- CAS reject Murofushi appeal against IOC election block Reuters - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport have rejected Japanese hammer thrower Koji Murofushi's appeal against the blocking of his election to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes … More »CAS reject Murofushi appeal against IOC election block
BERLIN (Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport have rejected Japanese hammer thrower Koji Murofushi's appeal against the blocking of his election to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission, CAS said on Wednesday. The court said the main reason for turning down his appeal was that the Japanese Olympic …
- Moses out of Nigeria's matches, Obi Mikel wants a rest Reuters - 3 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Victor Moses has withdrawn from Nigeria's squad for next month's World Cup soccer qualifiers and Confederation Cup tournament while Chelsea team mate John Obi Mikel has asked to be rested for … More »Moses out of Nigeria's matches, Obi Mikel wants a rest
(Reuters) - Victor Moses has withdrawn from Nigeria's squad for next month's World Cup soccer qualifiers and Confederation Cup tournament while Chelsea team mate John Obi Mikel has asked to be rested for a friendly against Mexico next week, Nigerian Football Federation officials said on Wednesday. Both players are in the …
- Garcia apologizes for "fried chicken" jibe at Woods Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologized after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner on Tuesday. Garcia, who has a frosty relationship … More »Garcia apologizes for "fried chicken" jibe at Woods
LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologized after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner on Tuesday. Garcia, who has a frosty relationship with Woods, was on stage with his Ryder Cup team mates when he was asked in jest whether he would be inviting …
- Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Words and hats may have to be eaten along with the usual canapes and caviar if Lewis Hamilton wins the glamour race of the Formula One season in Monaco this weekend. … More »Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Words and hats may have to be eaten along with the usual canapes and caviar if Lewis Hamilton wins the glamour race of the Formula One season in Monaco this weekend. The skeptics who doubted McLaren's 2008 world champion would stand on top of the podium this season after his move to Mercedes …
- Murray pulls out of French Open through injury Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's world number two Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open after failing to recover from a lower back injury which he aggravated at the Italian Open last week. "It's a … More »Murray pulls out of French Open through injury
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's world number two Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open after failing to recover from a lower back injury which he aggravated at the Italian Open last week. "It's a really tough decision and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice, I am not fit to compete," Murray said …
- Injured Carroll ruled out of England friendlies Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Striker Andy Carroll has pulled out of England's friendly internationals against Ireland and Brazil through injury, the FA said on its website (www.thefa.com) on Tuesday. The 24-year-old … More »Injured Carroll ruled out of England friendlies
LONDON (Reuters) - Striker Andy Carroll has pulled out of England's friendly internationals against Ireland and Brazil through injury, the FA said on its website (www.thefa.com) on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has been struggling with a heel injury after he was named in Roy Hodgson's squad to face Ireland at Wembley on May …
- Uganda appoint Serbian Sredojevich as coach Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Uganda unveiled Serbian Milutin Sredojevich as their new coach at a news conference in Kampala on Tuesday, less than three weeks before they play two key World Cup qualifiers. The 43-year-old … More »Uganda appoint Serbian Sredojevich as coach
(Reuters) - Uganda unveiled Serbian Milutin Sredojevich as their new coach at a news conference in Kampala on Tuesday, less than three weeks before they play two key World Cup qualifiers. The 43-year-old has been handed a two-year contract following the sacking of Briton Bobby Williamson last month after Uganda lost further …
- Spurs can't ease up despite 2-0 lead on Grizzlies AP - 5 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — If the Western Conference finals seem the slightest bit over after two San Antonio wins, hold that thought for a minute. More »Spurs can't ease up despite 2-0 lead on Grizzlies
- Sharks hang on to beat Kings 2-1 and tie series AP - 5 hrs ago
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks barely held off the Los Angeles Kings at the end for a second straight home win. More »Sharks hang on to beat Kings 2-1 and tie series
- Bruins rally, push Rangers to brink of elimination AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — John Tortorella's message isn't going to change even though his New York Rangers are in an even more desperate situation than before their latest loss to the Boston Bruins. More »Bruins rally, push Rangers to brink of elimination
