Williams has mental edge over rest at Wimbledon Reuters - 1 hr 1 min agoBy Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Serena Williams heads to Wimbledon to defend her title with seeds of doubt and defeatism already sown in the minds of her opponents. The psychological scars of playing … More »Williams has mental edge over rest at Wimbledon
By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Serena Williams heads to Wimbledon to defend her title with seeds of doubt and defeatism already sown in the minds of her opponents. The psychological scars of playing the younger Williams sister run deep in the women's game and, now that the American has dusted off the red clay from her …
Murray out to crash Big Three's Wimbledon party Reuters - 1 hr 4 mins agoBy Pritha Sarkar LONDON (Reuters) - There will be an unfamiliar whiff of British success in the air at Wimbledon this year when Andy Murray, and thousands of patriotic fans, will try to stop the party-pooping … More »Murray out to crash Big Three's Wimbledon party
By Pritha Sarkar LONDON (Reuters) - There will be an unfamiliar whiff of British success in the air at Wimbledon this year when Andy Murray, and thousands of patriotic fans, will try to stop the party-pooping antics of champions Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal. Tennis's so called 'Big Three' have lorded over …
Hewitt summoned to appear in South African court Associated Press - 1 hr 13 mins agoJOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt has been served a summons to appear in a South African court to face allegations he sexually abused young girls he coached decades ago, … More »Hewitt summoned to appear in South African court
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former Grand Slam doubles champion Bob Hewitt has been served a summons to appear in a South African court to face allegations he sexually abused young girls he coached decades ago, prosecutors told The Associated Press on Thursday.
India win toss and ask Sri Lanka to bat Reuters - 2 hrs 20 mins agoCARDIFF (Reuters) - India won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Cardiff on Thursday. India named an unchanged side while Sri Lanka made two changes. All-rounder … More »India win toss and ask Sri Lanka to bat
CARDIFF (Reuters) - India won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Cardiff on Thursday. India named an unchanged side while Sri Lanka made two changes. All-rounder Jeevan Mendis replaced middle-order batsman Dinesh Chandimal, who has a groin injury, and pace bowler Thisara Perera was …
Pirelli, Mercedes in dock over F1 tire tests Associated Press - 2 hrs 45 mins agoPARIS (AP) — The governing body of motorsport argued Thursday that Mercedes broke the rules and got an unfair advantage over other Formula One teams by taking part in private in-season tire testing with … More »Pirelli, Mercedes in dock over F1 tire tests
PARIS (AP) — The governing body of motorsport argued Thursday that Mercedes broke the rules and got an unfair advantage over other Formula One teams by taking part in private in-season tire testing with Pirelli.
Serena Williams sorry after rape case comments Associated Press - 3 hrs agoSerena Williams says she's reaching out to the family of the victim in the Steubenville rape case after the tennis star was quoted in a Rolling Stone article saying "she shouldn't have put herself in that … More »Serena Williams sorry after rape case comments
Serena Williams says she's reaching out to the family of the victim in the Steubenville rape case after the tennis star was quoted in a Rolling Stone article saying "she shouldn't have put herself in that position."
