- Injured South Africa wing Habana faces 10 weeks out Reuters - 4 hrs ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa wing Bryan Habana may miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after tearing knee ligaments in the Stormers's 36-34 win over New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs on Saturday. … More »Injured South Africa wing Habana faces 10 weeks out
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa wing Bryan Habana may miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after tearing knee ligaments in the Stormers's 36-34 win over New Zealand's Waikato Chiefs on Saturday. Habana was carried off on a stretcher in the second half after being tackled by Sam Cane and falling awkwardly. Coach Alistair …
- Messi hits stunner as Barca race 14 points clear Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning goal that sealed a 2-0 home win for Barcelona over bottom club Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday and stretched their lead at the top … More »Messi hits stunner as Barca race 14 points clear
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning goal that sealed a 2-0 home win for Barcelona over bottom club Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday and stretched their lead at the top of La Liga to 14 points. With an eye on AC Milan's Champions League visit on Tuesday, Barca left World Player of the Year …
- Bulls hold off inexperienced Blues at Eden Park Reuters - 4 hrs ago
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - South Africa's Bulls illustrated the importance of experience when they held off John Kirwan's spirited Auckland Blues side to claim a 28-21 victory in a Super Rugby match at Eden … More »Bulls hold off inexperienced Blues at Eden Park
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - South Africa's Bulls illustrated the importance of experience when they held off John Kirwan's spirited Auckland Blues side to claim a 28-21 victory in a Super Rugby match at Eden Park on Sunday. Tries from flanker Arno Botha as well as wingers Lionel Mapoe and Akona Ndungane combined with 13 points …
- Nadal triumphant on his hardcourt return Reuters - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - With the tennis world watching closely, Rafa Nadal made a successful return to Indian Wells with a 7-6 6-2 victory over Ryan Harrison in the second round of the BNP … More »Nadal triumphant on his hardcourt return
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - With the tennis world watching closely, Rafa Nadal made a successful return to Indian Wells with a 7-6 6-2 victory over Ryan Harrison in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Though initially looking a little rusty, the Spanish left-hander showed no visible sign of discomfort …
- Ageless Hopkins wins light heavyweight title at 48 Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Ageless American Bernard Hopkins bettered his own record as the oldest man to win a world boxing title on Saturday, claiming the IBF light heavyweight crown with a convincing victory against … More »Ageless Hopkins wins light heavyweight title at 48
(Reuters) - Ageless American Bernard Hopkins bettered his own record as the oldest man to win a world boxing title on Saturday, claiming the IBF light heavyweight crown with a convincing victory against an opponent 17 years his junior. The 48-year-old boxer claimed a unanimous decision against Tavoris Cloud, winning 116-112, …
- No. 1 Gonzaga beats LMU 66-48 to reach WCC final AP - 5 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For the first time in school history, Gonzaga stepped on the floor as the top-ranked team in the country. More »No. 1 Gonzaga beats LMU 66-48 to reach WCC final
- Azarenka, Stosur and Kerber advance Reuters - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Australian Open champion and top seed Victoria Azarenka recovered from a sluggish start to beat Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova 6-4 6-1 in the second round of the BNP … More »Azarenka, Stosur and Kerber advance
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Australian Open champion and top seed Victoria Azarenka recovered from a sluggish start to beat Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova 6-4 6-1 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Trailing 1-4 in the opening set, the pony-tailed Belarusian then gave herself a wake-up call …
- Federer and Nadal win, Ferrer goes out Reuters - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - While Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal won their opening matches in straight sets on Saturday, world number four David Ferrer became the first top seed to make an early … More »Federer and Nadal win, Ferrer goes out
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - While Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal won their opening matches in straight sets on Saturday, world number four David Ferrer became the first top seed to make an early exit from the BNP Paribas Open. Spaniard Ferrer, a winner of two ATP titles this year who is known for his speed across …
- Hopkins becomes oldest boxer to win major title AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Add another name to Bernard Hopkins' list of victims. More »Hopkins becomes oldest boxer to win major title
- Wright's grand slam leads US past Italy 6-2 AP - 6 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — With one swing, David Wright got the sputtering U.S. team off the mat in the World Baseball Classic. More »Wright's grand slam leads US past Italy 6-2
- Crew member killed during California sailboat race Reuters - 7 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A crew member was killed when a 30-foot (9-metre) sailboat broke apart in rough seas during a race near San Clemente Island in California, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Saturday. … More »Crew member killed during California sailboat race
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A crew member was killed when a 30-foot (9-metre) sailboat broke apart in rough seas during a race near San Clemente Island in California, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Saturday. The crew of the boat, the Uncontrollable Urge, issued a mayday call around 9:26 p.m. on Friday night, after the sailboat's …
