- 'That's 1 MILLION times bigger than 9 TRILLION!' AP - 3 hrs ago
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- Stacy Lewis takes No. 1 LPGA spot with win AP - 3 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — When told she could take the No. 1 spot in the world with a victory at Desert Ridge, Stacy Lewis plugged her ears and jokingly chanted, "La-la-la-la-la." More »Stacy Lewis takes No. 1 LPGA spot with win
- Sri Lanka rest Herath from first two ODIs Reuters - 4 hrs ago
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka have rested left-arm spinner Rangana Herath from the first two one-day internationals against Bangladesh to be played at Hambantota on March 23 and 25. Former captain Mahela … More »Sri Lanka rest Herath from first two ODIs
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka have rested left-arm spinner Rangana Herath from the first two one-day internationals against Bangladesh to be played at Hambantota on March 23 and 25. Former captain Mahela Jayawardene was not considered for selection because of a finger injury, the cricket board said. Opener Tillakaratne …
- A long road to victory in PGA for Streelman AP - 4 hrs ago
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Streelman was ready to abandon his hopes of playing on the PGA Tour, and even that didn't go right. More »A long road to victory in PGA for Streelman
- Sharapova hammers Wozniacki in final Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova played aggressively from the start to win her first title since last year's French Open with a 6-2 6-2 demolition of Caroline … More »Sharapova hammers Wozniacki in final
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova played aggressively from the start to win her first title since last year's French Open with a 6-2 6-2 demolition of Caroline Wozniacki in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday. In a showdown between two former world number ones, the second-seeded …
- Nadal and Sharapova win Indian Wells titles AP - 4 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal continued his successful comeback with his third title in four tournaments, and Maria Sharapova broke through, too. More »Nadal and Sharapova win Indian Wells titles
- Puerto Rico beats Japan, reaches first WBC final AP - 4 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even with a roster devoid of major leaguers and a mere six months to prepare his club, Japan manager Koji Yamamoto still felt immense pressure to continue his country's dominance in … More »Puerto Rico beats Japan, reaches first WBC final
- Heat head to Boston looking to make it 23 in a row AP - 4 hrs ago
No extra motivation needed when the hated Heat come to Boston. More »Heat head to Boston looking to make it 23 in a row
- Ohio State beats Wisconsin for B10 title AP - 4 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Deshaun Thomas kept shooting, determined to score enough to push weary Ohio State to the victory. Aaron Craft did a little bit of everything in the Big Ten tournament final. More »Ohio State beats Wisconsin for B10 title
- The bracket lives before the games AP - 4 hrs ago
Drop the pen. Everyone knows no ink makes contact with a bracket sheet until Monday night at the earliest. Until it's deadline time, pencils are preferred. More »The bracket lives before the games
- Comeback king Nadal sets sight on French Open Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - The fist pump was back, along with the crunching forehand crosscourt winners, energetic movement and the never-say-say-die attitude. Most significantly, … More »Comeback king Nadal sets sight on French Open
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - The fist pump was back, along with the crunching forehand crosscourt winners, energetic movement and the never-say-say-die attitude. Most significantly, the 'W' was there as Rafa Nadal on Sunday won his third title in just four events since making his long-awaited …
- Pa. college awaits answers as it mourns coach AP - 5 hrs ago
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A moving church service for a popular college lacrosse coach who died over the weekend left many people wiping away tears, but also waiting for more answers about the bus crash that … More »Pa. college awaits answers as it mourns coach
- Puerto Rico humble Japan to reach WBC title game Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Giant-killers Puerto Rico ended Japan's World Baseball Classic reign on Sunday, combining a strong pitching effort with the power of Alex Rios to win their semi-final … More »Puerto Rico humble Japan to reach WBC title game
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Giant-killers Puerto Rico ended Japan's World Baseball Classic reign on Sunday, combining a strong pitching effort with the power of Alex Rios to win their semi-final showdown 3-1 at AT&T Park. Rios crushed a towering two-run homer in the seventh inning off reliever Atsushi Nohmi …
- Rape trial over, Ohio city remains under scrutiny AP - 5 hrs ago
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The ordeal of an eastern Ohio community roiled by allegations of rape against two high school football players is far from over, despite the teens' conviction for the crime and … More »Rape trial over, Ohio city remains under scrutiny
- Malaysia will be different says Vettel Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel started his campaign to win four successive world titles with third place at Sunday's Australian Grand Prix but the German thinks the season-opener … More »Malaysia will be different says Vettel
By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel started his campaign to win four successive world titles with third place at Sunday's Australian Grand Prix but the German thinks the season-opener race will prove to be an anomaly over the course of the year. The 25-year-old showed the raw pace of his Red Bull had …
