- Nepal's women climbers break highest glass ceiling AP - 4 hrs ago
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — It's the world's highest glass ceiling. Of the 3,755 climbers who have scaled Mount Everest, more than half are Nepalese but only 21 of those locals are women. More »Nepal's women climbers break highest glass ceiling
- Thompson emerges a winner at Honda Classic AP - 4 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — True to his college degree, Michael Thompson looked like an accounting student in a classroom full of star athletes. More »Thompson emerges a winner at Honda Classic
- Patrick Kane keeps Blackhawks' streak rolling AP - 4 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks can't be beat, in regulation at least, because they can roll four lines of forwards, play three pairs of defensemen and put one of their two good goaltenders in n … More »Patrick Kane keeps Blackhawks' streak rolling
- Leg injury cuts short female kicker's NFL tryout AP - 5 hrs ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Frustrated and maybe a bit embarrassed, Lauren Silberman fought back tears after kicking her way into NFL history. More »Leg injury cuts short female kicker's NFL tryout
- Kobe, Lakers hold off Hawks to get back to .500 AP - 5 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Kobe Bryant has coined his own nicknames before, his latest self-created moniker seemed particularly appropriate after an intoxicating performance against Atlanta. More »Kobe, Lakers hold off Hawks to get back to .500
- Burke's defensive plays help Michigan bounce back AP - 5 hrs ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — It was exactly the type of game that John Beilein's Michigan team had seemed incapable of winning. More »Burke's defensive plays help Michigan bounce back
- Pacers hold off late Bulls rally for 97-92 win AP - 8 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — David West and George Hill came to Indiana to make the Pacers title contenders. More »Pacers hold off late Bulls rally for 97-92 win
- Woods needs to "clean up" after disappointing round at Honda Reuters - 8 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods struggled to a four-over par 74 in the final round of the Honda Classic on Sunday, ending the week without breaking par once and left saying he need … More »Woods needs to "clean up" after disappointing round at Honda
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods struggled to a four-over par 74 in the final round of the Honda Classic on Sunday, ending the week without breaking par once and left saying he need to "clean up" his play. "I just made too many penalties this week. Today is a perfect example, I didn't play that poorly. …
- Mourinho and Ferguson resume Champions League battle Reuters - 8 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The latest intriguing duel between friendly rivals and master tacticians Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho will take place on Tuesday as Manchester United and Real Madrid resume battle … More »Mourinho and Ferguson resume Champions League battle
LONDON (Reuters) - The latest intriguing duel between friendly rivals and master tacticians Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho will take place on Tuesday as Manchester United and Real Madrid resume battle in the Champions League. The match at Old Trafford, which is evenly poised after a 1-1 first-leg draw in Madrid, is the …
- United to welcome Ronaldo while plotting goodbye Reuters - 8 hrs ago
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo can expect a rousing Old Trafford welcome on Tuesday before his former Manchester United team mates use a newfound defensive solidity to … More »United to welcome Ronaldo while plotting goodbye
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo can expect a rousing Old Trafford welcome on Tuesday before his former Manchester United team mates use a newfound defensive solidity to try to make those the last Champions League cheers he hears this season. The last-16 tie between the two European giants …
- Alaska's Iditarod sled-dog race begins in earnest from frozen lake Reuters - 8 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Competition in the famed sled-dog race known as the Iditarod began in earnest on Sunday as 65 mushers and their canine teams set off from a frozen lake to venture into the … More »Alaska's Iditarod sled-dog race begins in earnest from frozen lake
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Competition in the famed sled-dog race known as the Iditarod began in earnest on Sunday as 65 mushers and their canine teams set off from a frozen lake to venture into the snowy Alaska wilderness. The Iditarod's official restart, a day after a ceremonial launch in Anchorage, was staged on an …
- Hafeez and Gul put woes behind them to give Pakistan win Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Captain Mohammad Hafeez and bowler Umar Gul put their test woes behind them as Pakistan beat South Africa by 95 runs on Sunday to win the two-match Twenty20 series 1-0. Hafeez scored 86 off … More »Hafeez and Gul put woes behind them to give Pakistan win
(Reuters) - Captain Mohammad Hafeez and bowler Umar Gul put their test woes behind them as Pakistan beat South Africa by 95 runs on Sunday to win the two-match Twenty20 series 1-0. Hafeez scored 86 off 65 balls to anchor a strong batting display at Centurion as Pakistan slammed the home side's attack to all corners and …
- Tokyo an inspirational choice for Games, Abe tells IOC Reuters - 8 hrs ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo would be an inspirational choice to host the 2020 Olympic Games, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Olympic officials on Monday, with Japan keen to showcase its recovery from a devastating … More »Tokyo an inspirational choice for Games, Abe tells IOC
