- BHP Billiton faces corruption probe over Beijing Olympics Reuters - 1 hr 22 mins ago
By Sonali Paul and Lucy Hornby MELBOURNE/BEIJING (Reuters) - The U.S. government is investigating top global miner BHP Billiton Ltd for possible corrupt practices, the company confirmed, after media reports … More »BHP Billiton faces corruption probe over Beijing Olympics
By Sonali Paul and Lucy Hornby MELBOURNE/BEIJING (Reuters) - The U.S. government is investigating top global miner BHP Billiton Ltd for possible corrupt practices, the company confirmed, after media reports said it was being probed for its sponsorship of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Australia's Fairfax Media reported that …
- Frimpong gets first call-up from Ghana for qualifier Reuters - 1 hr 39 mins ago
(Reuters) - Former England youth international Emmanuel Frimpong has been included in Ghana's squad for the World Cup qualifier against Sudan in Kumasi on March 24. It is the first call-up for the midfielder, … More »Frimpong gets first call-up from Ghana for qualifier
(Reuters) - Former England youth international Emmanuel Frimpong has been included in Ghana's squad for the World Cup qualifier against Sudan in Kumasi on March 24. It is the first call-up for the midfielder, who is on loan at Fulham from Arsenal, after he completed switching his international allegiance from England, where …
- Alpine skiing: Fog delays downhill races at World Cup finals Reuters - 2 hrs 25 mins ago
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Fog on the Silvano Beltrametti piste in Lenzerheide delayed both the men's and women's downhills at the World Cup finals on Wednesday. The men's downhill scheduled … More »Alpine skiing: Fog delays downhill races at World Cup finals
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Fog on the Silvano Beltrametti piste in Lenzerheide delayed both the men's and women's downhills at the World Cup finals on Wednesday. The men's downhill scheduled for 0930 local time (3:30 a.m. ET) was twice put off in the hope of better visibility while the women's downhill, due to …
- 53-year-old musher becomes oldest Iditarod champ AP - 3 hrs ago
NOME, Alaska (AP) — A 53-year-old former champion has won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to become the oldest winner of Alaska's grueling test of endurance. More »53-year-old musher becomes oldest Iditarod champ
- Oldest Iditarod winner, 53, follows in son's footsteps Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Yereth Rosen ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The 2004 winner of Alaska's famed 1,000-mile sled-dog race, the Iditarod, won again at age 53 on Tuesday to become the oldest champion, a year after his son … More »Oldest Iditarod winner, 53, follows in son's footsteps
By Yereth Rosen ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - The 2004 winner of Alaska's famed 1,000-mile sled-dog race, the Iditarod, won again at age 53 on Tuesday to become the oldest champion, a year after his son became the youngest winner. Mitch Seavey and his team of dogs sprinted across the finish line just 24 minutes ahead of …
- Tanzania warned over political interference in federation Reuters - 3 hrs ago
BERNE (Reuters) - Tanzania has been warned by soccer's governing body FIFA over alleged government interference in the country's football federation. "We can confirm that FIFA secretary general Jerome … More »Tanzania warned over political interference in federation
BERNE (Reuters) - Tanzania has been warned by soccer's governing body FIFA over alleged government interference in the country's football federation. "We can confirm that FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has sent a letter to the president of the Tanzanian Football Federation, Leodegar Tenga, concerning alleged governmental …
- Querrey hopes to make it two in a row over Djokovic Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Sam Querrey was the last man to taste victory against Novak Djokovic but he may have to step outside his comfort zone to beat the world number … More »Querrey hopes to make it two in a row over Djokovic
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Sam Querrey was the last man to taste victory against Novak Djokovic but he may have to step outside his comfort zone to beat the world number one again when they meet in the BNP Paribas Open fourth round on Wednesday. Querrey came from behind to beat the Serb …
- Heat streak now 19, top Hawks 98-81 AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Only a few minutes after the Miami Heat's winning streak reached 19 games, Erik Spoelstra laid down the next challenge. More »Heat streak now 19, top Hawks 98-81
- Wallace, Kruger highlight 1st day of free agency AP - 5 hrs ago
Ready. Set. Spend! More »Wallace, Kruger highlight 1st day of free agency
- Thrilling conclusion for Big East conference AP - 5 hrs ago
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Notre Dame and Connecticut provided a thrilling final act for the Big East. More »Thrilling conclusion for Big East conference
- Sharapova, Azarenka advance at Indian Wells Reuters - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former champion Maria Sharapova raised her game when it mattered to storm into the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals with a 7-5 6-0 victory over Spaniard Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino … More »Sharapova, Azarenka advance at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former champion Maria Sharapova raised her game when it mattered to storm into the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals with a 7-5 6-0 victory over Spaniard Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino on Tuesday. Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka also cruised into the last eight, pounding Poland's …
- Djokovic, Murray into last 16 at Indian Wells Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic recovered from a poor start while third seed Andy Murray displayed much sharper form as they both advanced … More »Djokovic, Murray into last 16 at Indian Wells
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic recovered from a poor start while third seed Andy Murray displayed much sharper form as they both advanced to the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday. Top seed Djokovic beat Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 6-1 …