- Comeback maestro Nadal wins at Indian Wells Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal added another triumphant chapter to his remarkable comeback story by beating Juan Martin Del Potro in the BNP Paribas Open final on … More »Comeback maestro Nadal wins at Indian Wells
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal added another triumphant chapter to his remarkable comeback story by beating Juan Martin Del Potro in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday to win his third title of the year. The Spanish left-hander was sidelined for seven months last year with a left …
- Messi and Villa show downs Rayo Vallecano Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored twice, netting in his 18th consecutive league match, as Barcelona overcame Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at the Nou Camp to restore their 13-point lead at … More »Messi and Villa show downs Rayo Vallecano
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored twice, netting in his 18th consecutive league match, as Barcelona overcame Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at the Nou Camp to restore their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. The World Player of the Year was in devastating form along with David Villa, laying on the …
- Chelsea climb to third as Spurs lose again Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Frank Lampard scored his 200th goal for Chelsea who beat West Ham United 2-0 to move into third place in the Premier League above Tottenham Hotspur who suffered a shock … More »Chelsea climb to third as Spurs lose again
By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Frank Lampard scored his 200th goal for Chelsea who beat West Ham United 2-0 to move into third place in the Premier League above Tottenham Hotspur who suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by Fulham on Sunday. Fulham put a huge dent in Tottenham's Champions League ambitions when former Spurs …
- Amla and de Villiers smash South Africa to one-day win Reuters - 6 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A record-breaking batting display from centurions Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers took South Africa to a 34-run win over Pakistan in the third one-day international on Sunday. The … More »Amla and de Villiers smash South Africa to one-day win
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A record-breaking batting display from centurions Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers took South Africa to a 34-run win over Pakistan in the third one-day international on Sunday. The South African pair set a record third-wicket ODI partnership of 238 as the hosts scored 343 for five to set Pakistan …
- Odemwingie lashes out at West Brom over lack of starts Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie accused his club on Sunday of trying to ruin his career by dropping him to the bench ever since his failed attempt to sign for Premier League rivals … More »Odemwingie lashes out at West Brom over lack of starts
(Reuters) - West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie accused his club on Sunday of trying to ruin his career by dropping him to the bench ever since his failed attempt to sign for Premier League rivals Queens Park Rangers. The Nigerian was involved in a transfer-deadline day saga on January 31 when he was so convinced …
- LA Lakers beat Kings without Kobe, 113-102 AP - 7 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant never even emerged from the Los Angeles Lakers' locker room, slowed by his sprained ankle and leveled by an apparent case of the flu. More »LA Lakers beat Kings without Kobe, 113-102
- Heat pull away from Raptors, win 22nd straight AP - 9 hrs ago
TORONTO (AP) — Back where their winning streak started on Super Bowl Sunday, the Miami Heat kept rolling right into March Madness. More »Heat pull away from Raptors, win 22nd straight
- Small schools come up big in NCAA tourney field AP - 9 hrs ago
Boise State coach Leon Rice was hoping for the best and secretly dreading the worst when he gathered his team to watch the NCAA tournament selection show. More »Small schools come up big in NCAA tourney field
- Nadal heeds doctor's advice, pulls out of Miami Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Sony Open in Miami to strengthen his left leg over the next few weeks before beginning his build-up … More »Nadal heeds doctor's advice, pulls out of Miami
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Sony Open in Miami to strengthen his left leg over the next few weeks before beginning his build-up for the French Open. The Spanish left-hander, who returned to the ATP circuit only last month after seven months out with …
- Rafa deserved title, says disappointed Del Potro Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - It was a case of so near and yet so far for Juan Martin Del Potro after he was denied a first ATP Masters 1000 title in a 4-6 6-3 6-4 defeat … More »Rafa deserved title, says disappointed Del Potro
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - It was a case of so near and yet so far for Juan Martin Del Potro after he was denied a first ATP Masters 1000 title in a 4-6 6-3 6-4 defeat by Rafa Nadal in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday. The Argentine was a set and 2-0 up on Nadal before the Spaniard came …
By Paul Taylor PARIS (Reuters) - Grigoris Lemonis, a 73-year-old Athens pensioner, uses his 580 euro ($760) monthly state pension to support his wife and the family of … More »Analysis: Europe's social shock-absorbers show crisis strain
By Paul Taylor PARIS (Reuters) - Grigoris Lemonis, a 73-year-old Athens pensioner, uses his 580 euro ($760) monthly state pension to support his wife and the family of his son, an unemployed cook with two small children and a wife who works occasionally as a cleaner. Three-generation families surviving on a single income …