- No. 3 Duke hammers North Carolina 69-53 AP - 7 hrs ago
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Seth Curry kept burying shots against helpless North Carolina defenders to give No. 3 Duke a big lead, then Mason Plumlee dominated inside to keep the Blue Devils in complete control … More »No. 3 Duke hammers North Carolina 69-53
- Woman who finished 2nd in 2012 takes Iditarod lead AP - 7 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska woman who finished second in last year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race grabbed the lead in the 1,000-mile race Saturday evening. More »Woman who finished 2nd in 2012 takes Iditarod lead
- Australia blow as Pocock ruled out of Lions series Reuters - 8 hrs ago
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia suffered a hammer blow in their preparations for this year's tour of the British and Irish Lions when flanker David Pocock was ruled out for the season with a knee injury on … More »Australia blow as Pocock ruled out of Lions series
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia suffered a hammer blow in their preparations for this year's tour of the British and Irish Lions when flanker David Pocock was ruled out for the season with a knee injury on Sunday. Openside Pocock's ability to turn over ball at the breakdown would have made him one of the first names on the …
- Fierce brawl mars Canada's 10-3 win over Mexico AP - 9 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — A little bunt single turned this WBC matchup into a World Boxing Classic. More »Fierce brawl mars Canada's 10-3 win over Mexico
- Dominican Republic beats Spain 6-3 at WBC AP - 9 hrs ago
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Carlos Santana homered, Robinson Cano had three hits and the Dominican Republic beat Spain 6-3 on Saturday at the World Baseball Classic. More »Dominican Republic beats Spain 6-3 at WBC
- Baylor wins 81-58, No. 4 Kansas shares Big 12 AP - 9 hrs ago
WACO, Texas (AP) — Kansas had a share of its ninth Big 12 regular-season title in a row even before Ben McLemore scored a layup off the opening tip at Baylor. More »Baylor wins 81-58, No. 4 Kansas shares Big 12
- No. 13 Oklahoma State edges No. 9 K-State 76-70 AP - 9 hrs ago
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Coach Travis Ford can't be certain whether NBA prospect Marcus Smart has played his last home game at Oklahoma State. More »No. 13 Oklahoma State edges No. 9 K-State 76-70
- Iditarod front-runner hopes to claim 5th win AP - 9 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Four-time champion Martin Buser held on to the lead Saturday in Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, but his closest chasers were gaining on him, their dogs averaging faster … More »Iditarod front-runner hopes to claim 5th win
- Hewitt blunts the power of Isner in upset win Reuters - 10 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt gave himself a welcome confidence boost by upsetting big-serving American John Isner 6-7 6-3 6-4 in the second round of the BNP … More »Hewitt blunts the power of Isner in upset win
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt gave himself a welcome confidence boost by upsetting big-serving American John Isner 6-7 6-3 6-4 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Australian Hewitt, champion here in 2002 and 2003, made the most of the few chances that came …
- No. 8 Louisville beats No. 24 Notre Dame 73-57 AP - 10 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Peyton Siva and Gorgui Dieng added another major achievement to their impressive legacy at Louisville. More »No. 8 Louisville beats No. 24 Notre Dame 73-57
- Stoudemire having knee surgery, could miss 6 weeks AP - 10 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Amare Stoudemire needs surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss six weeks, a stunning blow to the New York Knicks as they chase the Atlantic Division title. More »Stoudemire having knee surgery, could miss 6 weeks
- Four-time Iditarod champ Buser leads Alaskan dog sled race Reuters - 11 hrs ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Four-time champion Martin Buser was leading the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Saturday, but his potentially record-breaking pace was slowed by high winds, blowing snow and … More »Four-time Iditarod champ Buser leads Alaskan dog sled race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Four-time champion Martin Buser was leading the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Saturday, but his potentially record-breaking pace was slowed by high winds, blowing snow and a soft trail, race officials said. The Swiss-born Buser reached Kaltag, an Athabascan Indian village that is the last …
- Woods stretches his lead on Blue Monster AP - 11 hrs ago
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — With one last birdie putt that never looked like it was going anywhere but in the hole, Tiger Woods walked off the Blue Monster in a familiar position. More »Woods stretches his lead on Blue Monster
- Sizzling Woods takes commanding lead at Doral Reuters - 11 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - An on-fire Tiger Woods will take a four-stroke lead over Graeme McDowell into Sunday's final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship after shooting a five-under-par 67 at Doral on Saturday. … More »Sizzling Woods takes commanding lead at Doral
MIAMI (Reuters) - An on-fire Tiger Woods will take a four-stroke lead over Graeme McDowell into Sunday's final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship after shooting a five-under-par 67 at Doral on Saturday. Woods, searching for his 76th PGA Tour victory, finished his third round in fine style with a 16-foot birdie putt …
(Reuters) - The New York Stock Exchange is readying plans to be able to operate without human traders in case another disaster, such as Superstorm Sandy, forces the shutdown … More »NYSE prepares disaster backup plan: WSJ
(Reuters) - The New York Stock Exchange is readying plans to be able to operate without human traders in case another disaster, such as Superstorm Sandy, forces the shutdown of its historic trading floor in downtown Manhattan, The Wall Street Journal reported. NYSE Euronext is preparing to submit details of the plan to …