- Guardiola prepared for Bayern pressure-cooker Reuters - 18 mins ago
MUNICH (Reuters) - Treble-winning Bayern Munich unveiled their new coach Pep Guardiola amid a media frenzy on Monday as the Bavarians prepare to extend their domination at home and in Europe. The former … More »Guardiola prepared for Bayern pressure-cooker
MUNICH (Reuters) - Treble-winning Bayern Munich unveiled their new coach Pep Guardiola amid a media frenzy on Monday as the Bavarians prepare to extend their domination at home and in Europe. The former Barcelona coach said he was ready to accept the challenge of coaching a team that has just played an outstanding season …
- 5th-seeded Errani ousted in 1st round by Puig Associated Press - 33 mins ago
LONDON (AP) — Fifth-seeded Sara Errani of Italy has been eliminated in straight sets by Puerto Rican teenager Monica Puig in an early upset on the opening day of Wimbledon. More »5th-seeded Errani ousted in 1st round by Puig
- Rufus the Hawk clears Wimbledon as record crowds queue up Reuters - 2 hrs 2 mins ago
By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) - Record crowds lined up for day one of the 2013 Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday as action got underway early on Center Court with pigeon-scarer, Rufus the … More »Rufus the Hawk clears Wimbledon as record crowds queue up
By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) - Record crowds lined up for day one of the 2013 Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday as action got underway early on Center Court with pigeon-scarer, Rufus the hawk, clearing away pesky bird life and forecasts for a dry day. With his own Twitter account and Facebook page, Rufus …
- Gay sets up double Bolt showdown after year's best 200m Reuters - 3 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Tyson Gay rocketed to the year's fastest 200 metres, clocking 19.74 seconds at the U.S. trials on Sunday to set up a double sprint clash with Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt at August's world … More »Gay sets up double Bolt showdown after year's best 200m
(Reuters) - Tyson Gay rocketed to the year's fastest 200 metres, clocking 19.74 seconds at the U.S. trials on Sunday to set up a double sprint clash with Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt at August's world championships. The big victory came two days after Gay ran a world-leading 9.75 seconds to win the 100 metres at the …
- Nikkei drops on China worries; Topix volume hits lowest since mid-Dec Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday in choppy trade as worries about Chinese economic and financial stability soured investor sentiment, dragging down China-related … More »Nikkei drops on China worries; Topix volume hits lowest since mid-Dec
By Ayai Tomisawa TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday in choppy trade as worries about Chinese economic and financial stability soured investor sentiment, dragging down China-related stocks such as construction equipment makers and some exporters. The benchmark Nikkei, which climbed as much as 1.5 …
- South Africa team Moscow-bound despite rift Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Nick Said CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African athletes will head to the world championships in Moscow as planned, despite the country's Olympic committee cutting ties with Athletics South Africa (ASA) … More »South Africa team Moscow-bound despite rift
By Nick Said CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African athletes will head to the world championships in Moscow as planned, despite the country's Olympic committee cutting ties with Athletics South Africa (ASA) on Sunday. The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) took the decision to suspend ASA's membership …
- Rebuilding project finally comes together for Jays Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
TORONTO (AP) — Riding their longest winning streak in almost 15 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are getting ready to welcome four-time All-Star Jose Reyes back to the lineup. More »Rebuilding project finally comes together for Jays
- Blackhawks, Bruins head into Game 6 without stars Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron joined his Bruins teammates for a postgame dinner and was with them when they flew back to Boston to prepare for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. More »Blackhawks, Bruins head into Game 6 without stars
- Williams says she's sorry, gears up for Wimbledon Associated Press - 5 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — The next time Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova meet, it will likely be on a tennis court, with a net separating them — maybe even at Wimbledon, in the final, on the first Saturday in … More »Williams says she's sorry, gears up for Wimbledon
- Uruguay head for semis after thrashing Tahiti Reuters - 5 hrs ago
SALVADOR, Brazil (Reuters) - Abel Hernandez grabbed four goals as Uruguay's reserves won 8-0 against Tahiti on Sunday, taking the South Americans into a Confederations Cup semi-final with Brazil and sending … More »Uruguay head for semis after thrashing Tahiti
SALVADOR, Brazil (Reuters) - Abel Hernandez grabbed four goals as Uruguay's reserves won 8-0 against Tahiti on Sunday, taking the South Americans into a Confederations Cup semi-final with Brazil and sending the Pacific islanders home after a third successive drubbing. It took Uruguay less than two minutes to open the scoring …
- Els holds on to win BMW International in Munich Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - South Africa's Ernie Els held off final round challenges from Thomas Bjorn and Alexander Levy to seal a one-shot start to finish victory at the BMW International Open in Munich on Sunday. The … More »Els holds on to win BMW International in Munich
(Reuters) - South Africa's Ernie Els held off final round challenges from Thomas Bjorn and Alexander Levy to seal a one-shot start to finish victory at the BMW International Open in Munich on Sunday. The British Open champion led the field from the opening round and started Sunday tied with France's Levy and Sweden's Alex …
- Federer and Murray headline Wimbledon's Mega Monday Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Dubbed as Mega Monday, the first day of Wimbledon bursts into life later with defending champion Roger Federer, home crowd favourite Andy Murray and women's contender Maria Sharapova all in … More »Federer and Murray headline Wimbledon's Mega Monday
