- With Heat rolling, Lakers recall their record run AP - 3 hrs ago
Gail Goodrich knew Miami would beat Boston the other night. More »With Heat rolling, Lakers recall their record run
- Mindful of Lehigh loss, Duke won't overlook Albany AP - 4 hrs ago
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke won't get caught looking ahead in this NCAA tournament. More »Mindful of Lehigh loss, Duke won't overlook Albany
- Kentucky ousted in NIT by Robert Morris, 59-57 AP - 4 hrs ago
MOON, Pa. (AP) — John Calipari and Kentucky experienced an entirely different kind of "one-and-done" in the opening round of the NIT. More »Kentucky ousted in NIT by Robert Morris, 59-57
- NFL owners pass 2 rules changes AP - 5 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL concentrated on player safety on the second day of the owners meetings, yet didn't vote on the most contentious rule proposal. More »NFL owners pass 2 rules changes
- Unbeaten Dominicans win World Baseball Classic 3-0 AP - 5 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Samuel Deduno pleaded with Tony Pena to leave him in the game — the outing of his life, his country across his chest. More »Unbeaten Dominicans win World Baseball Classic 3-0
- Saint Mary's, NC A&T move on from NCAA First Four AP - 5 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Saint Mary's had a big concern coming into the NCAA tournament's First Four. Its career scoring leader suddenly couldn't hit a shot. More »Saint Mary's, NC A&T move on from NCAA First Four
- Xavi doubtful for Spain qualifier against Finland Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain playmaker Xavi is a major doubt for Friday's World Cup Group I qualifier at home to Finland after he missed Tuesday's training session due to a niggling hamstring injury. The Barcelona … More »Xavi doubtful for Spain qualifier against Finland
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain playmaker Xavi is a major doubt for Friday's World Cup Group I qualifier at home to Finland after he missed Tuesday's training session due to a niggling hamstring injury. The Barcelona midfielder has been sidelined several times by muscle problems in recent months and the 33-year-old was absent …
- Mourinho suspects problems with FIFA coach vote Reuters - 5 hrs ago
LISBON (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho did not attend the FIFA Ballon d'Or gala because he was warned by some of those who voted for him as coach of the year that their votes showed up as supporting … More »Mourinho suspects problems with FIFA coach vote
LISBON (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho did not attend the FIFA Ballon d'Or gala because he was warned by some of those who voted for him as coach of the year that their votes showed up as supporting other candidates instead. "Am I sorry for not having gone to the gala? No. It was the right decision," Mourinho told …
- Blatter unruffled by Brazilian World Cup delays Reuters - 5 hrs ago
ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter is unruffled by Brazil's stop-start preparations for the 2014 World Cup, saying delays and hiccups are part and parcel of the run-up to the tournament. "With … More »Blatter unruffled by Brazilian World Cup delays
ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter is unruffled by Brazil's stop-start preparations for the 2014 World Cup, saying delays and hiccups are part and parcel of the run-up to the tournament. "With the power of Brazil, and I don't only speak of the economic power but also with the willpower, Brazil will be ready …
- McLaren apologizes to Red Bull for software glitch AP - 5 hrs ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — McLaren has apologized for a software-related issue on an engine control unit it supplies to Formula One teams and which contributed to Red Bull driver Mark Webber's poor … More »McLaren apologizes to Red Bull for software glitch
- Dominican Republic wins World Baseball Classic Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Dominican Republic capped off an unbeaten campaign by defeating Caribbean neighbors Puerto Rico 3-0 to win the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. The Dominicans … More »Dominican Republic wins World Baseball Classic
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Dominican Republic capped off an unbeaten campaign by defeating Caribbean neighbors Puerto Rico 3-0 to win the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. The Dominicans made up for their first-round exit in the 2009 tournament by taking their record to 8-0 after the title game, five pitchers …
- Saint Mary's beats Middle Tenn 67-54 in First Four AP - 8 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Matthew Dellavedova's first shot from behind the arc was right on target. So was the next one less than a minute later. More »Saint Mary's beats Middle Tenn 67-54 in First Four
- Nuggets beat Thunder for first 13-game win streak AP - 8 hrs ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Andre Miller isn't known for voicing his opinion. So when the veteran point guard started talking, the Denver Nuggets listened. More »Nuggets beat Thunder for first 13-game win streak
