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General News Update

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Afghan protesters shout anti-U.S. slogans during a demonstration in Jalalabad province
    Afghans angry over removal of accused U.S. soldier AP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    Afghan lawmakers expressed anger Thursday over the U.S. move to fly an American soldier accused of killing 16 civilians out of the country to Kuwait, saying Kabul shouldn't sign a strategic partnership agreement with Washington … More »Afghans angry over removal of accused U.S. soldier

    Afghan protesters shout anti-U.S. slogans during a demonstration in Jalalabad province

    Afghan lawmakers expressed anger Thursday over the U.S. move to fly an American soldier accused of killing 16 civilians out of the country to Kuwait, saying Kabul shouldn't sign a strategic partnership agreement with Washington unless the suspect faces justice in Afghanistan.

  • Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, addresses the crowd  during the North Dakota caucus Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Fargo, N.D. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    Why Ron Paul may cut a deal with Mitt Romney Time.com - 3 hrs ago

    For Ron Paul, victory is finally in sight. No, not a swearing-in ceremony next January 20, or even a single statewide win. More »Why Ron Paul may cut a deal with Mitt Romney

    Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, addresses the crowd  during the North Dakota caucus Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Fargo, N.D. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    For Ron Paul, victory is finally in sight. No, not a swearing-in ceremony next January 20, or even a single statewide win.

  • Four women stand behind hundreds of lanterns in central Sydney during a dawn candle light vigil organised by Amnesty International to protest against government violence in Syria
    Pro-Assad rallies mark anniversary of Syria revolt Reuters - 30 mins ago

    Syria marks the first anniversary on Thursday of an increasingly bloody uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, with recent army gains unlikely to quell the revolt and no diplomatic solution in sight. More »Pro-Assad rallies mark anniversary of Syria revolt

    Four women stand behind hundreds of lanterns in central Sydney during a dawn candle light vigil organised by Amnesty International to protest against government violence in Syria

    Syria marks the first anniversary on Thursday of an increasingly bloody uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, with recent army gains unlikely to quell the revolt and no diplomatic solution in sight.

  • U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron embrace after a toast during the State Dinner at the White House in Washington
    Obama, Cameron discussed tapping oil reserves Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron discussed the possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves during a meeting on Wednesday, two sources familiar with the talks said. More »Obama, Cameron discussed tapping oil reserves

    U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron embrace after a toast during the State Dinner at the White House in Washington

    President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron discussed the possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves during a meeting on Wednesday, two sources familiar with the talks said.

  • 'Pink Slime' Will Be a Choice for Schools
    'Pink slime' will be a choice for schools ABC News - 13 hrs ago

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture will announce that starting this fall, schools will be able to choose whether or not they buy hamburger that contains lean finely textured beef known as “pink slime.” More »'Pink slime' will be a choice for schools

    'Pink Slime' Will Be a Choice for Schools

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture will announce that starting this fall, schools will be able to choose whether or not they buy hamburger that contains lean finely textured beef known as “pink slime.”

  • The 'Project X' movie features three teens who throw an out-of-control party.

  • Frustrated Gingrich: No one understands me National Journal - 6 hrs ago
    Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich waits to be introduced prior to speaking at the Northwest Suburban Republican 2012 Lincoln Day Dinner in Palatine, Ill.  on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Daily Herald, Joe Lewnard) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; TV OUT

    Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich expressed frustration with both the news media and the Republican Party establishment for failing to understand his “large ideas” for transforming American politics.

  • Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma walk in a street of Paris in 2010

    As the Syrian death toll continues to mount, countries from around the world have vehemently condemned its leader Bashar al-Assad for prolonging his bloody, year-long crackdown on unrest. But the dictator and his London-born wife Asma al-Assad appear to live in a surreal psychological bubble, insulated from the grotesque …

  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is interviewed by Megyn Kelly during a segment of "America Live" on the Fox News Channel, in New York,  Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    A coordinated attack by Democrats on Mitt Romney's plan to "get rid of" Planned Parenthood to help balance the federal budget is part of a larger campaign to ensure that Romney and other Republicans lose credibility with female voters.

