- Protests mar Confederations Cup for second day Reuters - 5 hrs ago
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds as protests marred a second successive day of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in Brazil on Sunday. Protesters … More »Protests mar Confederations Cup for second day
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds as protests marred a second successive day of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in Brazil on Sunday. Protesters tried to pass a police blockade outside Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium where Mexico were playing Italy in the …
- Three African teams investigated over ineligible players Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Brian Homewood BERNE (Reuters) - Ethiopia, Togo and Equatorial Guinea are facing disciplinary proceedings for allegedly fielding ineligible players in the World Cup qualifiers, FIFA said on Sunday. … More »Three African teams investigated over ineligible players
By Brian Homewood BERNE (Reuters) - Ethiopia, Togo and Equatorial Guinea are facing disciplinary proceedings for allegedly fielding ineligible players in the World Cup qualifiers, FIFA said on Sunday. FIFA said in a statement that Ethiopia, who hours earlier on Sunday beat South Africa 2-1 to finish top of Group A, had …
- Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win AP - 5 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Across three NBA championships and more than 100 playoff victories together, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have built a bond most teammates will never share. More »Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win
- Spain cruise to win over Uruguay in Confederations Cup Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Andrew Downie RECIFE (Reuters) - Goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado helped Spain cruise to a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the Confederations Cup in Recife on Sunday and reinforced their position as … More »Spain cruise to win over Uruguay in Confederations Cup
By Andrew Downie RECIFE (Reuters) - Goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado helped Spain cruise to a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the Confederations Cup in Recife on Sunday and reinforced their position as tournament favourites. Luiz Suarez scored a late consolation for Uruguay but the World and European champions dominated …
- Heartbreak on his birthday for Mickelson in Open AP - 5 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — This wasn't the way it was supposed to end, not on Phil Mickelson's birthday and not at Merion Golf Club, where history will record with little fanfare outside of England that Justin … More »Heartbreak on his birthday for Mickelson in Open
- Jason Day close again, ties for 2nd at US Open AP - 5 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Third place at the Masters. Tied for second at the U.S. Open. More »Jason Day close again, ties for 2nd at US Open
- Justin Rose invokes Ben Hogan, wins US Open AP - 5 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Justin Rose walked the 18th fairway and thought of Ben Hogan, and a chance to emulate one of the most famous shots in golf. More »Justin Rose invokes Ben Hogan, wins US Open
- Heat perplexed at inability to catch fire in Finals Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The top-seeded Miami Heat were at a loss to explain their stunning inability to win consecutive games for nearly a month, a sequence they must break if they are … More »Heat perplexed at inability to catch fire in Finals
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The top-seeded Miami Heat were at a loss to explain their stunning inability to win consecutive games for nearly a month, a sequence they must break if they are to repeat as NBA champions. Inconsistent play and stiff competition have baffled the Heat, who have surprisingly alternated …
- Spurs stun Heat to close in on NBA title Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Tony Parker shrugged off a nagging hamstring injury and Manu Ginobli came out of a slump as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 114-104 on Sunday to move one … More »Spurs stun Heat to close in on NBA title
By Frank Pingue SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Tony Parker shrugged off a nagging hamstring injury and Manu Ginobli came out of a slump as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 114-104 on Sunday to move one win away from a fifth NBA title. Parker scored a team-high 26 points in front of an adoring crowd that was showering …
- Heartbreak continues for eternal bridesmaid Mickelson Reuters - 8 hrs ago
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - There was no big birthday celebration for Phil Mickelson who turned 43 at Merion Golf Club on Sunday, only another case of heartache at the U.S. Open. Mickelson … More »Heartbreak continues for eternal bridesmaid Mickelson
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - There was no big birthday celebration for Phil Mickelson who turned 43 at Merion Golf Club on Sunday, only another case of heartache at the U.S. Open. Mickelson began the day with a one-stroke lead but despite a sensational eagle-two at the par-four 10th when he holed out …
- John Force wins NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals AP - 8 hrs ago
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round. More »John Force wins NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
- Rose revels in validation of U.S. Open win Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - After the touching salute to his father, the teary victory call to his mother back in England and the kiss of the silver trophy, Justin Rose treasured the … More »Rose revels in validation of U.S. Open win
By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - After the touching salute to his father, the teary victory call to his mother back in England and the kiss of the silver trophy, Justin Rose treasured the validation of winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship. "The silverware and the history books are phenomenal, …
