- Family of Utah soccer referee who died holds vigil AP - 3 hrs ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The oldest daughter of the Utah soccer referee who died Saturday a week after a teenage player punched him in the head hopes to forgive the young man who did it — but not yet. More »Family of Utah soccer referee who died holds vigil
- Chelsea sink champions United with late own goal Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - A late own goal from Phil Jones secured Chelsea a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday to leave the Londoners poised for a top-four finish and a Champions League … More »Chelsea sink champions United with late own goal
By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - A late own goal from Phil Jones secured Chelsea a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday to leave the Londoners poised for a top-four finish and a Champions League place next season. An angled shot from Spaniard Juan Mata in the 87th minute took a slight deflection off defender Jones …
- Vilanova could miss Barca winning the La Liga title Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Coach Tito Vilanova could miss the title celebrations if Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions on Wednesday as he will be in New York having a medical check up. Barca's 4-2 victory … More »Vilanova could miss Barca winning the La Liga title
MADRID (Reuters) - Coach Tito Vilanova could miss the title celebrations if Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions on Wednesday as he will be in New York having a medical check up. Barca's 4-2 victory at home to Real Betis on Sunday left the Catalans 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid with four games left to …
- Isles' optimistic outlook takes hit with OT loss AP - 5 hrs ago
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders' rallying cry in their return to the postseason for the first time in six years is "Believe." More »Isles' optimistic outlook takes hit with OT loss
- Trainer pondering next move for Golden Soul AP - 5 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ecstatic that his instincts about Golden Soul nearly paid off in the Kentucky Derby, trainer Dallas Stewart didn't ponder the what-ifs. More »Trainer pondering next move for Golden Soul
- Kerr wins again at Kingsmill in 2-hole playoff AP - 5 hrs ago
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Cristie Kerr likes being emotional on the golf course, and knows there's a time and place for it. More »Kerr wins again at Kingsmill in 2-hole playoff
- Rookie's unusual week ends in win at Wells Fargo AP - 5 hrs ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Derek Ernst didn't come out of nowhere to win the Wells Fargo Championship. He actually was driving a rental car toward Athens, Ga., the fourth alternate who figured he might as … More »Rookie's unusual week ends in win at Wells Fargo
- Pacers beat Knicks 102-95 in Game 1 AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Every time Carmelo Anthony attacked the rim, a big body seemed to be waiting. More »Pacers beat Knicks 102-95 in Game 1
- Messi returns to put Barca on brink of title Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi came off the substitute's bench to score twice and help Barcelona to a 4-2 win at home to Real Betis that moved them to within striking distance of the … More »Messi returns to put Barca on brink of title
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi came off the substitute's bench to score twice and help Barcelona to a 4-2 win at home to Real Betis that moved them to within striking distance of the La Liga title on Sunday. The World Player of the Year had missed Barca's humiliating Champions League semi-final exit to …
- LeBron James named NBA Most Valuable Player Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season on Sunday. James received 120 first-place votes from the panel of … More »LeBron James named NBA Most Valuable Player
(Reuters) - Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season on Sunday. James received 120 first-place votes from the panel of 121 sports writers and broadcasters selected to choose the award. Oklahoma's Kevin Durant finished second overall and the …
- Juve win title, Klose scores five for Lazio Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Juventus clinched their second successive Serie A title with three games to spare by beating Palermo 1-0 on Sunday, crowning a season which coach Antonio Conte described as a "triumphant march." … More »Juve win title, Klose scores five for Lazio
(Reuters) - Juventus clinched their second successive Serie A title with three games to spare by beating Palermo 1-0 on Sunday, crowning a season which coach Antonio Conte described as a "triumphant march." Miroslav Klose hit five goals in Lazio's 6-0 demolition of Bologna, Edinson Cavani's hat-trick propelled second-placed …
- Keys unlocks formula for shock victory over Li Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - American teenager Madison Keys was immersed in her algebra homework when she got the message that she was due on court in 10 minutes to play fifth seed and former French … More »Keys unlocks formula for shock victory over Li
By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - American teenager Madison Keys was immersed in her algebra homework when she got the message that she was due on court in 10 minutes to play fifth seed and former French Open champion Li Na at the Madrid Open. Lucky loser Keys quickly abandoned her books in the players' lounge as she made …
- Sharks take 3-0 series lead by beating Canucks 5-2 AP - 6 hrs ago
