- Mercedes and Pirelli reprimanded for tyre test Reuters - 53 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - An international tribunal reprimanded Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli on Friday for a 'secret' test in May and also ordered the Formula One team to miss a three-day young driver test … More »Mercedes and Pirelli reprimanded for tyre test
LONDON (Reuters) - An international tribunal reprimanded Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli on Friday for a 'secret' test in May and also ordered the Formula One team to miss a three-day young driver test at Silverstone next month. The verdict was announced by the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) in a …
- Technology unlocks gate to Wimbledon's English garden Reuters - 1 hr 8 mins ago
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis championship, is embracing new technology with an iPad app to appeal to a younger audience. The app allows users to navigate around … More »Technology unlocks gate to Wimbledon's English garden
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis championship, is embracing new technology with an iPad app to appeal to a younger audience. The app allows users to navigate around the grounds via a photographic map, zooming in on specific courts to get updates on the state of play. They can also get …
- Nadal and Murray in Federer's way at Wimbledon Reuters - 1 hr 19 mins ago
(Reuters) - Roger Federer faces a tough road to another Wimbledon final after Friday's draw threw Rafa Nadal and home favourite Andy Murray into the champion's path and cleared the way for world number … More »Nadal and Murray in Federer's way at Wimbledon
(Reuters) - Roger Federer faces a tough road to another Wimbledon final after Friday's draw threw Rafa Nadal and home favourite Andy Murray into the champion's path and cleared the way for world number one Novak Djokovic. The third seed could face Spaniard Nadal, seeded only fifth to reflect his current ranking as he works …
- Protests could halt Confederations Cup: Brazilian media Reuters - 1 hr 22 mins ago
(Reuters) - Football's Confederations Cup could be abandoned because of the protests which have swept Brazil, local media said on Friday. CBN radio and the website of the Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper, … More »Protests could halt Confederations Cup: Brazilian media
(Reuters) - Football's Confederations Cup could be abandoned because of the protests which have swept Brazil, local media said on Friday. CBN radio and the website of the Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper, both respected, mainstream media, carried reports speculating that the eight-team tournament, considered a dry run for …
- Torres hits four as merciless Spain crush Tahiti 10-0 Reuters - 1 hr 24 mins ago
BRIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Spain won by a landslide as expected but tiny Tahiti emerged with their reputations enhanced and their dignity intact despite their 10-0 loss to the world and European champions … More »Torres hits four as merciless Spain crush Tahiti 10-0
BRIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Spain won by a landslide as expected but tiny Tahiti emerged with their reputations enhanced and their dignity intact despite their 10-0 loss to the world and European champions in the Confederations Cup on Thursday. Fernando Torres scored four times, and missed a penalty, David Villa hit three, …
- Forlan fires Uruguay to brink of Confederations semis Reuters - 1 hr 33 mins ago
By Andrew Downie (Reuters) - Diego Forlan celebrated his 100th cap with a goal at the start of the second half to secure Uruguay a 2-1 win over Nigeria and all but guarantee their place in next week's … More »Forlan fires Uruguay to brink of Confederations semis
By Andrew Downie (Reuters) - Diego Forlan celebrated his 100th cap with a goal at the start of the second half to secure Uruguay a 2-1 win over Nigeria and all but guarantee their place in next week's Confederations Cup semi-finals. The result continued Uruguay's undefeated record against African opponents in 12 encounters …
- Miami celebrates Heat victory, Spurs fans somber Associated Press - 3 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat fans pumped fists jubilantly, uncorked champagne bottles and swarmed into the streets by the thousands to celebrate overnight after their team captured its second straight NBA … More »Miami celebrates Heat victory, Spurs fans somber
- High-scoring Game 4 flips script on Stanley Cup Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Finding room to roam in the first three games of the Stanley Cup finals was next to impossible, and scoring goals was even more difficult. More »High-scoring Game 4 flips script on Stanley Cup
- Wambach is soccer's all-time leading goal scorer Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — A drenched and elated Abby Wambach stood at midfield with her U.S. teammates after a win over South Korea, watching the goal onslaught on the big screen. More »Wambach is soccer's all-time leading goal scorer
- Goodell watching developments with Hernandez case Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Goodell is doing what any commissioner or president of a sports league would when one of his players is being investigated in a criminal case. More »Goodell watching developments with Hernandez case
- 5 things of note from the NBA Finals Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Five things of note from Miami's seven-game win over San Antonio in the NBA Finals, which ended Thursday night: More »5 things of note from the NBA Finals
- ReHeat: LeBron leads Miami to 2nd straight title Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James will always remember his first championship. History will remember this one. More »ReHeat: LeBron leads Miami to 2nd straight title
- Brilliant James leads Miami to NBA title Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James, his legacy as one of the game's greats now secure, led the Miami Heat to their second straight National Basketball Association (NBA) title on Thursday with … More »Brilliant James leads Miami to NBA title
By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James, his legacy as one of the game's greats now secure, led the Miami Heat to their second straight National Basketball Association (NBA) title on Thursday with a 95-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs. James, the sport's biggest star playing at the peak of his powers, dominated …