  • Swiss nationals wave to the media at a military base in Rawalpindi

    MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (Reuters) - A Swiss couple kidnapped by the Pakistani Taliban last July say they escaped, a Pakistani army spokesman said, after the two showed up at a military checkpoint on a main road in the northwest of the country on Thursday. Pakistani media identified the pair as Olivier David Och, 31, and Daniela …

  • Bo Xilai had been seen as one of the leading contenders to join the Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee

    Bo Xilai, who was once seen as a favorite for elevation to the top echelon of Chinese political power, has been removed from his office.

  • Former Governor of Illinois Blagojevich shakes hands with supporters after making a statement to reporters outside his Chicago home

    Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich used his final public appearance before reporting to prison to defend his political actions and express confidence that his conviction on federal corruption charges will ultimately be overturned.

  • This image provided on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by the Centers for Disease Control shows Shawn Wright who had a tracheotomy after being diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Tobacco taxes and smoking bans haven't budged the U.S. smoking rate in years. Now the government is trying to shock smokers into quitting with a graphic nationwide advertising campaign. (AP Photo/Centers for Disease Control)

    Tobacco taxes and smoking bans haven't budged the U.S. smoking rate in years. Now the government is trying to shock smokers into quitting with a graphic nationwide advertising campaign.

  • A Texas infant who vanished eight years ago will be reunited with his mother after police arrested his former baby sitter who is accused of kidnapping him, authorities said Wednesday.

  • Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, left, talks with reporters as he leaves La Fortaleza, or Fortess, where he met with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Wednesday March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo)

    Campaigning in Puerto Rico, Rick Santorum doesn't show any signs that he wants to pander Wednesday, telling voters (erroneously) that they must declare English their only official language to achieve statehood.

  • For most people, sharing a $38.5 million lottery jackpot with five co-workers is a deal they could live with. But it was apparently too much for Americo Lopes, who a jury found guilty of cheating his colleagues out of their rightful share of winnings. Lopes and his co-workers at a New Jersey construction company took [ …

  • Mitt Romney's Fiesty Interview on Fox News

    It is easy to imagine the private gnashing of teeth and the rending of garments among Republican Party elites. By losing Alabama and Mississippi, Mitt Romney proved again that he is an establishment candidate with a strange power to anesthetize grassroots enthusiasm.

  • With a papal visit looming, dissidents occupied a Catholic church demanding Pope Benedict XVI press for political freedom in Cuba, religious and dissident sources said.

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  • Norway's Svindal speeds down to finish line during the men's Super G race at the alpine ski World Cup finals in Schladming
    Alpine skiing: Svindal wins super-G World Cup Reuters - 1 hr 42 mins ago

    SCHLADMING, Austria (Reuters) - Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal snatched the super-G title at the Alpine ski World Cup finals on Thursday in a race which strengthened the ambitions of Austria's Marcel Hirscher … More »Alpine skiing: Svindal wins super-G World Cup

    Norway's Svindal speeds down to finish line during the men's Super G race at the alpine ski World Cup finals in Schladming

    SCHLADMING, Austria (Reuters) - Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal snatched the super-G title at the Alpine ski World Cup finals on Thursday in a race which strengthened the ambitions of Austria's Marcel Hirscher for the overall title. World Cup overall leader Beat Feuz lost his balance and crashed halfway down the Planai piste, …

  • Real Madrid's Alonso receives a yellow card from referee Lannoy during their Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match against CSKA Moscow in Madrid
    Alonso last-eight suspension a Real blow for Madrid Reuters - 2 hrs 35 mins ago

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, who praised his players for a mature performance in Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League win over CSKA Moscow, will be missing one of his most experienced players for their … More »Alonso last-eight suspension a Real blow for Madrid

    Real Madrid's Alonso receives a yellow card from referee Lannoy during their Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match against CSKA Moscow in Madrid

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, who praised his players for a mature performance in Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League win over CSKA Moscow, will be missing one of his most experienced players for their quarter-final first leg. Midfielder Xabi Alonso, who has stamped his authority on the side since joining from Liverpool …

  • Vermont head coach John Becker, left, hugs guard Four McGlynn after they defeated Lamar 71-59 in an NCAA first-round college basketball tournament game, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio. McGlynn led Vermont  with 18 points. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
    For a change, leads stand up for Vermont, USF AP - 3 hrs ago

    When Lamar trailed by double digits in the second half of its NCAA first-round game on Wednesday night, there was a lingering feeling that the Cardinals had Vermont right where they wanted them. More »For a change, leads stand up for Vermont, USF

    Vermont head coach John Becker, left, hugs guard Four McGlynn after they defeated Lamar 71-59 in an NCAA first-round college basketball tournament game, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio. McGlynn led Vermont  with 18 points. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

    When Lamar trailed by double digits in the second half of its NCAA first-round game on Wednesday night, there was a lingering feeling that the Cardinals had Vermont right where they wanted them.

