- Gaza marathon cancelled after Hamas bans women runners Reuters - 2 hrs 23 mins ago
GAZA (Reuters) - The main United Nations agency in Gaza has canceled the annual marathon in the small Palestinian territory after ruling Hamas Islamists banned women from the race. Hamas said having women … More »Gaza marathon cancelled after Hamas bans women runners
GAZA (Reuters) - The main United Nations agency in Gaza has canceled the annual marathon in the small Palestinian territory after ruling Hamas Islamists banned women from the race. Hamas said having women in the annual event, scheduled for April 10, contravened Islamic tradition even though dozens of Palestinian schoolgirls …
- Klitschko to defend heavyweight title against Pianeta Reuters - 3 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Ukraine's Vladimir Klitschko will defend his four world heavyweight title belts against former sparring partner German-Italian challenger Francesco Pianeta in Mannheim on May 4, his … More »Klitschko to defend heavyweight title against Pianeta
BERLIN (Reuters) - Ukraine's Vladimir Klitschko will defend his four world heavyweight title belts against former sparring partner German-Italian challenger Francesco Pianeta in Mannheim on May 4, his management said on Tuesday. Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA crown had used the 28-year-old Pianeta as a sparring …
- Wade, James lead Heat to record 15th straight win AP - 5 hrs ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dwyane Wade has seen a lot in his 10 years on South Beach. He's won championships and lost them. He's been on top of the basketball world and at the bottom of the heap. More »Wade, James lead Heat to record 15th straight win
- Griner's 50 lift No. 1 Baylor over K-State, 90-68 AP - 5 hrs ago
WACO, Texas (AP) — Half-a-hundred and a dunk for Brittney Griner. More »Griner's 50 lift No. 1 Baylor over K-State, 90-68
- Diggins leads No. 2 ND women past UConn in 3 OTs AP - 5 hrs ago
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Second-ranked Notre Dame just wouldn't give up against No. 3 Connecticut. More »Diggins leads No. 2 ND women past UConn in 3 OTs
- NRA title sponsor for NASCAR Cup race in Texas AP - 5 hrs ago
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The National Rifle Association is taking its relationship with racing to a new level as the title sponsor of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. More »NRA title sponsor for NASCAR Cup race in Texas
- Carmelo injures knee, Knicks rally back to beat Cavaliers Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - All Star forward Carmelo Anthony went down with a knee injury but the New York Knicks deferred their concern long enough to overcome a 22-point deficit and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-97 … More »Carmelo injures knee, Knicks rally back to beat Cavaliers
(Reuters) - All Star forward Carmelo Anthony went down with a knee injury but the New York Knicks deferred their concern long enough to overcome a 22-point deficit and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-97 on Monday. Anthony tumbled near midcourt after landing wrong in the second quarter and did not return. He indicated after …
- Griner 50 points, No. 1 Baylor 90-68 over K-State AP - 8 hrs ago
WACO, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner finally gave Baylor fans what they have been waiting so long to see again at home: a slam dunk. More »Griner 50 points, No. 1 Baylor 90-68 over K-State
- Baylor still No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll AP - 8 hrs ago
Baylor remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for a ninth straight week while Toledo entered the Top 25 for the first time since 2001. More »Baylor still No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll
- Bulls hooker Ralepelle cleared of foul play Reuters - 8 hrs ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been exonerated by a SANZAR judicial hearing after being cited for dangerous contact in his side's 36-26 Super Rugby victory over the Western Force … More »Bulls hooker Ralepelle cleared of foul play
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Bulls hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been exonerated by a SANZAR judicial hearing after being cited for dangerous contact in his side's 36-26 Super Rugby victory over the Western Force on Saturday. Ralepelle was accused of charging into a ruck without using his arms and striking Force winger Alfi Mafi. …
- Ashes loom large as England begin huge year against NZ Reuters - 8 hrs ago
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - The long shadow of back-to-back Ashes series later this year crept on to University Oval on Tuesday as England captain Alastair Cook went through his final media conference … More »Ashes loom large as England begin huge year against NZ
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - The long shadow of back-to-back Ashes series later this year crept on to University Oval on Tuesday as England captain Alastair Cook went through his final media conference ahead of their first test of 2013 against New Zealand. Cook's side will play 15 tests in the next 12 months, three …
- Sudan lose appeal over World Cup qualifier Reuters - 8 hrs ago
BERNE (Reuters) - Sudan have lost an appeal against FIFA's decision to overturn their 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Zambia in June and award a 3-0 win to their opponents. The ruling, announced … More »Sudan lose appeal over World Cup qualifier
