- Surgery, therapy both prove good for knee repair AP - 1 hr 38 mins ago
You might not want to rush into knee surgery. Physical therapy can be just as good for a common injury and at far less cost and risk, the most rigorous study to compare these treatments concludes. More »Surgery, therapy both prove good for knee repair
- Former England striker Owen to retire at end of season Reuters - 2 hrs 26 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Former England striker Michael Owen announced on Tuesday that he would retire from professional soccer at the end of the season. "I now feel it is the right time to bring the curtain … More »Former England striker Owen to retire at end of season
LONDON (Reuters) - Former England striker Michael Owen announced on Tuesday that he would retire from professional soccer at the end of the season. "I now feel it is the right time to bring the curtain down on my career," the 33-year-old said on his personal website (www.michaelowen.com). Owen made his first-team debut …
- 'Would've been more pleased if he ate my homework' AP - 3 hrs ago
Welcome to Bracket Racket, the one-stop shopping place for all your NCAA tournament needs If you have any unfinished business related to the tournament, you might want to get started on it now. More »'Would've been more pleased if he ate my homework'
- Mississippi's colorful Henderson hits big stage AP - 4 hrs ago
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The Marshall Henderson road show has at least one more stop. More »Mississippi's colorful Henderson hits big stage
- SEC seeking answers after getting only 3 NCAA bids AP - 4 hrs ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Frustrated Southeastern Conference coaches think their league is treated more like a mid-major rather than a BCS conference. More »SEC seeking answers after getting only 3 NCAA bids
- Inter face UEFA investigation over racism allegations Reuters - 4 hrs ago
BERNE (Reuters) - Inter Milan risk disciplinary proceedings after their fans were accused of racist behaviour during the Europa League last 16 clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA said on Monday. A … More »Inter face UEFA investigation over racism allegations
BERNE (Reuters) - Inter Milan risk disciplinary proceedings after their fans were accused of racist behaviour during the Europa League last 16 clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA said on Monday. A statement from European soccer's governing body said the Serie A club were under investigation for "racist behaviour of …
- Brazil's World Cup may go well for the wrong reasons Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Brian Winter SAO PAULO (Reuters) - It's the catchphrase of the year in Brazil: "Imagina na Copa!" The Portuguese phrase, which basically means "Imagine what it'll be like during the World Cup," has … More »Brazil's World Cup may go well for the wrong reasons
By Brian Winter SAO PAULO (Reuters) - It's the catchphrase of the year in Brazil: "Imagina na Copa!" The Portuguese phrase, which basically means "Imagine what it'll be like during the World Cup," has become a favorite among Brazilians stuck in traffic, or in line at their woefully overcrowded airports. The underlying belief …
- Dominicans beat Netherlands 4-1, reach WBC final AP - 4 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After two World Baseball Classics dominated by Japan, this one is coming down to a pair of proud Caribbean nations. More »Dominicans beat Netherlands 4-1, reach WBC final
- Herath spins Sri Lanka close to victory Reuters - 4 hrs ago
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath celebrated his 35th birthday with career-best figures of seven for 89 as Sri Lanka inched closer to a series-clinching victory on day four of their second … More »Herath spins Sri Lanka close to victory
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath celebrated his 35th birthday with career-best figures of seven for 89 as Sri Lanka inched closer to a series-clinching victory on day four of their second and final test against Bangladesh on Tuesday. Herath claimed a match haul of 12 wickets for 157 while joining the …
- Heat beat Celtics 105-103 for 23rd win in a row AP - 4 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The longest winning streak in NBA history is still 10 victories away for the Miami Heat. So it will be a while before Dwyane Wade really focuses on matching the 33-game run of the Los Angeles … More »Heat beat Celtics 105-103 for 23rd win in a row
- Grand slams, not top spot, the lure for Sharapova Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova rose to number two in the rankings on Monday after her impressive title run at the BNP Paribas Open but says she is motivated much more by … More »Grand slams, not top spot, the lure for Sharapova
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova rose to number two in the rankings on Monday after her impressive title run at the BNP Paribas Open but says she is motivated much more by grand slam glory than the prospect of regaining the top spot. "Number one is a great number," the elegant Russian laughed …
- Goodell: No expanded playoffs for 2013 AP - 5 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens' reward for winning the Super Bowl might be a road trip. More »Goodell: No expanded playoffs for 2013
- Baylor, ND, UConn, Stanford top NCAA women's seeds AP - 5 hrs ago
If that NCAA women's tournament bracket looks familiar, it should. More »Baylor, ND, UConn, Stanford top NCAA women's seeds
