- Report: Jan Ullrich admits blood doping Associated Press - 2 hrs 12 mins ago
BERLIN (AP) — Jan Ullrich, the 1997 Tour de France winner, has admitted for the first time that he received blood-doping treatment from Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes during his career, according to … More »Report: Jan Ullrich admits blood doping
- Gay sprints to year's fastest 100m to defeat Gatlin Reuters - 2 hrs 17 mins ago
(Reuters) - Tyson Gay overcame Olympic bronze medallist Justin Gatlin's quicker start and sped to the year's fastest 100 meters, clocking 9.75 seconds at the U.S. trials for the world championships on … More »Gay sprints to year's fastest 100m to defeat Gatlin
(Reuters) - Tyson Gay overcame Olympic bronze medallist Justin Gatlin's quicker start and sped to the year's fastest 100 meters, clocking 9.75 seconds at the U.S. trials for the world championships on Friday. Fully fit for the first time in years, Gay took control mid-race with a dominant run to equal the 10th fastest 100m …
- Bolt wins 100m at Jamaican trials for world champs Reuters - 3 hrs ago
World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt put in a workmanlike display to win the 100 meters on Friday at the Jamaican trials for the world championships. Bolt recovered from a slow start to … More »Bolt wins 100m at Jamaican trials for world champs
World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt put in a workmanlike display to win the 100 meters on Friday at the Jamaican trials for the world championships. Bolt recovered from a slow start to catch Nickel Ashmeade at the 50-metre mark and clocked a time of 9.94 seconds after easing off over the last 10 meters. …
- Former cyclist Ullrich admits to Fuentes treatment Reuters - 3 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Disgraced former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has admitted that he underwent blood doping procedures under the guidance of a Spanish doctor at the heart of a major drugs scandal. … More »Former cyclist Ullrich admits to Fuentes treatment
BERLIN (Reuters) - Disgraced former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has admitted that he underwent blood doping procedures under the guidance of a Spanish doctor at the heart of a major drugs scandal. The 39-year-old German, who was banned for two years in 2012 for a doping offence, had previously confessed to having …
- Lloyd's family: Patriots' Hernandez was friend Associated Press - 3 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — A body was found, search warrants were issued, investigators conducted interviews — all the signs of an impending police action were in place by week's end. Still the family of semi-pro football … More »Lloyd's family: Patriots' Hernandez was friend
- Brazil's president pledges to hold dialogue with protesters Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Brian Winter and Jeferson Ribeiro SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff promised on Friday to hold a dialogue with members of a protest movement sweeping the country, but … More »Brazil's president pledges to hold dialogue with protesters
By Brian Winter and Jeferson Ribeiro SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff promised on Friday to hold a dialogue with members of a protest movement sweeping the country, but also said she would do whatever is necessary to maintain order in the wake of widespread vandalism and looting. "We cannot …
- Cespedes, Colon lead A's to 6-3 win over Mariners Associated Press - 6 hrs ago
SEATTLE (AP) — Yoenis Cespedes just feels more comfortable when he plays the outfield. More »Cespedes, Colon lead A's to 6-3 win over Mariners
- Gerrit Cole pitches Pirates past Angels 5-2 Associated Press - 6 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Gerrit Cole wasn't nervous about making his first major league road start in his backyard until he heard "Calling All Angels," the syrupy Train ballad played before every game at … More »Gerrit Cole pitches Pirates past Angels 5-2
- Victorino inspires Red Sox to big win over Tigers Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Boston's Shane Victorino had a game to remember as he claimed four hits, including a home run, and a career best-equaling five RBIs as the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Friday in … More »Victorino inspires Red Sox to big win over Tigers
(Reuters) - Boston's Shane Victorino had a game to remember as he claimed four hits, including a home run, and a career best-equaling five RBIs as the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Friday in a battle of American League division leaders. The victory was the 45th of the season for Boston (45-31), only National League …
- Brazil leader breaks silence about protests Associated Press - 7 hrs ago
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff spoke about her generation's struggles in battling a dictatorship during a prime-time speech meant to connect with the nation's youth who have … More »Brazil leader breaks silence about protests
- Cruz snaps tie, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4 Associated Press - 7 hrs ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three runs down with none out in the first, Derek Holland and the Texas Rangers were in trouble. The lefty participated in the comeback by keeping the bat on his shoulder, and he found … More »Cruz snaps tie, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
- UCLA beats N. Carolina 4-1, advances to CWS finals Associated Press - 7 hrs ago
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — UCLA's route to the College World Series finals has been nothing if not adventurous. More »UCLA beats N. Carolina 4-1, advances to CWS finals