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Logan Couture and Patrick Marleau took 9 seconds to turn a tight game into a laugher and move the San Jose Sharks to the brink of their first playoff sweep in franchise history … More »Sharks take 3-0 series lead by beating Canucks 5-2
- Senators pound Canadiens 6-1, take 2-1 series lead AP - 8 hrs ago
OTTAWA (AP) — After getting his first NHL hat trick, Jean-Gabriel Pageau was left with a bloody smile after the Senators' Game 3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. More »Senators pound Canadiens 6-1, take 2-1 series lead
- David Ragan steals last-lap victory at Talladega AP - 10 hrs ago
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Rain and wrecks pushed NASCAR to the edge of darkness Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, where three of the biggest names in the sport led the field to final flag. More »David Ragan steals last-lap victory at Talladega
- James wins MVP, 1 vote shy of unanimously AP - 11 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James was at his best this season, and the voters tasked with selecting the NBA's Most Valuable Player took notice. More »James wins MVP, 1 vote shy of unanimously
- Zucker's goal gives Wild 3-2 win over Blackhawks AP - 12 hrs ago
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Beating the Chicago Blackhawks usually requires a certain kind of performance: bruising, aggressive and unflappable. More »Zucker's goal gives Wild 3-2 win over Blackhawks
- Durant, Thunder edge Grizzlies 93-91 in Game 1 AP - 12 hrs ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Oklahoma City Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Grizzlies. More »Durant, Thunder edge Grizzlies 93-91 in Game 1
- Kentucky Derby winner Orb to tackle Triple Crown Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The connections of Kentucky Derby winner Orb have already set their sights on trying to complete the Triple Crown after their colt pulled up well from his victory in the first leg. Shug McGaughey, … More »Kentucky Derby winner Orb to tackle Triple Crown
(Reuters) - The connections of Kentucky Derby winner Orb have already set their sights on trying to complete the Triple Crown after their colt pulled up well from his victory in the first leg. Shug McGaughey, the Kentucky-based trainer of Orb, wasted no time declaring his intentions to run the three-year-old in the remaining …
- Phillies' Halladay to have tests on sore shoulder AP - 12 hrs ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Halladay appears headed to the disabled list, and the Philadelphia Phillies can only hope the discomfort he feels in his right shoulder is nothing serious. More »Phillies' Halladay to have tests on sore shoulder
- Swiss claim Canada's scalp as Russia march on Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Switzerland took another big scalp at the ice hockey world championships on Sunday, beating Canada 3-2 after a penalty shootout in Stockholm. Goalkeeper Martin Gerber displayed nerves of steel … More »Swiss claim Canada's scalp as Russia march on
(Reuters) - Switzerland took another big scalp at the ice hockey world championships on Sunday, beating Canada 3-2 after a penalty shootout in Stockholm. Goalkeeper Martin Gerber displayed nerves of steel in front of the Swiss net and Reto Suri converted twice in the shootout for Switzerland. The Swiss had already beaten …
- Rookie Ernst beats Lynn in playoff at Quail Hollow Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Rookie Derek Ernst crowned a fairy tale week by parring the first hole of a sudden-death playoff on Sunday to beat Briton David Lynn and win the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow in … More »Rookie Ernst beats Lynn in playoff at Quail Hollow
(Reuters) - Rookie Derek Ernst crowned a fairy tale week by parring the first hole of a sudden-death playoff on Sunday to beat Briton David Lynn and win the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ernst, 22, who sank a four-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to tie for the lead, won his first …
- Soccer referee punched by player in Utah dies AP - 13 hrs ago
MURRAY, Utah (AP) — Ricardo Portillo's daughters had begged him to stop refereeing in a soccer league because of the growing risk of violence from angry players. More »Soccer referee punched by player in Utah dies
- Police: US soccer referee punched by player dies AP - 14 hrs ago
MURRAY, Utah (AP) — Ricardo Portillo's daughters had begged him to stop refereeing in a soccer league because of the growing risk of violence from angry players. More »Police: US soccer referee punched by player dies
- Derby winner Orb prepares for Preakness run AP - 14 hrs ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Now that Shug McGaughey has won the Kentucky Derby, it's time for the 62-year-old trainer to go after another race missing from his Hall of Fame resume. More »Derby winner Orb prepares for Preakness run
DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar Airways had to forego $200 million in lost revenue up until April 2013 because of the grounding of Boeing's 787 planes, the airline's Chief Executive … More »Dreamliner grounding cost Qatar Airways $200 million in revenue: CEO
DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar Airways had to forego $200 million in lost revenue up until April 2013 because of the grounding of Boeing's 787 planes, the airline's Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said on Monday. The airline has said it will receive compensation from Boeing for the grounding of its 787 Dreamliners after U.S. regulators …