- Vettel secures pole at rain-hit Sepang Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins ago
By John O'Brien SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel made the most of a well-timed change of tires in a rainy qualifying session to seize pole position for … More »Vettel secures pole at rain-hit Sepang
By John O'Brien SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel made the most of a well-timed change of tires in a rainy qualifying session to seize pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday. Vettel will be joined on the front row for the second round of the season by Ferrari's …
- England thrash San Marino 8-0 Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins ago
SERRAVALLE, San Marino (Reuters) - England demolished a woefully weak San Marino side 8-0 on Friday as they polished their shooting boots for next week's clash with main World Cup qualifying rivals Montenegro. … More »England thrash San Marino 8-0
SERRAVALLE, San Marino (Reuters) - England demolished a woefully weak San Marino side 8-0 on Friday as they polished their shooting boots for next week's clash with main World Cup qualifying rivals Montenegro. An own goal by San Marino's Alessandro Della Valle after 12 minutes paved the way for Roy Hodgson's side to boost …
- Djokovic wins in Miami, while Azarenka withdraws Reuters - 1 hr 52 mins ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova both survived unscathed but the Sony Open lost two other grand slam champions on Friday when Victoria Azarenka and Juan Martin Del Potro exited the … More »Djokovic wins in Miami, while Azarenka withdraws
MIAMI (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova both survived unscathed but the Sony Open lost two other grand slam champions on Friday when Victoria Azarenka and Juan Martin Del Potro exited the Miami tournament. Azarenka withdrew from her opening match because of an ankle injury she suffered playing at Indian Wells …
- Two lost wickets disappointing, hard work ahead - Finn Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Greg Stutchbury AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Losing two wickets late in the day was not a disaster for England but they would need to work hard to slowly overhaul New Zealand's first innings of 443 on the third … More »Two lost wickets disappointing, hard work ahead - Finn
By Greg Stutchbury AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Losing two wickets late in the day was not a disaster for England but they would need to work hard to slowly overhaul New Zealand's first innings of 443 on the third day of the series deciding third test, fast bowler Steven Finn said. England were reduced to 50 for two at the end …
- Vettel secures pole for Malaysian Grand Prix Reuters - 3 hrs ago
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel took pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday after a rain-hit qualifying. Vettel will be joined on the … More »Vettel secures pole for Malaysian Grand Prix
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel took pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday after a rain-hit qualifying. Vettel will be joined on the front row for the second race of the season by Ferrari's Felipe Massa, while the Brazilian's Spanish team mate Fernando …
- Mexico melt in Honduras, U.S. freeze out Costa Rica Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Simon Evans DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - Mexico gave up a two goal lead to draw 2-2 in blazing heat in Honduras, while the United States beat Costa Rica 1-0 in a blizzard by the Rocky Mountains as CONCACAF's … More »Mexico melt in Honduras, U.S. freeze out Costa Rica
By Simon Evans DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - Mexico gave up a two goal lead to draw 2-2 in blazing heat in Honduras, while the United States beat Costa Rica 1-0 in a blizzard by the Rocky Mountains as CONCACAF's World Cup qualifiers served up another night of drama and controversy. In Kingston, Panama showed they are not …
- BracketRacket: 'There's a pattern. I memorized it' AP - 4 hrs ago
Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shopping place for all your NCAA tournament needs. More »BracketRacket: 'There's a pattern. I memorized it'
- Boyle: Queen volunteered for Olympics Bond spoof AP - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II needed no convincing to appear in a James Bond-themed skit during the opening ceremony of the London Olympics — in fact, she volunteered, according to the show's direc … More »Boyle: Queen volunteered for Olympics Bond spoof
- Rose and Haas lead going into weekend at Bay Hill AP - 4 hrs ago
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Justin Rose no longer has the lead all to himself at Bay Hill, though he remained four shots clear of defending champion Tiger Woods. More »Rose and Haas lead going into weekend at Bay Hill
- Heat rally past Pistons to push win streak to 25 AP - 4 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — Inside the Detroit locker room, there were answers to the question that has befuddled the NBA for nearly two months now. More »Heat rally past Pistons to push win streak to 25
- Dempsey gives U.S. win over Costa Rica in blizzard Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Simon Evans DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - In a heavy snow storm at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the United States battled to a 1-0 win over Costa Rica with Clint Dempsey's 16th minute goal securing … More »Dempsey gives U.S. win over Costa Rica in blizzard
