has Preakness winner Oxbow set for Belmont AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Cowboy boots, blue jeans, starched sports shirt, gleaming smile and shades. More »Lukas has Preakness winner Oxbow set for Belmont
- Five things to watch in the NBA Finals AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — And then there were two. More »Five things to watch in the NBA Finals
- Allen now 1 round away from a Miami ring AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — This is why Ray Allen came to Miami. More »Allen now 1 round away from a Miami ring
- Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open semifinals AP - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (AP) — The French Open showdown between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic might lack some sizzle because they're not playing in the final, but in the semifinals. More »Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open semifinals
- A-Rod's future with Yankees is uncertain AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Don't count on Alex Rodriguez giving up his Yankees pinstripes any time soon. More »A-Rod's future with Yankees is uncertain
- Insight: Steeped in tradition, Israel's ultra-Orthodox face reform drive Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Crispian Balmer and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A small rock lies on the desk of Dov Lipman. It was hurled at the member of parliament by a fellow ultra-Orthodox Jew and is a constant reminder … More »Insight: Steeped in tradition, Israel's ultra-Orthodox face reform drive
By Crispian Balmer and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A small rock lies on the desk of Dov Lipman. It was hurled at the member of parliament by a fellow ultra-Orthodox Jew and is a constant reminder of the deep divisions within Israel that Lipman says must be overcome. Lipman, who is a rabbi, was hit by the stone shortly …
- Djokovic ends golden oldie Haas' Paris adventure Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Pritha Sarkar PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic kept calm, cool and collected to subdue the challenge of 35-year-old Tommy Haas with a 6-3 7-6(5) 7-5 win in the quarter-finals of the French Open on Wednesday. … More »Djokovic ends golden oldie Haas' Paris adventure
By Pritha Sarkar PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic kept calm, cool and collected to subdue the challenge of 35-year-old Tommy Haas with a 6-3 7-6(5) 7-5 win in the quarter-finals of the French Open on Wednesday. If the world number one still had nightmares about his mauling by Haas just over two months ago in Miami, he hid …
- Same old Nadal turns claycourt machine once again Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - It was the same old story as seven-times champion Rafa Nadal turned claycourt machine once again with a 6-2 6-3 6-1 demolition of Swiss ninth seed Stanislas Wawrinka … More »Same old Nadal turns claycourt machine once again
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - It was the same old story as seven-times champion Rafa Nadal turned claycourt machine once again with a 6-2 6-3 6-1 demolition of Swiss ninth seed Stanislas Wawrinka in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday. After huffing and puffing through the opening week of the claycourt grand …
- Bergeron scores in 2nd OT to give Bruins 2-1 win AP - 7 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Blowout or double-overtime thriller, the result is the same for the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference finals: a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins and a chance to sweep the No. 1 … More »Bergeron scores in 2nd OT to give Bruins 2-1 win
- Bergeron's double-overtime winner puts Bruins on the brink Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Patrice Bergeron scored a dramatic double-overtime winner for Boston in a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday that puts the Bruins on the verge of an Eastern Conference Finals … More »Bergeron's double-overtime winner puts Bruins on the brink
(Reuters) - Patrice Bergeron scored a dramatic double-overtime winner for Boston in a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday that puts the Bruins on the verge of an Eastern Conference Finals sweep. Goaltender Tuukka Rask made an astonishing 53 saves to keep the Bruins in the contest before Bergeron's tip-in …
- Enter The Diplomat - U.N.'s Ban gets black belt Reuters - 8 hrs ago
By Peter Rutherford (Reuters) - Representatives at the United Nations may think twice about crossing Ban Ki-moon in future after the secretary-general was awarded an honorary 10th degree black belt in … More »Enter The Diplomat - U.N.'s Ban gets black belt
By Peter Rutherford (Reuters) - Representatives at the United Nations may think twice about crossing Ban Ki-moon in future after the secretary-general was awarded an honorary 10th degree black belt in the Korean martial art of taekwondo. While is unclear whether the 68-year-old Ban can break bricks with his bare hands, …
- Gonzalez hits 3 HRs, Rockies pound Reds 12-4 AP - 9 hrs ago
CINCINNATI (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez arrived early at Great American Ball Park expecting to face Johnny Cueto. He got a little extra practice on his swing, trying to make it faster for one of the toughest … More »Gonzalez hits 3 HRs, Rockies pound Reds 12-4
- Chicago snaps skid, beat Seattle 7-5 in 16 AP - 9 hrs ago
SEATTLE (AP) — The Chicago White Sox needed 17 hits, eight pitchers and more than 5½ hours to end their eight-game losing streak. So while they were happy to put the slide behind them, it was all about … More »Chicago snaps skid, beat Seattle 7-5 in 16
- Obama congratulates Super Bowl champion Ravens AP - 10 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama welcomed the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House on Wednesday, congratulating the team on its unlikely title run — and offering some good-natured … More »Obama congratulates Super Bowl champion Ravens
- Penn State trustees hope sanctions reconsidered AP - 11 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Penn State's trustees are on a mission to promote the reforms they have enacted as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, hoping their record might persuade the NCAA … More »Penn State trustees hope sanctions reconsidered
NEW YORK (AP) — Penn State's trustees are on a mission to promote the reforms they have enacted as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, hoping their record might persuade the NCAA to reconsider its crippling penalties against the university before they are due to expire in 2018.