- Danny Boyle on "Trance" and keeping sane during London Olympics Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Zorianna Kit LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After Danny Boyle's prominent role at last year's London Summer Olympics, the British filmmaker is back in the spotlight with his first film since 2010's "127 Hours." … More »Danny Boyle on "Trance" and keeping sane during London Olympics
By Zorianna Kit LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After Danny Boyle's prominent role at last year's London Summer Olympics, the British filmmaker is back in the spotlight with his first film since 2010's "127 Hours." "Trance," which had its world premiere in London on Tuesday, stars James McAvoy as Simon, a man who teams with a criminal …
- Robert Morris stuns Kentucky in NIT, 59-57 AP - 9 hrs ago
MOON, Pa. (AP) — A down season for defending national champion Kentucky ended with one final disappointment. More »Robert Morris stuns Kentucky in NIT, 59-57
- A&T Aggies finally win an NCAA game, 73-72 AP - 9 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — After more than 30 years of trying, North Carolina A&T finally has an NCAA win. More »A&T Aggies finally win an NCAA game, 73-72
- Umps calls pitches from behind mound, Pujols at 1B AP - 11 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Something sounded very, very strange to Milwaukee Brewers starter Wily Peralta. More »Umps calls pitches from behind mound, Pujols at 1B
- Owners pass 2 rules changes AP - 11 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Concerned with how it will be officiated, NFL owners delayed voting Tuesday on a rule change that would ban offensive players from using the crown of their helmets against defenders in the … More »Owners pass 2 rules changes
- Major League Baseball exec defends World Baseball Classic as unqualified hit Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) has no desire to see the World Baseball Classic played at a different time of year despite a chorus of critics who say the tournament … More »Major League Baseball exec defends World Baseball Classic as unqualified hit
By Larry Fine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) has no desire to see the World Baseball Classic played at a different time of year despite a chorus of critics who say the tournament is lacking many of the game's top players. A disappointing showing by the United States, which was eliminated in the second …
- Pope Francis book to get first English translation Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - A book by newly installed Roman Catholic Pope Francis will be translated into English for the first time, publisher Image Books said on Tuesday. "On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, … More »Pope Francis book to get first English translation
(Reuters) - A book by newly installed Roman Catholic Pope Francis will be translated into English for the first time, publisher Image Books said on Tuesday. "On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family and the Church in the 21st Century," which was first published in Spanish in 2010, will be released in the United …
- The path to 33 might not be that daunting for Heat AP - 14 hrs ago
LeBron James and the Miami Heat are about to play another game in Cleveland. More »The path to 33 might not be that daunting for Heat
- Yankees SS Jeter scratched from Tuesday's lineup AP - 14 hrs ago
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Relax, Yankees fans. The captain is OK. More »Yankees SS Jeter scratched from Tuesday's lineup
- AP source: Butler, Creighton, Xavier to Big East AP - 14 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The two conferences growing out of the old Big East are moving forward. More »AP source: Butler, Creighton, Xavier to Big East
- Ohio AG: threats against rape victim must stop AP - 14 hrs ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A girl who was raped by two high school football players is being victimized by threats against her on Twitter, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said Tuesday as he demanded an end … More »Ohio AG: threats against rape victim must stop
- Top teams could be forced to play on the road AP - 15 hrs ago
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw wasn't thrilled when the NCAA women's tournament bracket was released Monday. More »Top teams could be forced to play on the road
By Tim McLaughlin BOSTON (Reuters) - Some banks have been buying longer-term bonds to boost profits in a low-interest rate environment, sparking fears their profits will … More »Analysis: Small and mid-sized banks face interest-rate struggles
By Tim McLaughlin BOSTON (Reuters) - Some banks have been buying longer-term bonds to boost profits in a low-interest rate environment, sparking fears their profits will be squeezed when the Federal Reserve eventually starts to hike rates. Banks are drawn to bonds maturing years in the future because the securities pay …