- Dane Hoyer Larsen elected BWF president Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Angie Teo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Badminton's world governing body (BWF) will create a separate commission to deal with match-fixing problems, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen said after being elected president … More »Dane Hoyer Larsen elected BWF president
By Angie Teo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Badminton's world governing body (BWF) will create a separate commission to deal with match-fixing problems, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen said after being elected president on Saturday. Denmark's 1996 Olympic men's singles gold medallist Hoyer Larsen beat Indonesian Justian Suhandinata to …
- FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games AP - 3 hrs ago
MOSCOW (AP) — Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016. More »FILA approves new rules to keep wrestling in games
- OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns AP - 3 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that … More »OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his buddies had guns when they went to a hotel room together to reclaim some sports memorabilia.
- Kuroda inspires Yankees, Detroit edge Rangers Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Japanese ace Hiroki Kuroda pulled out his best performance of the season as the New York Yankees cruised to a 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Kuroda (6-2) allowed just two hits … More »Kuroda inspires Yankees, Detroit edge Rangers
(Reuters) - Japanese ace Hiroki Kuroda pulled out his best performance of the season as the New York Yankees cruised to a 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Kuroda (6-2) allowed just two hits in eight innings and lowered his ERA to 1.99 to keep the Yankees (26-16) on top of the American League East Division while …
- Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby AP - 5 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dan Bylsma has spent more than four years watching Sidney Crosby be Sidney Crosby. More »Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby
- Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson AP - 5 hrs ago
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The last thing Keegan Bradley wanted to do at the 18th hole with a cozy lead was flirt with the water on the left. More »Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson
- 10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond AP - 5 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — There are only two outcomes when it comes to Saturday's Preakness Stakes — either the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the race to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three … More »10 Things to Know about the Preakness _ and beyond
- Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try AP - 5 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — Orb is ready for his whirl at history. More »Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try
- Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute AP - 6 hrs ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki. More »Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute
- Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Senators AP - 9 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby. More »Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Senators
- Crosby hat-trick helps Penguins to 2-0 series lead Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Captain Sidney Crosby scored a hat-trick as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in Game Two of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semi-finals on Friday. The top-seeded … More »Crosby hat-trick helps Penguins to 2-0 series lead
(Reuters) - Captain Sidney Crosby scored a hat-trick as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in Game Two of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semi-finals on Friday. The top-seeded Penguins won the first game of the best-of-seven series 4-1. "I think we did a great job all game of putting a lot …
- Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies AP - 10 hrs ago
Ken Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports, died Friday afternoon. He was 82. More »Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies
- America's Cup team calls for changes to make regatta safer Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Noel Randewich and Ronnie Cohen ALAMEDA, California (Reuters) - The head of the Italian sailing team in the America's Cup called on Friday for lowering limits on wind speeds and other safety measures … More »America's Cup team calls for changes to make regatta safer
By Noel Randewich and Ronnie Cohen ALAMEDA, California (Reuters) - The head of the Italian sailing team in the America's Cup called on Friday for lowering limits on wind speeds and other safety measures to make the regatta less dangerous following a deadly accident last week. Prada fashion house co-founder Patrizio Bertelli …
- Bradley stays in charge, Guan exits Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley maintained a three-shot lead in Friday's second round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas after grinding his way to a one-under-par 69 in increasingly … More »Bradley stays in charge, Guan exits
(Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley maintained a three-shot lead in Friday's second round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas after grinding his way to a one-under-par 69 in increasingly tricky conditions. Three ahead of the chasing pack overnight after opening with a blistering course record 60, Bradley …
- Jessica Korda leads Mobile Bay LPGA Classic AP - 11 hrs ago
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jessica Korda shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Hall of Famer Karrie Webb after the second round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic. More »Jessica Korda leads Mobile Bay LPGA Classic
- Italians to race in America's Cup but want changes AP - 11 hrs ago
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The owner of the Italian entry in the America's Cup said Friday his boat will compete in this summer's races after all, but he suggested a new precaution. More »Italians to race in America's Cup but want changes
- Hall of Famer Venturi dies aged 82 Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion and television broadcaster Ken Venturi, a 14-times winner on the PGA Tour, died on Friday at the age of 82 following various health complications. Inducted into the … More »Hall of Famer Venturi dies aged 82
(Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion and television broadcaster Ken Venturi, a 14-times winner on the PGA Tour, died on Friday at the age of 82 following various health complications. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame just 11 days ago, Venturi had been in hospital for the last two months for a spinal infection, …
- Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges AP - 11 hrs ago
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey. More »Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges
- Atletico wins Copa del Rey as Ronaldo ejected AP - 12 hrs ago
MADRID (AP) — The Copa del Rey trophy could have been coach Jose Mourinho's parting gift for Real Madrid, or at least a consolation prize after a disappointing season filled with locker-room turmoil and … More »Atletico wins Copa del Rey as Ronaldo ejected
- Andretti team is clear favorite for Indy pole AP - 12 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Everything seems to be lining up for Michael Andretti this May. More »Andretti team is clear favorite for Indy pole
- Ferguson praises 'amazing' Beckham's longevity Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - David Beckham's longevity and his ability to reinvent himself were "absolutely incredible", retiring Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said. Beckham and Ferguson, who were synonymously … More »Ferguson praises 'amazing' Beckham's longevity
(Reuters) - David Beckham's longevity and his ability to reinvent himself were "absolutely incredible", retiring Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said. Beckham and Ferguson, who were synonymously linked with Manchester United until the former England captain moved to Real Madrid, both announced in the past 10 …
- Yankees put LHP Andy Pettitte on 15-day DL AP - 13 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Add starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to the long list of All-Stars on the New York Yankees' disabled list. More »Yankees put LHP Andy Pettitte on 15-day DL
- Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games AP - 13 hrs ago
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing … More »Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games
- Gritty Kings find a way to keep winning in the playoffs Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year ago, the unfancied Los Angeles Kings delivered their own unforgettable Cinderella story as they beat the odds en route to claiming the franchise's … More »Gritty Kings find a way to keep winning in the playoffs
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year ago, the unfancied Los Angeles Kings delivered their own unforgettable Cinderella story as they beat the odds en route to claiming the franchise's first Stanley Cup. They snuck into the National Hockey League's postseason as an eighth seed and went on to beat the Western …
- Djokovic crumbles to defeat against Berdych in Rome Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Czech Tomas Berdych snapped a run of 11 consecutive defeats by world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the semi-finals of the Rome Masters before Rafa Nadal was stretched to the limit against … More »Djokovic crumbles to defeat against Berdych in Rome
(Reuters) - Czech Tomas Berdych snapped a run of 11 consecutive defeats by world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the semi-finals of the Rome Masters before Rafa Nadal was stretched to the limit against David Ferrer on Friday. Berdych clawed his way back from a 6-2 5-2 deficit to stun the Serbian top seed 2-6 7-5 6-4 …
By Alice Baghdjian ZUG, Switzerland (Reuters) - Transocean Ltd shareholders voted out Chairman Michael Talbert at the annual meeting on Friday and backed a nominee of … More »Transocean chairman voted out, Icahn dividend plan rejected
By Alice Baghdjian ZUG, Switzerland (Reuters) - Transocean Ltd shareholders voted out Chairman Michael Talbert at the annual meeting on Friday and backed a nominee of activist investor Carl Icahn to replace him on the board of the world's largest offshore drilling contractor. But shareholders rejected Icahn's proposed $4-per-share …