By Simon Evans DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - In a heavy snow storm at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the United States battled to a 1-0 win over Costa Rica with Clint Dempsey's 16th minute goal securing victory in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifier on Friday. The U.S's decision to try and gain an advantage over the Central …
- Snow job: Americans beat Costa Rica 1-0 in storm AP - 6 hrs ago
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Soft snow started falling, and then kept getting heavier as the night progressed. More »Snow job: Americans beat Costa Rica 1-0 in storm
- Wizards rally for 103-100 win over Lakers AP - 6 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol returning from injuries and the Washington Wizards owning one of the league's worst road records, it seemed like an easy win was in store for the Los Angeles … More »Wizards rally for 103-100 win over Lakers
- Furious Costa Rica to protest after snowy defeat to U.S Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Simon Evans DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - Furious Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto said it was an "embarrassment to football" that Friday's World Cup qualifier with the United States was played in strong … More »Furious Costa Rica to protest after snowy defeat to U.S
By Simon Evans DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) - Furious Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto said it was an "embarrassment to football" that Friday's World Cup qualifier with the United States was played in strong snow, while his federation promised to make an official protest. The U.S. won 1-0 but Pinto was riled the game was …
- Minnesota outmuscles UCLA in 83-63 rout at NCAAs AP - 6 hrs ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Minnesota coach Tubby Smith got the win he needed to calm down his critics at home. UCLA's Ben Howland took a loss that will only ignite a new round of howling for his job out Wes … More »Minnesota outmuscles UCLA in 83-63 rout at NCAAs
- No. 1 Kansas survives Western Kentucky upset bid AP - 7 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self predicted this week that a No. 1 seed would someday lose to a No. 16. More »No. 1 Kansas survives Western Kentucky upset bid
- North Carolina tops Villanova 78-71 in NCAAs AP - 7 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — First his North Carolina players gave Roy Williams a tough, hard-fought, milestone victory. More »North Carolina tops Villanova 78-71 in NCAAs
- Iowa State rolls to 76-58 win over Notre Dame AP - 7 hrs ago
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — After spending most of the season doing damage from outside the 3-point line, Iowa State moved inside for its first game in the NCAA tournament. More »Iowa State rolls to 76-58 win over Notre Dame
- Florida beats Northwestern St 79-47 in NCAA opener AP - 7 hrs ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Florida coach Billy Donovan likes it when his team can run up and down the court. More »Florida beats Northwestern St 79-47 in NCAA opener
- Spain, Portugal held to draws in WCup qualifying AP - 7 hrs ago
Spain and Portugal were held to draws Friday night that hurt their chances of qualifying automatically for next year's World Cup, while England routed San Marino 8-0 for its biggest victory margin in 26 … More »Spain, Portugal held to draws in WCup qualifying
Spain and Portugal were held to draws Friday night that hurt their chances of qualifying automatically for next year's World Cup, while England routed San Marino 8-0 for its biggest victory margin in 26 years and New Zealand clinched a playoff berth against the fourth-place nation from North and Central America and the …
- Mississippi beats Wisconsin 57-46 in NCAA tourney AP - 8 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It turns out there is someone who can tone down the taunting and irreverent antics Marshall Henderson is becoming known for. More »Mississippi beats Wisconsin 57-46 in NCAA tourney
- Florida Gulf Coast stuns Georgetown 78-68 AP - 8 hrs ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — College basketball, meet Florida Gulf Coast. More »Florida Gulf Coast stuns Georgetown 78-68
- Streak now 25, as Heat rally past Detroit 103-89 AP - 9 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — It's becoming almost commonplace now, this trend of the Miami Heat getting off to slow starts and having to dig their way back from double-digit deficits. More »Streak now 25, as Heat rally past Detroit 103-89
- Penguins rally for 11th straight win AP - 9 hrs ago
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are rolling so well without Evgeni Malkin, the star center might have trouble cracking the lineup once he is healthy enough to play. More »Penguins rally for 11th straight win
- Anthony scores 37, Knicks clinch playoff berth AP - 9 hrs ago
TORONTO (AP) — When the New York Knicks signed Kenyon Martin last month, they hoped the veteran big man might help them with a playoff push. More »Anthony scores 37, Knicks clinch playoff berth
By Martinne Geller (Reuters) - Shares in top U.S. packaged food companies Mondelez International Inc and PepsiCo Inc jumped on Friday on speculation that they could merge, … More »Mondelez, PepsiCo shares up after report of Peltz stake
By Martinne Geller (Reuters) - Shares in top U.S. packaged food companies Mondelez International Inc and PepsiCo Inc jumped on Friday on speculation that they could merge, after a report that activist investor Nelson Peltz has taken stakes in each. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Britain's Daily Telegraph reported …