- Red Bull protest at Mercedes secret tyre test Reuters - 50 mins ago
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Red Bull made a formal protest at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday after it emerged that Mercedes, who swept the front row in qualifying for the Formula One race, carried … More »Red Bull protest at Mercedes secret tyre test
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Red Bull made a formal protest at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday after it emerged that Mercedes, who swept the front row in qualifying for the Formula One race, carried out a secret tyre test with Pirelli last week. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, who found out 'second hand' …
- Errani advances on opening day at French Open AP - 58 mins ago
PARIS (AP) — An hour into the French Open, 2012 runner-up Sara Errani was into the second round. More »Errani advances on opening day at French Open
- Report: New controversy at scandal-scarred Rutgers AP - 1 hr 21 mins ago
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The woman hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee's women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she … More »Report: New controversy at scandal-scarred Rutgers
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The woman hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee's women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, The Star-Ledger reported Saturday night on its website.
- Shaky Ivanovic wins in 3 sets at French Open AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago
PARIS (AP) — Past champion Ana Ivanovic of Serbia overcame an inconsistent performance in a chilly start at the French Open and held on to beat 108th-ranked Petra Martic of Croatia 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 Sunda … More »Shaky Ivanovic wins in 3 sets at French Open
- Ethiopian marathon runner honors Boston victims AP - 1 hr 44 mins ago
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The winner of the men's race at the Boston Marathon says he is returning his winner's medal to honor the city and those killed and injured in the terrorist bombings near the … More »Ethiopian marathon runner honors Boston victims
- Report: Pistorius fined for unpaid taxes AP - 1 hr 51 mins ago
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius was audited and fined for unpaid taxes after having to declare his assets during his bail hearing, a South African newspaper reported Sunday as the Olympian prepares … More »Report: Pistorius fined for unpaid taxes
- Munich parties as Dortmund mourns in divided Germany Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Erik Kirschbaum BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich fans celebrated long into the night after their team's 2-1 Champions League triumph over Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday ensured two defeats in the previous … More »Munich parties as Dortmund mourns in divided Germany
By Erik Kirschbaum BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich fans celebrated long into the night after their team's 2-1 Champions League triumph over Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday ensured two defeats in the previous three finals were quickly forgotten. More than 40,000 Bayern fans erupted in delirious joy when Arjen Robben scored …
- Ribery and Robben combine to give Bayern victory Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - A brilliant Franco-Dutch move involving Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben in the final minutes settled a memorable all-German Champions League final as Bayern Munich beat … More »Ribery and Robben combine to give Bayern victory
By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - A brilliant Franco-Dutch move involving Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben in the final minutes settled a memorable all-German Champions League final as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday. Frenchman Ribery's backheel allowed Dutchman Robben to break through a gap …
- Robben infuriates, bemuses, misses goals and wins match Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Brian Homewood LONDON (Reuters) - Arjen Robben's Champions League final was a microcosm of his career as the Bayern Munich winger perplexed opponents, left team mates waiting in vain for passes, infuriated … More »Robben infuriates, bemuses, misses goals and wins match
By Brian Homewood LONDON (Reuters) - Arjen Robben's Champions League final was a microcosm of his career as the Bayern Munich winger perplexed opponents, left team mates waiting in vain for passes, infuriated fans and produced two match-winning moments. As usual, the Dutchman stubbornly refused to contemplate using his …
- Bayern's Heynckes hints at Lewandowski transfer Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski could soon join German rivals and newly-crowned Champions League winners Bayern Munich, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes hinted on Saturday. Dortmund … More »Bayern's Heynckes hints at Lewandowski transfer
LONDON (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski could soon join German rivals and newly-crowned Champions League winners Bayern Munich, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes hinted on Saturday. Dortmund top-scorer Lewandowski, who notched 12 goals in the Champions League this season, has already said he will not extend …
- Tyson Gay wins Diamond League sprint in New York Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world champion Tyson Gay, free from injury for one of the few times in recent years, blitzed his rivals on Saturday to win the 100 metres at the Adidas Grand … More »Tyson Gay wins Diamond League sprint in New York
By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world champion Tyson Gay, free from injury for one of the few times in recent years, blitzed his rivals on Saturday to win the 100 metres at the Adidas Grand Prix. Kenya's Olympic champion David Rudisha also outclassed his opponents to easily win the 800m at the New York leg …
- Kerry meets with runners from Boston Marathon AP - 5 hrs ago
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The winner of the men's race at the Boston Marathon says he is returning his winner's medal to honor the city and those killed and injured in the terrorist bombings near the … More »Kerry meets with runners from Boston Marathon
- Pagan's rare feat carries Giants over Rockies Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Angel Pagan belted a rare walk-off inside-the-park home run to push world champion San Francisco past the Colorado Rockies 6-5 in 10 innings on Saturday. Troy Tulowitski's solo homer in the … More »Pagan's rare feat carries Giants over Rockies
