- IOC "hugely impressed" by quality of Tokyo games bid Reuters - 4 hrs ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - International Olympics officials said on Thursday that they were "hugely impressed" by Tokyo's bid to host the 2020 Olympic games as well as strong government support from a country keen … More »IOC "hugely impressed" by quality of Tokyo games bid
TOKYO (Reuters) - International Olympics officials said on Thursday that they were "hugely impressed" by Tokyo's bid to host the 2020 Olympic games as well as strong government support from a country keen to show it has recovered from the devastating 2011 quake and tsunami. At stake are an estimated three trillion yen ($32 …
- South Africa: PR firm quits Pistorius camp AP - 4 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A South African public relations company says it will no longer represent Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee athlete charged with murdering his girlfriend. More »South Africa: PR firm quits Pistorius camp
- Barca trip a pain in the neck for sinking Depor Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - The last thing struggling Deportivo La Coruna need with three crucial matches against fellow relegation candidates looming is a trip to face wounded La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday … More »Barca trip a pain in the neck for sinking Depor
MADRID (Reuters) - The last thing struggling Deportivo La Coruna need with three crucial matches against fellow relegation candidates looming is a trip to face wounded La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday (1900 GMT). The cash-strapped Galician club, one of the most successful sides in Europe around a decade ago, are rooted …
- Woods in better shape than a year ago AP - 5 hrs ago
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — With so much talk about quitting in the middle of a round, Tiger Woods brings his own perspective. More »Woods in better shape than a year ago
- College hoops season filled with surprises AP - 5 hrs ago
This season of parity in college basketball has produced quite a few surprises, from the revolving door at the top of the polls to the rapid decline of defending national champion Kentucky. More »College hoops season filled with surprises
- Villanova tops No. 5 Georgetown 67-57 AP - 5 hrs ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright couldn't escape the buzz at his radio show of a potential NCAA tournament bid for Villanova. More »Villanova tops No. 5 Georgetown 67-57
- Georgia Tech rallies past No. 6 Miami 71-69 AP - 5 hrs ago
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Hurricanes are running out of chances to win the Atlantic Coast Conference title outright. More »Georgia Tech rallies past No. 6 Miami 71-69
- James hits winner, Heat top Magic for 16th in row AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — After a 16th straight win was safely in the books for the Miami Heat, Shane Battier pulled on a pair of jeans, chatted for a few minutes and walked into the night. More »James hits winner, Heat top Magic for 16th in row
- We know we played badly, says England batsman Trott Reuters - 6 hrs ago
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - There was no need for the "hairdryer treatment" from coach Andy Flower after England were bowled out for a meagre 167 by New Zealand on Thursday, with the tourists fully … More »We know we played badly, says England batsman Trott
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - There was no need for the "hairdryer treatment" from coach Andy Flower after England were bowled out for a meagre 167 by New Zealand on Thursday, with the tourists fully aware of how badly they had played, batsman Jonathan Trott said on Thursday. Alastair Cook's side are the second best …
- Former Macau casino dealer gambles on years-long bike trip Reuters - 7 hrs ago
Hong Kong (Reuters) - Born in Macau, the world's largest gambling hub now awash with investment, Tyler Kuan could easily have been complacent about life. Instead, he wants to go to London and back - on … More »Former Macau casino dealer gambles on years-long bike trip
Hong Kong (Reuters) - Born in Macau, the world's largest gambling hub now awash with investment, Tyler Kuan could easily have been complacent about life. Instead, he wants to go to London and back - on a bicycle equipped with a fold-out tent and only a handful of funds. Billions of dollars of foreign investment are being …
- NZ take honours after dismissing England for 167 Reuters - 7 hrs ago
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - Openers Hamish Rutherford and Peter Fulton capitalised on the cheap dismissal of England by guiding New Zealand to 131 without loss at close of play on the second day of … More »NZ take honours after dismissing England for 167
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - Openers Hamish Rutherford and Peter Fulton capitalised on the cheap dismissal of England by guiding New Zealand to 131 without loss at close of play on the second day of the first test on Thursday. Seamer Neil Wagner and spinner Bruce Martin had earlier taken four wickets apiece to shock …
- Bryant, Lakers roar back against Hornets, 108-102 AP - 7 hrs ago
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — No matter how bad this season may look by the Lakers' lofty standards, it should be obvious by now that Kobe Bryant isn't remotely close to giving up. More »Bryant, Lakers roar back against Hornets, 108-102
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — No matter how bad this season may look by the Lakers' lofty standards, it should be obvious by now that Kobe Bryant isn't remotely close to giving up.
