- WADA to hold meeting in China on gene doping AP - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
LONDON (AP) — Olympic officials and scientific experts will meet in China next month to review the progress in developing a test for gene doping, the potential future of cheating in sports. More »WADA to hold meeting in China on gene doping
- Gelding whose mother was rescued wins horse race AP - 4 hrs ago
CICERO, Ill. (AP) — He may never run for the Kentucky Derby roses, but Illinois race horse Magna Fortuna and his owners are celebrating a victory none-the-less — his survival. More »Gelding whose mother was rescued wins horse race
- Family: Utah ref in coma had been assaulted before AP - 4 hrs ago
MURRAY, Utah (AP) — A longtime Utah soccer referee in a coma after being punched by a teenager during a weekend game had been attacked by other angry players before, but he continued refereeing because … More »Family: Utah ref in coma had been assaulted before
- New-look Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 to open series AP - 4 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago, the Washington Capitals played a defense-first brand of hockey under coach Dale Hunter. More »New-look Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 to open series
- Warriors never relent in series win over Denver AP - 4 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors never relented. They didn't back down when Andrew Bogut sat out rehabilitating his left ankle. They didn't buckle when they lost Game 1 at Denver. And they … More »Warriors never relent in series win over Denver
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors never relented. They didn't back down when Andrew Bogut sat out rehabilitating his left ankle. They didn't buckle when they lost Game 1 at Denver. And they didn't quit when All-Star forward David Lee tore his right hip flexor in that playoff opener — and neither did Lee, …
- Nets beat Bulls 95-92, force Game 7 AP - 5 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets wiped out their deficit. Now, they will try and finish off an improbable comeback. More »Nets beat Bulls 95-92, force Game 7
- Blatter hints at staying on as FIFA president Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Patrick Johnston KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter again hinted he plans to stand for another four-year term as the head of world soccer during a speech to AFC delegates in which … More »Blatter hints at staying on as FIFA president
By Patrick Johnston KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter again hinted he plans to stand for another four-year term as the head of world soccer during a speech to AFC delegates in which he called for more World Cup places for Asian teams. The 77-year-old Swiss, speaking at the Asian Football Confederation …
- Boston bombing suspects had planned July 4 attack Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Ross Kerber, Jim Finkle and Mark Hosenball BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The two brothers suspected of carrying out the deadly attacks on the Boston Marathon had originally planned to set off their … More »Boston bombing suspects had planned July 4 attack
By Ross Kerber, Jim Finkle and Mark Hosenball BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The two brothers suspected of carrying out the deadly attacks on the Boston Marathon had originally planned to set off their bombs on July 4, a law enforcement official said. The official said the suspects, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, advanced …
- Warriors eliminate Denver with 92-88 win in Game 6 AP - 6 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Draymond Green threw his arms in the air and ran to Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for an emotional hug. Jarrett Jack squatted down, put his right hand on his head and … More »Warriors eliminate Denver with 92-88 win in Game 6
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Draymond Green threw his arms in the air and ran to Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for an emotional hug. Jarrett Jack squatted down, put his right hand on his head and closed his eyes. Stephen Curry wanted to see it all — teammates parading around the court, gold confetti in the air, smiles …
- Red Wings blow 3-goal lead, beat Ducks 5-4 in OT AP - 6 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Detroit coach Mike Babcock didn't call a timeout while the Anaheim Ducks obliterated the Red Wings' three-goal lead in the third period, believing a break would only make his younger … More »Red Wings blow 3-goal lead, beat Ducks 5-4 in OT
- Jackman gives Blues 2-1 win over Kings, 2-0 lead AP - 7 hrs ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — For the second straight time, the St. Louis Blues stunned the goalie that stoned everyone last spring. More »Jackman gives Blues 2-1 win over Kings, 2-0 lead
- Ovechkin, Holtby lead Capitals past Rangers 3-1 AP - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals know they own the most effective power play in the NHL this season. More »Ovechkin, Holtby lead Capitals past Rangers 3-1
- Ovechkin helps Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 in Game 1 AP - 10 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin's franchise-record 31st career playoff goal got the Capitals started before less-heralded teammates Marcus Johansson and Jason Chimera scored 46 seconds apart, and Washington … More »Ovechkin helps Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 in Game 1
- Utah soccer referee in coma from player's punch AP - 10 hrs ago
MURRAY, Utah (AP) — A longtime Utah soccer referee is in a coma after being punched by a teenage player unhappy with one of his calls during a weekend game, and his family says they're hoping for the man's … More »Utah soccer referee in coma from player's punch
- Warriors coach Mark Jackson fined $25,000 by NBA AP - 11 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The NBA fined Golden State coach Mark Jackson $25,000 on Thursday for making public comments in an attempt to influence the officiating in the Warriors' playoff series with Denv … More »Warriors coach Mark Jackson fined $25,000 by NBA
- AP Sources: Kahn out as Wolves president, Flip in AP - 11 hrs ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Goodbye, David Kahn. More »AP Sources: Kahn out as Wolves president, Flip in
- Analysis: What next for Lakers after tumultuous season? Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After enduring a roller-coaster season described by Hall of Famer Earvin 'Magic' Johnson as "one of the worst" in franchise history, Los Angeles Lakers fans … More »Analysis: What next for Lakers after tumultuous season?
