- Scolari hails Neymar a genius after another masterclass Reuters - 2 hrs 7 mins ago
(Reuters) - Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari classed Neymar as a "genius" on Saturday and said his Brazil side were pumped up and ready for Wednesday's Confederations Cup semi-final. "He is the hero of … More »Scolari hails Neymar a genius after another masterclass
(Reuters) - Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari classed Neymar as a "genius" on Saturday and said his Brazil side were pumped up and ready for Wednesday's Confederations Cup semi-final. "He is the hero of every Brazilian and of everyone who loves football," Scolari said of the 21-year old striker after the hosts finished top …
- Kristensen leads fatal Le Mans 24 Hours Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LE MANS, France (Reuters) - Denmark's eight times winner Tom Kristensen led a tragedy-tinged Le Mans 24 Hours race into the daylight on Sunday after compatriot Allan Simonsen was killed in a crash only … More »Kristensen leads fatal Le Mans 24 Hours
LE MANS, France (Reuters) - Denmark's eight times winner Tom Kristensen led a tragedy-tinged Le Mans 24 Hours race into the daylight on Sunday after compatriot Allan Simonsen was killed in a crash only minutes into the endurance event. Kristensen, in the number two Audi he shares with British two times winner Allan McNish …
- Liverpool in control of Suarez situation - Rodgers Reuters - 4 hrs ago
Reuters) - Coach Brendan Rodgers has stated that Liverpool are in complete control of the situation regarding Luiz Suarez and it is up to the club to decide if the volatile Uruguayan striker will be sold. … More »Liverpool in control of Suarez situation - Rodgers
Reuters) - Coach Brendan Rodgers has stated that Liverpool are in complete control of the situation regarding Luiz Suarez and it is up to the club to decide if the volatile Uruguayan striker will be sold. In several recent interviews in his homeland, the 26-year-old has repeated a desire to leave the Premier League club …
- Keshi learns plenty from good, bad and ugly of Nigeria Reuters - 4 hrs ago
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes he has seen "the good, the bad and the ugly" of his team during their opening two Confederations Cup matches, providing plenty of valuable information for the future. … More »Keshi learns plenty from good, bad and ugly of Nigeria
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes he has seen "the good, the bad and the ugly" of his team during their opening two Confederations Cup matches, providing plenty of valuable information for the future. Speaking before their final Group B match against Spain at the Estadio Castelao, the affable Keshi said the experience …
- Sorry Brazil, but for soccer fans the game must go on Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - For millions of football fans around the world how Neymar and Fernando Torres perform at the Confederations Cup is of far more interest than Brazilians protesting over social issues. While … More »Sorry Brazil, but for soccer fans the game must go on
(Reuters) - For millions of football fans around the world how Neymar and Fernando Torres perform at the Confederations Cup is of far more interest than Brazilians protesting over social issues. While locals demonstrate over the cost of stadiums for next year's World Cup, government corruption, lack of education, public …
- Blackhawks 1 win away from Stanley Cup title Associated Press - 4 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane was right there again. Slicing through the middle of the ice, setting up his teammates for prime opportunities. Using his skills to beat another hot goaltender. More »Blackhawks 1 win away from Stanley Cup title
- Fred's brace and Neymar magic give Brazil win over Italy Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Goals from Dante, Neymar and a brace from Fred gave Brazil a well-deserved 4-2 victory over Italy on Saturday as the improving hosts made it three wins from three in the Confederations Cup. … More »Fred's brace and Neymar magic give Brazil win over Italy
(Reuters) - Goals from Dante, Neymar and a brace from Fred gave Brazil a well-deserved 4-2 victory over Italy on Saturday as the improving hosts made it three wins from three in the Confederations Cup. With Neymar in sparkling form and Fred always dangerous in front of goal, Brazil were the better team for most of a Group …
- 5 things learned in Game 5 of Stanley Cup finals Associated Press - 4 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Five things learned in the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday night: More »5 things learned in Game 5 of Stanley Cup finals
- Blackhawks' Kane, small in stature but big in the clutch Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Karl Plume CHICAGO (Reuters) - Patrick Kane is among the smallest players on the ice but the speedy forward continues to rise to the occasion at the game's biggest moments. Just under six feet tall … More »Blackhawks' Kane, small in stature but big in the clutch
By Karl Plume CHICAGO (Reuters) - Patrick Kane is among the smallest players on the ice but the speedy forward continues to rise to the occasion at the game's biggest moments. Just under six feet tall (1.83m), the 24-year-old Blackhawks playmaker has a knack for important goals and on Saturday scored twice in Chicago's …
- Blackhawks one win from the Cup but pay the price Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Steve Keating CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks moved to within a win of clinching the Stanley Cup on Saturday beating the Boston Bruins 3-1 in a bone-jarring contest that cost both team key … More »Blackhawks one win from the Cup but pay the price
By Steve Keating CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks moved to within a win of clinching the Stanley Cup on Saturday beating the Boston Bruins 3-1 in a bone-jarring contest that cost both team key players. The best-of-seven series now shifts to Boston for Game Six on Monday with the Blackhawks holding a 3-2 lead and …