  • Lewis Hamilton drives during a Formula One test day at Montmelo, near Barcelona, earlier this month
    Lewis Hamilton excited by 'fresh start' AFP - 3 hrs ago

    McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is looking forward to a "fresh start" in the new Formula One season after being hit by problems on and off the track last year. More »Lewis Hamilton excited by 'fresh start'

    Lewis Hamilton drives during a Formula One test day at Montmelo, near Barcelona, earlier this month

    McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is looking forward to a "fresh start" in the new Formula One season after being hit by problems on and off the track last year.

  • In the quarter-finals, Novak Djokovic will face Nicolas Almagro, who defeated seventh seeded Tomas Berdych
    Nadal races into Indian Wells quarter-finals AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Rafael Nadal raced into the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a dominating win, while Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer needed three sets each to beat unseeded opponents. More »Nadal races into Indian Wells quarter-finals

    In the quarter-finals, Novak Djokovic will face Nicolas Almagro, who defeated seventh seeded Tomas Berdych

    Rafael Nadal raced into the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a dominating win, while Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer needed three sets each to beat unseeded opponents.

  • Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring
    Ronaldo double steers Madrid into quarters AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as nine-time champions Real Madrid eased into the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, a 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow giving Jose Mourinho's men a 5-2 aggregate vic … More »Ronaldo double steers Madrid into quarters

    Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring

    Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as nine-time champions Real Madrid eased into the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, a 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow giving Jose Mourinho's men a 5-2 aggregate victory.

  • McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton smiles at the paddock prior to the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne
    McLaren 'there or thereabouts' says happy Hamilton Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton fought hard to avoid giving any hostages to fortune on Thursday but was clearly more bullish about his chances of challenging for the Formula One world title … More »McLaren 'there or thereabouts' says happy Hamilton

    McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton smiles at the paddock prior to the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton fought hard to avoid giving any hostages to fortune on Thursday but was clearly more bullish about his chances of challenging for the Formula One world title this year than last. Coming off the hardest year of his career, the 2008 world champion repeatedly said it was too early …

  • Michigan State coach Tom Izzo argues with an official in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 11, 2012. Izzo was called for a technical foul. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
    Hardest working coach in the tourney? Maybe Izzo AP - 3 hrs ago

    Tom Izzo put his head back and his feet up, crossing his left ankle over his right leg on the corner of an airplane seat where his young son was sitting. More »Hardest working coach in the tourney? Maybe Izzo

    Michigan State coach Tom Izzo argues with an official in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 11, 2012. Izzo was called for a technical foul. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

    Tom Izzo put his head back and his feet up, crossing his left ankle over his right leg on the corner of an airplane seat where his young son was sitting.

  • McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton talks to a young fan in the paddock prior to the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne
    McLaren "there or thereabouts" says happy Hamilton Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton fought hard to avoid giving any hostages to fortune on Thursday but was clearly more bullish about his chances of challenging for the Formula One world title … More »McLaren "there or thereabouts" says happy Hamilton

    McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton talks to a young fan in the paddock prior to the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton fought hard to avoid giving any hostages to fortune on Thursday but was clearly more bullish about his chances of challenging for the Formula One world title this year than last. Coming off the hardest year of his career, the 2008 world champion repeatedly said it was too early …

  • Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel of Germany takes a curve during a training session at Circuit de Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo
    Vettel breaks caution code in Australia Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel reflected a widespread caution over predicting the outcome of the Formula One season on Thursday but at least the world champion was prepared to share his season … More »Vettel breaks caution code in Australia

    Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel of Germany takes a curve during a training session at Circuit de Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel reflected a widespread caution over predicting the outcome of the Formula One season on Thursday but at least the world champion was prepared to share his season goal, however unsurprising it was. Driver after driver at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix expressed the opinion …

  • Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel puts on his suit before posing prior to the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne
    Vettel breaks caution code in Australia Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel reflected a widespread caution over predicting the outcome of the Formula One season on Thursday but at least the world champion was prepared to share his season … More »Vettel breaks caution code in Australia

    Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel puts on his suit before posing prior to the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel reflected a widespread caution over predicting the outcome of the Formula One season on Thursday but at least the world champion was prepared to share his season goal, however unsurprising it was. Driver after driver at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix expressed the opinion …

  • Kruger van Wyk of New Zealand ducks a bouncer
    N.Zealand reeling as S.Africa quicks run rampant AFP - 5 hrs ago

    South Africa's pace attack humiliated New Zealand's middle order in an extraordinary display Thursday that put the Proteas firmly in control on the first day of the second Test. More »N.Zealand reeling as S.Africa quicks run rampant

    Kruger van Wyk of New Zealand ducks a bouncer

    South Africa's pace attack humiliated New Zealand's middle order in an extraordinary display Thursday that put the Proteas firmly in control on the first day of the second Test.

  • South Africa's Steyn bowls to New Zealand's Bracewell during their first international test cricket match of the series in Dunedin
    NZ hit back after middle order collapse Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Chris Martin struck back for New Zealand with two quick wickets to leave South Africa on 27 for two at the close of play on the rain-hit first day of the second test in Hamilton on Thursday … More »NZ hit back after middle order collapse

    South Africa's Steyn bowls to New Zealand's Bracewell during their first international test cricket match of the series in Dunedin

    (Reuters) - Chris Martin struck back for New Zealand with two quick wickets to leave South Africa on 27 for two at the close of play on the rain-hit first day of the second test in Hamilton on Thursday after the hosts' middle order had collapsed. Martin had South Africa captain Graeme Smith (13) and night watchman Dale …

  • Djokovic of Serbia celebrates defeating Andujar of Spain at the Indian Wells ATP tennis tournament
    Djokovic and Federer advance, Nadal cruises Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer each needed three sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday while Rafa Nadal advanced with a … More »Djokovic and Federer advance, Nadal cruises

    Djokovic of Serbia celebrates defeating Andujar of Spain at the Indian Wells ATP tennis tournament

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer each needed three sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday while Rafa Nadal advanced with a comfortable victory over Alexandr Dolgopolov. Djokovic held off a strong fightback by Spaniard Pablo Andujar to triumph …

  • Phoenix Coyotes' Vermette celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver
    Coyotes claim comeback win over Canucks Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes recovered from an early 2-0 deficit to record a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday to boost their playoff hopes. After Alexandre Burrows and Ryan Kesler … More »Coyotes claim comeback win over Canucks

    Phoenix Coyotes' Vermette celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver

    (Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes recovered from an early 2-0 deficit to record a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday to boost their playoff hopes. After Alexandre Burrows and Ryan Kesler each scored for Vancouver to open the first period, Phoenix's Rostislav Klesla and Shane Doan responded with goals to kickstart …

  • President Barack Obama and Britain Prime Minister David Cameron attend the Mississippi Valley State game against Western Kentucky in a first round NCAA tournament basketball game, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at University of Dayton Arena, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
    Obama picks North Carolina to win NCAA title AP - 5 hrs ago

    President Barack Obama likes North Carolina's chances of winning the NCAA title. More »Obama picks North Carolina to win NCAA title

    President Barack Obama and Britain Prime Minister David Cameron attend the Mississippi Valley State game against Western Kentucky in a first round NCAA tournament basketball game, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at University of Dayton Arena, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

    President Barack Obama likes North Carolina's chances of winning the NCAA title.