- Angels rally from 7 runs down, stun Seattle 10-9 Associated Press - 6 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Staring at a seven-run deficit with Seattle's Felix Hernandez on the mound Thursday night, the Los Angeles Angels could have been excused for starting to think about the weekend … More »Angels rally from 7 runs down, stun Seattle 10-9
- Peralta lifts Tigers over Red Sox, Rangers win to close in Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Jhonny Peralta belted a two-run walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in the battle of American League division leaders on … More »Peralta lifts Tigers over Red Sox, Rangers win to close in
(Reuters) - Jhonny Peralta belted a two-run walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in the battle of American League division leaders on Thursday. Peralta placed an Andrew Bailey slider over the left-field fence to move the Tigers (40-31) to their 40th win …
- 'Basketball Gods' shine on Heat's Battier Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - Shane Battier, benched earlier in the playoffs, delivered a masterclass in three-point shooting for the Miami Heat, playing a vital role in their 95-88 win in the NBA Finals … More »'Basketball Gods' shine on Heat's Battier
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - Shane Battier, benched earlier in the playoffs, delivered a masterclass in three-point shooting for the Miami Heat, playing a vital role in their 95-88 win in the NBA Finals on Thursday. Battier made a postseason, career-high six three-point field goals as he scored 18 - his highest points …
- LeBron leads Heat to second straight title Associated Press - 6 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Victory in Game 7 brought more than another crown for LeBron James and the Miami Heat. It validated the team and its leader, forever cementing their place among the NBA's greats. More »LeBron leads Heat to second straight title
- Miami fans rush toward arena after Heat win Associated Press - 7 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat fans swarmed from downtown bars and rushed cheering and screaming into the streets late Thursday after their team won its second straight NBA championship. More »Miami fans rush toward arena after Heat win
- Spurs left to ponder after Finals loss Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs' worst nightmare became a reality when they lost the decisive game of the NBA Finals to the Miami Heat on Thursday. The agony of their 95-88 defeat … More »Spurs left to ponder after Finals loss
By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs' worst nightmare became a reality when they lost the decisive game of the NBA Finals to the Miami Heat on Thursday. The agony of their 95-88 defeat in Game Seven of one of the most exciting NBA Finals in years was made all the worse in the knowledge they could just …
- Tar Heels oust NC State from CWS with 7-0 victory Associated Press - 7 hrs ago
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Hobbs Johnson didn't feel any pressure when he learned shortly before game time he'd be matched up against North Carolina State ace Carlos Rodon. More »Tar Heels oust NC State from CWS with 7-0 victory
- James named NBA Finals most valuable player Reuters - 8 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami Heat forward LeBron James won his second successive NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after leading his team to victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday's championship … More »James named NBA Finals most valuable player
MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami Heat forward LeBron James won his second successive NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after leading his team to victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday's championship decider. James, undisputed as the sport's best current player, scored a game-high 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds …
- Gay and Gatlin cruise in U.S. 100m qualifying Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin cruised through the opening round of the 100 meters at the U.S. trials on Thursday as America's top sprinters launched their bids for August's world championships. … More »Gay and Gatlin cruise in U.S. 100m qualifying
(Reuters) - Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin cruised through the opening round of the 100 meters at the U.S. trials on Thursday as America's top sprinters launched their bids for August's world championships. Former world champion Gay, the year's fastest man, won his heat in 10.28 seconds while Olympic bronze medalist Gatlin, …
- Zimmermann wins 10th, Nats top Oswalt, Rockies 5-1 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Coming off one of his worst outings of the season, Washington starter Jordan Zimmermann surrendered a pair of first-inning hits against Colorado on Thursday night. More »Zimmermann wins 10th, Nats top Oswalt, Rockies 5-1
- One million march across Brazil in biggest protests yet Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Paulo Prada and Maria Carolina Marcello RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - An estimated 1 million people took to the streets in cities across Brazil on Thursday as the country's biggest protests in … More »One million march across Brazil in biggest protests yet
By Paulo Prada and Maria Carolina Marcello RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - An estimated 1 million people took to the streets in cities across Brazil on Thursday as the country's biggest protests in two decades intensified despite government concessions meant to quell the demonstrations. Undeterred by the reversal of …
- Heat lead Spurs 72-71 at half of Game 7 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 28 points and Dwyane Wade added 18 to help the Miami Heat take a 72-71 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after three quarters in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Thursday nig … More »Heat lead Spurs 72-71 at half of Game 7
By Denis Pinchuk ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Russia's Rosneft agreed to double oil supplies to China, in a deal it valued at $270 billion on Friday, as the Kremlin energy … More »Rosneft to boost oil flows to China in $270 billion deal
By Denis Pinchuk ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Russia's Rosneft agreed to double oil supplies to China, in a deal it valued at $270 billion on Friday, as the Kremlin energy champion shifts its focus to Asia from saturated and crisis-hit European markets. Rosneft will supply China with 300,000 barrels per day over 25 years starting …