(Reuters) - Angel Pagan belted a rare walk-off inside-the-park home run to push world champion San Francisco past the Colorado Rockies 6-5 in 10 innings on Saturday. Troy Tulowitski's solo homer in the top of the 10th had given the Rockies a 5-4 lead but Pagan's blast found the right field wall and the angled bounce gave …
- Cain stops Bigfoot in 1st round, defends UFC title AP - 6 hrs ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cain Velasquez finished his UFC heavyweight title defense in just 81 merciless seconds. Junior Dos Santos waited until the last minute to end his own bout in spectacular fashion. More »Cain stops Bigfoot in 1st round, defends UFC title
- Spurs take 3-0 lead, beat Grizzlies 104-93 in OT AP - 7 hrs ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tim Duncan is doing his very best to get the San Antonio Spurs back to the NBA Finals one more time. More »Spurs take 3-0 lead, beat Grizzlies 104-93 in OT
- Spurs one game away from Finals after huge comeback win Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs are just one win away from the NBA Finals after coming back from an 18-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-93 in overtime in Memphis on Saturday. The Spurs … More »Spurs one game away from Finals after huge comeback win
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs are just one win away from the NBA Finals after coming back from an 18-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-93 in overtime in Memphis on Saturday. The Spurs lead the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals 3-0 after the victory and can sweep into the title series for the first …
- Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 to stay alive AP - 8 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The power play returned in the second half of the second period. All it took was one brilliant tip by one of the youngest players on the ice and a well-placed shot by the captain of a team … More »Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 to stay alive
- QB Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame AP - 8 hrs ago
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Quarterback Everett Golson is no longer enrolled at Notre Dame. More »QB Golson no longer enrolled at Notre Dame
- Bruins eliminate Rangers with 3-1 win in Game 5 AP - 10 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — Claude Julien decided not to give his goalie a pep talk after a pratfall in the crease handed the Rangers a goal that had the potential to turn the series around. More »Bruins eliminate Rangers with 3-1 win in Game 5
- Scandal engulfs Indian cricket; web of players, bookies faces scrutiny Reuters - 10 hrs ago
By Amlan Chakraborty and Sudipto Ganguly NEW DELHI (Reuters) - It wasn't a typical photo opportunity for Indian cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth as he stood outside a New Delhi court in a pair of faded … More »Scandal engulfs Indian cricket; web of players, bookies faces scrutiny
By Amlan Chakraborty and Sudipto Ganguly NEW DELHI (Reuters) - It wasn't a typical photo opportunity for Indian cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth as he stood outside a New Delhi court in a pair of faded jeans and a dark blue full-sleeve tee-shirt. Flanked by two policemen and his face covered with a black cloth, one of …
- AP PHOTOS: Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final AP - 11 hrs ago
Bayern Munich defeated German rival Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League final Saturday night, ending four years of frustration for Bayern in Europe's biggest soccer tournament. Arjen Robben ran … More »AP PHOTOS: Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final
Bayern Munich defeated German rival Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League final Saturday night, ending four years of frustration for Bayern in Europe's biggest soccer tournament. Arjen Robben ran onto Franck Ribery's backheeled flick in the penalty area and put the ball past goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller in the …
- Pagan wins it for Giants with inside-the-park HR AP - 11 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Angel Pagan was thinking triple out of the box. Once he rounded second and saw third base coach Tim Flannery waving him home, he shifted into another gear. More »Pagan wins it for Giants with inside-the-park HR
- Girl power no longer a novelty at Indy 500 Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Steve Keating INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - While Formula One flirts with the idea of a female driver, girl power is already as much a part of the Indianapolis 500 as turbo-charged engines and the winner … More »Girl power no longer a novelty at Indy 500
By Steve Keating INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - While Formula One flirts with the idea of a female driver, girl power is already as much a part of the Indianapolis 500 as turbo-charged engines and the winner chugging cold milk in Victory Lane. Swiss Simona de Silvestro, Brazilian Ana Beatriz and Britons Pippa Mann and Katherine …
- Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy AP - 11 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Until about a month ago, Robbie Rogers had no interest in being one of the highest-profile openly gay athletes in the world. More »Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy
- Froch beats Kessler to retain IBF super middleweight title Reuters - 11 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Carl Froch got his revenge with victory over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in a unanimous points decision to retain the IBF super middleweight title in a thrilling clash at a packed … More »Froch beats Kessler to retain IBF super middleweight title
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Carl Froch got his revenge with victory over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler in a unanimous points decision to retain the IBF super middleweight title in a thrilling clash at a packed 02 Arena on Saturday. The 35-year-old Froch, who lost to Kessler in Denmark three years ago, put on a typically gutsy …
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government is examining options to close a loophole in its tax system that has allowed multinational companies to significantly reduce taxes … More »Ireland considering reform of corporate tax system: paper
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government is examining options to close a loophole in its tax system that has allowed multinational companies to significantly reduce taxes they pay on profits, the Sunday Business Post newspaper reported. Ireland has been criticized by British and U.S. legislators in recent weeks for the fact …