- Woods number one with Vonn and maybe rankings too Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Steve Keating ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - With two wins in his last four starts Tiger Woods appears to have found his groove, found a new girlfriend and by the end of the week could find himself back … More »Woods number one with Vonn and maybe rankings too
By Steve Keating ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - With two wins in his last four starts Tiger Woods appears to have found his groove, found a new girlfriend and by the end of the week could find himself back at the top of the world golf rankings. Certainly Woods heads into Thursday's start of the Arnold Palmer Invitational …
- One look at the 63 NCAA women's tourney games AP - 3 hrs ago
Baylor is six wins from a second straight national championship. But, it's hardly a foregone conclusion this year that the Lady Bears will repeat. More »One look at the 63 NCAA women's tourney games
- BracketRacket: 'I thought it's for takeout orders' AP - 3 hrs ago
Welcome to BracketRacket, your one-stop shopping place for all things NCAA. More »BracketRacket: 'I thought it's for takeout orders'
- Mali lose Diakite, three others to injury ahead of qualifier Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Midfielder Samba Diakite was one of four players to withdraw because of injury from Mali's squad for their World Cup qualifier in Rwanda on Sunday, officials said on Wednesday. The powerfully-built … More »Mali lose Diakite, three others to injury ahead of qualifier
(Reuters) - Midfielder Samba Diakite was one of four players to withdraw because of injury from Mali's squad for their World Cup qualifier in Rwanda on Sunday, officials said on Wednesday. The powerfully-built Queens Park Rangers player is joined on the sidelines by goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa, who was also in the squad …
- Tiger has a history at Bay Hill AP - 4 hrs ago
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods has been winning at Bay Hill before he was old enough to drive a car. More »Tiger has a history at Bay Hill
- Player safety rules passed by NFL owners AP - 5 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL believes it made pro football safer, particularly for defensive players, with rule changes passed at the owners meetings. More »Player safety rules passed by NFL owners
- Should science on brain injury inspire a ban on boxing? Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent LONDON (Reuters) - When Ireland's Katie Taylor was taking hits and striking blows for boxing's Olympic debut in an east London ring last year, John Hardy … More »Should science on brain injury inspire a ban on boxing?
By Kate Kelland, Health and Science Correspondent LONDON (Reuters) - When Ireland's Katie Taylor was taking hits and striking blows for boxing's Olympic debut in an east London ring last year, John Hardy did not want to look. To this leading neuroscientist and molecular biologist, a boxing bout is little more than a session …
- La Salle, James Madison advance from First Four AP - 5 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Guards, guards everywhere. And they can shoot. More »La Salle, James Madison advance from First Four
- Heat overcome huge deficit, run win streak to 24 AP - 5 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — The jilted billionaire owner offered an olive branch. The scoreboard leaked fluid, causing a long delay. The home team, missing its top three scorers, built a mammoth lead over the defending … More »Heat overcome huge deficit, run win streak to 24
CLEVELAND (AP) — The jilted billionaire owner offered an olive branch. The scoreboard leaked fluid, causing a long delay. The home team, missing its top three scorers, built a mammoth lead over the defending NBA champions. A fan sprinted onto the court, hoping to convince LeBron James to come back home.
