- Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Eric Salliot ROME (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal made short work of his great rival Roger Federer to win the Italian Open, his sixth trophy of the year, 6-1 6-3 on Sunday. The crowd sitting in the sunshine … More »Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome
By Eric Salliot ROME (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal made short work of his great rival Roger Federer to win the Italian Open, his sixth trophy of the year, 6-1 6-3 on Sunday. The crowd sitting in the sunshine at Rome's Foro Italico watched Nadal race to victory in 69 minutes on the red clay. The Spaniard, back in his best form …
- McDowell tames Thongchai to win first World Match Play Reuters - 4 hrs ago
KAVARNA, Bulgaria (Reuters) - Britain's Graeme McDowell came from behind to win his maiden World Match Play Championship with a 2 & 1 victory over Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee on Sunday. Former U.S. Open … More »McDowell tames Thongchai to win first World Match Play
KAVARNA, Bulgaria (Reuters) - Britain's Graeme McDowell came from behind to win his maiden World Match Play Championship with a 2 & 1 victory over Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee on Sunday. Former U.S. Open Champion McDowell, the highest-ranked player in the field, battled back from two holes down after four and one at halfway …
- Arsenal grab Champions League spot ahead of Spurs Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Sonia Oxley (Reuters) - Arsenal broke the hearts of their arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur yet again on Sunday as they claimed the final Champions League spot at their expense on a final day of the Premier … More »Arsenal grab Champions League spot ahead of Spurs
By Sonia Oxley (Reuters) - Arsenal broke the hearts of their arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur yet again on Sunday as they claimed the final Champions League spot at their expense on a final day of the Premier League season bursting with goals and goodbyes. Laurent Koscielny scored a 52nd-minute winner as Arsenal won 1-0 at …
- Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort AP - 5 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs. More »Bruins top Rangers 5-2 with all-out effort
- Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title AP - 5 hrs ago
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sang-Moon Bae led by four strokes in the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship when his tee shot at the ninth hole went way left. More »Bae wins Byron Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title
- Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals AP - 5 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mike Conley wouldn't let Zach Randolph take the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' blowout loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. More »Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals
- Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas AP - 5 hrs ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years. More »Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas
- Barca close on 100 points, lift La Liga trophy Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Champions Barcelona moved a step closer to matching Real Madrid's La Liga record of 100 points with a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid, that was the prelude to a title … More »Barca close on 100 points, lift La Liga trophy
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Champions Barcelona moved a step closer to matching Real Madrid's La Liga record of 100 points with a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid, that was the prelude to a title party at the Nou Camp on Sunday. Tito Vilanova's side wrapped up their fourth league crown in five years last weekend, but …
- Who is building what in Sochi for 2014 Olympics AP - 6 hrs ago
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The cost of the 2014 Winter Games in the Russian city of Sochi now stands at $51 billion, making it the most expensive Olympics in history. More than half of the bill is being footed … More »Who is building what in Sochi for 2014 Olympics
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The cost of the 2014 Winter Games in the Russian city of Sochi now stands at $51 billion, making it the most expensive Olympics in history. More than half of the bill is being footed by Russian state-controlled companies and business tycoons. A look at what the major players are building in Sochi:
- Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics AP - 6 hrs ago
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt … More »Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics
- Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens AP - 6 hrs ago
OTTAWA (AP) — Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh. More »Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens
- Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera AP - 7 hrs ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs. More »Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera
- Senators avoid 3-0 deficit with double OT win over Pens Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators clawed their way back into their Eastern Conference semi-final series against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Colin Greening's goal in double overtime giving them a 2-1 win over the … More »Senators avoid 3-0 deficit with double OT win over Pens
(Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators clawed their way back into their Eastern Conference semi-final series against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Colin Greening's goal in double overtime giving them a 2-1 win over the Penguins in Game Three. After losing the first two games of the series and trailing 1-0 on the night to Tyler Kennedy's …
- Cabrera has 3-homer game in Texas, 2nd of career AP - 8 hrs ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has hit three home runs in a game for the second time in his career. More »Cabrera has 3-homer game in Texas, 2nd of career
- Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy AP - 11 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bump Day at Indianapolis followed the script. More »Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy
- Rays' Moore stops Orioles for 8-0 start Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Tampa Bay's Matt Moore matched a 1917 start by Babe Ruth as he improved to a Major League-leading 8-0 in the Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Moore tossed seven innings … More »Rays' Moore stops Orioles for 8-0 start
(Reuters) - Tampa Bay's Matt Moore matched a 1917 start by Babe Ruth as he improved to a Major League-leading 8-0 in the Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Moore tossed seven innings and allowed just five hits and one run to stay undefeated and win his ninth straight decision, setting a Rays' franchise …
- Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic AP - 12 hrs ago
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title. More »Jennifer Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic
- Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2 AP - 12 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers. More »Boychuk breaks Game 2 tie, Bruins top Rangers 5-2
- Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title AP - 12 hrs ago
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship. More »Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title
- Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener AP - 13 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before. More »Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener
- Sweden wins world hockey title AP - 13 hrs ago
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden became the first home team to win the world hockey championships in 27 years, beating Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday for its ninth title. More »Sweden wins world hockey title
- Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 … More »Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference …
- Bae wins first PGA Tour title at Byron Nelson Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(Reuters) - South Korean Bae Sang-moon made a fast start, then overcame strong winds and a mid-round wobble to clinch his maiden PGA Tour title by two shots at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, … More »Bae wins first PGA Tour title at Byron Nelson
(Reuters) - South Korean Bae Sang-moon made a fast start, then overcame strong winds and a mid-round wobble to clinch his maiden PGA Tour title by two shots at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas on Sunday. The 26-year-old, an 11-time champion on various professional tours in Asia, held his nerve in difficult …
- Bruins maul Rangers to claim 2-0 series lead Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Boston Bruins took control midway through the second period to claim a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers and gain a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final on Sunday. … More »Bruins maul Rangers to claim 2-0 series lead
(Reuters) - The Boston Bruins took control midway through the second period to claim a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers and gain a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final on Sunday. The best-of-seven series now shifts to New York for a pair of contests with Game Three set for Tuesday at Madison Square …
- Rays hit 2 HRs, beat Orioles 3-1 for 3-game sweep AP - 15 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game swe … More »Rays hit 2 HRs, beat Orioles 3-1 for 3-game sweep
(Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Actavis Inc, which has been the subject of takeover speculation, plans to buy specialty pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott Plc for $5 … More »Actavis to buy Warner Chilcott in $5 billion stock deal
(Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Actavis Inc, which has been the subject of takeover speculation, plans to buy specialty pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott Plc for $5 billion in stock. The companies said the deal had an enterprise value, including debt, of $8.5 billion. The move comes as Actavis has spurned approaches …