- Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead AP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago
BOSTON (AP) — The puck bounced off the post and rolled across the crease, away from the goal line. The red light flashed briefly, but replays would confirm that Tuukka Rask's shutout streak was intact … More »Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead
- Dilshan swoops to send Sri Lanka into semi-finals Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - Tillakaratne Dilshan took a brilliant one-handed catch to end a stubborn last-wicket partnership of 41 as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 20 runs on Monday to reach the Champions … More »Dilshan swoops to send Sri Lanka into semi-finals
By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) - Tillakaratne Dilshan took a brilliant one-handed catch to end a stubborn last-wicket partnership of 41 as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 20 runs on Monday to reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals. Australia, needing to reach their target of 254 in 29.1 overs to make the last four, came out …
- Ioane declares himself fit for first test against Lions Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Australia coach Robbie Deans received some welcome news on Tuesday with bustling winger Digby Ioane declaring himself fit for the first test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. … More »Ioane declares himself fit for first test against Lions
(Reuters) - Australia coach Robbie Deans received some welcome news on Tuesday with bustling winger Digby Ioane declaring himself fit for the first test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. The powerfully-built Ioane, who had knee surgery late last month to clean up damaged cartilage, said his rehabilitation …
- Padres beat Giants 5-3 on safety squeeze in 13th AP - 4 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Cashner provided quite the thrilling warmup for his Tuesday start against San Francisco: a tiebreaking bunt as a pinch hitter in the 13th inning Monday night. More »Padres beat Giants 5-3 on safety squeeze in 13th
- Heat have no room for error versus Spurs in Game 6 AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — They lost three times in three months in one of the most overpowering stretches the NBA has ever seen. More »Heat have no room for error versus Spurs in Game 6
- Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-0 lead AP - 5 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The puck bounced off the post and rolled across the crease, away from the goal line. The red light flashed briefly, but replays would confirm that Tuukka Rask's shutout streak was intact … More »Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-0 lead
- Tahiti thumped 6-1 by Nigeria but deliver a goal Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mike Collett BELO HORIZONTE (Reuters) - Tahiti suffered a 6-1 thrashing by Nigeria in the Confederations Cup on Monday although the amateurs did find the net as Jonathan Tehau scored at both ends when … More »Tahiti thumped 6-1 by Nigeria but deliver a goal
By Mike Collett BELO HORIZONTE (Reuters) - Tahiti suffered a 6-1 thrashing by Nigeria in the Confederations Cup on Monday although the amateurs did find the net as Jonathan Tehau scored at both ends when they made their debut in a major tournament. Tehau, a delivery driver back home, became the first player to score for …
- 100K protesters flood Brazilian streets in protest AP - 6 hrs ago
SAO PAULO (AP) — In some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship, demonstrations have spread across this continent-sized country and united people from all walks of life … More »100K protesters flood Brazilian streets in protest
SAO PAULO (AP) — In some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship, demonstrations have spread across this continent-sized country and united people from all walks of life behind frustrations over poor transportation, health services, education and security despite a heavy tax burden.
