- Warner and Blazer must face the law, says FIFA official Reuters - 1 hr 33 mins ago
By Mike Collett PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer should face the full force of the law for their alleged misdemeanors during the two decades that they ran the … More »Warner and Blazer must face the law, says FIFA official
By Mike Collett PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer should face the full force of the law for their alleged misdemeanors during the two decades that they ran the confederation, Domenico Scala, the head of FIFA's Audit and Compliance Committee said on Wednesday. "In the case of Jack …
- Azarenka turns up the volume in Paris Reuters - 1 hr 48 mins ago
PARIS (Reuters) - A cacophony of noise on Chatrier Court signalled the belated appearance of women's third seed Victoria Azarenka at the French Open on Wednesday as the Belarusian eased to the second round. … More »Azarenka turns up the volume in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) - A cacophony of noise on Chatrier Court signalled the belated appearance of women's third seed Victoria Azarenka at the French Open on Wednesday as the Belarusian eased to the second round. The stadium was barely one third full as Azarenka went through her paces but the low decibel level from the crowd …
- Liverpool agree deal to sign defender Toure Reuters - 2 hrs 11 mins ago
(Reuters) - Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City's Kolo Toure with the defender poised to sign on July 1 when his contract finishes at the 2012 Premier League champions, the Merseyside … More »Liverpool agree deal to sign defender Toure
(Reuters) - Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City's Kolo Toure with the defender poised to sign on July 1 when his contract finishes at the 2012 Premier League champions, the Merseyside club said on Tuesday. Toure, 32, has played in the Premier League since 2002 and enjoyed a successful spell at Arsenal before …
- Sochi will be secure, Games chief says Reuters - 2 hrs 15 mins ago
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Next year's Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia will be safe despite the city's proximity to the volatile Caucasus region, Games chief Dmitry Chernyshenko … More »Sochi will be secure, Games chief says
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Next year's Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia will be safe despite the city's proximity to the volatile Caucasus region, Games chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said on Wednesday. "This season our security tested all necessary projects to reach the goal (of safety)," Chernyshenko …
- Ponting leaves door half ajar to emergency Ashes callup Reuters - 2 hrs 21 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Ricky Ponting has revealed he might not be able to resist the lure of the Ashes if Australia asked him to come out of test retirement. The combative 38-year-old, who quit the international … More »Ponting leaves door half ajar to emergency Ashes callup
LONDON (Reuters) - Ricky Ponting has revealed he might not be able to resist the lure of the Ashes if Australia asked him to come out of test retirement. The combative 38-year-old, who quit the international scene in December, is the most successful captain in test history but lost three Ashes series including the last …
- We made no mistakes in Armstrong affair, says UCI head Reuters - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) was fault free in their handling of the Lance Armstrong doping affair that severely tarnished the sport's reputation … More »We made no mistakes in Armstrong affair, says UCI head
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) was fault free in their handling of the Lance Armstrong doping affair that severely tarnished the sport's reputation and triggered harsh criticism of the federation, UCI president Pat McQuaid said. Speaking to a small group of reporters …
- Williams F1 appoint O'Driscoll as CEO Reuters - 2 hrs 35 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The struggling Williams Formula One team appointed former Jaguar Cars managing director Mike O'Driscoll as group chief executive on Wednesday, with Alex Burns leaving the company with … More »Williams F1 appoint O'Driscoll as CEO
LONDON (Reuters) - The struggling Williams Formula One team appointed former Jaguar Cars managing director Mike O'Driscoll as group chief executive on Wednesday, with Alex Burns leaving the company with immediate effect. The former world champions, who have not scored a point in their last seven races, said in a statement …
- History holds lesson for Serena ahead of second-round match Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - If Serena Williams expects a walk in the park at the French Open on Wednesday, a simple look at her second-round opponent's CV should set her straight. French teenager … More »History holds lesson for Serena ahead of second-round match
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - If Serena Williams expects a walk in the park at the French Open on Wednesday, a simple look at her second-round opponent's CV should set her straight. French teenager Caroline Garcia pushed current champion Maria Sharapova to the brink at Roland Garros two years ago, leading by a set …
- 81-year-old Nepalese climber quits Everest attempt AP - 3 hrs ago