- WWE says William Moody, aka Paul Bearer, has died AP - 8 hrs ago
William Moody, better known to pro wrestling fans as Paul Bearer, the pasty-faced, urn-carrying manager for performers The Undertaker and Kane, has died, the WWE said. He was 58. More »WWE says William Moody, aka Paul Bearer, has died
- Blackhawks win 11th straight, extend points streak AP - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were tired, hurting and often on their heels Wednesday night against Colorado. More »Blackhawks win 11th straight, extend points streak
- Hamilton will drive Mercedes forwards, says Horner Reuters - 8 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton can be a driving force for Mercedes this season after their strong showing in testing, according to Red Bull principal Christian Horner. Whether the works team can be … More »Hamilton will drive Mercedes forwards, says Horner
LONDON (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton can be a driving force for Mercedes this season after their strong showing in testing, according to Red Bull principal Christian Horner. Whether the works team can be a consistent threat over the course of the 19-race Formula One championship, after being off the pace for much of 2012 and …
- FA Cup becomes priority for wounded Man United Reuters - 8 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United will aim to vent their feelings of injustice on holders Chelsea in the FA Cup this weekend after a controversial Champions League exit against Real Madrid on Tuesday … More »FA Cup becomes priority for wounded Man United
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United will aim to vent their feelings of injustice on holders Chelsea in the FA Cup this weekend after a controversial Champions League exit against Real Madrid on Tuesday torched their hopes of a treble. Alex Ferguson's side have concentrated their firepower on bigger prizes since last lifting …
- Spurs aim to pounce with rivals' backs turned Reuters - 8 hrs ago
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur will seek to take advantage of their rivals' FA Cup distractions this weekend by gaining ground in the race for Champions League football with a rare victory … More »Spurs aim to pounce with rivals' backs turned
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur will seek to take advantage of their rivals' FA Cup distractions this weekend by gaining ground in the race for Champions League football with a rare victory at Liverpool. With Premier League leaders Manchester United, second-placed champions Manchester City and fourth-placed …
- Wozniacki backs beleaguered boyfriend McIlroy Reuters - 8 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Having had her own fair share of knocks in recent months while struggling for form on the tennis court, Caroline Wozniacki sprang to the defence of her golfing boyfriend … More »Wozniacki backs beleaguered boyfriend McIlroy
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Having had her own fair share of knocks in recent months while struggling for form on the tennis court, Caroline Wozniacki sprang to the defence of her golfing boyfriend Rory McIlroy in his time of trouble on Wednesday. McIlroy, golf's world number one, told a news conference in Miami …
- Bryant, Lakers roar back against Hornets, 108-012 AP - 9 hrs ago
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 42 points during a 20-0 run in the last 6:22 of the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 25-point deficit to fend off the New Orleans Hornets, … More »Bryant, Lakers roar back against Hornets, 108-012
- Azarenka driven by new memories, not past glories Reuters - 12 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - For a second successive year, Victoria Azarenka brings red-hot form to Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open but the confident Belarusian has no desire to reflect on … More »Azarenka driven by new memories, not past glories
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - For a second successive year, Victoria Azarenka brings red-hot form to Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open but the confident Belarusian has no desire to reflect on past glories. Rather than look for motivation in a perfect 14-0 record in 2013 as she prepares to defend her title at …
- U.S. and Mexico to compete for FIFA executive spot Reuters - 12 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - The United States and Mexico, who meet in a crucial World Cup qualifier later this month, are also going head-to-head in the election for a place on FIFA's powerful executive committee. … More »U.S. and Mexico to compete for FIFA executive spot
MIAMI (Reuters) - The United States and Mexico, who meet in a crucial World Cup qualifier later this month, are also going head-to-head in the election for a place on FIFA's powerful executive committee. CONCACAF, the confederation for North and Central America and the Caribbean, said U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil …
- Doctors optimistic Rangers' Staal will recover AP - 12 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors are optimistic that New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will recover fully after being struck in the eye by a deflected puck. More »Doctors optimistic Rangers' Staal will recover
- NFL, CMA among those at Okla. weather conference AP - 12 hrs ago
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Event organizers have learned the hard way that the usual half-hour warning of severe weather might be enough for people in their homes, but it's not enough to clear people from big … More »NFL, CMA among those at Okla. weather conference
- Love of sport, not money, draws Iditarod mushers AP - 12 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — No one who races sled dogs is going to get filthy rich any time soon, even if they win Alaska's 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. More »Love of sport, not money, draws Iditarod mushers
- Column: World Baseball Classic a flawed tournament AP - 13 hrs ago
I'll admit that watching baseball late at night from Taiwan interested me, if only for an inning or so. Not so much for the product on the field, which was minor league at best, but for the fans banging … More »Column: World Baseball Classic a flawed tournament
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Planned layoffs at companies rose for the second month in a row in February as the financial sector cut the most employees in over a year, a report … More »Planned layoffs rose for second month in a row in February: Challenger
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Planned layoffs at companies rose for the second month in a row in February as the financial sector cut the most employees in over a year, a report showed on Thursday. Employers announced 55,356 planned job cuts last month, up nearly 37 percent from 40,430 in January, according to the report from consultants …