- Raikkonen fastest after second Malaysian practice AP - 3 hrs ago
SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) — Kimi Raikkonen continued his surprisingly strong start to the Formula One season, posting the fastest time in the second practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix, outpacing defending … More »Raikkonen fastest after second Malaysian practice
- Upset of the day: Harvard ousts New Mexico AP - 3 hrs ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Some people may have heard of the school that's suddenly generating a bit of March Madness buzz. More »Upset of the day: Harvard ousts New Mexico
- Memphis survives frantic finish, beats St Mary's AP - 5 hrs ago
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — When D.J. Stephens is dunking and blocking shots, Memphis looks like a team that could make an extended run in this NCAA tournament. More »Memphis survives frantic finish, beats St Mary's
- Top-seeded Louisville stays above the upset fray AP - 5 hrs ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — No matter where he's coaching or who his team is facing, Rick Pitino has never liked playing the first game of the NCAA tournament as a top seed. More »Top-seeded Louisville stays above the upset fray
- Pac-12 starts strong in NCAA tourney in San Jose AP - 5 hrs ago
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Twelve turned out to be a lucky number for the Pac-12 Conference. More »Pac-12 starts strong in NCAA tourney in San Jose
- Nuggets beat 76ers 101-100 for 14th straight win AP - 5 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — Down five points with less than 10 seconds left, Corey Brewer figured this was the end of the Denver Nuggets' longest streak since joining the NBA in 1976. More »Nuggets beat 76ers 101-100 for 14th straight win
- Rose gets hot with the putter to lead Bay Hill AP - 5 hrs ago
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — He didn't miss a putt inside 15 feet. He watched good shots and answered with better ones. He ran off a string of birdies to pull away. More »Rose gets hot with the putter to lead Bay Hill
- NZ's Fulton hits maiden ton as England thwarted Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Greg Stutchbury AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Peter Fulton scored his maiden test century as he anchored New Zealand to an impressive 250 for one at the close of the first day of the series-deciding third test … More »NZ's Fulton hits maiden ton as England thwarted
By Greg Stutchbury AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Peter Fulton scored his maiden test century as he anchored New Zealand to an impressive 250 for one at the close of the first day of the series-deciding third test against England at Eden Park on Friday. Fulton, who shared in a 79-run opening partnership with Hamish Rutherford (37), …
- FIFA 'not losing control' of 2022 World Cup, says Blatter Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA has not lost control over the 2022 World Cup, president Sepp Blatter said on Thursday in response to ongoing controversy over whether the tournament should be … More »FIFA 'not losing control' of 2022 World Cup, says Blatter
By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA has not lost control over the 2022 World Cup, president Sepp Blatter said on Thursday in response to ongoing controversy over whether the tournament should be staged in the European summer as planned. Blatter reiterated that any request to change the timing of the event to cooler …
- Rose outshines Woods to grab lead at Bay Hill Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Steve Keating ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Briton Justin Rose returned a seven-under 65 to grab the first-round lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday, while Tiger Woods got his bid for … More »Rose outshines Woods to grab lead at Bay Hill
By Steve Keating ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Briton Justin Rose returned a seven-under 65 to grab the first-round lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday, while Tiger Woods got his bid for an eighth Bay Hill title off to a solid start. Helped by a red-hot putter, Rose outshone playing partners Woods and South …
- Hafeez out obstructing the field in Pakistan victory Reuters - 6 hrs ago
DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - Mohammad Hafeez became the first batsman given out for obstructing the field under new rules on Thursday before Pakistan defeated South Africa by three wickets to level … More »Hafeez out obstructing the field in Pakistan victory
DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - Mohammad Hafeez became the first batsman given out for obstructing the field under new rules on Thursday before Pakistan defeated South Africa by three wickets to level their one-day series 2-2. The opener changed his running line while attempting a second run and was struck by a throw from …
- Gayle and Chanderpaul turn screw on Zimbabwe Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Centuries from stalwarts Chris Gayle and Shivnarine Chanderpaul highlighted a festival of batting on Thursday as West Indies built up a 206-run lead over Zimbabwe on the second day of the second … More »Gayle and Chanderpaul turn screw on Zimbabwe
