- Pistorius bought, collected guns in Olympic year AP - 4 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In his Olympic year, Oscar Pistorius steadily became an avid firearms collector, joining a gun-collecting club and purchasing a collection of firearms that included a .500 Magnum pistol … More »Pistorius bought, collected guns in Olympic year
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In his Olympic year, Oscar Pistorius steadily became an avid firearms collector, joining a gun-collecting club and purchasing a collection of firearms that included a .500 Magnum pistol dubbed by its manufacturer as "the most powerful production revolver in the world" and a civilian version of a military …
- Nadal beats Almagro to reach Mexican Open final Reuters - 4 hrs ago
ACAPULCO (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal advanced to the final of the Mexican Open early on Saturday morning, beating fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 7-5 6-4 in a clay-court slugfest. Second seed Nadal, who is … More »Nadal beats Almagro to reach Mexican Open final
ACAPULCO (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal advanced to the final of the Mexican Open early on Saturday morning, beating fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 7-5 6-4 in a clay-court slugfest. Second seed Nadal, who is on the comeback trail after missing seven months due to a left knee injury, will face another Spaniard, three-time defending …
- Djokovic overcomes stubborn Del Potro in Dubai Reuters - 4 hrs ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to 17 matches by beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 7-6 in the Dubai tennis championship semi-finals on Friday to stay on track for a potential … More »Djokovic overcomes stubborn Del Potro in Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to 17 matches by beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 7-6 in the Dubai tennis championship semi-finals on Friday to stay on track for a potential final with holder Roger Federer. Djokovic, unbeaten since October in a run that includes a third straight Australian …
- Defending champions Chiefs rout Cheetahs Reuters - 4 hrs ago
HAMILTON (Reuters) - Waikato Chiefs showed the resilience and explosive talent that took them to last season's Super Rugby title by weathering a Cheetahs storm and running in six tries to beat the South … More »Defending champions Chiefs rout Cheetahs
HAMILTON (Reuters) - Waikato Chiefs showed the resilience and explosive talent that took them to last season's Super Rugby title by weathering a Cheetahs storm and running in six tries to beat the South African side 45-3 in Hamilton on Saturday. The Cheetahs dominated first-half territory and possession but Johan Goosen …
- Not guilty verdict for former Montana quarterback AP - 4 hrs ago
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before acquitting a former University of Montana quarterback in a rape trial that has played out amid NCAA and federal investigations … More »Not guilty verdict for former Montana quarterback
- AP sources: Flacco agrees to Ravens deal AP - 4 hrs ago
Joe Flacco will have a huge contract to go along with his Super Bowl ring. More »AP sources: Flacco agrees to Ravens deal
- Blackhawks win, earn point in 21st straight game AP - 5 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks had already extended their NHL-record point streak once they got to overtime with the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets. More »Blackhawks win, earn point in 21st straight game
- Heat win 13th straight, top Grizzlies 98-91 AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — For a while, it looked as though a pair of long streaks were in jeopardy. More »Heat win 13th straight, top Grizzlies 98-91
- McIlroy another no-show on the weekend AP - 5 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy walked off the 18th green at PGA National last year and shared a big hug with his father after winning the Honda Classic to reach No. 1 in the world for the … More »McIlroy another no-show on the weekend
- Lawson's jumper lifts Nuggets over Thunder 105-103 AP - 6 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — Wilson Chandler tied his career high with 35 points and gladly watched Ty Lawson take the game-winning jumper. More »Lawson's jumper lifts Nuggets over Thunder 105-103
- FIFA praises Lebanon for matchfixing response Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - FIFA has praised Lebanon for taking action against matchfixing and has requested more details about the sanctions it recently imposed on players and officials, world soccer's governing body … More »FIFA praises Lebanon for matchfixing response
(Reuters) - FIFA has praised Lebanon for taking action against matchfixing and has requested more details about the sanctions it recently imposed on players and officials, world soccer's governing body has said. The Lebanese Football Association handed out various penalties to 24 players, including life bans for defender …
- Blackhawks earn point in 21st straight game AP - 7 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks extended their NHL-record, season-opening point streak to 21 games. More »Blackhawks earn point in 21st straight game
- Former Wallaby captain Elsom signs for France's Toulon Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former Australia captain Rocky Elsom has joined Toulon as a replacement for the injured Stephane Munoz, the French Top 14 leaders said on Saturday. Elsom, who has played 75 tests for the Wallabies, … More »Former Wallaby captain Elsom signs for France's Toulon
(Reuters) - Former Australia captain Rocky Elsom has joined Toulon as a replacement for the injured Stephane Munoz, the French Top 14 leaders said on Saturday. Elsom, who has played 75 tests for the Wallabies, has been dogged by injuries during the last two years and will start training with his new club from Monday. "I …
- AP Exclusive: Family told to keep IndyCar, IMS AP - 8 hrs ago
