- UEFA recommends referees halt matches in case of racism Reuters - 1 hr 7 mins ago
SOFIA (Reuters) - UEFA has recommended that referees stop matches when there are incidents of racism and says it will "fully support" them if they follow its advice. In a resolution issued in conjunction … More »UEFA recommends referees halt matches in case of racism
SOFIA (Reuters) - UEFA has recommended that referees stop matches when there are incidents of racism and says it will "fully support" them if they follow its advice. In a resolution issued in conjunction with the European Clubs Association (ECA) and the world players' union FIFPro, European soccer's governing body reminded …
- Pistorius bail restrictions eased AP - 1 hr 34 mins ago
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — A judge in South Africa says Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, can leave South Africa to compete in international competition, with condition … More »Pistorius bail restrictions eased
- Lawyers appeal against Pistorius bail restrictions AP - 2 hrs 15 mins ago
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius appealed against some of his bail restrictions Thursday, saying the Olympic athlete might eventually need to return to track competition to earn … More »Lawyers appeal against Pistorius bail restrictions
- BracketRacket: A floor, a Big Shocker and the Noid AP - 3 hrs ago
Welcome to BracketRacket, your one-stop shopping place for all things NCAA. More »BracketRacket: A floor, a Big Shocker and the Noid
- Penguins acquire Jarome Iginla from Flames AP - 4 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jarome Iginla spent 16 years chasing a Stanley Cup in Calgary. More »Penguins acquire Jarome Iginla from Flames
- 'The Shot' is still hot topic 26 years later AP - 5 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — No list of great NCAA championship game moments is complete unless Keith Smart's jumper for Indiana in 1987 is on it. More »'The Shot' is still hot topic 26 years later
- Heat's winning streak ends at 27 in Chicago AP - 5 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The streak is over. The big prize is still out there. More »Heat's winning streak ends at 27 in Chicago
- Rio stadium roof problems serious, say engineers Reuters - 5 hrs ago
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The damage which has forced the abrupt closure of Rio de Janeiro's Joao Havelange stadium is serious and it will take up to two months just to find a solution, engineers said … More »Rio stadium roof problems serious, say engineers
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The damage which has forced the abrupt closure of Rio de Janeiro's Joao Havelange stadium is serious and it will take up to two months just to find a solution, engineers said on Wednesday. The six-year-old arena, scheduled to host the athletics events at the 2016 Olympic games, was shut on Tuesday …
- Van Persie ponders staying at United for good Reuters - 5 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Robin van Persie feels he could stay at Manchester United for the rest of his career after enjoying a superb first season at Old Trafford. The Netherlands striker has netted 19 Premier … More »Van Persie ponders staying at United for good
LONDON (Reuters) - Robin van Persie feels he could stay at Manchester United for the rest of his career after enjoying a superb first season at Old Trafford. The Netherlands striker has netted 19 Premier League goals since joining from Arsenal in August, inspiring United to the brink of a 20th top-flight title. "For the …
- Money no object as English elite chase new Wayne Rooney Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Whether by design, necessity, self-interest or because of all three, nurturing youngsters has become fashionable for England's elite with no expense spared in the hunt … More »Money no object as English elite chase new Wayne Rooney
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Whether by design, necessity, self-interest or because of all three, nurturing youngsters has become fashionable for England's elite with no expense spared in the hunt for the new Wayne Rooney or Steven Gerrard. The length and breadth of the country, scouts from top clubs are hoovering …
- Runaway leaders United chasing points record Reuters - 5 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - With a 20th league title virtually in the bag and no more European distractions, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is challenging his side to push for a Premier League points record. … More »Runaway leaders United chasing points record
LONDON (Reuters) - With a 20th league title virtually in the bag and no more European distractions, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is challenging his side to push for a Premier League points record. United visit Sunderland on Saturday (1245) when victory would open up an 18-point lead, at least until second-placed …
- Sharapova, Ferrer reach semi-finals in Miami Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Maria Sharapova was shaky from the service line but the Russian world number two dodged danger at key moments to beat seventh seed Sara Errani 7-5 7-5 and reach the semi-finals of the Sony … More »Sharapova, Ferrer reach semi-finals in Miami
(Reuters) - Maria Sharapova was shaky from the service line but the Russian world number two dodged danger at key moments to beat seventh seed Sara Errani 7-5 7-5 and reach the semi-finals of the Sony Open in Miami on Wednesday. Serving at 4-5 in the second set of a see-saw struggle, the third seed Sharapova saved three …
- Veteran Haas into semi-finals in Miami Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Veteran Tommy Haas backed up his upset of world number one Novak Djokovic with a quarter-final victory over Gilles Simon on Wednesday to advance to a semi-final against David Ferrer at the … More »Veteran Haas into semi-finals in Miami
