- Springboks lose Bekker to Japan's Kobelco Steelers Reuters - 3 hrs ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Giant lock Andries Bekker will be lost to South African rugby for the foreseeable future after deciding to take up a contract with Japanese side Kobelco Steelers at the end of the … More »Springboks lose Bekker to Japan's Kobelco Steelers
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Giant lock Andries Bekker will be lost to South African rugby for the foreseeable future after deciding to take up a contract with Japanese side Kobelco Steelers at the end of the 2013 Super Rugby season. The 2.08-metre tall Stormers forward, who has 29 test caps for the Springboks, will join former …
- Nadal crushes Federer, plays Berdych next Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal produced vintage form against an out-of-sorts Roger Federer, crushing the Swiss 6-4 6-2 in their heavily anticipated quarter-final … More »Nadal crushes Federer, plays Berdych next
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal produced vintage form against an out-of-sorts Roger Federer, crushing the Swiss 6-4 6-2 in their heavily anticipated quarter-final at the BNP Paribas on Thursday. The Spanish left-hander, competing in his first hardcourt event since his return from seven …
- Chelsea lead English trio into Europa last eight Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Tom Pilcher LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea led a trio of English clubs into the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after Tottenham Hotspur survived a thrilling Inter Milan fightback to advance on … More »Chelsea lead English trio into Europa last eight
By Tom Pilcher LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea led a trio of English clubs into the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after Tottenham Hotspur survived a thrilling Inter Milan fightback to advance on away goals and Newcastle United got a late winner. Goals from Juan Mata, John Terry and Fernando Torres, who also missed …
- Ferdinand recalled to England squad Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was recalled to the England squad by manager Roy Hodgson on Thursday for this month's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. … More »Ferdinand recalled to England squad
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was recalled to the England squad by manager Roy Hodgson on Thursday for this month's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. Ferdinand, capped 81 times, has not featured for England since June 2011, and was snubbed for the Euro 2012 finals in what …
- Iowa State-Kansas, Round 3 in Big 12 tourney AP - 4 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Iowa State and Kansas already have played two memorable games this season, highlighted by buzzer-beating shots, controversial calls and unforgettable performances. More »Iowa State-Kansas, Round 3 in Big 12 tourney
- When, and where, might the streaking Heat fall? AP - 4 hrs ago
Winners of 20 games in a row, the Miami Heat could be headed toward history. More »When, and where, might the streaking Heat fall?
- Syracuse, Georgetown set for 1 more Big East clash AP - 4 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Syracuse and Georgetown, one more heavyweight clash in Madison Square Garden. More »Syracuse, Georgetown set for 1 more Big East clash
- A fast start for slow-starter Stefani AP - 5 hrs ago
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Shawn Stefani likes to talk about being patient on the golf course, and he showed that in the opening round of the Tampa Bay Championship. His longest putt for par was just inside … More »A fast start for slow-starter Stefani
- Memorable skates put Kim, Davis-White in control AP - 5 hrs ago
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — There are some programs skaters forget as soon as the season is over. There are some they'll remember with fondness, maybe even cherish. More »Memorable skates put Kim, Davis-White in control
- Key witnesses expected in Ohio rape trial AP - 5 hrs ago
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio prosecutors prepared to call key eyewitnesses in their case against two high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl after an alcohol-fueled party … More »Key witnesses expected in Ohio rape trial
- Prior and seamers put England in control Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Matt Prior produced an exceptional counter-attacking innings then Stuart Broad captured two wickets in successive balls as England took control of the second test … More »Prior and seamers put England in control
By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Matt Prior produced an exceptional counter-attacking innings then Stuart Broad captured two wickets in successive balls as England took control of the second test against New Zealand by the close of play of the second day on Friday. England, bowled out for 465 just minutes before …
- Nadal beats Federer 6-4, 6-2 at Indian Wells AP - 6 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Lured by the anticipation of another duel between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, fans packed the main stadium at the BNP Paribas Open on a sultry evening in the desert. More »Nadal beats Federer 6-4, 6-2 at Indian Wells
- No. 14 Oklahoma State holds off Baylor in Big 12 AP - 8 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Phil Forte stepped to the foul line and Marcus Smart couldn't bear to watch, so with 2.9 seconds left on the clock in a tie game, Oklahoma State's star freshman turned around. More »No. 14 Oklahoma State holds off Baylor in Big 12
