- Inter chief blames Gasperini for club woes AFP - 1 hr 32 mins ago
President Massimo Moratti blamed former coach Gian Piero Gasperini for Inter Milan's disasterous season after firing Claudio Ranieri and replacing him with the untried and unheralded Andrea Stramaccio … More »Inter chief blames Gasperini for club woes
- Sri Lanka set England 340 for victory Reuters - 1 hr 53 mins ago
GALLE (Reuters) - Wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene hit an unbeaten half century to frustrate the England bowlers before Sri Lanka were finally dismissed for 214 in their second innings on the third day … More »Sri Lanka set England 340 for victory
GALLE (Reuters) - Wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene hit an unbeaten half century to frustrate the England bowlers before Sri Lanka were finally dismissed for 214 in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Wednesday. England were left 340 to win, a record chase on the ground, and at tea they had reached …
- Igawa home after disastrous Yankee years AFP - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
One of Japan's costliest ever baseball exports returned home on Wednesday, cutting a disappointed figure less than five years after signing a $46 million deal with the New York Yankees. More »Igawa home after disastrous Yankee years
- England begin tough chase to win first Test AFP - 3 hrs ago
England launched their chase of a daunting 340-run victory target in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, reaching 27-0 from seven overs by tea on the third day. More »England begin tough chase to win first Test
- China's star hurdler Liu still dogged by injury AFP - 3 hrs ago
China's star hurdler Liu Xiang is still struggling with an injury that ended his quest to win a gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, state media reported Wednesday, quoting his coach. More »China's star hurdler Liu still dogged by injury
- Payton, Saints have decisions looming this week AP - 3 hrs ago
As Sean Payton finishes what could be his last week of work in 2012, he and the Saints' brass have some major choices to make. They're hoping Bill Parcells can help, whether he wants to get back into … More »Payton, Saints have decisions looming this week
- Hayes leads UConn women back to Final Four AP - 4 hrs ago
The chalkboard in the UConn locker room after the Huskies' victory over Kentucky had two words written across it: Final Four. More »Hayes leads UConn women back to Final Four
- Magic Johnson group to buy Dodgers for record $2 billion Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group spear-headed by former basketball great Earvin "Magic" Johnson agreed to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team for a record $2 billion, team owner Frank McCourt announced … More »Magic Johnson group to buy Dodgers for record $2 billion
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group spear-headed by former basketball great Earvin "Magic" Johnson agreed to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team for a record $2 billion, team owner Frank McCourt announced on Tuesday, capping a two-year drama that started with McCourt's divorce and wound its way through bankruptcy court. …
- China's Liu Xiang still dogged by injury AFP - 4 hrs ago
China's star hurdler Liu Xiang is still struggling with an injury that ended his quest to win a gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, state media reported, quoting his coach. More »China's Liu Xiang still dogged by injury
- Wozniacki sinks Serena for first time Reuters - 6 hrs ago
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki enjoyed her first victory over Serena Williams, winning 6-4 6-4 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Tuesday to set up a semi-final clash with Maria Sharapova. … More »Wozniacki sinks Serena for first time
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki enjoyed her first victory over Serena Williams, winning 6-4 6-4 at the Sony Ericsson Open on Tuesday to set up a semi-final clash with Maria Sharapova. Wozniacki had lost all of her three previous meetings with the American but was on top early, breaking in the third …
- Djokovic and Nadal punch quarter-final tickets Reuters - 6 hrs ago
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic and second ranked Rafa Nadal moved into the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open with straight set victories on Tuesday. Djokovic, … More »Djokovic and Nadal punch quarter-final tickets
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic and second ranked Rafa Nadal moved into the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open with straight set victories on Tuesday. Djokovic, a 7-5 6-3 winner against Richard Gasquet, had a game on his hands in the opening set when he was broken in the fourth game …
