- South Africa's Vermeulen out for two months with knee injury Reuters - 1 hr 21 mins ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa flanker Duane Vermeulen has become the latest Springbok casualty ahead of three tests next month after suffering a knee injury at the weekend. He faces a lay off of up … More »South Africa's Vermeulen out for two months with knee injury
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa flanker Duane Vermeulen has become the latest Springbok casualty ahead of three tests next month after suffering a knee injury at the weekend. He faces a lay off of up to eight weeks after a medial collateral ligament injury playing for the Stormers in Saturday's Super Rugby loss to hosts …
- Mercedes mystified by lack of race pace Reuters - 1 hr 39 mins ago
By Alan Baldwin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Mercedes urged their many Formula One technical boffins to "think outside the box" and consider the unconsidered after a Spanish Grand Prix that left the team baffled … More »Mercedes mystified by lack of race pace
By Alan Baldwin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Mercedes urged their many Formula One technical boffins to "think outside the box" and consider the unconsidered after a Spanish Grand Prix that left the team baffled by their cars' lack of race pace. Despite scorching to their third pole position in a row, with Germany's Nico Rosberg …
- Pearson injured again, expected to compete in Moscow Reuters - 2 hrs 11 mins ago
(Reuters) - Sally Pearson is unlikely to race again until July after re-injuring her hamstring but the Olympic 100m hurdles champion should be fit to defend her world title in August, Australia head coach … More »Pearson injured again, expected to compete in Moscow
(Reuters) - Sally Pearson is unlikely to race again until July after re-injuring her hamstring but the Olympic 100m hurdles champion should be fit to defend her world title in August, Australia head coach Eric Hollingsworth said on Monday. The 26-year-old hurdler suffered what is believed to be a grade-one hamstring tear …
- 5 Things to Know about OJ Simpson's court date AP - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — WHY IS O.J. SIMPSON IN COURT? More »5 Things to Know about OJ Simpson's court date
- South Africa must plan for uncertain future Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Nick Said CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Less than a year after climbing to the top of the test rankings, South African cricket is suddenly faced with an uncertain future with respected coach Gary Kirsten set … More »South Africa must plan for uncertain future
By Nick Said CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Less than a year after climbing to the top of the test rankings, South African cricket is suddenly faced with an uncertain future with respected coach Gary Kirsten set to depart and two top players at a crossroads in their careers. Kirsten's decision not to extend his contract when it …
- United's Rooney has asked for a transfer, says Ferguson Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer, the Premier League champions' manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday. Rooney was left out of the squad for the 2-1 win over Swansea … More »United's Rooney has asked for a transfer, says Ferguson
(Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer, the Premier League champions' manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday. Rooney was left out of the squad for the 2-1 win over Swansea City on Sunday, Ferguson's last home match in charge of United. "Wayne has asked for a transfer," Ferguson told Sky …
- OJ hoping for new trial in return to Vegas court AP - 4 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The last time O.J. Simpson was in a Las Vegas courtroom, he stood next to defense attorney Yale Galanter before being handcuffed and hauled off to prison for up to 33 years. More »OJ hoping for new trial in return to Vegas court
- Champions Barca celebrate with win at Atletico Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona celebrated their 22nd La Liga title with a 2-1 comeback win at Atletico Madrid when a bizarre own-goal from home captain Gabi decided the clash at the Calderon … More »Champions Barca celebrate with win at Atletico
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona celebrated their 22nd La Liga title with a 2-1 comeback win at Atletico Madrid when a bizarre own-goal from home captain Gabi decided the clash at the Calderon on Sunday. Radamel Falcao had threatened to spoil Barca's title party when he struck in the 51st minute, but Alexis …
- Ferguson bows out a winner at emotional Old Trafford Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Alex Ferguson's last home match in charge of Manchester United ended in a 2-1 Premier League victory over Swansea City as the Old Trafford crowd gave their long-serving manager a warm and emotional … More »Ferguson bows out a winner at emotional Old Trafford
(Reuters) - Alex Ferguson's last home match in charge of Manchester United ended in a 2-1 Premier League victory over Swansea City as the Old Trafford crowd gave their long-serving manager a warm and emotional send-off on Sunday. Defender Rio Ferdinand struck the winner for the champions three minutes from time, yet another …
- Rangers' Lundqvist shuts out Caps to force Game 7 AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Home-ice advantage has held up for six games between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers. More »Rangers' Lundqvist shuts out Caps to force Game 7
- Red Wings finish off Ducks with 3-2 win in Game 7 AP - 5 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Henrik Zetterberg took a few well-deserved deep breaths before he packed his bags in the Detroit Red Wings' dressing room. More »Red Wings finish off Ducks with 3-2 win in Game 7
- Warriors send series back to San Antonio tied 2-2 AP - 5 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors outshot, outrebounded and outplayed the San Antonio Spurs in the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal but left Texas with a disappointing … More »Warriors send series back to San Antonio tied 2-2
- Woods nearing dominance of halcyon days with Players win Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Larry Fine PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Playing with controlled aggression, Tiger Woods gave notice at the Players Championship that he stands poised to reassert his dominance once again on … More »Woods nearing dominance of halcyon days with Players win
By Larry Fine PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Playing with controlled aggression, Tiger Woods gave notice at the Players Championship that he stands poised to reassert his dominance once again on the world of golf. After an uncharacteristic wobble with a double-bogey on the back nine of TPC Sawgrass's Stadium Course, …