- Louisville beats Villanova to reach Big East semis AP - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Russ Smith figured the best way he could honor Jack Curran on Thursday night was by leading Louisville to a win. More »Louisville beats Villanova to reach Big East semis
- Duncan, Spurs hold off Mavericks 92-91 AP - 8 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sweeping the Dallas Mavericks in the regular season for the first time in 15 years could have been a cause for celebration. Instead, it just raised more concerns for the San Antonio … More »Duncan, Spurs hold off Mavericks 92-91
- Highlights of Thursday's National Hockey League games Reuters - 8 hrs ago
March 14 (The Sports Xchange) - Blackhawks 2, Blue Jackets 1 (SO) After a two-game break, the Chicago Blackhawks are back in business, and another point streak is under way. Patrick Kane scored the shootout … More »Highlights of Thursday's National Hockey League games
March 14 (The Sports Xchange) - Blackhawks 2, Blue Jackets 1 (SO) After a two-game break, the Chicago Blackhawks are back in business, and another point streak is under way. Patrick Kane scored the shootout game-clincher with a dizzying display in the second round, pushing the Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over Columbus in Nationwide …
- No. 11 K- State beats Texas in Big 12 quarters AP - 8 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It didn't seem to matter what Rodney McGruder did — fire away over the Texas zone, pull up in the lane or take a pass from Angel Rodriguez down low. More »No. 11 K- State beats Texas in Big 12 quarters
- Dominicans beat United States in WBC, 3-1 AP - 9 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Horns honked, percussion pulsed and school kids squealed. Miami can make quite a din when the Dominicans win. More »Dominicans beat United States in WBC, 3-1
- Dominicans beat U.S. to advance to WBC semi-finals Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Dominican Republic scored a pair of ninth-inning runs off one of Major League Baseball's most dominant relievers to beat the United States 3-1 on Thursday and clinch a semi-finals berth in … More »Dominicans beat U.S. to advance to WBC semi-finals
(Reuters) - Dominican Republic scored a pair of ninth-inning runs off one of Major League Baseball's most dominant relievers to beat the United States 3-1 on Thursday and clinch a semi-finals berth in the World Baseball Classic. Craig Kimbrel had been nearly untouchable for the Atlanta Braves in 2012 but with the game on …
- Highlights of Thursday's National Basketball Association games Reuters - 9 hrs ago
March 14 (The Sports Xchange) - Spurs 92, Mavericks 91 Tim Duncan had 28 points and 19 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 92-91 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night at the AT&T Center. … More »Highlights of Thursday's National Basketball Association games
March 14 (The Sports Xchange) - Spurs 92, Mavericks 91 Tim Duncan had 28 points and 19 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 92-91 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night at the AT&T Center. Duncan was 12 of 20 from the field in recording his 13th double-double of the season. The Spurs (50-16) have won 50 …
- Ai Miyazato leads LPGA Founders Cup AP - 9 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Ai Miyazato took dead aim, made another long graceful swing and smacked a 3-wood approach that settled 20 feet from the pin to set up an eagle. More »Ai Miyazato leads LPGA Founders Cup
- Ohio girl's text: Players took advantage of me AP - 9 hrs ago
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Text messages introduced Thursday in the rape trial of two high school football players provided differing accounts of what happened between them and a 16-year-old girl: One from … More »Ohio girl's text: Players took advantage of me
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Text messages introduced Thursday in the rape trial of two high school football players provided differing accounts of what happened between them and a 16-year-old girl: One from a defendant described mutual sex, while another from the girl said she remembered leaving a party with the players but …
- Falcons get Steven Jackson; Matt Cassel to Vikings AP - 10 hrs ago
The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back. More »Falcons get Steven Jackson; Matt Cassel to Vikings
- Kobe getting day of treatment on sprained ankle AP - 10 hrs ago
Kobe Bryant says Dahntay Jones' dangerous defense left him with a sprained left ankle, and the NBA agreed. More »Kobe getting day of treatment on sprained ankle
- Davis-White take big step toward 2nd world title AP - 10 hrs ago
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — Meryl Davis and Charlie White sure know how to spoil a homecoming. More »Davis-White take big step toward 2nd world title
By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Friday that Tokyo will seek to join talks on a U.S.-led Pacific free trade pact which proponents … More »Japan seeks to join U.S.-led Pacific trade talks, reform hopes rise
By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Friday that Tokyo will seek to join talks on a U.S.-led Pacific free trade pact which proponents say will help tap vibrant regional growth, open Japan to tougher competition and create momentum for reforms needed to revive the long-stagnant economy. …