- Magical Messi helps Barca to stunning victory Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Iain Rogers BARCELONA (Reuters) - A fired-up Lionel Messi answered his critics by inspiring Barcelona to a sensational Champions League comeback against AC Milan on Tuesday with two goals in a 4-0 home … More »Magical Messi helps Barca to stunning victory
By Iain Rogers BARCELONA (Reuters) - A fired-up Lionel Messi answered his critics by inspiring Barcelona to a sensational Champions League comeback against AC Milan on Tuesday with two goals in a 4-0 home win to help them reach the quarter-finals. A rampant Barca, all-but written off after a surprise 2-0 reverse at Milan's …
- Galatasaray oust Schalke in pulsating five-goal clash Reuters - 6 hrs ago
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Galatasaray, spearheaded by Didier Drogba, struck twice before halftime and survived a second-half barrage to oust Schalke 04 on Tuesday, denying Germany a full house … More »Galatasaray oust Schalke in pulsating five-goal clash
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Galatasaray, spearheaded by Didier Drogba, struck twice before halftime and survived a second-half barrage to oust Schalke 04 on Tuesday, denying Germany a full house in the Champions League quarter-finals. Galvanised by a superb swerving strike by Hamit Altintop against his old club, …
- Ba and Cisse to lead Senegal's attack for qualifier Reuters - 6 hrs ago
DAKAR (Reuters) - Former club mates Demba Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse will lead Senegal's attack in this month's World Cup qualifier against Angola after being named in a 23-man squad on Tuesday. The pair, … More »Ba and Cisse to lead Senegal's attack for qualifier
DAKAR (Reuters) - Former club mates Demba Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse will lead Senegal's attack in this month's World Cup qualifier against Angola after being named in a 23-man squad on Tuesday. The pair, who were at Newcastle United before Ba's move to Chelsea in January, will play together for the first time in the qualifiers …
- Djokovic, Azarenka, Sharapova win at Indian Wells AP - 6 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic reached the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday when he beat Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (4), 6-1 for his 20th consecutive victory. More »Djokovic, Azarenka, Sharapova win at Indian Wells
- Gonzalez back to Falcons; Fitzpatrick cut by Bills AP - 7 hrs ago
The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning a Super Bowl. More »Gonzalez back to Falcons; Fitzpatrick cut by Bills
- US beats Puerto Rico 7-1 in WBC AP - 7 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Gio Gonzalez gave Team USA its best start yet, and David Wright provided a big finish. More »US beats Puerto Rico 7-1 in WBC
- U.S., Dominicans open second round with wins Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Favorites United States and the Dominican Republic upheld their status in contrasting fashion with wins on Tuesday that opened the double-elimination, second round of the World Baseball Classic … More »U.S., Dominicans open second round with wins
(Reuters) - Favorites United States and the Dominican Republic upheld their status in contrasting fashion with wins on Tuesday that opened the double-elimination, second round of the World Baseball Classic in Miami. The Dominican Republic overcame an early four-run deficit to beat Italy 5-4 on Tuesday, while the United …
- As streak gets to 19, Heat can't hide they are loving it Reuters - 8 hrs ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat are one win away from becoming just the fourth team in the history of the NBA to enjoy 20 straight victories in a single season and try as they might, they … More »As streak gets to 19, Heat can't hide they are loving it
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat are one win away from becoming just the fourth team in the history of the NBA to enjoy 20 straight victories in a single season and try as they might, they just can't quite hide the fact that it really is great fun beating all comers. A comfortable 98-81 win over the Atlanta …
- Late lay-in lifts ND over UConn in Big East final AP - 8 hrs ago
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Skylar Diggins cut the final strand off the net and twirled it around. Finally, Notre Dame had its first Big East tournament championship. More »Late lay-in lifts ND over UConn in Big East final
- Howard scores 39, leads Lakers past Magic 106-97 AP - 9 hrs ago
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dwight Howard endured the worst reception of his NBA career on Tuesday night. More »Howard scores 39, leads Lakers past Magic 106-97
- Browns, free agent LB Paul Kruger agree to deal AP - 9 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Kruger rushed his way to a Super Bowl win, and on to a huge payday. More »Browns, free agent LB Paul Kruger agree to deal
- Bus carrying Vt. lacrosse team crashes in NY AP - 10 hrs ago
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A bus carrying college lacrosse players from Vermont was hit Tuesday by a sports car that spun out of control on a wet highway in upstate New York, sending the bus toppling onto … More »Bus carrying Vt. lacrosse team crashes in NY
- Messi leads Barca over Milan 4-0 and into QF AP - 11 hrs ago
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Hailed as perhaps soccer's greatest team ever, Barcelona faced a challenge no club had overcome: advancing in the Champions League after a 2-0 first-leg loss on the road. More »Messi leads Barca over Milan 4-0 and into QF
ZURICH (Reuters) - UBS has no plans to sell its U.S.-based wealth management arm, the former Paine Webber brokerage, Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti said on Wednesday. … More »UBS CEO says no plans to sell U.S. wealth management arm
ZURICH (Reuters) - UBS has no plans to sell its U.S.-based wealth management arm, the former Paine Webber brokerage, Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti said on Wednesday. "It has always been my view that it would be a terrible strategic mistake for UBS not to have a significant presence in what is arguably the most important …