- Chicago's top line too much for Boston to handle Associated Press - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are not exactly imposing, their playoff beards about the only thing keeping them from being mistaken for somebody's little brothers. More »Chicago's top line too much for Boston to handle
- Blackhawks move within 1 win of Stanley Cup title Associated Press - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — It's all so very familiar. Big goals from Patrick Kane. Solid all-around play from Jonathan Toews. A goaltender stepping forward at the right time. More »Blackhawks move within 1 win of Stanley Cup title
- Bruins lose Bergeron, fall to Blackhawks in Game 5 Associated Press - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrice Bergeron left the arena in an ambulance. The Bruins headed home on the brink of elimination. More »Bruins lose Bergeron, fall to Blackhawks in Game 5
- Bad lighting causes Parchment injury in Jamaica Reuters - 8 hrs ago
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Olympic bronze medalist Hansle Parchment was forced out of the Jamaican national championships after he twisted his ankle due to inadequate lighting during the warmups … More »Bad lighting causes Parchment injury in Jamaica
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Olympic bronze medalist Hansle Parchment was forced out of the Jamaican national championships after he twisted his ankle due to inadequate lighting during the warmups for the 110 meters hurdles final on Saturday. Parchment, who has run the world's leading time this year of 13.05 seconds, …
- Cruz gets big hit again, Rangers beat Cardinals Associated Press - 8 hrs ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After rookie Martin Perez silenced the St. Louis Cardinals, his manager was non-stop with praise. More »Cruz gets big hit again, Rangers beat Cardinals
- Scherzer makes it perfect 11 as Tigers beat Red Sox Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Max Scherzer became the first Detroit pitcher in 104 years to open the season with 11 victories as the Tigers destroyed the Boston Red Sox 10-3 in a battle of American League division leaders … More »Scherzer makes it perfect 11 as Tigers beat Red Sox
(Reuters) - Max Scherzer became the first Detroit pitcher in 104 years to open the season with 11 victories as the Tigers destroyed the Boston Red Sox 10-3 in a battle of American League division leaders on Saturday. Scherzer (11-0) tied George Mullins' start to the 1909 season for the franchise record and also matched …
- Tigers rout Red Sox 10-3, Scherzer now 11-0 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer allowed two runs in the first inning — and by the time he took the mound again, he had a two-run lead. More »Tigers rout Red Sox 10-3, Scherzer now 11-0
- Diamondbacks rally against Chapman, beat Reds 4-3 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Jason Kubel's legs are feeling better and the Arizona Diamondbacks are reaping the benefits. More »Diamondbacks rally against Chapman, beat Reds 4-3
- Kane scores twice, Blackhawks beat Bruins 3-1 Associated Press - 9 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane scored two goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday night. More »Kane scores twice, Blackhawks beat Bruins 3-1
- AJ Allmendinger wins NASCAR Nationwide race Associated Press - 10 hrs ago
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Team owner Roger Penske gave AJ Allmendinger a second chance. More »AJ Allmendinger wins NASCAR Nationwide race
- Kane scores twice, Blackhawks lead Bruins 2-0 Associated Press - 10 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane scored two goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks led the Boston Bruins 2-0 through the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday night. More »Kane scores twice, Blackhawks lead Bruins 2-0
- AJ Allemdinger wins NASCAR Nationwide in Wisconsin Associated Press - 11 hrs ago
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger slid past Justin Allgaier with seven laps to go, then defended his lead through a late restart and a pair of nerve-testing green-white-checkered overtime finishes … More »AJ Allemdinger wins NASCAR Nationwide in Wisconsin
- Braves' scoreless streak to 24 in 2-0 loss Associated Press - 11 hrs ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Dan Uggla would like to see the Atlanta Braves play with some swagger again. More »Braves' scoreless streak to 24 in 2-0 loss
- Kane scores, Blackhawks lead Bruins 1-0 in Game 5 Associated Press - 11 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane scored his eighth goal of the postseason, and the Chicago Blackhawks led the Boston Bruins 1-0 through the first period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday nigh … More »Kane scores, Blackhawks lead Bruins 1-0 in Game 5
- Scattered, smaller protests continue in dozens of Brazilian cities Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Pedro Fonseca and Sergio Moraes SALVADOR/BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - Scattered protests took place in dozens of Brazilian cities on Saturday, although fewer people took to the streets in Sao … More »Scattered, smaller protests continue in dozens of Brazilian cities
By Pedro Fonseca and Sergio Moraes SALVADOR/BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - Scattered protests took place in dozens of Brazilian cities on Saturday, although fewer people took to the streets in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, where vandalism and clashes with police have rocked the country in recent days. ...
BERLIN (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymaker Joerg Asmussen said on Sunday that closer integration within Europe called for European Union institutions - in particular … More »ECB's Asmussen calls for stronger European institutions
BERLIN (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymaker Joerg Asmussen said on Sunday that closer integration within Europe called for European Union institutions - in particular its parliament - to be strengthened to ensure democratic control and accountability. "The increasing level of integration within Europe calls for …