- Chicago's Keith suspended one game for high-sticking Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith was suspended one game for his high stick to the face of Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter during the Western Conference finals, the National … More »Chicago's Keith suspended one game for high-sticking
(Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith was suspended one game for his high stick to the face of Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter during the Western Conference finals, the National Hockey League said on Wednesday. Keith, who hit Carter during the second period of Tuesday's game with a retaliatory high …
- Chicago's Keith suspended for Gm 4 of West finals AP - 12 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If the Chicago Blackhawks are going to end the Los Angeles Kings' perfect postseason on home ice in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, they'll have to do it without their top … More »Chicago's Keith suspended for Gm 4 of West finals
- Embattled Hermann addresses past in visit to RU AP - 13 hrs ago
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Incoming athletic director Julie Hermann believes her failure to deal professionally with players, on and off the court as a volleyball coach at Tennessee, has taught her much and … More »Embattled Hermann addresses past in visit to RU
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Incoming athletic director Julie Hermann believes her failure to deal professionally with players, on and off the court as a volleyball coach at Tennessee, has taught her much and that's part of the reason she is "uniquely qualified" to run Rutgers' scandal-plagued department.
- MLB interviewing players as part of drug probe AP - 14 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — One by one, for three weeks already, players accompanied by their lawyers have been summoned to interviews as part of baseball's latest investigation into performance-enhancing drugs — … More »MLB interviewing players as part of drug probe
- Spurs up against a 'smarter' LeBron in Finals rematch Reuters - 14 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - A more confident LeBron James heads into his fourth NBA Finals on Thursday against a familiar San Antonio Spurs team that eased by his former Cleveland squad in his first … More »Spurs up against a 'smarter' LeBron in Finals rematch
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - A more confident LeBron James heads into his fourth NBA Finals on Thursday against a familiar San Antonio Spurs team that eased by his former Cleveland squad in his first title series in 2007. The core of the San Antonio team that swept that best-of-seven championship, and celebrated on …
- Back in NBA Finals, James can get back at Spurs AP - 14 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Before reaching the top of basketball, LeBron James was run over by the San Antonio Spurs. More »Back in NBA Finals, James can get back at Spurs
- Retiring Ohio State president cites age, family AP - 14 hrs ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University President Gordon Gee attempted to make his retirement announcement personal on Wednesday, citing everything from his age to his 7-month-old twin granddaughters … More »Retiring Ohio State president cites age, family
- Penn St athletic director expects O'Brien to stay AP - 14 hrs ago
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Penn State Athletic Director David Joyner expects Bill O'Brien to be the Nittany Lions' football coach for a long time — even if O'Brien keeps attracting interest from the NFL. More »Penn St athletic director expects O'Brien to stay
By Emily Stephenson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Federal Reserve official on Thursday will call on regulators to write simpler capital rules, saying delays in finishing up … More »Fed's Raskin calls for simpler capital rules, decries delays
By Emily Stephenson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Federal Reserve official on Thursday will call on regulators to write simpler capital rules, saying delays in finishing up the requirements could hurt banks' balance sheets. Fed Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin said in remarks prepared for a speech at Ohio Bankers Day in Columbus …