- Ronaldinho inspires Mineiro to win, referee injured Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Ronaldinho set up two goals to inspire Atletico Mineiro to a 3-0 win over bitter rivals Cruzeiro while the referee limped off injured in the first leg of the Mineiro (Minas Gerais state) championship … More »Ronaldinho inspires Mineiro to win, referee injured
(Reuters) - Ronaldinho set up two goals to inspire Atletico Mineiro to a 3-0 win over bitter rivals Cruzeiro while the referee limped off injured in the first leg of the Mineiro (Minas Gerais state) championship final on Sunday. The former Paris St Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan forward sounded an early warning when he …
- Milan held in match halted by racist jeers Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - AC Milan's hopes of Champions League football next season lie in the balance after they had Sulley Muntari dismissed before halftime and drew 0-0 with AS Roma on Sunday in a match briefly halted … More »Milan held in match halted by racist jeers
(Reuters) - AC Milan's hopes of Champions League football next season lie in the balance after they had Sulley Muntari dismissed before halftime and drew 0-0 with AS Roma on Sunday in a match briefly halted for racist behaviour in the crowd. Visitors Roma's 36-year-old captain Francesco Totti was also sent off for elbowing …
- Messi could be sidelined again after injury relapse Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi could miss the remainder of Barcelona's league campaign after suffering a relapse of his left hamstring injury during the team's 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday. … More »Messi could be sidelined again after injury relapse
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi could miss the remainder of Barcelona's league campaign after suffering a relapse of his left hamstring injury during the team's 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday. The Argentine World Player of the Year asked to be taken off with 20 minutes remaining at the Calderon, leaving his side …
- Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal claimed a fifth title since his return from injury when the Spanish world number five dismissed 15th-seeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday. … More »Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title
MADRID (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal claimed a fifth title since his return from injury when the Spanish world number five dismissed 15th-seeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday. Nadal was sidelined for seven months by a knee problem and since his return in February has won the events at Sao Paulo, …
- Detroit Red Wings finish off Ducks 3-2 in Game 7 AP - 6 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings had firm control of Game 7 right up until Henrik Zetterberg accidentally shot the puck over the glass in the waning minutes. More »Detroit Red Wings finish off Ducks 3-2 in Game 7
- Sale throws 1-hitter as White Sox beat Angels 3-0 AP - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox needed a big start from ace Chris Sale, and he nearly gave them something historic. More »Sale throws 1-hitter as White Sox beat Angels 3-0
- Maple Leafs edge Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7 AP - 8 hrs ago
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to making playoff history. More »Maple Leafs edge Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
- Warriors beat Spurs 97-87 in OT, even series 2-2 AP - 9 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — His spirits down, his left ankle limp and his team's season hanging in the balance, Stephen Curry wondered whether he could recover for the biggest game of his career until a text … More »Warriors beat Spurs 97-87 in OT, even series 2-2
- Unpredictable Giro tests team directors Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Alasdair Fotheringham CORDENONS, Italy (Reuters) - As the Giro d'Italia enters its second week, cycling's top directors have been reminded just how different the race is from the Tour de France. "It's … More »Unpredictable Giro tests team directors
By Alasdair Fotheringham CORDENONS, Italy (Reuters) - As the Giro d'Italia enters its second week, cycling's top directors have been reminded just how different the race is from the Tour de France. "It's so unpredictable," Rod Ellingworth, Team Sky's performance manager who is helping oversee Tour de France champion Bradley …
- No regrets from Garcia after drowning chance at Players Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Larry Fine PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia would have loved nothing more than sticking it to his longtime adversary Tiger Woods with a daring shot at the pin on the penultimate … More »No regrets from Garcia after drowning chance at Players
By Larry Fine PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia would have loved nothing more than sticking it to his longtime adversary Tiger Woods with a daring shot at the pin on the penultimate hole to win Sunday's Players Championship. Instead, the Spaniard sunk his title chances and virtually handed the crown to …
- Woods keeps it dry and wins Players Championship AP - 11 hrs ago
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A weekend filled with sharp words between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia came down to one last showdown Sunday in The Players Championship, this one staged across the water … More »Woods keeps it dry and wins Players Championship
- Woods holds on to win Players as Garcia implodes Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Larry Fine PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods held on to clinch his second Players Championship by two strokes on Sunday after long-time adversary Sergio Garcia spectacularly imploded … More »Woods holds on to win Players as Garcia implodes
By Larry Fine PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods held on to clinch his second Players Championship by two strokes on Sunday after long-time adversary Sergio Garcia spectacularly imploded on his last two holes. Spaniard Garcia shared the lead on 13-under with Woods when he teed off at the short but treacherous …
By Koh Gui Qing and Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) - China's factory output growth was surprisingly feeble in April and fixed-asset investment slowed, rekindling concerns … More »Risks to China recovery seen as factory output underwhelms
By Koh Gui Qing and Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) - China's factory output growth was surprisingly feeble in April and fixed-asset investment slowed, rekindling concerns that a nascent recovery is stalling and adding to pressure on policymakers to take action to stimulate the economy. However, China's already-easy monetary …