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo would be an inspirational choice to host the 2020 Olympic Games, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Olympic officials on Monday, with Japan keen to showcase its recovery from a devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Abe made sure that an inspection tour by an International Olympic Committee (IOC) team …
- West Indies enjoy easy second T20 win over Zimbabwe Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Twenty20 world champions West Indies enjoyed a second easy win over Zimbabwe with a 41-run victory in Antigua on Sunday. Lendl Simmons continued his good form with 41 and Kieron Pollard hit … More »West Indies enjoy easy second T20 win over Zimbabwe
(Reuters) - Twenty20 world champions West Indies enjoyed a second easy win over Zimbabwe with a 41-run victory in Antigua on Sunday. Lendl Simmons continued his good form with 41 and Kieron Pollard hit an unbeaten 45 from 39 balls as West Indies made 158 for seven in their allotted overs. Zimbabwe got off to a poor start …
- Sleds off as 41st Iditarod race begins in Alaska AP - 9 hrs ago
WILLOW, Alaska (AP) — Dogs aching to run bolted out of the chute Sunday to launch the 41st running of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. More »Sleds off as 41st Iditarod race begins in Alaska
WILLOW, Alaska (AP) — Dogs aching to run bolted out of the chute Sunday to launch the 41st running of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
- Edwards ends long drought at Phoenix AP - 11 hrs ago
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carl Edwards climbed from his car, stood on the door and landed a backflip near the finish line. He then hopped up on the wall in front of the grandstand, grabbed the checkered flag … More »Edwards ends long drought at Phoenix
- Burke's defensive plays help Michigan beat MSU AP - 12 hrs ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A 10-point lead had slipped away in the final minutes, and it looked like the best Trey Burke and Michigan could hope for was another chance in overtime. More »Burke's defensive plays help Michigan beat MSU
- Thompson wins Honda for 1st tour title AP - 12 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Thompson's dream of winning his first PGA Tour event was walking up the final fairway with a big lead and very little stress. More »Thompson wins Honda for 1st tour title
- Thunder holds off Clippers to win 108-104 AP - 12 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Oklahoma City trying to hold off another marquee team, Russell Westbrook took charge — in the huddle. He urged his Thunder teammates to keep their composure, set screens and play … More »Thunder holds off Clippers to win 108-104
- Thompson gets maiden tour win with Honda victory Reuters - 13 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - American Michael Thompson kept his head in gusty winds to win the Honda Classic on Sunday by two shots from Australian Geoff Ogilvy. In testing conditions, the 27-year-old … More »Thompson gets maiden tour win with Honda victory
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - American Michael Thompson kept his head in gusty winds to win the Honda Classic on Sunday by two shots from Australian Geoff Ogilvy. In testing conditions, the 27-year-old Thompson, the joint overnight leader, held firm for his first win on the PGA Tour, ending with a birdie on the …
- Female kicker's NFL tryout lasts all of 2 kicks AP - 13 hrs ago
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Lauren Silberman lined up for a kick at NFL history, took a deep breath and booted the football. More »Female kicker's NFL tryout lasts all of 2 kicks
- Unrelenting Heat notch another win in pay-back tour Reuters - 14 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The unrelenting Miami Heat notched another win on their pay-back tour in a Sunday matinee, dashing the hopes of the New York Knicks while raising the question of whether any team can … More »Unrelenting Heat notch another win in pay-back tour
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The unrelenting Miami Heat notched another win on their pay-back tour in a Sunday matinee, dashing the hopes of the New York Knicks while raising the question of whether any team can deny Miami another NBA title. The Heat, led as usual by the spectacular LeBron James, erased a 15-point deficit at intermission …
- Thompson wins Honda, earns spot in Masters AP - 14 hrs ago
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Thompson won his first PGA Tour event Sunday at the Honda Classic to earn another trip to the Masters. More »Thompson wins Honda, earns spot in Masters
- Patrick not hurt after hard hit at Phoenix AP - 14 hrs ago
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Danica Patrick had one of the hardest hits of her career when her car slammed into the wall at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, but walked away uninjured. More »Patrick not hurt after hard hit at Phoenix
- Heat rally past Knicks, win 14th straight AP - 14 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James stretched his arm above the rim, soaring high on a shaky knee and turning his steal into a finishing dunk as Carmelo Anthony hung his head near midcourt. More »Heat rally past Knicks, win 14th straight
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc is on the hunt for more deals like its planned purchase of H.J. Heinz Co , Warren Buffett, the conglomerate's chief executive, said … More »Berkshire on hunt for more Heinz-like deals: Buffett
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc is on the hunt for more deals like its planned purchase of H.J. Heinz Co , Warren Buffett, the conglomerate's chief executive, said on Monday. "If we get a chance to buy another Heinz, we will do that," Buffett said on CNBC. Berkshire likes the ketchup maker's business, the price of the …