Beckham looks to the future to improve Chinese game Reuters - 3 hrs agoSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese football ambassador David Beckham drew a line under the country's shady soccer history on Thursday, saying he hoped to inspire the local children back to the sport. Appointed … More »Beckham looks to the future to improve Chinese game
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese football ambassador David Beckham drew a line under the country's shady soccer history on Thursday, saying he hoped to inspire the local children back to the sport. Appointed in March, shortly before the start of the new Chinese Super League season, the former England captain faces a tough task …
Pietersen named in England Twenty20 squad Reuters - 3 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen has been named in England's 14-man squad for a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand after returning from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) … More »Pietersen named in England Twenty20 squad
LONDON (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen has been named in England's 14-man squad for a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand after returning from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. Pietersen, England's most explosive batsman, missed their one-day series against New Zealand as well …
Spain B team unlikely to show amateurs Tahiti any mercy Reuters - 4 hrs agoBy Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - World champions Spain will field a second-string side against Oceania champions Tahiti in the Confederations Cup on Thursday but are unlikely to show any mercy … More »Spain B team unlikely to show amateurs Tahiti any mercy
By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - World champions Spain will field a second-string side against Oceania champions Tahiti in the Confederations Cup on Thursday but are unlikely to show any mercy in what is expected to be a one-sided carnival of soccer at the Maracana stadium. One of the more unlikely competitive …
Uncle: Patriots player had link to homicide victim Associated Press - 5 hrs agoBOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had a connection to a homicide victim found in an industrial park near the athlete's home, but family and officials were mum on the nature of … More »Uncle: Patriots player had link to homicide victim
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had a connection to a homicide victim found in an industrial park near the athlete's home, but family and officials were mum on the nature of their relationship, two days after police first visited the upscale division.
A Game 7 with more on the line than an NBA title Associated Press - 5 hrs agoMIAMI (AP) — He is the best player in the game and this is the best moment in his sport. More »A Game 7 with more on the line than an NBA title
MIAMI (AP) — He is the best player in the game and this is the best moment in his sport.
Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-all Associated Press - 5 hrs agoBOSTON (AP) — The Blackhawks are heading back to Chicago having regained home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup finals and with a renewed faith in an offense that took more than 120 minutes to push a puck … More »Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-all
BOSTON (AP) — The Blackhawks are heading back to Chicago having regained home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup finals and with a renewed faith in an offense that took more than 120 minutes to push a puck past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask.
Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win Reuters - 5 hrs agoBy Tatiana Ramil FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the last few days, gave possibly his best performance for his country in a 2-0 win over … More »Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win
By Tatiana Ramil FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the last few days, gave possibly his best performance for his country in a 2-0 win over Mexico in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday. The Barcelona-bound 21-year-old, who has often struggled at international …
Italy overhaul Japan to reach Confederation Cup semis Reuters - 5 hrs agoBy Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations … More »Italy overhaul Japan to reach Confederation Cup semis
By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations Cup. Giovinco slotted home the winner in the 86th minute after latching onto a cross in the area, capping a pulsating contest …
Toews on target and Blackhawks back on track Reuters - 5 hrs agoBy Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is what coaches like to call a "complete" ice hockey player. Defensively responsible, hard working, a leader and a playmaker, … More »Toews on target and Blackhawks back on track
By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is what coaches like to call a "complete" ice hockey player. Defensively responsible, hard working, a leader and a playmaker, Toews has been all these things but mostly he is a goal scorer. On Wednesday he did what the Blackhawks expect him to …
Kirsten leaves South Africa no wiser about 'choke' habit Reuters - 6 hrs agoBy Mark Meadows LONDON (Reuters) - Choke is a word which has haunted South African cricket for three decades but rather than shy away from it, departing coach Gary Kirsten has embraced the term in a bid … More »Kirsten leaves South Africa no wiser about 'choke' habit
By Mark Meadows LONDON (Reuters) - Choke is a word which has haunted South African cricket for three decades but rather than shy away from it, departing coach Gary Kirsten has embraced the term in a bid to end their semi-final hoodoo. Wednesday's heavy Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by England at The Oval, where the …
Davis power surge continues, homers twice in win over Tigers Reuters - 7 hrs ago(Reuters) - Chris Davis continued his power surge by blasting a pair of home runs as the Baltimore Orioles bashed Detroit 13-3 on Wednesday. Davis launched a two-run blast in the fourth inning and another … More »Davis power surge continues, homers twice in win over Tigers
(Reuters) - Chris Davis continued his power surge by blasting a pair of home runs as the Baltimore Orioles bashed Detroit 13-3 on Wednesday. Davis launched a two-run blast in the fourth inning and another in the ninth to give him 26 homers on the season, the most in Major League Baseball. He finished with five RBIs as Baltimore …
Shuffle leaves Blackhawks coach with winning hand Reuters - 7 hrs agoBy Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Coach Joel Quenneville shuffled his deck and came up with a winning hand as the Chicago Blackhawks' aces found their target in a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins … More »Shuffle leaves Blackhawks coach with winning hand
By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Coach Joel Quenneville shuffled his deck and came up with a winning hand as the Chicago Blackhawks' aces found their target in a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday to level the Stanley Cup Final at two games each. After a 2-0 defensive showcase in Game Three, the two teams …
Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2 Associated Press - 7 hrs agoBOSTON (AP) — After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back … More »Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2
BOSTON (AP) — After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece.
