- South Africa look ahead to Champions trophy Reuters - 4 hrs ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - If South Africa are feeling on top of the world in the test arena, there is much concern over their one day international form ahead of the Champions Trophy to be played in England … More »South Africa look ahead to Champions trophy
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - If South Africa are feeling on top of the world in the test arena, there is much concern over their one day international form ahead of the Champions Trophy to be played in England and Wales in June. The Proteas enter into a five-match home series against Pakistan in Bloemfontein on Sunday searching …
- Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight Reuters - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Four-times champion Roger Federer was delighted to welcome back to the ATP Tour his long-time rival Rafa Nadal, a man he could face in the quarter-finals of the BNP … More »Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Four-times champion Roger Federer was delighted to welcome back to the ATP Tour his long-time rival Rafa Nadal, a man he could face in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Spaniard Nadal has slipped to fifth in the world rankings after being sidelined for seven …
- Musher in 1st will get fancy dinner at checkpoint AP - 5 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After days of heating up meals in boiling water used to make gravy for the dogs and snacking on energy bars or chunks of meat, the first musher to reach the village of Anvik along … More »Musher in 1st will get fancy dinner at checkpoint
- Nuggets win seventh straight, rout Clippers 107-92 AP - 6 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers managed to slow down the Denver Nuggets. More »Nuggets win seventh straight, rout Clippers 107-92
- Netherlands beats Cuba 6-2 in 2nd round of WBC AP - 6 hrs ago
TOKYO (AP) — Jonathan Schoop hit a three-run homer to lead the Netherlands to a 6-2 win over Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic on Friday. More »Netherlands beats Cuba 6-2 in 2nd round of WBC
- Dominican Republic beats Venezuela 9-3 in WBC AP - 7 hrs ago
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Before the Dominican Republic played its first game in the World Baseball Classic, Jose Reyes warned that the team's only goal was to win the championship. More »Dominican Republic beats Venezuela 9-3 in WBC
- Thunder hold off Smith, Knicks as Anthony sits AP - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony duel was postponed, though J.R. Smith filled in nicely — for three quarters. More »Thunder hold off Smith, Knicks as Anthony sits
- Tiger gets by with a little help from his friend Reuters - 8 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's sharp putting helped him to a share of the five-way lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday after he got lessons on the practice green from one of his opponents. … More »Tiger gets by with a little help from his friend
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's sharp putting helped him to a share of the five-way lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday after he got lessons on the practice green from one of his opponents. Woods worked with Steve Stricker, one of the game's best putters, for over an hour on Wednesday and it clearly worked …
- No. 10 Michigan State beats No. 22 Wisconsin 58-43 AP - 8 hrs ago
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Keith Appling bounced back in time to give No. 10 Michigan State a shot to share the Big Ten title. More »No. 10 Michigan State beats No. 22 Wisconsin 58-43
- Wrong turn or right move? All eyes on Hamilton Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton handed Formula One a compelling storyline for the new season from the moment he decided to leave the comfort of McLaren for a new challenge with Mercedes. Time will tell whether … More »Wrong turn or right move? All eyes on Hamilton
(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton handed Formula One a compelling storyline for the new season from the moment he decided to leave the comfort of McLaren for a new challenge with Mercedes. Time will tell whether the 2008 world champion has taken a wrong turn or made the right move but, apart from careering into a tyre wall on …
- Button ready to be McLaren's leader on the track Reuters - 8 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The thought of next week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix helped Jenson Button push his body through the pain barrier as he prepared for a new Formula One challenge as McLaren's … More »Button ready to be McLaren's leader on the track
LONDON (Reuters) - The thought of next week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix helped Jenson Button push his body through the pain barrier as he prepared for a new Formula One challenge as McLaren's leader on the track. The aim remains the same but the landscape has changed. Lewis Hamilton has moved to Mercedes, Mexican …
- Rutherford scores debut century as NZ build lead Reuters - 8 hrs ago
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - Hamish Rutherford's century on debut helped New Zealand to a 235-run first innings lead over England on Friday before rain and fading light stopped them from extending … More »Rutherford scores debut century as NZ build lead
DUNEDIN, New Zealand (Reuters) - Hamish Rutherford's century on debut helped New Zealand to a 235-run first innings lead over England on Friday before rain and fading light stopped them from extending their advantage by cutting short the third day of the first test. Rutherford scored a dynamic 171, the second highest score …
- College hoops season filled with surprises AP - 9 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
- Kunitz scores twice, Penguins beat Flyers 5-4 AP - 9 hrs ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers meet on the ice, a football-style shootout breaks out. This time, the Penguins scored last. More »Kunitz scores twice, Penguins beat Flyers 5-4
- Murray aims for Indian Wells boost after break Reuters - 9 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Having made early exits from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells the last two years, U.S. Open champion Andy Murray is banking on a long break from the game to help … More »Murray aims for Indian Wells boost after break