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After enduring a roller-coaster season described by Hall of Famer Earvin 'Magic' Johnson as "one of the worst" in franchise history, Los Angeles Lakers fans are scratching their heads over what may happen next. Widely tipped as National Basketball Association (NBA) championship …
- Kurtz leaves DailyBeast after retracted blog post AP - 12 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Columnist Howard Kurtz left The Daily Beast on Thursday, the same day the website retracted one of his blog posts in which he mistakenly accused NBA player Jason Collins of hiding a … More »Kurtz leaves DailyBeast after retracted blog post
- McIlroy among seven tied for Wells Fargo lead Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy, back at the scene of his first PGA Tour win, fired a five-under 67 at Quail Hollow on Thursday for a seven-way share of the first-round lead in the Wells Fargo … More »McIlroy among seven tied for Wells Fargo lead
(Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy, back at the scene of his first PGA Tour win, fired a five-under 67 at Quail Hollow on Thursday for a seven-way share of the first-round lead in the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Northern Irishman was joined atop the leaderboard by Americans Nick Watney, …
- McIlroy opens with 67 at Wells Fargo AP - 12 hrs ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For all the talk about the greens, Rory McIlroy's most important club was his driver Thursday in the Wells Fargo Championship. More »McIlroy opens with 67 at Wells Fargo
- Body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect claimed Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Ross Kerber and Jim Finkle BOSTON (Reuters) - The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was claimed on behalf of his family on Thursday, an official said. Tsarnaev's body had been … More »Body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect claimed
By Ross Kerber and Jim Finkle BOSTON (Reuters) - The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was claimed on behalf of his family on Thursday, an official said. Tsarnaev's body had been kept at a Boston facility for more than a week after he was killed in a shootout with police on April 19, four days after …
- Golden State coach Mark Jackson fined $25,000 AP - 13 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State coach Mark Jackson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making public comments in an attempt to influence the officiating in the Warriors' playoff series with … More »Golden State coach Mark Jackson fined $25,000
- Pletcher chasing Lukas' standard at Ky Derby AP - 13 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — It's easy to figure out where Todd Pletcher got the idea to enter five horses in this year's Kentucky Derby. He used to work for D. Wayne Lukas. More »Pletcher chasing Lukas' standard at Ky Derby
- PREVIEW-Horse racing-Orb, Verrazano battle in wide-open Derby Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Few sports fluctuate as much as horse racing and even fewer races are as unpredictable as the Kentucky Derby. This year's race, at Churchill Downs on Saturday, is no different and looms as … More »PREVIEW-Horse racing-Orb, Verrazano battle in wide-open Derby
(Reuters) - Few sports fluctuate as much as horse racing and even fewer races are as unpredictable as the Kentucky Derby. This year's race, at Churchill Downs on Saturday, is no different and looms as one of the most open in decades. The early favorite is Orb, who won the Florida Derby, one of the key traditional lead-up …
- MLB fines umpire Hallion, Price & 2 Rays teammates AP - 14 hrs ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Major League Baseball fined umpire Tom Hallion and Tampa Bay pitchers David Price, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore for their dustup last weekend. More »MLB fines umpire Hallion, Price & 2 Rays teammates
By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK (Reuters) - When New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman gave up a claim for damages against former AIG chief Hank Greenberg, he also likely … More »Analysis: New York preserves weapon against Wall Street in case of ex-AIG chief
By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK (Reuters) - When New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman gave up a claim for damages against former AIG chief Hank Greenberg, he also likely neutralized a long-awaited challenge to his office's power. New York's highest court is scheduled to hear arguments later this month in the case, in …