- Minnesota tops Washington 68-67 in OT in NIT semis AP - 7 hrs ago
Still alive in late March, Minnesota is finally learning to win the close ones. More »Minnesota tops Washington 68-67 in OT in NIT semis
- Pistorius confident of qualifying for London 400 metres Reuters - 7 hrs ago
DURBAN (Reuters) - Double amputee Oscar Pistorius says he is confident of qualifying to run the 400 metres at the London Olympic Games. "I've never been much of an optimist; I'm a realist and I'm realistic … More »Pistorius confident of qualifying for London 400 metres
DURBAN (Reuters) - Double amputee Oscar Pistorius says he is confident of qualifying to run the 400 metres at the London Olympic Games. "I've never been much of an optimist; I'm a realist and I'm realistic in knowing what I have to do and I'm confident in knowing that I can achieve that," the South African told reporters …
- Kalou strike gives Chelsea victory at Benfica Reuters - 7 hrs ago
LISBON (Reuters) - A second-half goal by Salomon Kalou handed Chelsea a 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. The Londoners always appeared in control … More »Kalou strike gives Chelsea victory at Benfica
LISBON (Reuters) - A second-half goal by Salomon Kalou handed Chelsea a 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. The Londoners always appeared in control and Kalou grabbed the only goal in the 75th minute, tapping the ball in from close range after excellent work down the …
- ND women claim Final Four spot, beat Terps 80-49 AP - 8 hrs ago
Skylar Diggins knew she needed to do more than score to send Notre Dame back to the Final Four. More »ND women claim Final Four spot, beat Terps 80-49
- Dodgers reach record deal with Magic Johnson group AP - 8 hrs ago
A group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson and longtime baseball executive Stan Kasten agreed Tuesday night to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt for a record $2 billion. More »Dodgers reach record deal with Magic Johnson group
- Dodgers reach deal with Magic Johnson group AP - 8 hrs ago
A group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson and longtime baseball executive Stan Kasten agreed Tuesday night to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt for $2 billion. More »Dodgers reach deal with Magic Johnson group
- Four No. 1 seeds advance to women's Final Four AP - 8 hrs ago
Brittney Griner and Baylor are two wins from a perfect season. More »Four No. 1 seeds advance to women's Final Four
- Former Olympic champion Paul Hamm retires AFP - 9 hrs ago
Paul Hamm, the American who captured 2004 Athens Olympic all-around men's gymnastics gold, announced his retirement from the sport after ending his bid to qualify for this year's Olympics. More »Former Olympic champion Paul Hamm retires
- Djokovic, Nadal, Wozniacki, Sharapova win at Miami AFP - 9 hrs ago
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal stayed on pace for a possible final showdown while Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki booked a semi-final match with triumphs at the Miami ATP and WTA event. More »Djokovic, Nadal, Wozniacki, Sharapova win at Miami
- Sabres beat Capitals 5-1 to move into 8th place AP - 9 hrs ago
With a magnificent performance on the road in a pivotal late-season game, the surging Buffalo Sabres took another huge step in their charge to the playoffs. More »Sabres beat Capitals 5-1 to move into 8th place
- Chan favourite at F.skating worlds, Wagner aims for top AFP - 11 hrs ago
Canada's Patrick Chan is favourite to defend his men's crown as Ashley Wagner will be bidding to put the US back among the elite of women's figure skating at the world championships starting on Wednes … More »Chan favourite at F.skating worlds, Wagner aims for top
- England set out on historic chase in S. Lanka cricket Test AFP - 12 hrs ago
England recovered from two crucial blows to stay afloat in their tough run chase to win the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday. More »England set out on historic chase in S. Lanka cricket Test
- Athens champion Hamm retires Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Paul Hamm, the only American man to win the Olympic all-round gold medal, announced his retirement from gymnastics on Tuesday. More »Athens champion Hamm retires
- Andy Roddick loses to Juan Monaco at Key Biscayne AP - 12 hrs ago
The buzz Andy Roddick got from beating Roger Federer turned into a hangover Tuesday, when Juan Monaco became a real headache. More »Andy Roddick loses to Juan Monaco at Key Biscayne
Sharp questioning by the Supreme Court's conservative justices has cast serious doubt on the survival of the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President … More »Conservative justices question insurance mandate