- Serena gains sisterly revenge on Robson in Rome Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams inflicted swift revenge on behalf of her older sister when she beat Britain's Laura Robson 6-2 6-2 in the Rome Masters on Tuesday. Venus Williams was despatched … More »Serena gains sisterly revenge on Robson in Rome
(Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams inflicted swift revenge on behalf of her older sister when she beat Britain's Laura Robson 6-2 6-2 in the Rome Masters on Tuesday. Venus Williams was despatched in straight sets by Robson in Monday's first round but Serena, fresh from her defeat of Maria Sharapova in the Madrid …
- Pacers rout Knicks 93-82 to take 3-1 series lead AP - 5 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carmelo Anthony tried to keep the New York Knicks in the game, even as his teammates missed shots all around him. More »Pacers rout Knicks 93-82 to take 3-1 series lead
- Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead AP - 5 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs got the added energy Gregg Popovich wanted against the Golden State Warriors and a stellar performance from Tony Parker that they desperately needed. More »Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 lead
- Tour de France: The final frontier for kick bikers AP - 5 hrs ago
SUMAVA MOUNTAINS, Czech Republic (AP) — A joke over beer could turn into a defining moment for a new sport when an international team of six men attempt to mark the 100th edition of the Tour de France … More »Tour de France: The final frontier for kick bikers
- Quick leads Kings past Sharks 2-0 in opener AP - 5 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings hadn't held a two-goal lead in the entire postseason until Slava Voynov's shot fortunately caromed off Mike Richards' body and into San Jose's net midway through … More »Quick leads Kings past Sharks 2-0 in opener
- Bruins, Rangers to carry on Boston-New York lore AP - 5 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country. More »Bruins, Rangers to carry on Boston-New York lore
- Penguins jump on Senators in series opener, 4-1 AP - 5 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The formula for beating the Pittsburgh Penguins is not difficult. It's the doing it for 60 minutes part that's tricky. More »Penguins jump on Senators in series opener, 4-1
- Kenya sets up sports anti-doping centre Reuters - 5 hrs ago
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Athletics Kenya said on Tuesday it set up an anti-doping centre in the north-western town of Eldoret, the epicentre of distance running in the east African nation. Allegations that … More »Kenya sets up sports anti-doping centre
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Athletics Kenya said on Tuesday it set up an anti-doping centre in the north-western town of Eldoret, the epicentre of distance running in the east African nation. Allegations that Kenyan athletes were using drugs surfaced ahead of the London Olympic Games when German television broadcaster ARD reported …
- Cabrera helps Blue Jays bring down Giants Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Toronto's Melky Cabrera went 4-for-5 with two RBIs against his former team as the Blue Jays outslugged San Francisco 10-6 on Tuesday. Cabrera signed with the Blue Jays (16-24) in the off-season … More »Cabrera helps Blue Jays bring down Giants
(Reuters) - Toronto's Melky Cabrera went 4-for-5 with two RBIs against his former team as the Blue Jays outslugged San Francisco 10-6 on Tuesday. Cabrera signed with the Blue Jays (16-24) in the off-season after his spell with the Giants ended with a 50-game suspension for using performance enhancing drugs last season. …
- Rangers beat A's 6-5 on 2 homers in 10th inning AP - 5 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rangers manager Ron Washington kept calm and stuck with his reliable closer even as Joe Nathan pitched himself into serious trouble. More »Rangers beat A's 6-5 on 2 homers in 10th inning
- Kershaw, Ethier lead Dodgers past Nationals 2-0 AP - 6 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw wanted to give the Dodgers' tired bullpen a rest. He did just that. More »Kershaw, Ethier lead Dodgers past Nationals 2-0
- Quick stands firm as Kings reign over Sharks in opener Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Jonathan Quick stonewalled the San Jose Sharks with a 35-save shutout as the streaking Los Angeles Kings grabbed a 2-0 win in the opener of their Western Conference semi-finals series on Tuesday. … More »Quick stands firm as Kings reign over Sharks in opener
(Reuters) - Jonathan Quick stonewalled the San Jose Sharks with a 35-save shutout as the streaking Los Angeles Kings grabbed a 2-0 win in the opener of their Western Conference semi-finals series on Tuesday. Quick recorded his second shutout of the post-season as the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings won their fifth …
- Spurs whip Warriors, on brink of West final Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs routed visiting Golden State 109-91 on Tuesday to grab a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference second round series. The Spurs had squandered an eight-point advantage in the … More »Spurs whip Warriors, on brink of West final