- Rockies skid reaches 5 after 2-1 loss to Nationals Associated Press - 8 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are frustrated, sure. Panicking? No way. More »Rockies skid reaches 5 after 2-1 loss to Nationals
- Gay beats Gatlin to win 100 at nationals Associated Press - 8 hrs ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — So sore for so long, Tyson Gay is sometimes leery of digging deep and testing out that surgically repaired hip. More »Gay beats Gatlin to win 100 at nationals
- Strasburg, Nationals beat Rockies 2-1 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Once again, the Nationals struggled for runs when Stephen Strasburg was on the mound. More »Strasburg, Nationals beat Rockies 2-1
- Davis' hit in 9th lifts Blue Jays over Orioles 7-6 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
TORONTO (AP) — Add a new chapter to Munenori Kawasaki's remarkable run. More »Davis' hit in 9th lifts Blue Jays over Orioles 7-6
- Almonte homers in 1st start, Yankees top Rays 6-2 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — His day done, Zoilo Almonte stood in a corner of the Yankees' clubhouse and pulled out a cellphone. As his teammates showered up, got dressed and left, the rookie lingered in his dirt-smudged … More »Almonte homers in 1st start, Yankees top Rays 6-2
- Family seeks answers in death near Hernandez home Associated Press - 10 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — At least one company yanked an endorsement deal from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Friday as puzzled family members of a friend found slain a mile from Hernandez's home … More »Family seeks answers in death near Hernandez home
- No stopping U.S. Open champion Rose in a hectic week Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes (Reuters) - Newly crowned U.S. Open champion Justin Rose has barely had a moment to pause for breath since he clinched his maiden major title but the English world number three has … More »No stopping U.S. Open champion Rose in a hectic week
By Mark Lamport-Stokes (Reuters) - Newly crowned U.S. Open champion Justin Rose has barely had a moment to pause for breath since he clinched his maiden major title but the English world number three has been determined to honor commitments previously made. Long regarded as one of the most popular figures in a game known …
- For Cup coaches, games are easy, questions are tough Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Steve Keating CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien and his Chicago Blackhawks counterpart Joel Quenneville do not have all the answers but after a two-month Stanley Cup playoff marathon … More »For Cup coaches, games are easy, questions are tough
By Steve Keating CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien and his Chicago Blackhawks counterpart Joel Quenneville do not have all the answers but after a two-month Stanley Cup playoff marathon they know most of the questions. They meet with the media every day, twice on game days, win-or-lose, rain-or-shine, …
- Tigers reliever Valverde designated for assignment Associated Press - 12 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers designated reliever Jose Valverde for assignment Friday, less than two months after bringing the veteran right-hander back to the major leagues for another chance to be … More »Tigers reliever Valverde designated for assignment
- Watson leads by 2 strokes midway through Travelers Associated Press - 13 hrs ago
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Although Bubba Watson will always have a soft spot in his heart for Augusta National, he enjoys playing TPC at River Highlands nearly as much. More »Watson leads by 2 strokes midway through Travelers
- Watson takes control at Travelers, Harrington lurks Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Big-hitting American Bubba Watson took control of the Travelers Championship, fashioning a two-shot lead after Friday's second round at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Watson, … More »Watson takes control at Travelers, Harrington lurks
(Reuters) - Big-hitting American Bubba Watson took control of the Travelers Championship, fashioning a two-shot lead after Friday's second round at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Watson, the 2010 winner of the event, shot a three-under 67 to move to 10-under 130, two shots clear of Ireland's triple major …
- Heat, LeBron securing places in history Associated Press - 13 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade was walking down the hallway toward the Miami Heat locker room in the wee hours of Friday morning, still in uniform and fussing with the new championship hat atop his head as his … More »Heat, LeBron securing places in history
- Coaches on spot for final 3 games of Stanley Cup Associated Press - 13 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — They keep tinkering, each of them, looking for any advantage they can find. More »Coaches on spot for final 3 games of Stanley Cup
By John O'Donnell, Robin Emmott and Ingrid Melander LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Europe failed to agree on how to share the cost of bank collapses on Saturday, as Germany resisted … More »Europe unable to break impasse on who pays when banks fail
By John O'Donnell, Robin Emmott and Ingrid Melander LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Europe failed to agree on how to share the cost of bank collapses on Saturday, as Germany resisted attempts by France to water down rules designed to spare taxpayers in future crises. Almost 20 hours of talks late into the night could not forge a …