- Crusaders spark at last to tame Bulls 41-19 Reuters - 2 hrs 19 mins ago
CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders got their Super Rugby campaign up and running on Saturday with a comprehensive 41-19 win over the Bulls in Christchurch. After losing their opening two … More »Crusaders spark at last to tame Bulls 41-19
CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders got their Super Rugby campaign up and running on Saturday with a comprehensive 41-19 win over the Bulls in Christchurch. After losing their opening two matches, things finally clicked for the seven-time champions as they turned on the style against the high-flying Bulls, …
- Lucas Lee leads Thailand Open after 3rd round AP - 2 hrs 28 mins ago
BANGKOK (AP) — Lucas Lee of Brazil shot a 7-under 65 Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Thailand Open. More »Lucas Lee leads Thailand Open after 3rd round
- Ted Ligety leads 1st run of World Cup giant slalom AP - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (AP) — Ted Ligety of the United States showed his supremacy in giant slalom again on Saturday, taking a big lead in the first run at the World Cup finals. More »Ted Ligety leads 1st run of World Cup giant slalom
- Canterbury Crusaders 41 Bulls 19 - Super Rugby result Reuters - 4 hrs ago
CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders (New Zealand) beat the Bulls (South Africa) 41-19 (half-time 22-9) in a Super Rugby match in Christchurch on Saturday: Scorers: Crusaders - Tries: Robbie … More »Canterbury Crusaders 41 Bulls 19 - Super Rugby result
CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders (New Zealand) beat the Bulls (South Africa) 41-19 (half-time 22-9) in a Super Rugby match in Christchurch on Saturday: Scorers: Crusaders - Tries: Robbie Fruean, Kieran Read, Johnny McNicholl, Tom Marshall, Wyatt Crockett, Willi Heinz; Conversion: Dan Carter (4); Penalties: …
- Teens, with immunity, testify in Ohio rape trial AP - 4 hrs ago
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Three teenagers granted immunity from prosecution have testified that a 16-year-old girl who says she was sexually assaulted by two football players last summer was drunk and … More »Teens, with immunity, testify in Ohio rape trial
- Bryant leaves early, but Lakers beat Pacers 99-93 AP - 4 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Kobe Bryant's playing days end, perhaps he has a future in coaching. More »Bryant leaves early, but Lakers beat Pacers 99-93
- Sue Bird upbeat despite needing another surgery AP - 4 hrs ago
Sue Bird is no stranger to surgeries. She'll have her fourth in six years in early May to remove a cyst from her right knee. More »Sue Bird upbeat despite needing another surgery
- Syracuse to face Louisville in Big East finale AP - 4 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Boeheim against Rick Pitino. Not a bad way for the Big East to take a bow. More »Syracuse to face Louisville in Big East finale
- Wisconsin reloads at RB with Montee Ball gone AP - 4 hrs ago
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin opened spring practices this month with Montee Ball watching nearby — an odd experience for someone who had been a fixture in the Badgers' backfield since 2009. More »Wisconsin reloads at RB with Montee Ball gone
- Kansas, K-State to decide Big 12 championship AP - 4 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas and Kansas State won't be able to share this championship. More »Kansas, K-State to decide Big 12 championship
- 'Hungry' Maryland upsets Duke in ACC quarters AP - 5 hrs ago
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Maryland came to the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament knowing an early loss could cost the Terrapins a spot in the bigger tournament. More »'Hungry' Maryland upsets Duke in ACC quarters
- Chan wins 3rd title but Ten steals show at worlds AP - 5 hrs ago
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — When Denis Ten first started skating, the only rinks in Kazakhstan were outdoors. His mother would bundle him up before sending him out, often putting him in three pairs of pants … More »Chan wins 3rd title but Ten steals show at worlds
- Adam Scott building toward the Masters AP - 5 hrs ago
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Adam Scott started his week by going to a familiar place with a familiar foe. More »Adam Scott building toward the Masters
- Figueroa helps Puerto Rico oust US from WBC, 4-3 AP - 5 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Phillips grimaced as he chuckled about his travel plans. More »Figueroa helps Puerto Rico oust US from WBC, 4-3
- Heat win 21st straight, beat Bucks 107-94 AP - 5 hrs ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Whether this winning streak for the Miami Heat ends with the NBA record or not, Chris Bosh is certain of one thing. More »Heat win 21st straight, beat Bucks 107-94
- Dumervil, Jennings top Day 4 of NFL free agency AP - 5 hrs ago
Elvis Dumervil was staying with the Denver Broncos. More »Dumervil, Jennings top Day 4 of NFL free agency