- 2 charged with threats in Ohio rape case AP - 5 hrs ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A day after two high school football players were convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl, authorities arrested two Ohio girls suspected of making social media threats against the … More »2 charged with threats in Ohio rape case
- Ducks reach deal with Perry to keep Getzlaf duo intact Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Anaheim Ducks have agreed on terms to re-sign right wing Corey Perry, matching the commitment they made to captain Ryan Getzlaf earlier this month, the team announced on Monday. Perry, … More »Ducks reach deal with Perry to keep Getzlaf duo intact
(Reuters) - The Anaheim Ducks have agreed on terms to re-sign right wing Corey Perry, matching the commitment they made to captain Ryan Getzlaf earlier this month, the team announced on Monday. Perry, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Ducks while playing alongside Getzlaf, will sign an eight-year contract, reportedly …
- No divided loyalties for disappointed Dutch manager Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hensley Meulens had ties to both teams in the World Baseball Classic semi-final on Monday, but the Netherlands manager felt the undeniable sting of their 4-1 loss … More »No divided loyalties for disappointed Dutch manager
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hensley Meulens had ties to both teams in the World Baseball Classic semi-final on Monday, but the Netherlands manager felt the undeniable sting of their 4-1 loss to the Dominican Republic. "I had my mom on the field today. She's full Dominican," Meulens explained. "My dad was on …
- Dominicans beat Dutch, meet Puerto Rico in final Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A salsa party was booked at the AT&T Park after the Dominican Republic beat the Netherlands 4-1 on Monday to set up an all-Caribbean clash against Puerto Rico in … More »Dominicans beat Dutch, meet Puerto Rico in final
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A salsa party was booked at the AT&T Park after the Dominican Republic beat the Netherlands 4-1 on Monday to set up an all-Caribbean clash against Puerto Rico in the final of the World Baseball Classic. "It could be Puerto Rico, it could be the Dominicans but the Classic championship …
- Scola's big 4th helps Suns rout Kobe-less Lakers AP - 7 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — A worn-out Los Angeles Lakers team without Kobe Bryant fell apart in the fourth quarter in Phoenix. More »Scola's big 4th helps Suns rout Kobe-less Lakers
- Heat beat Boston 105-103 for 23d win in a row AP - 8 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James and the Miami Heat escaped Boston with their 23rd win in a row. All that's in front of them now is the NBA record for consecutive victories. More »Heat beat Boston 105-103 for 23d win in a row
- Heat beat Boston 105-103 for 23rd win in a row AP - 9 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James made the go-ahead jumper with 10.5 seconds left to lead the Miami Heat to their 23rd consecutive victory, the second-longest streak in NBA history, with a 105-103 win over the … More »Heat beat Boston 105-103 for 23rd win in a row
- America starts filling out March Madness brackets AP - 9 hrs ago
Professor Michael Magazine is upending the logical world of math with a good dose of March Madness. More »America starts filling out March Madness brackets
- Bocanegra dropped from US roster for qualifiers AP - 11 hrs ago
The United States heads into World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico with an inexperienced defense after dropping captain Carlos Bocanegra and learning eight players are injured or ill. More »Bocanegra dropped from US roster for qualifiers
- Ohio AG could target football coach, host of party AP - 11 hrs ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The head football coach at Steubenville High School and the owners of a house where an infamous 12-minute video was filmed could be investigated as Ohio prosecutors look into how … More »Ohio AG could target football coach, host of party
- NFL, Providence Equity form strategic investment partnership Reuters - 11 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League and Providence Equity Partners announced on Monday that they have formed a strategic partnership to focus on investing in sports- and entertainment-related … More »NFL, Providence Equity form strategic investment partnership
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League and Providence Equity Partners announced on Monday that they have formed a strategic partnership to focus on investing in sports- and entertainment-related media assets. The NFL and the New York-based private equity firm said they will commit equity and jointly operate the …
- 2 charged with threatening girl in Ohio rape case AP - 12 hrs ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities have arrested two eastern Ohio girls suspected of making social media threats against a West Virginia girl who accused two high school football players of raping her in … More »2 charged with threatening girl in Ohio rape case
By Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair announced a $15.6 billion order for 175 passenger jets from Boeing on Tuesday in a boost to the struggling planemaker that … More »Boeing signs $15.6 billion landmark order with Ryanair
By Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair announced a $15.6 billion order for 175 passenger jets from Boeing on Tuesday in a boost to the struggling planemaker that will allow the Irish airline to consolidate its position as Europe's dominant low-cost carrier. The order for the current generation 737NGs keeps Ryanair …