- FIFA warn S.Africa government against interference Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Mark Gleeson JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - FIFA have written to the South African government warning them against a judicial inquiry into the recent soccer match-fixing scandals, saying the matter should … More »FIFA warn S.Africa government against interference
By Mark Gleeson JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - FIFA have written to the South African government warning them against a judicial inquiry into the recent soccer match-fixing scandals, saying the matter should rather be handled by the country's football association. Several of South Africa's warm-ups before they hosted the 2010 …
- Messi scores against every team in La Liga consecutively Reuters - 3 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's World Player of the Year Lionel Messi scored in a 19th successive La Liga match on Saturday, entering a new statistic in the record books by netting against every team in … More »Messi scores against every team in La Liga consecutively
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's World Player of the Year Lionel Messi scored in a 19th successive La Liga match on Saturday, entering a new statistic in the record books by netting against every team in the league consecutively. The Argentine set up Barca's first and scored the second but struggling Celta Vigo spoiled his …
- Cheetahs sprint clear of Rebels for fourth straight win Reuters - 4 hrs ago
BLOEMFONTEIN (Reuters) - The Cheetahs won their fourth successive Super Rugby match with a thumping 34-16 victory over the Melbourne Rebels at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. The visiting Australian … More »Cheetahs sprint clear of Rebels for fourth straight win
BLOEMFONTEIN (Reuters) - The Cheetahs won their fourth successive Super Rugby match with a thumping 34-16 victory over the Melbourne Rebels at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. The visiting Australian side were still in the game when they trailed 10-6 at halftime, but could not cope with the home side's running and intensity …
- BracketRacket: Shockers, Coach K and sportsmanship AP - 4 hrs ago
Welcome back to BracketRacket, your one-stop shopping place for all things NCAA. More »BracketRacket: Shockers, Coach K and sportsmanship
- Cal tops LSU 73-63 to reach round of 8 AP - 5 hrs ago
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A strong second half and much better free throw shooting propelled California over LSU, sending the Bears to the round of eight for the first time in program history. More »Cal tops LSU 73-63 to reach round of 8
- Georgia women rally to beat Stanford 61-59 AP - 6 hrs ago
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Andy Landers looked down at the stat sheet on the table in front of him. The numbers were almost exactly what the longtime Georgia coach anticipated. More »Georgia women rally to beat Stanford 61-59
- Kobe Bryant leads Lakers past Kings, 103-98 AP - 6 hrs ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Bryant passed Wilt Chamberlain for fourth place on the NBA's scoring list, then put on one of the best passing performances of his storied career. More »Kobe Bryant leads Lakers past Kings, 103-98
- Alvarado wins rematch over Rios by decision AP - 7 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios had barely got done hitting each other when the talk of a third fight between the two eager warriors began. More »Alvarado wins rematch over Rios by decision
- Wichita State upsets OSU 70-66 for Final Four trip AP - 8 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cleanthony Early kept stealing glances down at the hat in his hands while he waited for his turn to climb the stepladder. The Wichita State forward seemed stunned at the words on the … More »Wichita State upsets OSU 70-66 for Final Four trip
- Hobbled Yankees draw inspiration from West Point visit Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Larry Fine WEST POINT, New York (Reuters) - Sapped of firepower due to a spate of injuries, the New York Yankees found inspiration in a visit to the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday for their last … More »Hobbled Yankees draw inspiration from West Point visit
By Larry Fine WEST POINT, New York (Reuters) - Sapped of firepower due to a spate of injuries, the New York Yankees found inspiration in a visit to the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday for their last practice game before Opening Day. Before taking on the Army team on Doubleday Field, named after West Point graduate and …
- On Basketball: Boeheim has changed and he hasn't AP - 11 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The old Jim Boeheim and his incredible 2-3 zone are on the way to another Final Four. The new Jim Boeheim and his more player-friendly attitude will be there as well. More »On Basketball: Boeheim has changed and he hasn't
- Syracuse on to Final Four, beats Marquette 55-39 AP - 12 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — When played to perfection, there's nothing quite like Syracuse's aggressive, half-court 2-3 zone defense. More »Syracuse on to Final Four, beats Marquette 55-39
- Cink, Haas tied for lead in Houston Open AP - 13 hrs ago
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — Seven players within four shots of the lead at the Houston Open have never won on the PGA Tour. Twelve of them still aren't in the Masters. One of them includes a journeyman who had … More »Cink, Haas tied for lead in Houston Open