- Djokovic, Del Potro reach semis at Indian Wells AP - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Novak Djokovic didn't get much of a workout on his way to the BNP Paribas Open semifinals. More »Djokovic, Del Potro reach semis at Indian Wells
- Golfer Garcia scores birdie, not quite eagle, in US Tax Court Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Patrick Temple-West WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia has won a U.S. Tax Court ruling that could have repercussions for famous international sports stars who cash in on corporate sponsorship … More »Golfer Garcia scores birdie, not quite eagle, in US Tax Court
By Patrick Temple-West WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia has won a U.S. Tax Court ruling that could have repercussions for famous international sports stars who cash in on corporate sponsorship deals, tax professionals said on Friday. In a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service over a $1.7 million tax …
- Misbah leads Pakistan to series-levelling win Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Misbah-ul-Haq played a captain's innings with an unbeaten 57 as he steered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in the rain-affected second one-day international at Centurion … More »Misbah leads Pakistan to series-levelling win
(Reuters) - Misbah-ul-Haq played a captain's innings with an unbeaten 57 as he steered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in the rain-affected second one-day international at Centurion on Friday. Pakistan speedster Mohammad Irfan tore through the top order and South Africa were restricted to a modest 191 …
- Nigeria striker Martins joins Seattle Sounders Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former Inter Milan and Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins has signed for the Seattle Sounders, the Major League Soccer club said on Friday. The 28-year-old, recalled to Nigeria's squad … More »Nigeria striker Martins joins Seattle Sounders
(Reuters) - Former Inter Milan and Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins has signed for the Seattle Sounders, the Major League Soccer club said on Friday. The 28-year-old, recalled to Nigeria's squad last week after being left out of their victorious African Nations Cup campaign at the start of the year, bought himself …
- Wozniacki scrapes past Kerber into final Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former champion Caroline Wozniacki battled through a marathon encounter to upset fourth-seeded German Angelique Kerber 2-6 6-4 7-5 on Friday … More »Wozniacki scrapes past Kerber into final
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Former champion Caroline Wozniacki battled through a marathon encounter to upset fourth-seeded German Angelique Kerber 2-6 6-4 7-5 on Friday and reach her third BNP Paribas Open final in four years. The eighth-seeded Dane, winner at Indian Wells in 2011 after being …
- Nadal's comeback form was "expected", says Djokovic Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal continues his impressive comeback on Saturday by bidding for a place in the BNP Paribas Open final and top seed Novak Djokovic is … More »Nadal's comeback form was "expected", says Djokovic
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal continues his impressive comeback on Saturday by bidding for a place in the BNP Paribas Open final and top seed Novak Djokovic is not at all surprised by the Spaniard's swift progress. World number five Nadal, who returned to the ATP circuit only last …
- Denver beats Memphis 87-80 for 11th straight win AP - 7 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets plodded along for three quarters before beating Memphis at its own game. More »Denver beats Memphis 87-80 for 11th straight win
- Syracuse edges Georgetown in OT to reach BE final AP - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — They went nose-to-nose one last time, Syracuse and Georgetown in a throwback struggle at the Big East tournament. More »Syracuse edges Georgetown in OT to reach BE final
- Teen eyewitnesses testify at Ohio rape trial AP - 8 hrs ago
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A judge granted three teenagers immunity from prosecution Friday before they agreed to testify about the alleged sexual assault of a drunken 16-year-old girl after a party in … More »Teen eyewitnesses testify at Ohio rape trial
By Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) - Zhou Xiaochuan's grey hair identifies the Chinese central bank chief as someone willing to do things a bit differently to the ranks of … More »China central bank head to spur reforms through tough waters
By Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) - Zhou Xiaochuan's grey hair identifies the Chinese central bank chief as someone willing to do things a bit differently to the ranks of bureaucrats with dyed-black hair in Beijing's other top organs of state - and the struggle he faces getting things done. Zhou, who took control of the People's …