- Bay Bowl: San Francisco to host 50th Super Bowl AP - 5 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Build a new stadium, host the Super Bowl to show it off. More »Bay Bowl: San Francisco to host 50th Super Bowl
- Tomic will play French Open despite troubles: Woodbridge Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic will play at next week's French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the grasscourt season ahead, Tennis Australia's Todd Woodbridge … More »Tomic will play French Open despite troubles: Woodbridge
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic will play at next week's French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the grasscourt season ahead, Tennis Australia's Todd Woodbridge said on Wednesday. Tomic's father John faced a charge of causing criminal injury in a Madrid court earlier this month …
- Cheruiyot expecting first child, aims to return in 2014 Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Vivian Cheruiyot is not defending her world 5,000 and 10,000 metres gold medals in Moscow in August because she is expecting her first child, the Kenyan said in a statement. The 29-year-old, … More »Cheruiyot expecting first child, aims to return in 2014
(Reuters) - Vivian Cheruiyot is not defending her world 5,000 and 10,000 metres gold medals in Moscow in August because she is expecting her first child, the Kenyan said in a statement. The 29-year-old, who won both races at the 2011 world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, took silver and bronze in the 5,000 …
- Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the … More »Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft
(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron …
- Trout hits for cycle, drives in 5, Angels rout M's AP - 6 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements. More »Trout hits for cycle, drives in 5, Angels rout M's
- Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings AP - 6 hrs ago
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton set the tone for the San Jose Sharks with a dominant first period. After that, the Sharks did their best to hang on and tie up their playoff series against the Los … More »Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings
- Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT AP - 7 hrs ago
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. More »Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT
- Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and … More »Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime
(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in the last …
- Pakistan's Imran Khan leaves hospital after campaign fall Reuters - 8 hrs ago
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani cricket-hero-turned-politician Imran Khan left hospital on Wednesday after treatment for back injuries suffered in a fall in Lahore, television stations said. Khan, who … More »Pakistan's Imran Khan leaves hospital after campaign fall
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani cricket-hero-turned-politician Imran Khan left hospital on Wednesday after treatment for back injuries suffered in a fall in Lahore, television stations said. Khan, who has been fitted with a spinal brace to aid recovery, fell from a fork-lift taking him to a poll campaign podium on May 7. …
- Straily, Cespedes push A's past Rangers 1-0 AP - 8 hrs ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing. More »Straily, Cespedes push A's past Rangers 1-0
- Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finals AP - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs. More »Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finals
- Veteran DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders AP - 9 hrs ago
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland. More »Veteran DB Charles Woodson returns to Raiders
- Bruins beat Rangers to lead playoff series 3-0 Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins scored twice in the final period to beat the New York Rangers 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and grab a commanding 3-0 lead in their National … More »Bruins beat Rangers to lead playoff series 3-0
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins scored twice in the final period to beat the New York Rangers 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and grab a commanding 3-0 lead in their National Hockey League (NHL) playoff. Boston fourth-liner Daniel Paille scored the game winner with 3:31 left on the clock …
- Garcia apologizes for "fried chicken" remark AP - 9 hrs ago
Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner. More »Garcia apologizes for "fried chicken" remark
- Garcia, Woods take their shots at each other AP - 9 hrs ago
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and they're making no effort to disguise their feelings. More »Garcia, Woods take their shots at each other
(Reuters) - It is too soon to determine whether to dial down the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program, and the economic picture may not be clear enough to make … More »Too soon to dial back Fed stimulus: Dudley
(Reuters) - It is too soon to determine whether to dial down the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program, and the economic picture may not be clear enough to make that decision for another three or four months, an influential U.S. central bank official said. New York Fed President William Dudley, a close ally of Chairman …