(Reuters) - Centuries from stalwarts Chris Gayle and Shivnarine Chanderpaul highlighted a festival of batting on Thursday as West Indies built up a 206-run lead over Zimbabwe on the second day of the second and final test in Dominica. The hosts reached 381 for eight at the close with Chanderpaul top scoring on 108 after …
- Football needs a black Mourinho, says Milan's Boateng Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who led a walk-off in a club friendly in January after being racially abused, believes the game needs to be more multi-cultural. The Ghanaian player … More »Football needs a black Mourinho, says Milan's Boateng
(Reuters) - AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who led a walk-off in a club friendly in January after being racially abused, believes the game needs to be more multi-cultural. The Ghanaian player has since decided his protest in the match against Italian fourth-tier side Pro Patria was not the right thing to do but, …
- Harvard upsets New Mexico 68-62 in NCAA tourney AP - 6 hrs ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Give those Harvard kids an A-plus in another subject: Bracketbusting 101. More »Harvard upsets New Mexico 68-62 in NCAA tourney
- South Africa's Smith likely to miss decisive one-dayer Reuters - 6 hrs ago
DURBAN (Reuters) - South Africa opener Graeme Smith is unlikely to play in the final one-day international on Sunday after his ankle flared up during Pakistan's three-wicket win on Thursday, officials … More »South Africa's Smith likely to miss decisive one-dayer
DURBAN (Reuters) - South Africa opener Graeme Smith is unlikely to play in the final one-day international on Sunday after his ankle flared up during Pakistan's three-wicket win on Thursday, officials said. Smith was unable to field for the majority of the Pakistan innings and a decision on leaving him out of the decisive …
- No. 5 seed VCU races past Akron in 88-42 rout AP - 7 hrs ago
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — VCU was at its best, pressing, running — and winning with ease. More »No. 5 seed VCU races past Akron in 88-42 rout
- No. 12 seed Cal beats No. 5 seed UNLV 64-61 AP - 7 hrs ago
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Allen Crabbe clapped his hands toward the roaring crowd. Richard Solomon shook his hips and danced. Senior reserve Robert Thurman pumped his fist lightly, just thankful for a chance … More »No. 12 seed Cal beats No. 5 seed UNLV 64-61
- Robinson, Michigan beat South Dakota State 71-56 AP - 7 hrs ago
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Trey Burke hit the ground with a thud, and a rough night suddenly turned downright painful. More »Robinson, Michigan beat South Dakota State 71-56
- Everest mountaineer George Lowe dies at 89 AP - 7 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — George Lowe, the last surviving climber from the team that made the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, has died at age 89. More »Everest mountaineer George Lowe dies at 89
- Nuggets win 14th straight, 101-100 over 76ers AP - 8 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets' streak lives on thanks to some luck and pluck. More »Nuggets win 14th straight, 101-100 over 76ers
- Lyons leads 6th-seed Arizona over Belmont 81-64 AP - 8 hrs ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Arizona coach Sean Miller can understand why Belmont was the trendy pick to upset his sixth-seeded Wildcats. More »Lyons leads 6th-seed Arizona over Belmont 81-64
- NCAA: Colorado State runs away from Missouri 84-72 AP - 8 hrs ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Dorian Green scored 17 of his 26 points in the first half and eighth-seeded Colorado State used good shooting and great rebounding to run away from No. 9 Missouri 84-72 Thursday night … More »NCAA: Colorado State runs away from Missouri 84-72
- Brodeur scores as Devils top Hurricanes 4-1 AP - 8 hrs ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Brodeur playfully asked what else he could have done for the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night, and coach Peter DeBoer had an idea. More »Brodeur scores as Devils top Hurricanes 4-1
- Top seed Louisville rolls to 79-48 rout of NC A&T AP - 8 hrs ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Louisville coach Rick Pitino rattled off Russ Smith's stats, one more impressive than the next. More »Top seed Louisville rolls to 79-48 rout of NC A&T
- Brodeur helps Devils top Hurricanes 4-1 AP - 10 hrs ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Brodeur playfully asked what else he could have done for the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night, and coach Peter DeBoer had an idea. More »Brodeur helps Devils top Hurricanes 4-1
By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) - British oil company BP announced on Friday an $8 billion share buy-back program, acting swiftly on its promise to reward investors after … More »BP to return $8 billion to shareholders from TNK-BP sale
By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) - British oil company BP announced on Friday an $8 billion share buy-back program, acting swiftly on its promise to reward investors after it sold its stake in its Russian unit, TNK-BP . BP, which completed the sale of the half-owned TNK-BP to Russian state oil firm Rosneft on Thursday, said …