- Rossouw fit for Toulon, Rougerie boosts Clermont Reuters - 1 hr 19 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - South African flanker Danie Rossouw has been included in Toulon's starting line-up for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Clermont Auvergne after shaking off a knee injury. Rossouw … More »Rossouw fit for Toulon, Rougerie boosts Clermont
PARIS (Reuters) - South African flanker Danie Rossouw has been included in Toulon's starting line-up for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Clermont Auvergne after shaking off a knee injury. Rossouw will start the match in Dublin (1600 GMT) alongside Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe and Chris Masoe while France international …
- Soccer: Balotelli warned against walking off to protest racism Reuters - 1 hr 50 mins ago
By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Italian Referee's Association (AIA) president Marcello Nicchi has said that Mario Balotelli will be sent off if he were to leave the field to protest racist chanting. "Everyone … More »Soccer: Balotelli warned against walking off to protest racism
By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Italian Referee's Association (AIA) president Marcello Nicchi has said that Mario Balotelli will be sent off if he were to leave the field to protest racist chanting. "Everyone is free to express their own opinions but there are rules. Whoever leaves the field to make a protest, without warning …
- Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life Reuters - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
By Sonia Oxley MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - When Alex Ferguson wakes up on Monday morning without a Manchester United team to manage he will not be putting his feet up and settling into a quiet retirement. … More »Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life
By Sonia Oxley MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - When Alex Ferguson wakes up on Monday morning without a Manchester United team to manage he will not be putting his feet up and settling into a quiet retirement. The 71-year-old Scot takes charge of his 1,500th and final United game at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday before …
- Sharapova withdraws from Italian Open before quarter-final Reuters - 2 hrs 13 mins ago
ROME (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Italian Open before her quarter-final with Italy's Sara Errani on Friday because of "physical problems", organisers said. The Russian is set to defend … More »Sharapova withdraws from Italian Open before quarter-final
ROME (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Italian Open before her quarter-final with Italy's Sara Errani on Friday because of "physical problems", organisers said. The Russian is set to defend her French Open title later this month. Italian Open officials did not eleborate further on the reasons for Sharapova's …
- Latimer try helps Chiefs beat tardy Hurricanes Reuters - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Waikato Chiefs flanker Tanerau Latimer swooped on a Wellington Hurricanes mistake to score the game's only try as the Super Rugby champions completed an ugly 17-12 … More »Latimer try helps Chiefs beat tardy Hurricanes
By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Waikato Chiefs flanker Tanerau Latimer swooped on a Wellington Hurricanes mistake to score the game's only try as the Super Rugby champions completed an ugly 17-12 victory at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday. The win took the Chiefs top of the Super Rugby standings on 48 points, …
- Bradley sets record pace with a 60 at Byron Nelson Reuters - 2 hrs 45 mins ago
(Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley shrugged off two bogeys around the turn to set a course record by firing a sizzling 10-under-par 60 in Thursday's opening round of the Byron Nelson Championship … More »Bradley sets record pace with a 60 at Byron Nelson
(Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley shrugged off two bogeys around the turn to set a course record by firing a sizzling 10-under-par 60 in Thursday's opening round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas. Taking advantage of a rain-softened layout at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, the 26-year-old …
- Cassano out for Inter Milan after breaking hand Reuters - 2 hrs 49 mins ago
By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Inter Milan striker Antonio Cassano will miss his side's final Serie A match of the season against Udinese on Sunday after breaking his hand in training, the club said. … More »Cassano out for Inter Milan after breaking hand
By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Inter Milan striker Antonio Cassano will miss his side's final Serie A match of the season against Udinese on Sunday after breaking his hand in training, the club said. "Antonio Cassano underwent medical tests as a result of a fall he suffered during the final training match in today's workout. …
- Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in Preakness AP - 4 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — After being on this earth for 77 years, winning 13 Triple Crown races and totaling more than $100 million in purse money, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has earned the right to sit … More »Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in Preakness
- Marchand delivers to lift Bruins over Rangers 3-2 AP - 4 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand left the morning skate early. The Bruins were thrilled he was on the ice at the end of the game Thursday night. More »Marchand delivers to lift Bruins over Rangers 3-2
- Bradley shoots course-record 60 to open Nelson AP - 4 hrs ago
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Keegan Bradley found his clubs spread out on the floor and an open umbrella near his empty golf bag in the champions' locker room before teeing off at the Byron Nelson Championshi … More »Bradley shoots course-record 60 to open Nelson
- LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals AP - 4 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Trevor Lewis knows all about postseason heroics after scoring two goals in a Stanley Cup-clinching victory last season, even he was a bit overwhelmed by the Los Angeles Kings' … More »LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals
- Ex-OJ lawyer to testify in bid for new Vegas trial AP - 4 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson's former lawyer has some explaining to do. More »Ex-OJ lawyer to testify in bid for new Vegas trial
- Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive AP - 4 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony made two jumpers to open the game, knowing it wouldn't stay that easy. More »Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive
- Ailing Wiggins, Hesjedal abandon Giro d'Italia Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Alasdair Fotheringham BUSSETO, Italy (Reuters) - This year's Giro d'Italia claimed two major victims when pre-race favorite Bradley Wiggins and defending champion Ryder Hesjedal withdrew prior to Friday's … More »Ailing Wiggins, Hesjedal abandon Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham BUSSETO, Italy (Reuters) - This year's Giro d'Italia claimed two major victims when pre-race favorite Bradley Wiggins and defending champion Ryder Hesjedal withdrew prior to Friday's 13th stage, the pair citing illness as the reason for abandoning the tour. Wiggins enjoyed a stellar 2012 when he …
- After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis AP - 5 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference finals for the second straight season with the same style that has carried them … More »After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis
- Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end AP - 5 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — End it like Beckham. More »Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end
- Beckham's role after retirement to remain global AP - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (AP) — After David Beckham's long and distinguished soccer career ends on an artificial turf field in northwestern France, his life promises to be perhaps even more glamorous than it already has … More »Beckham's role after retirement to remain global
- AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings AP - 5 hrs ago
The Sacramento Kings' unsteady future finally seems to be settled. More »AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings
- Defending champion Hesjedal quits Giro d'Italia Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Alasdair Fotheringham BUSSETO, Italy (Reuters) - Defending Giro d'Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal has withdrawn from this year's race, the Canadian's Garmin-Sharp team announced before the start of Friday's … More »Defending champion Hesjedal quits Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham BUSSETO, Italy (Reuters) - Defending Giro d'Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal has withdrawn from this year's race, the Canadian's Garmin-Sharp team announced before the start of Friday's stage 13. Hesjedal had slipped to 38th place after 12 stages, 32 minutes and 55 seconds down on overall leader Vincenzo …
- Kings stun Sharks with late goals, go 2-0 up Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles fought back from a goal down with less than two minutes to play to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a frenzied finish to … More »Kings stun Sharks with late goals, go 2-0 up
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles fought back from a goal down with less than two minutes to play to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a frenzied finish to Game Two of their Western Conference semi-finals on Thursday. With the Kings on a five-on-three powerplay, captain Dustin …
- Nadal survives Gulbis scare, Williams run continues Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Defending champion Rafa Nadal recovered from losing the opening five games against Ernests Gulbis to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters on Thursday. The Spaniard, looking … More »Nadal survives Gulbis scare, Williams run continues
(Reuters) - Defending champion Rafa Nadal recovered from losing the opening five games against Ernests Gulbis to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters on Thursday. The Spaniard, looking for his seventh Rome title, was shaken by a ferocious onslaught from Gulbis, losing the first set in 34 minutes, but …
- Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals AP - 6 hrs ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents. More »Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals
- Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 … More »Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory on the road in Oakland to seal a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven series …
- Darvish overcomes shaky start as Rangers tame Tigers Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The highly anticipated pitching duel between Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish failed to materialize as the Japanese ace's Texas Rangers (27-14) eased to a 10-4 triumph over the Detroit Tigers … More »Darvish overcomes shaky start as Rangers tame Tigers
(Reuters) - The highly anticipated pitching duel between Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish failed to materialize as the Japanese ace's Texas Rangers (27-14) eased to a 10-4 triumph over the Detroit Tigers (22-17) on Thursday. Geovany Soto belted a three-run homer and Mitch Moreland had a pair of doubles and three RBI's in …
- Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2 AP - 7 hrs ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Stephen Strasburg had quite the homecoming. More »Strasburg goes 8 to beat hometown Padres 6-2
By David Brett LONDON (Reuters) - European shares lifted off lows on Friday while the dollar held near a 10-month high against a basket of currencies as investors considered … More »Shares bounce off lows after talk of Fed QE exit
By David Brett LONDON (Reuters) - European shares lifted off lows on Friday while the dollar held near a 10-month high against a basket of currencies as investors considered the prospect the Federal Reserve might begin easing off on asset buying. The German Bund future meanwhile rose sharply on what traders said was market …