The Hulman-George family should retain ownership of the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to a report from a consulting group it hired to evaluate business operations, including … More »AP Exclusive: Family told to keep IndyCar, IMS
- Heat top Grizzlies 98-91 for 13th straight win AP - 8 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James endured his worst shooting night of the season, and still delivered the biggest basket of the game. More »Heat top Grizzlies 98-91 for 13th straight win
- Magic Johnson dangles $1 million carrot for LeBron dunks Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Earvin 'Magic' Johnson will boost prizemoney for the NBA dunk contest from $100,000 to $1 million if LeBron James took part, the five-times NBA champion said on Friday. James has never competed … More »Magic Johnson dangles $1 million carrot for LeBron dunks
(Reuters) - Earvin 'Magic' Johnson will boost prizemoney for the NBA dunk contest from $100,000 to $1 million if LeBron James took part, the five-times NBA champion said on Friday. James has never competed in the showcase event held on all-star weekend but has been pounding down impressive dunks in warm ups to Heat games, …
- Isner fells Anderson to reach semi-finals at Delray Beach Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Top seed John Isner downed defending champion Kevin Anderson 6-2 7-6 in a battle of tennis giants to march into the semi-finals of the Delray Beach International on Friday. The 2.06 meter (6ft … More »Isner fells Anderson to reach semi-finals at Delray Beach
(Reuters) - Top seed John Isner downed defending champion Kevin Anderson 6-2 7-6 in a battle of tennis giants to march into the semi-finals of the Delray Beach International on Friday. The 2.06 meter (6ft 9in) Isner blasted 17 aces against the 2.03 meter (6ft 8in) South African to prevail in 79 minutes and will play Frenchman …
- Leaving NKorea, Rodman calls Kims 'great leaders' AP - 9 hrs ago
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Ending his unexpected round of basketball diplomacy in North Korea on Friday, ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman called leader Kim Jong Un an "awesome guy" and said his father and … More »Leaving NKorea, Rodman calls Kims 'great leaders'
- Anschutz could select preferred AEG buyers in few weeks: sources Reuters - 11 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Phil Anschutz may come up with a shortlist Of potential buyers for the Anschutz Entertainment Group within weeks, as negotiations continue over the value of the billionaire's sports … More »Anschutz could select preferred AEG buyers in few weeks: sources
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Phil Anschutz may come up with a shortlist Of potential buyers for the Anschutz Entertainment Group within weeks, as negotiations continue over the value of the billionaire's sports and real estate empire, people familiar with the bidding told Reuters on Friday. Colony Capital LLC, Guggenheim Partners …
- Michael Jordan targeted in Ga. paternity suit AP - 11 hrs ago
ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta woman has filed a lawsuit saying basketball Hall of Famer and Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is the father of her 16-year-old son. More »Michael Jordan targeted in Ga. paternity suit
- NFL sets franchise, transition tags AP - 11 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The franchise tag for quarterbacks in 2013 will be $14.896 million. More »NFL sets franchise, transition tags
- Ex-Montana quarterback acquitted of rape AP - 12 hrs ago
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Jurors deliberated for more than two hours Friday before acquitting a former University of Montana quarterback in a rape trial that has played out amid NCAA and federal investigations … More »Ex-Montana quarterback acquitted of rape
- McIlroy leaves, Guthrie leads and Woods struggles AP - 12 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy left before his round was even over. Tiger Woods had to rally just to stick around. More »McIlroy leaves, Guthrie leads and Woods struggles
- Serena gets in trouble for trying to photograph Woods Reuters - 12 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Tennis world number one Serena Williams found herself in trouble with security officials at the PGA Tour's Honda Classic on Friday after she tried to photograph … More »Serena gets in trouble for trying to photograph Woods
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Tennis world number one Serena Williams found herself in trouble with security officials at the PGA Tour's Honda Classic on Friday after she tried to photograph Tiger Woods. Under PGA Tour rules, spectators are not allowed to take pictures or video of players on competition days. …
- Analysis: U.S. economy, more than scary crashes, threatens Nascar Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Horrific race car crashes - like the one at Daytona last week that injured about 30 spectators - are a black eye for the sport. But it's the U.S. economy that is dragging down racetrack operators … More »Analysis: U.S. economy, more than scary crashes, threatens Nascar
(Reuters) - Horrific race car crashes - like the one at Daytona last week that injured about 30 spectators - are a black eye for the sport. But it's the U.S. economy that is dragging down racetrack operators like International Speedway Corp. International Speedway hosts about half of the annual Nascar Sprint Cup races at …
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway may end a long streak of outperforming the S&P 500 this year, Chief Executive Warren Buffett warned shareholders on Friday, even as he … More »Buffett: Performance streak may end this year
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway may end a long streak of outperforming the S&P 500 this year, Chief Executive Warren Buffett warned shareholders on Friday, even as he said he was still eagerly hunting for acquisitions to grow the ice-cream-to-insurance conglomerate. In his annual letter to investors, Buffett opened up with …