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs routed visiting Golden State 109-91 on Tuesday to grab a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference second round series. The Spurs had squandered an eight-point advantage in the fourth quarter of Game Four to let the Warriors even the series, but they much more clinical back at home in the AT&T …
- Yankees rally, beat Seattle after Hernandez exits AP - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Once Felix Hernandez tweaked his back, the whole game took an odd twist. More »Yankees rally, beat Seattle after Hernandez exits
- Rays' Moore beats Red Sox for AL-leading 7th win AP - 8 hrs ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — As good as Matt Moore has been, the Tampa Bay Rays believe he can be even better. More »Rays' Moore beats Red Sox for AL-leading 7th win
- Penguins top Senators 4-1 to take series opener AP - 8 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Ottawa Senators know there is little margin for error if they want to upset the Pittsburgh Penguins. More »Penguins top Senators 4-1 to take series opener
- Bailey's 6-hitter helps Reds beat Marlins 6-2 AP - 9 hrs ago
MIAMI (AP) — One pitch from being pulled, and one strike from victory, Homer Bailey unleashed a 97 mph fastball to finish off the Marlins. More »Bailey's 6-hitter helps Reds beat Marlins 6-2
- Harper sore after collision, sits out vs. Dodgers AP - 10 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryce Harper arrived at Dodger Stadium a little bit smarter Tuesday. More »Harper sore after collision, sits out vs. Dodgers
- America's Cup officials say race will continue AP - 10 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The America's Cup will go on as planned after the death of a sailor during a training run last week on San Francisco Bay, officials said Tuesday. More »America's Cup officials say race will continue
- Pacers smother Knicks again in 93-82 win Reuters - 10 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Indiana grabbed a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference second round series on Tuesday, the Pacers suffocating the Knicks on defense and winning the battle of the boards … More »Pacers smother Knicks again in 93-82 win
(Reuters) - Indiana grabbed a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference second round series on Tuesday, the Pacers suffocating the Knicks on defense and winning the battle of the boards en route to a 93-82 victory. Game Five is in New York on Thursday when the Knicks will have to win to stay alive in …
- Co-counsel: Simpson was dependent on main attorney AP - 11 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson became so dependent on his lawyer during his Las Vegas armed robbery trial that the former football star would have done anything Yale Galanter advised — including passing … More »Co-counsel: Simpson was dependent on main attorney
- America's Cup regatta to go on following fatal accident Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Noel Randewich SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The America's Cup sailing regatta will go ahead, organizers said on Tuesday, following concerns about safety due to the death of a sailor in a training accident … More »America's Cup regatta to go on following fatal accident
By Noel Randewich SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The America's Cup sailing regatta will go ahead, organizers said on Tuesday, following concerns about safety due to the death of a sailor in a training accident last week. Regatta organizers said they hope within two weeks to complete an investigation of last Thursday's accident …
- Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60 AP - 13 hrs ago
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday. More »Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60
- Cup to drop: Wigan relegated with loss to Arsenal AP - 14 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — Wigan is going down to the League Championship, and Arsenal is in position to reach the Champions League for the 16th straight season. More »Cup to drop: Wigan relegated with loss to Arsenal
- Stars make expected move with firing of Gulutzan AP - 14 hrs ago
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Glen Gulutzan couldn't end the longest playoff drought in franchise history for the Dallas Stars and the second-year coach didn't hold the option on the remaining season in his co … More »Stars make expected move with firing of Gulutzan
By Stephen Grey and Michele Kambas and Douglas Busvine NICOSIA (Reuters) - When the Cyprus bank run began earlier this year, Russians set much of the pace. Documents … More »Insight: Bank documents portray Cyprus as Russia's favorite haven
By Stephen Grey and Michele Kambas and Douglas Busvine NICOSIA (Reuters) - When the Cyprus bank run began earlier this year, Russians set much of the pace. Documents seen by Reuters show that as the Mediterranean island headed towards financial meltdown in March, most notable among companies transferring money from the …