- Ducks rally past Chicago 4-2 in top 2 teams' clash AP - 6 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — While the Chicago Blackhawks captured the sports world's attention with their record start to the regular season, the Anaheim Ducks cruised right along behind them, waiting for their … More »Ducks rally past Chicago 4-2 in top 2 teams' clash
- Woods went public with Vonn to devalue photos AP - 7 hrs ago
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods figured it was worth going public about his relationship with Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn rather than having paparazzi make money off them. More »Woods went public with Vonn to devalue photos
- Gasol's tip lifts Grizzlies over Thunder in OT AP - 7 hrs ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Marc Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies finally put away Oklahoma City with their final shot. More »Gasol's tip lifts Grizzlies over Thunder in OT
- Miami beat Cleveland to extend winning streak to 24 games Reuters - 8 hrs ago
CLEVELAND, March 20 (The Sports Xchange) - It would have been the biggest upset of the NBA season. However, the defending NBA champion Miami Heat had other ideas. MVP candidate LeBron James took over in … More »Miami beat Cleveland to extend winning streak to 24 games
CLEVELAND, March 20 (The Sports Xchange) - It would have been the biggest upset of the NBA season. However, the defending NBA champion Miami Heat had other ideas. MVP candidate LeBron James took over in the fourth quarter, leading the Heat to a 98-95 victory over the upset-minded Cavs on Wednesday before 20,562 at Quicken …
- La Salle outshoot Boise St 80-71 AP - 8 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — One hot guard is awfully handy at NCAA tournament time. Four? Pretty much unbeatable. More »La Salle outshoot Boise St 80-71
- Heat run streak to 24 with huge comeback vs. Cavs AP - 8 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Miami's winning streak was in danger of disappearing — in Cleveland, of all places. More »Heat run streak to 24 with huge comeback vs. Cavs
- La Salle outshoots Boise St 80-71 AP - 9 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Tyrone Garland led La Salle's guard-driven offense with 22 points, and the Explorers wrapped up the NCAA tournament's First Four by getting the better of an old-fashioned shootout, … More »La Salle outshoots Boise St 80-71
- James reveling in monster dunk over Terry AP - 10 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James wasn't just satisfied with dunking over Jason Terry. On Wednesday, he threw it in the Boston guard's face again. More »James reveling in monster dunk over Terry
- Davis again JMU's MVP in 68-55 First Four win AP - 10 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — After winning the program's first NCAA tournament game in 30 years, James Madison sounds as if it's not done. More »Davis again JMU's MVP in 68-55 First Four win
- Bears part ways with veteran LB Brian Urlacher AP - 11 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Brian Urlacher wanted to re-sign with the Chicago Bears. More »Bears part ways with veteran LB Brian Urlacher
- Overhaul needed to stop talent drain, says Champagne Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - Football has reached the point where it must choose between becoming an elitist sport, dominated by a handful of rich clubs and leagues, or a universal one, according … More »Overhaul needed to stop talent drain, says Champagne
By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - Football has reached the point where it must choose between becoming an elitist sport, dominated by a handful of rich clubs and leagues, or a universal one, according to former FIFA presidential advisor Jerome Champagne. The Frenchman, who worked in various senior positions including …
- Time to see if NCAA tourney really up for grabs AP - 12 hrs ago
Brad Stevens is amused by all this talk of parity in the NCAA tournament. More »Time to see if NCAA tourney really up for grabs
- Klinsmann hands Dempsey U.S. captain's armband Reuters - 13 hrs ago
DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - United States coach Juergen Klinsmann has named Tottenham Hostpur forward Clint Dempsey as his captain for the upcoming World Cup games against Costa Rica and Mexico. Established … More »Klinsmann hands Dempsey U.S. captain's armband
DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - United States coach Juergen Klinsmann has named Tottenham Hostpur forward Clint Dempsey as his captain for the upcoming World Cup games against Costa Rica and Mexico. Established U.S. skipper Carlos Bocanegra was not selected in the squad that will face Costa Rica in Denver on Friday and Mexico …
- NFL passes helmet rule, ends tuck rule AP - 13 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — If it was good enough for football's greatest running back, NFL owners figure, it should work in the 21st century. More »NFL passes helmet rule, ends tuck rule
- Exclusive: Brazil enlists U.N. help to ready World Cup stadium Reuters - 14 hrs ago
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's capital city, struggling to finish a new soccer stadium in time for an upcoming dress rehearsal for the 2014 World Cup, is turning to a surprising partner … More »Exclusive: Brazil enlists U.N. help to ready World Cup stadium
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's capital city, struggling to finish a new soccer stadium in time for an upcoming dress rehearsal for the 2014 World Cup, is turning to a surprising partner for help: the United Nations. The Brasilia government signed this week a 35 million reais ($17.61 million) agreement with …
- Cashman: 'It's a possibility' Jeter misses opener AP - 14 hrs ago
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees might be minus Derek Jeter on opening day. More »Cashman: 'It's a possibility' Jeter misses opener
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance officials acknowledged being "in a mess" over Cyprus during a conference call on Wednesday and discussed imposing capital controls … More »Exclusive: Euro zone call notes reveal extent of alarm over Cyprus
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance officials acknowledged being "in a mess" over Cyprus during a conference call on Wednesday and discussed imposing capital controls to insulate the region from a possible collapse of the Cypriot economy. In detailed notes of the call seen by Reuters, one official described emotions …