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Having made early exits from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells the last two years, U.S. Open champion Andy Murray is banking on a long break from the game to help spark his form for the 2013 edition. The 25-year-old Scot has not competed since he lost to Novak Djokovic in the Australian …
- Hamlin fined $25k by NASCAR for criticizing car AP - 10 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A furious Denny Hamlin said he won't pay the $25,000 fine leveled on him by NASCAR on Thursday after his criticism of the Gen-6 race car. More »Hamlin fined $25k by NASCAR for criticizing car
- Thunder still making noise after being shorn of "The Beard" Reuters - 10 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are still making big noise in the NBA despite dealing away James "The Beard" Harden and hope their new mix will take them even farther than last year's trip … More »Thunder still making noise after being shorn of "The Beard"
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are still making big noise in the NBA despite dealing away James "The Beard" Harden and hope their new mix will take them even farther than last year's trip to the Finals. With Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook leading the way and Serge Ibaka stepping up to contribute more …
- Biological passports good news, says Federer Reuters - 10 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Roger Federer applauded Thursday's announcement that tennis will introduce biological passports for players and urged the sport to make the ATP Tour "as clean as it … More »Biological passports good news, says Federer
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Roger Federer applauded Thursday's announcement that tennis will introduce biological passports for players and urged the sport to make the ATP Tour "as clean as it possibly can be" with a broad approach. Earlier in the day, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) also said it would …
- Kunitz scores twice, penguins beat Flyers AP - 10 hrs ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Kunitz scored his second goal just 18 seconds into the third period to cap a four-goal rally and lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on … More »Kunitz scores twice, penguins beat Flyers
- AP source: Rivera plans to retire after 2013 AP - 12 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The great Mariano Rivera is getting set to close his career. More »AP source: Rivera plans to retire after 2013
- Former Iditarod champion first to reach Alaska race's midpoint Reuters - 12 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A four-time champion of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was first to reach the halfway point at a one-time gold mining settlement for which the wilderness trail is named, … More »Former Iditarod champion first to reach Alaska race's midpoint
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A four-time champion of Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was first to reach the halfway point at a one-time gold mining settlement for which the wilderness trail is named, before quickly losing his nominal lead to another musher, race officials said on Thursday. Lance Mackey, the only …
- Saturday signs contract to retire with Colts AP - 12 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis gave Jeff Saturday a chance to fulfill his NFL dream. More »Saturday signs contract to retire with Colts
- Players' union gives approval for realignment plans Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The National Hockey League's (NHL) proposal to realign the existing competition and introduce wild-card playoffs has been given the approval of the players' union. The NHL recently unveiled … More »Players' union gives approval for realignment plans
(Reuters) - The National Hockey League's (NHL) proposal to realign the existing competition and introduce wild-card playoffs has been given the approval of the players' union. The NHL recently unveiled plans to reorganize the league, including switching teams from conferences, reducing the number of divisions and a adding …
- Obama meets American Jewish leaders ahead of Israel trip Reuters - 13 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama hosted leaders of major American Jewish organizations at the White House on Thursday as he sought to smooth the way for his first presidential visit to Israel … More »Obama meets American Jewish leaders ahead of Israel trip
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama hosted leaders of major American Jewish organizations at the White House on Thursday as he sought to smooth the way for his first presidential visit to Israel later this month. The meeting was a chance for Obama to preview his agenda for the trip, which aides have said will …
- Woods in share of Doral lead, McIlroy struggles Reuters - 13 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Looking confident and in control, Tiger Woods shot an impressive six-under-par 66 for a share of the lead in the first round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship as world number one Rory … More »Woods in share of Doral lead, McIlroy struggles
MIAMI (Reuters) - Looking confident and in control, Tiger Woods shot an impressive six-under-par 66 for a share of the lead in the first round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship as world number one Rory McIlroy struggled again on Thursday. Woods was perched atop the leaderboard with Sweden's Freddie Jacobson, Spain's Sergio …
(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said on Friday that February sales at its established restaurants around the world fell 1.5 percent as customers grappled with economic uncertainty. … More »McDonald's Feb sales fall 1.5 percent, less than feared
(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said on Friday that February sales at its established restaurants around the world fell 1.5 percent as customers grappled with economic uncertainty. The decline in global sales at restaurants open at least 13 months was less steep than the 1.63 percent drop expected by analysts polled by Consensus …