- Freeman's homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1 AP - 6 hrs ago
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going. More »Freeman's homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1
- Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers maul Orioles Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Max Scherzer maintained his perfect start to the season by securing a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 triumph against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Scherzer … More »Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers maul Orioles
(Reuters) - Max Scherzer maintained his perfect start to the season by securing a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 triumph against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Scherzer blew through the Orioles line-up with 10 strikeouts, allowing one run in six innings, as he drew level with St Louis pitcher …
- Stellar Rask shuts out Chicago, Bruins lead 2-1 Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston netminder Tuukka Rask collected the shutout but had to share the spotlight with team mate Dan Paille as the Bruins blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Monday … More »Stellar Rask shuts out Chicago, Bruins lead 2-1
By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston netminder Tuukka Rask collected the shutout but had to share the spotlight with team mate Dan Paille as the Bruins blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Monday to take control of the Stanley Cup Final. Rask has been center stage throughout the Final while Paille has gone from role …
- Blackhawks bemused as unflappable Rask basks in glory Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Steve Keating (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks are finding out what the Pittsburgh Penguins already knew - that Boston Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask is pretty good. The ice-cool Finn was unbeatable … More »Blackhawks bemused as unflappable Rask basks in glory
By Steve Keating (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks are finding out what the Pittsburgh Penguins already knew - that Boston Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask is pretty good. The ice-cool Finn was unbeatable again on Monday, stopping all 28 shots he faced to backstop the Bruins to a 2-0 win over Chicago and a 2-1 lead in the …
- Paille, 3rd line push Bruins into series lead AP - 8 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins' third line was No. 1 in Boston. More »Paille, 3rd line push Bruins into series lead
- 4 solo homers send Reds over Pirates 4-1 AP - 8 hrs ago
CINCINNATI (AP) — Todd Frazier wasn't going to let left-hander Francisco Liriano get another fastball by him. He guessed right and hit one a long way. More »4 solo homers send Reds over Pirates 4-1
- Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-7 win over A's AP - 8 hrs ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for the Texas Rangers. More »Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-7 win over A's
- Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1 AP - 8 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready. More »Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1
- Scherzer improves to 10-0, Tigers top Orioles 5-1 AP - 9 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer has shrugged off the significance of his undefeated start, saying records are fluky statistics for pitchers and that he's simply playing for a good team. More »Scherzer improves to 10-0, Tigers top Orioles 5-1
- Biggest protests in 20 years sweep Brazil Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Todd Benson and Asher Levine SAO PAULO (Reuters) - As many as 200,000 demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a swelling wave of protest tapping into widespread … More »Biggest protests in 20 years sweep Brazil
By Todd Benson and Asher Levine SAO PAULO (Reuters) - As many as 200,000 demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a swelling wave of protest tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. The marches, organized mostly through snowballing …
- Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2nd AP - 10 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Goals by Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron after a scoreless first period gave the Boston Bruins a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks through two periods in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals … More »Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2nd
- Bruins lead Blackhawks 2-0 after second period Reuters - 10 hrs ago
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins scored second period goals through Dan Paille and Patrice Bergeron to jump out to a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final. Paille, … More »Bruins lead Blackhawks 2-0 after second period
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins scored second period goals through Dan Paille and Patrice Bergeron to jump out to a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final. Paille, who had the overtime winner in Game Two, opened the scoring before Bergeron converted a powerplay chance, taking a …
- Wimbledon holds no fear for Radwanska any more Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - Wimbledon can hold no fear for Agnieszka Radwanska this year, after she survived all the way to the final last July. Having got her maiden grand-slam final … More »Wimbledon holds no fear for Radwanska any more
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - Wimbledon can hold no fear for Agnieszka Radwanska this year, after she survived all the way to the final last July. Having got her maiden grand-slam final out of the way, conquering her nerves and taking eventual winner Serena Williams to three sets, the Polish world number …
- Hossa hurt, Chicago and Boston tied 0-0 after 1st AP - 11 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a key loss moments before a scoreless first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals when Marian Hossa was scratched from the lineup after being hit by a … More »Hossa hurt, Chicago and Boston tied 0-0 after 1st
- Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win AP - 11 hrs ago
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — It's one down and three to go for Oregon State. More »Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win
- Blackhawks scratch Hossa from Game 3 of Cup finals AP - 12 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have scratched forward Marian Hossa from Monday's nights Stanley Cup finals game against the Boston Bruins. More »Blackhawks scratch Hossa from Game 3 of Cup finals
- Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt joining Illinois AP - 12 hrs ago
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school. More »Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt joining Illinois
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's fraud prosecutor on Tuesday charged former UBS trader Tom Hayes with eight counts of conspiracy to defraud, as part of a global investigation … More »UK charges ex-UBS trader Hayes in Libor investigation
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's fraud prosecutor on Tuesday charged former UBS trader Tom Hayes with eight counts of conspiracy to defraud, as part of a global investigation into the manipulation of benchmark interest rates. Hayes, 33, was arrested by police and the Serious Fraud Office last December as part of an inquiry …