Hurdler Pearson to return from injury next week Reuters - 7 hrs ago(Reuters) - World and Olympic champion Sally Pearson will compete in her first 100 meters hurdles event since winning gold at last year's London Games when she races in the Czech Republic next week, Athletics … More »Hurdler Pearson to return from injury next week
(Reuters) - World and Olympic champion Sally Pearson will compete in her first 100 meters hurdles event since winning gold at last year's London Games when she races in the Czech Republic next week, Athletics Australia said on Thursday. The 26-year-old will compete in Ostrava next Thursday before taking part in the hurdles …
Rangers give starter a win for first time in June Associated Press - 8 hrs agoARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Justin Grimm threw his last pitch, the Texas Rangers were trailing the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics. More »Rangers give starter a win for first time in June
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Justin Grimm threw his last pitch, the Texas Rangers were trailing the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics.
Oregon St. knocks Indiana out of CWS with 1-0 win Associated Press - 8 hrs agoOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the kind of pitchers' duel the College World Series hadn't seen in three decades, Matt Boyd was just a bit superior to Aaron Slegers. More »Oregon St. knocks Indiana out of CWS with 1-0 win
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the kind of pitchers' duel the College World Series hadn't seen in three decades, Matt Boyd was just a bit superior to Aaron Slegers.
Mattingly, Dodgers salvage split at Yankee Stadium Associated Press - 8 hrs agoNEW YORK (AP) — Yasiel Puig kicked back in his chair, his well-worn uniform streaked in red clay, and calmly answered questions in Spanish. Then, suddenly, he threw his hands in the air and shouted, " … More »Mattingly, Dodgers salvage split at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — Yasiel Puig kicked back in his chair, his well-worn uniform streaked in red clay, and calmly answered questions in Spanish. Then, suddenly, he threw his hands in the air and shouted, "Pow!"
Yankees impressed with first look at LA's Puig Reuters - 9 hrs agoBy Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees had a first-hand look at Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and came away mightily impressed. "He hits the … More »Yankees impressed with first look at LA's Puig
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees had a first-hand look at Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and came away mightily impressed. "He hits the ball hard, I can tell you that. He's got a very good arm and he's aggressive," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after …
- Blackhawks, Bruins head into OT tied 5-5 in Game 4 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins came from behind to tie the Chicago Blackhawks for the third time and sent Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals into overtime with the teams even 5-5 on Wednesday night. More »Blackhawks, Bruins head into OT tied 5-5 in Game 4
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins came from behind to tie the Chicago Blackhawks for the third time and sent Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals into overtime with the teams even 5-5 on Wednesday night.
China, euro zone threaten U.S.-led economic recovery Reuters - 2 hrs 18 mins ago
By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) - Factory output in China, the world's second largest economy, weakened to a nine-month low in June, combining with a continued recession … More »China, euro zone threaten U.S.-led economic recovery
By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) - Factory output in China, the world's second largest economy, weakened to a nine-month low in June, combining with a continued recession in the euro zone to threaten a global recovery led by the United States. A day after the Federal Reserve suggested the U.S. economy was firmly on a …
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