(Reuters) - Veteran Tommy Haas backed up his upset of world number one Novak Djokovic with a quarter-final victory over Gilles Simon on Wednesday to advance to a semi-final against David Ferrer at the Sony Open in Miami. The 34-year-old Haas, who beat Djokovic on Tuesday, produced a strong encore performance in his 6-3 …
- Miami's 27-game streak snapped after Chicago loss Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(fixes typo in 3rd par) March 27 (The Sports Xchange) - The Miami Heat's quest for history fell short, but it didn't end quietly. The Chicago Bulls stopped the second-longest win streak in American professional … More »Miami's 27-game streak snapped after Chicago loss
(fixes typo in 3rd par) March 27 (The Sports Xchange) - The Miami Heat's quest for history fell short, but it didn't end quietly. The Chicago Bulls stopped the second-longest win streak in American professional sports history, beating the Heat 101-97 on Wednesday at a raucous United Center. The Heat streak ended at 27. …
- Northwestern hires Collins as coach AP - 8 hrs ago
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern hired longtime Duke assistant Chris Collins on Tuesday night to replace the fired Bill Carmody, hoping he can finally lead the Wildcats to the NCAA tournament and into … More »Northwestern hires Collins as coach
- Lawyer: reality star learned of divorce from media AP - 9 hrs ago
ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for reality television star Porsha Williams says she learned from the media that her former NFL player husband had filed for divorce. More »Lawyer: reality star learned of divorce from media
- Sharapova beats Errani in Key Biscayne quarters AP - 9 hrs ago
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — The grunts were long and loud in the final game, as if Maria Sharapova was pushing a couch across nearby Crandon Beach. More »Sharapova beats Errani in Key Biscayne quarters
- Penske: Time to move on from Logano-Hamlin dustup AP - 10 hrs ago
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — Roger Penske said Wednesday that Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin have exchanged text messages since their final-lap crash at Fontana last weekend that left Hamlin hospitalized with a … More »Penske: Time to move on from Logano-Hamlin dustup
- AP source: Wainwright, Cards strike $97.5M deal AP - 12 hrs ago
Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals have agreed to a new contract that guarantees the Cardinals' ace an additional $97.5 million over five years through 2018. More »AP source: Wainwright, Cards strike $97.5M deal
- Heat G Wade in lineup against Bulls AP - 12 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Dwyane Wade was back in the lineup when the Miami Heat tried for their 28th consecutive victory on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. More »Heat G Wade in lineup against Bulls
- Tim McCarver to step down from Fox after season AP - 14 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Tim McCarver will make his 55th straight season of Major League Baseball his last. More »Tim McCarver to step down from Fox after season
- McIlroy tries to find form going to Masters AP - 15 hrs ago
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — Once the frost thawed, Rory McIlroy was back at work Wednesday morning trying to find a swing he could trust and repeat. More »McIlroy tries to find form going to Masters
- Lakers World Peace out 6 weeks, needs knee surgery AP - 16 hrs ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers' push for the playoffs just got a whole lot tougher. More »Lakers World Peace out 6 weeks, needs knee surgery
- Istanbul 2020 bid leaves "excellent impression" Reuters - 17 hrs ago
By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Istanbul's presentation of its bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games left an "excellent impression" the head of the evaluation commission said on Wednesday. Turkey's largest … More »Istanbul 2020 bid leaves "excellent impression"
By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Istanbul's presentation of its bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games left an "excellent impression" the head of the evaluation commission said on Wednesday. Turkey's largest city, which is competing with Tokyo and Madrid for the 2020 Games, presented its candidacy to the International Olympic …
- Exclusive: FBI has cooperating witness for soccer fraud probe: sources Reuters - 17 hrs ago
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An FBI probe into alleged corruption in international soccer has recently intensified after investigators persuaded a key party to be a cooperating witness, U.S. … More »Exclusive: FBI has cooperating witness for soccer fraud probe: sources
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An FBI probe into alleged corruption in international soccer has recently intensified after investigators persuaded a key party to be a cooperating witness, U.S. law enforcement sources said. They said that the witness is Daryan Warner, the son of former FIFA vice-president Jack …
By Anna Driver HOUSTON (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp's search for a new chief executive to replace Aubrey McClendon is likely to extend beyond an April 1 deadline, … More »Exclusive: Chesapeake CEO search extends beyond deadline - source
By Anna Driver HOUSTON (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp's search for a new chief executive to replace Aubrey McClendon is likely to extend beyond an April 1 deadline, according to a person familiar with the situation. McClendon is expected to step down on Monday even if a successor has not been named, leaving Chief Operating …