- Jay-Z announces new album with Samsung deal AP - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z is teaming up with Samsung to release his new album, unveiling a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals on Sunday and announcing a deal that will give the music to 1 million … More »Jay-Z announces new album with Samsung deal
- Poised Rose wins first major at U.S. Open Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling … More »Poised Rose wins first major at U.S. Open
By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round. Rose closed with a level-par 70 in difficult scoring conditions …
- Indians give no respect for returning Strasburg Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's return for the Washington Nationals from the disabled list went smoothly but he was unable to prevent the Cleveland Indians recording a 2-0 victory on Sunday. Strasburg, … More »Indians give no respect for returning Strasburg
(Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's return for the Washington Nationals from the disabled list went smoothly but he was unable to prevent the Cleveland Indians recording a 2-0 victory on Sunday. Strasburg, who had not pitched since May 31 due to a strained muscle in his back, appeared in solid form as he allowed just one run …
- AP PHOTOS: The best images from the US Open AP - 10 hrs ago
Justin Rose ends a 43-year English drought by winning the U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson celebrates his birthday with a second-place finish. Shawn Stefani hits a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. These are just … More »AP PHOTOS: The best images from the US Open
Justin Rose ends a 43-year English drought by winning the U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson celebrates his birthday with a second-place finish. Shawn Stefani hits a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. These are just a few of the highlights from this year's tournament at the Merion Golf Club. Here's a gallery of images from the US Op …
- Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson AP - 10 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this U.S. Open. More »Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson
- Ginobili's surprise start sparks Spurs AP - 10 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Manu Ginobili had 20 points and nine assists in a surprise start to spark the San Antonio Spurs to an 87-75 lead over the Miami Heat after three quarters in Game 5 of the NBA Finals … More »Ginobili's surprise start sparks Spurs
- Bolt's coach calls for anti-doping lab in Jamaica Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - The Jamaican government needs to establish an accredited anti-doping laboratory to protect its world-class athletes from taking contaminated substances, the coach of … More »Bolt's coach calls for anti-doping lab in Jamaica
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - The Jamaican government needs to establish an accredited anti-doping laboratory to protect its world-class athletes from taking contaminated substances, the coach of world record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt says. Glen Mills, who mentors Bolt and world 100 meters champion Yohan …
- Green powers Spurs to 61-52 halftime lead over Heat Reuters - 10 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Danny Green and Tim Duncan each had 13 points as the San Antonio Spurs took a 61-52 halftime lead over the Miami Heat in Sunday's Game Five of the National Basketball Association … More »Green powers Spurs to 61-52 halftime lead over Heat
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Danny Green and Tim Duncan each had 13 points as the San Antonio Spurs took a 61-52 halftime lead over the Miami Heat in Sunday's Game Five of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals. Green was 3-of-4 from behind the arc, including one midway through the second quarter that gave hosts San …
- Spurs' Green sets NBA Finals record for 3-pointers AP - 10 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green set an NBA Finals record for 3-pointers Sunday with his 23rd of this series against the Miami Heat. More »Spurs' Green sets NBA Finals record for 3-pointers
- Mahan can blame 15 for lost US Open AP - 10 hrs ago
ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Tied for the U.S. Open lead, Hunter Mahan was on cruise control. More »Mahan can blame 15 for lost US Open
- Angels' 9th-inning rally falls short vs Yankees AP - 11 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After eight innings of offensive frustration against CC Sabathia, the Los Angeles Angels broke through with five hits and five runs in the dramatic ninth. More »Angels' 9th-inning rally falls short vs Yankees
- AP PHOTOS: Rose, Micklelson among US Open winners AP - 12 hrs ago
Justin Rose ends a 43-year English drought with the 32-year-old Briton winning the U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson celebrates his 43rd birthday with his sixth silver medal. Shawn Stefani hits a hole-in-one on … More »AP PHOTOS: Rose, Micklelson among US Open winners
Justin Rose ends a 43-year English drought with the 32-year-old Briton winning the U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson celebrates his 43rd birthday with his sixth silver medal. Shawn Stefani hits a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. These are just a few of the highlights from this year's tournament at the Merion Golf Club. Here's a gallery …
- Yankees, Rivera survive wild 9th to snap skid AP - 12 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bases loaded with two outs. Bottom of the ninth inning in a one-run game. The greatest closer in baseball history facing one of the best hitters of his generation. More »Yankees, Rivera survive wild 9th to snap skid
(Reuters) - Starboard Value LP, a large shareholder in Smithfield Foods Inc , urged the world's largest pork producer to explore a breakup rather than go ahead with a … More »Big shareholder urges Smithfield breakup over buyout
(Reuters) - Starboard Value LP, a large shareholder in Smithfield Foods Inc , urged the world's largest pork producer to explore a breakup rather than go ahead with a planned $4.7 billion takeover by Chinese meat company Shuanghui International. The activist shareholder, which disclosed a 5.7 percent stake in the company …