BERNE (Reuters) - Sudan have lost an appeal against FIFA's decision to overturn their 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Zambia in June and award a 3-0 win to their opponents. The ruling, announced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday, means Zambia go top of Group D in the second round of the African …
- O'Connor and Cooper in Wallabies' flyhalf clash Reuters - 8 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia utility back James O'Connor will battle Quade Cooper in an unofficial audition for the Wallabies flyhalf position ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour when he starts … More »O'Connor and Cooper in Wallabies' flyhalf clash
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia utility back James O'Connor will battle Quade Cooper in an unofficial audition for the Wallabies flyhalf position ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour when he starts at pivot for the Melbourne Rebels' Super Rugby match on Friday. O'Connor takes over the Rebels' chief playmaker role from …
- Yankees GM Cashman breaks leg skydiving AP - 8 hrs ago
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman broke his right leg and dislocated the ankle while skydiving in Florida. More »Yankees GM Cashman breaks leg skydiving
- Malkin fuels rally, Penguins top Lightning 4-3 AP - 9 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The puck ended up on Evgeni Malkin's stick, and Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher could feel a sense of dread. More »Malkin fuels rally, Penguins top Lightning 4-3
- Knicks rally without Melo, beat Cavaliers 102-97 AP - 9 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carmelo Anthony tripped, stumbled and fell. More »Knicks rally without Melo, beat Cavaliers 102-97
- Gabel resigns from committees after abuse claims AP - 10 hrs ago
Olympic medalist Andy Gabel stepped down from leadership roles with the International Skating Union and the National Speedskating Hall of Fame after being accused of a sexual relationship with an underage … More »Gabel resigns from committees after abuse claims
- Knicks rally to beat Cavaliers 102-97 AP - 10 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points, J.R. Smith added 18 and the New York Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit without All-Star Carmelo Anthony to beat the Cavaliers 102-97 on Monday night, … More »Knicks rally to beat Cavaliers 102-97
- Gonzaga is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time AP - 12 hrs ago
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The to-do list for the Gonzaga basketball team got shorter Monday: For the first time, the Zags were ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll. More »Gonzaga is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time
- NHL suspends Sabres RW Kaleta 5 games for boarding AP - 12 hrs ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The NHL suspended Buffalo's Patrick Kaleta for five games Monday, its stiffest punishment of the season. More »NHL suspends Sabres RW Kaleta 5 games for boarding
- McIlroy regrets decision to withdraw from Honda Classic Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Rory McIlroy has admitted he was wrong to withdraw from the Honda Classic last week, saying he now regretted his decision to stop playing. The world number one was heavily criticized after … More »McIlroy regrets decision to withdraw from Honda Classic
(Reuters) - Rory McIlroy has admitted he was wrong to withdraw from the Honda Classic last week, saying he now regretted his decision to stop playing. The world number one was heavily criticized after he quit the tournament midway through Friday's second round with what was initially a mysterious explanation. The Northern …
- Arduous Iditarod demands mushers' tactics, tricks AP - 13 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Here's one proven way to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: Let others take the early lead in the 1,000-mile trek to Alaska's wind-scoured western coast. More »Arduous Iditarod demands mushers' tactics, tricks
- Blackhawks thankful for having 2 good goalies AP - 13 hrs ago
The Chicago Blackhawks started the season with questions about their goaltending situation. More »Blackhawks thankful for having 2 good goalies
- Nepal's women climbers break highest glass ceiling AP - 13 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
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.
- Halfway home, Blackhawks still on fire Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks will reach the midway point of the National Hockey League (NHL) season on Wednesday having already left their mark on the lockout shortened campaign. Through 22 games, … More »Halfway home, Blackhawks still on fire
(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks will reach the midway point of the National Hockey League (NHL) season on Wednesday having already left their mark on the lockout shortened campaign. Through 22 games, the Blackhawks (19-0-3) have yet to suffer a regulation loss and with wins over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday and the …
LONDON (Reuters) - Standard Chartered notched up a tenth successive rise in annual profit with a 1 percent gain that was capped by the bank's big fine for breaking U.S. … More »StanChart warns on regulatory costs after record profit
LONDON (Reuters) - Standard Chartered notched up a tenth successive rise in annual profit with a 1 percent gain that was capped by the bank's big fine for breaking U.S. sanctions on Iran and rising regulatory costs. London-listed Standard Chartered which has benefited from Asia's growth through the last decade, said new …