  • Rafael Nadal of Spain tosses the ball to serve against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during their match at the Indian Wells ATP tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California
    Djokovic and Federer advance, Nadal cruises Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer each needed three sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday while Rafa Nadal advanced with a … More »Djokovic and Federer advance, Nadal cruises

    Rafael Nadal of Spain tosses the ball to serve against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during their match at the Indian Wells ATP tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer each needed three sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday while Rafa Nadal advanced with a comfortable victory over Alexandr Dolgopolov. Djokovic held off a strong fightback by Spaniard Pablo Andujar to triumph …

  • Mike Woodson the interim head coach of the New York Knicks calls a play during the game against Portland
    Knicks respond to D'Antoni departure with win AFP - 5 hrs ago

    The New York Knicks responded to the turmoil of coach Mike D'Antoni's resignation with a resounding 121-79 victory over Portland that ended a six-game NBA skid. More »Knicks respond to D'Antoni departure with win

    Mike Woodson the interim head coach of the New York Knicks calls a play during the game against Portland

    The New York Knicks responded to the turmoil of coach Mike D'Antoni's resignation with a resounding 121-79 victory over Portland that ended a six-game NBA skid.

  • HANSHIN TIGERS GOODS ARE ON SALE IN OSAKA, JAPAN.
    Japan's Giants accused of salary breach Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's richest baseball team, the Yomiuri Giants, could face an investigation after a newspaper report said they regularly burst the professional league's salary limit between 1997 and … More »Japan's Giants accused of salary breach

    HANSHIN TIGERS GOODS ARE ON SALE IN OSAKA, JAPAN.

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's richest baseball team, the Yomiuri Giants, could face an investigation after a newspaper report said they regularly burst the professional league's salary limit between 1997 and 2004.

  • Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their match at the Indian Wells WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells
    Azarenka demolishes Radwanska, Li goes out Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Top seed Victoria Azarenka stormed into the last four of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a ruthless 6-0 6-2 demolition of Agnieszka Radwanska, improving her record … More »Azarenka demolishes Radwanska, Li goes out

    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their match at the Indian Wells WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Top seed Victoria Azarenka stormed into the last four of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a ruthless 6-0 6-2 demolition of Agnieszka Radwanska, improving her record this year to 21-0. The Belarusian world number one will next face Germany's Angelique Kerber, who upset eighth seed …

  • Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring against Napoli during their Champions League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London
    Chelsea's old guard edge Napoli in extra time Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's old guard masterminded one of the club's greatest European escapes to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating Napoli 4-1 after extra time at Stamford … More »Chelsea's old guard edge Napoli in extra time

    Chelsea's Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring against Napoli during their Champions League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's old guard masterminded one of the club's greatest European escapes to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating Napoli 4-1 after extra time at Stamford Bridge to edge an electrifying tie 5-4 on aggregate. Serbian Branislav Ivanovic smashed home the winning goal in the 105th …

  • Real Madrid's Ronaldo holds the ball beside CSKA Moscow's goalkeeper Chepchugov during their Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match in Madrid
    Real Madrid coast past CSKA into last eight Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid cantered into the quarter-finals of the Champions League when thoroughbred forward Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice in a 4-1 win at home to CSKA Moscow on Wednesday that put … More »Real Madrid coast past CSKA into last eight

    Real Madrid's Ronaldo holds the ball beside CSKA Moscow's goalkeeper Chepchugov during their Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match in Madrid

    MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid cantered into the quarter-finals of the Champions League when thoroughbred forward Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice in a 4-1 win at home to CSKA Moscow on Wednesday that put the La Liga leaders through 5-2 on aggregate. Gonzalo Higuain and substitute Karim Benzema also found the net as Jose …

  • Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their match at the Indian Wells WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells
    Azarenka demolishes Radwanska to reach last four Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Top seed Victoria Azarenka stormed into the last four of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a ruthless 6-0 6-2 demolition of Agnieszka Radwanska, improving her record … More »Azarenka demolishes Radwanska to reach last four

    Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their match at the Indian Wells WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells

    INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Top seed Victoria Azarenka stormed into the last four of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a ruthless 6-0 6-2 demolition of Agnieszka Radwanska, improving her record this year to 21-0.

  • FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2012 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, The Lions have signed Johnson to a new eight-year contract worth up to $132 million, making him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. The team announced the signing Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)
    Megatron collects, Hillis heads to Chiefs AP - 7 hrs ago

    Calvin Johnson got the biggest contract in NFL history Wednesday, and he wasn't even a free agent. More »Megatron collects, Hillis heads to Chiefs

    FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2012 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, The Lions have signed Johnson to a new eight-year contract worth up to $132 million, making him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. The team announced the signing Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

    Calvin Johnson got the biggest contract in NFL history Wednesday, and he wasn't even a free agent.

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