- Woods likes his chances at Open on weekend AP - 4 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — History says Tiger Woods has little chance to win this U.S. Open. Not from behind, and certainly not with an elbow inflammation that seems to bother him most on his worst shots. More »Woods likes his chances at Open on weekend
- Mickelson, Horschel lead nearing US Open midpoint AP - 4 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Phil Mickelson has won four majors. Billy Horschel has won once on the PGA Tour, and that was less than two months ago. More »Mickelson, Horschel lead nearing US Open midpoint
- Chinese shuttlers under fire again after Jakarta upset Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Chinese badminton is once again coming under fire after world number three Du Pengyu's shock loss to unranked Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka at the Indonesia Super Series event. The sport's governing … More »Chinese shuttlers under fire again after Jakarta upset
(Reuters) - Chinese badminton is once again coming under fire after world number three Du Pengyu's shock loss to unranked Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka at the Indonesia Super Series event. The sport's governing body, the Badminton World Federation, has long been concerned about players withdrawing from 'smaller' events and team …
- Tillman, Davis lead Orioles past Red Sox 2-0 AP - 9 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — There's still more than half a season left to play, so there's no reason for the Baltimore Orioles to become overly excited about their current situation. More »Tillman, Davis lead Orioles past Red Sox 2-0
- Pan and Kim put Asia on the map at Merion U.S. Open Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Amateurs Pan Cheng-tsung of Taiwan and South Korea-born Michael Kim kept the flag flying high for Asia with stunning performances in difficult conditions … More »Pan and Kim put Asia on the map at Merion U.S. Open
By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Amateurs Pan Cheng-tsung of Taiwan and South Korea-born Michael Kim kept the flag flying high for Asia with stunning performances in difficult conditions at the U.S. Open on Friday. Pan birdied two of his first nine holes to lie joint third at level par midway through …
- Mickelson, Horschel tied for U.S. Open lead Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson rolled in an 18-foot birdie putt in fading light at the 18th hole to grab a share of the lead in Friday's second round of the U.S. Open when … More »Mickelson, Horschel tied for U.S. Open lead
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson rolled in an 18-foot birdie putt in fading light at the 18th hole to grab a share of the lead in Friday's second round of the U.S. Open when play was suspended due to approaching darkness. The putt gave Mickelson a round of two-over-par 72 for a total of one-under …
- Mickelson, Horschel share clubhouse lead at Merion AP - 10 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Phil Mickelson made his first birdie on his last putt. Billy Horschel never missed a green. It was all they could do to barely break par against Merion, which is turning out to be the … More »Mickelson, Horschel share clubhouse lead at Merion
- Tulowitzki to miss up to 6 weeks with broken rib AP - 10 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list on Friday, and the star shortstop could miss up to six weeks because of a broken rib. More »Tulowitzki to miss up to 6 weeks with broken rib
- Kennedy, Mattingly, Gibson among 8 suspended AP - 11 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Major League Baseball came down hard on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, handing out eight suspensions and a dozen fines as punishment for a bench-clearing … More »Kennedy, Mattingly, Gibson among 8 suspended
- Mickelson, Horschel lead after 2nd day at US Open AP - 11 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Play has been suspended for the day at the U.S. Open, with Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel tied for the lead. More »Mickelson, Horschel lead after 2nd day at US Open
- Bruins and Blackhawks faceoff for Cup and awards Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - While the biggest piece of silverware is not yet ready to be awarded, the NHL used a break in the Stanley Cup to hand out some hardware on Friday. The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins, … More »Bruins and Blackhawks faceoff for Cup and awards
(Reuters) - While the biggest piece of silverware is not yet ready to be awarded, the NHL used a break in the Stanley Cup to hand out some hardware on Friday. The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins, who clash in Game Two of the best-of-seven series on Saturday, faced off against each other at the awards table. Chicago …
- Toews wins Selke Award for best defensive forward AP - 12 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews got another victory on Friday. The trophy he wants the most is still up for grabs. More »Toews wins Selke Award for best defensive forward
- Horton day-to-day as Bruins prepare for Game Two Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Injured forward Nathan Horton was back on the ice with the rest of the Boston Bruins on Friday but remained listed as day-to-day as his team prepared for Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final against … More »Horton day-to-day as Bruins prepare for Game Two
(Reuters) - Injured forward Nathan Horton was back on the ice with the rest of the Boston Bruins on Friday but remained listed as day-to-day as his team prepared for Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks. Horton, who sustained what has been described as an upper-body injury during the Bruins 4-3 …
- Miami officials attend Day 2 of NCAA hearing AP - 12 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee … More »Miami officials attend Day 2 of NCAA hearing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its report six to eight weeks after a hearing, though there is a chance that the …