(Reuters) - Dubbed as Mega Monday, the first day of Wimbledon bursts into life later with defending champion Roger Federer, home crowd favourite Andy Murray and women's contender Maria Sharapova all in action on Centre Court. Seven-time Wimbledon winner Federer begins his tournament against Victor Hanescu of Romania at …
- India hold nerve to extend England's 50-over misery Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - A youthful India side held their nerve to condemn England to more 50-over misery with a five-run victory in an enthralling finish to a rain-disrupted Champions Trophy final at Edgbaston on … More »India hold nerve to extend England's 50-over misery
(Reuters) - A youthful India side held their nerve to condemn England to more 50-over misery with a five-run victory in an enthralling finish to a rain-disrupted Champions Trophy final at Edgbaston on Sunday. In a match reduced to 20 overs a side that was in doubt for much of the day, a fifth-wicket partnership of 64 between …
- Tigers top Red Sox on back of errors Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers took full advantage of a pair of late Boston errors as they topped the Red Sox 7-5 on Sunday in a battle of two first-place teams. With the game tied 4-4 in the eighth inning, … More »Tigers top Red Sox on back of errors
(Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers took full advantage of a pair of late Boston errors as they topped the Red Sox 7-5 on Sunday in a battle of two first-place teams. With the game tied 4-4 in the eighth inning, Boston outfielder Daniel Nava dropped a fly ball before reliever Andrew Miller made an errant throw that led to Detroit's …
- Weir runs 19.79 to win 200m at Jamaican trial Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Olympic bronze medalist Warren Weir ran a scorching 19.79 seconds to win the 200 meters on the final day of the Jamaican trials in the joint 14th fastest time ever … More »Weir runs 19.79 to win 200m at Jamaican trial
By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Olympic bronze medalist Warren Weir ran a scorching 19.79 seconds to win the 200 meters on the final day of the Jamaican trials in the joint 14th fastest time ever on Sunday. On a day that Tyson Gay clocked 19.74 to win the American title, Weir covered the entire field by 90 meters and …
- Scattered, smaller protests continue in dozens of Brazilian cities Reuters - 10 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. ...
- AP Source: Clippers land new coach in Doc Rivers Associated Press - 10 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Doc Rivers will be the next coach of the Los Angeles Clippers if the NBA approves the rare but not unprecedented trade of an active coach, a Boston Celtics official told The Associated Press … More »AP Source: Clippers land new coach in Doc Rivers
- Federer still casting his spell over Wimbledon Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Pritha Sarkar LONDON (Reuters) - A decade on from his debut grand slam success, Roger Federer will begin 'Mega Monday' at Wimbledon as the defending champion, the holder of a record 17 grand slam titles … More »Federer still casting his spell over Wimbledon
By Pritha Sarkar LONDON (Reuters) - A decade on from his debut grand slam success, Roger Federer will begin 'Mega Monday' at Wimbledon as the defending champion, the holder of a record 17 grand slam titles and in pursuit of an unprecedented eighth trophy at the All England Club. What was clear from the reaction of the public …
- Stanley Cup marathon taking toll with finish line in sight Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - With the finish line of a punishing two month playoff marathon in sight, the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks could end the Stanley Cup Finals without their top … More »Stanley Cup marathon taking toll with finish line in sight
By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - With the finish line of a punishing two month playoff marathon in sight, the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks could end the Stanley Cup Finals without their top players as the grind of four best-of-seven series takes its toll. Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and Bruins center Patrice …
- Gay wins 200 at nationals with season-leading time Associated Press - 11 hrs ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mentally, Tyson Gay is now in a good place. Physically, too. More »Gay wins 200 at nationals with season-leading time
- Martin Truex Jr. snaps 218-race losing streak Associated Press - 11 hrs ago
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The post-race party was a blur after Martin Truex Jr.'s first win in 2007. The celebratory cool-down lap, the burnouts, the drive to Victory Lane all happened so fast. More »Martin Truex Jr. snaps 218-race losing streak
- Ken Duke wins Travelers Championship in playoff Associated Press - 12 hrs ago
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Ken Duke needed 187 starts on the PGA Tour to get his first win, securing it at a tournament that is building a reputation for such breakthroughs. More »Ken Duke wins Travelers Championship in playoff
- Kane is the man of the (late) hour for Blackhawks Associated Press - 13 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Patrick Kane already has one Stanley Cup-winning goal from 2010 along with the one that put the Chicago Blackhawks back into the finals this year. More »Kane is the man of the (late) hour for Blackhawks
- Tigers rally late to beat Red Sox 7-5 Associated Press - 13 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — Avisail Garcia lifted a fly ball to right field, Daniel Nava drifted back to make the play — and then a sloppy game swung in Detroit's favor for good. More »Tigers rally late to beat Red Sox 7-5
- Blue Jays win 11th straight, beat Orioles 13-5 Associated Press - 14 hrs ago
TORONTO (AP) — These are the Toronto Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion expected after a busy offseason. More »Blue Jays win 11th straight, beat Orioles 13-5
LONDON (Reuters) - An independent panel set up by the World Bank to look at the validity of one of its highest profile country rankings said on Monday the Bank should … More »World Bank urged to stop ranking countries on ease of doing business
LONDON (Reuters) - An independent panel set up by the World Bank to look at the validity of one of its highest profile country rankings said on Monday the Bank should stop producing it because it may be misleading. The Bank's annual "Doing Business" report judges 185 countries on 10 criteria and compiles an index on the …