- Penguins win 15th straight; Crosby hurt AP - 13 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Despite losing their captain, the Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to finish the month unbeaten. More »Penguins win 15th straight; Crosby hurt
- Obama plays golf, attends college basketball playoff game Reuters - 13 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had the kind of Saturday that many men dream of having, playing golf and attending a college basketball playoff game. Midday found him at Joint Base Andrews, … More »Obama plays golf, attends college basketball playoff game
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had the kind of Saturday that many men dream of having, playing golf and attending a college basketball playoff game. Midday found him at Joint Base Andrews, the Air Force base on the outskirts of Washington where Air Force One is kept. He teed off at one of the base courses …
- UConn women run past Maryland 76-50 AP - 13 hrs ago
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's youngest players have the Huskies back in an old and familiar spot. More »UConn women run past Maryland 76-50
- Cink and Haas top congested leaderboard at Houston Open Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former FedEx Cup champion Bill Haas and 2009 British Open winner Stewart Cink moved into the joint lead at the Houston Open on Saturday but 18 others are within four shots of the Americans … More »Cink and Haas top congested leaderboard at Houston Open
(Reuters) - Former FedEx Cup champion Bill Haas and 2009 British Open winner Stewart Cink moved into the joint lead at the Houston Open on Saturday but 18 others are within four shots of the Americans after three rounds. Haas carded a five-under 67 and Cink entered the clubhouse after a 68, leaving the two at 11-under par …
- Obama attends Syracuse-Marquette basketball game AP - 13 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama attended one of the weekend's big college basketball games after playing a round of golf Saturday. More »Obama attends Syracuse-Marquette basketball game
- 21years later, Pitino and Krzyzewski meet again AP - 14 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski and Rick Pitino are finally doing an encore. More »21years later, Pitino and Krzyzewski meet again
- Animal Kingdom wins Dubai World Cup AP - 14 hrs ago
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Animal Kingdom showed that an American horse can win the world's richest horse race on an all-weather track, pulling away down the straight Saturday in the $10 million … More »Animal Kingdom wins Dubai World Cup
- Crosby hit in mouth by puck, will not return AP - 14 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby lost several teeth and needed oral surgery after he was hit in the mouth with a puck during a 2-0 victory against the New York Islanders on … More »Crosby hit in mouth by puck, will not return
- Penguins win 15th in row after Crosby leaves with injury Reuters - 15 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins ran their winning streak to 15 games with a 2-0 shutout of the New York Islanders on Saturday but lost captain Sidney Crosby early in the first period when he was hit … More »Penguins win 15th in row after Crosby leaves with injury
(Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins ran their winning streak to 15 games with a 2-0 shutout of the New York Islanders on Saturday but lost captain Sidney Crosby early in the first period when he was hit in the face by the puck. The victory moved Pittsburgh within two games of matching the NHL record of 17 consecutive wins …
- 32 years later, Pitino and Krzyzewski meet again AP - 15 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski and Rick Pitino are finally doing an encore. More »32 years later, Pitino and Krzyzewski meet again
- Animal Kingdom triumphs in Dubai World Cup Reuters - 15 hrs ago
By Martin Dokoupil DUBAI (Reuters) - Animal Kingdom, ridden by Joel Rosario, held off a late charge by Red Cadeaux to win the $10 million Dubai World Cup by a comfortable two lengths at odds of 11-2 at … More »Animal Kingdom triumphs in Dubai World Cup
By Martin Dokoupil DUBAI (Reuters) - Animal Kingdom, ridden by Joel Rosario, held off a late charge by Red Cadeaux to win the $10 million Dubai World Cup by a comfortable two lengths at odds of 11-2 at Meydan on Saturday. Red Cadeaux, ridden by Gerald Mosse, finished second nearly five lengths clear of Ryan Moore on Planteur …
- Serena Williams beats Sharapova in Sony Open final AP - 15 hrs ago
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Serena Williams danced to the crowd's roar, spinning and grinning, hopping and waving, then spinning some more. More »Serena Williams beats Sharapova in Sony Open final
By Matthew Robinson and David Sheppard NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil was working to clean up thousands of barrels of oil in Mayflower, Arkansas, after a pipeline carrying … More »Exxon pipeline leaks thousands of barrels of Canadian oil in Arkansas
By Matthew Robinson and David Sheppard NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil was working to clean up thousands of barrels of oil in Mayflower, Arkansas, after a pipeline carrying heavy Canadian crude ruptured, a major spill likely to stoke debate over transporting Canada's oil to the United States. Exxon shut the Pegasus pipeline, …