- Coaching carousel blasted by Spoelstra, Popovich Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - It is no coincidence the opposing head coaches in this year's NBA Finals are among the longest serving in the game. In a job that offers little security, ongoing … More »Coaching carousel blasted by Spoelstra, Popovich
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - It is no coincidence the opposing head coaches in this year's NBA Finals are among the longest serving in the game. In a job that offers little security, ongoing success on the court is one of the few ways to survive. Since the regular season finished in mid-April, a dozen head coaches …
- Horschel takes clubhouse lead in 2nd rd at US Open AP - 12 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Billy Horschel hit all 18 greens in regulation. Hard to think of a better way to climb to the top of the leaderboard at the U.S. Open. More »Horschel takes clubhouse lead in 2nd rd at US Open
- Edwards tops Cup qualifying at Michigan AP - 13 hrs ago
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Brad Keselowski was asked to pick one word to describe a lap at Michigan International Speedway. More »Edwards tops Cup qualifying at Michigan
- Rulings push jury selection in Trayvon Martin case into second week Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Barbara Liston SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - A judge's decision to sequester jurors for the murder trial of a Florida neighborhood watchman who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager in 2012 will slow … More »Rulings push jury selection in Trayvon Martin case into second week
By Barbara Liston SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - A judge's decision to sequester jurors for the murder trial of a Florida neighborhood watchman who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager in 2012 will slow an already painstaking selection process to find impartial minds amid saturation media coverage. Jury selection in the …
- Tiger and Rory inseparable at U.S. Open Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy played together for the first two rounds at this week's U.S. Open and they remained in lock-step after battling to … More »Tiger and Rory inseparable at U.S. Open
By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy played together for the first two rounds at this week's U.S. Open and they remained in lock-step after battling to matching scores in difficult scoring conditions on Friday. World number one Woods and second-ranked McIlroy each carded …
- Mickelson holding on to one-shot U.S. Open lead Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Sunshine replaced rain at the U.S. Open at Merion on Friday, turning the classic course into a nightmare for players as Phil Mickelson hung on to a one-shot … More »Mickelson holding on to one-shot U.S. Open lead
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Sunshine replaced rain at the U.S. Open at Merion on Friday, turning the classic course into a nightmare for players as Phil Mickelson hung on to a one-shot lead midway through his second round. Billy Horschel, winner of the Zurich Classic in April, was the exception, surging …
- Leffler's death puts spotlight on short tracks AP - 13 hrs ago
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Tony Stewart opened his remarks with a few words about his relationship with Jason Leffler. More »Leffler's death puts spotlight on short tracks
- Mickelson leads midway thru 2nd round at US Open AP - 13 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — One by one, red numbers disappeared from the leaderboard at the U.S. Open, leaving Phil Mickelson alone at the top. More »Mickelson leads midway thru 2nd round at US Open
- Heat coach unfazed by intensity of title defense Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Erik Spoelstra's Miami Heat breezed through the regular season mostly untouched but the coach of the defending NBA champions is not fazed his team has been unable … More »Heat coach unfazed by intensity of title defense
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Erik Spoelstra's Miami Heat breezed through the regular season mostly untouched but the coach of the defending NBA champions is not fazed his team has been unable to dominate the playoffs the same way. The Heat, who had a 27-game win streak in the regular season, were pushed to a …
- Adele honored in Queen Elizabeth's birthday list Reuters - 14 hrs ago
By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning singer Adele and Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson were among more than 1,000 people recognized by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her Birthday Honors … More »Adele honored in Queen Elizabeth's birthday list
By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning singer Adele and Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson were among more than 1,000 people recognized by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her Birthday Honors List on Friday. Marking the monarch's official 87th birthday, the honors went to 1,180 recipients from all walks of life, …
- Depth pays off for Blackhawks AP - 14 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Much as they would love to get big contributions from Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the Chicago Blackhawks have shown they can win even when their biggest stars aren't lighting up the … More »Depth pays off for Blackhawks
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will likely expand its purchase of Japanese real estate investment trusts (J-REITs) beyond its buying scheme announced earlier this … More »BOJ's REITs purchase to exceed previous estimate: paper
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will likely expand its purchase of Japanese real estate investment trusts (J-REITs) beyond its buying scheme announced earlier this year as part of the central bank's hyper easing steps, the Nikkei business daily said on Saturday. The BOJ said in April that it would boost the balance …