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An 81-year-old Nepalese man has abandoned his attempt to climb Mount Everest, leaving a Japanese mountaineer with the record as the oldest person to scale the world's highest mo … More »81-year-old Nepalese climber quits Everest attempt
- Athletics sees Olympic Games revenues cut by IOC Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Athletics will get a lower share of Olympic revenues in the future after the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday recalculated the federations' … More »Athletics sees Olympic Games revenues cut by IOC
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Athletics will get a lower share of Olympic revenues in the future after the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday recalculated the federations' revenues according to their contribution to the Games. The 26 sports federations at the London 2012 Olympics divided …
- Kings edge Sharks in Game 7 to reach Western final AP - 4 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Kings' seven-game series with the Sharks came down to another tense third period, with the home team clinging to another one-goal lead. Two teams with tiny differences were one or … More »Kings edge Sharks in Game 7 to reach Western final
- Brazil's Neymar admits to nerves ahead of joining Barca Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Barcelona-bound Brazil forward Neymar has been feeling nervous ahead of his blockbuster transfer to the Spanish champions once he has finished playing in the … More »Brazil's Neymar admits to nerves ahead of joining Barca
By Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Barcelona-bound Brazil forward Neymar has been feeling nervous ahead of his blockbuster transfer to the Spanish champions once he has finished playing in the Confederations Cup in June. The 21-year-old, who is leaving Santos, juggled a ball briefly under a spotlight in a darkened …
- Rain means long day at French Open for Djokovic AP - 4 hrs ago
PARIS (AP) — Always so avant-garde, Serena Williams started this year's French Open fashion of addressing the Court Philippe Chatrier spectators in their language. More »Rain means long day at French Open for Djokovic
- Pacers beat Heat to knot Eastern final at 2 apiece AP - 4 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The open looks Udonis Haslem and Chris Bosh took advantage of to help the Heat win Game 3 disappeared in Game 4, and so has Miami's lead over Indiana in the Eastern Conference Fina … More »Pacers beat Heat to knot Eastern final at 2 apiece
- Ex-Grand Valley St. QB who went missing found dead AP - 5 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — A three-day search for one of the winningest college quarterbacks ever ended in a remote wooded area in Michigan, where authorities found his body and were left with a mystery of how he … More »Ex-Grand Valley St. QB who went missing found dead
- Ex-Mich. college QB who went missing found dead AP - 5 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — A three-day search for one of the winningest college quarterbacks ever ended in a remote wooded area in Michigan, where authorities found his body and were left with a mystery of how he … More »Ex-Mich. college QB who went missing found dead
- Meyer feared he had ruined career of Lion Youngs Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Nick Said DURBAN (Reuters) - Heyneke Meyer feared he had ruined Tom Youngs' career when he persuaded the Englishman to switch from centre to hooker. The Springbok coach can probably rest easy now. Youngs … More »Meyer feared he had ruined career of Lion Youngs
By Nick Said DURBAN (Reuters) - Heyneke Meyer feared he had ruined Tom Youngs' career when he persuaded the Englishman to switch from centre to hooker. The Springbok coach can probably rest easy now. Youngs touched down in Hong Kong on Tuesday, one of 37 British and Irish Lions preparing for Saturday's match against the …
- Rutgers president gets governor's backing AP - 6 hrs ago
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University's president, a neuroscientist, was brought in last year to turn the school into a medical sciences powerhouse, but he has quickly become a target of criticism from … More »Rutgers president gets governor's backing
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University's president, a neuroscientist, was brought in last year to turn the school into a medical sciences powerhouse, but he has quickly become a target of criticism from some lawmakers who question his ability to lead the university amid a series of embarrassments in the high-profile athletic …
- South Africans get physical before Champions Trophy Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's cricketers have turned to physical challenges in their bid for elusive limited overs success in the Champions Trophy starting in England and Wales next … More »South Africans get physical before Champions Trophy
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's cricketers have turned to physical challenges in their bid for elusive limited overs success in the Champions Trophy starting in England and Wales next week. Part of their preparations have taken place in Amsterdam where they have taken on a bike challenge, canoed the …
- LA Kings advance, edging Sharks 2-1 in Game 7 AP - 7 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Williams figures he gets his knack for Game 7 heroics from the same source as the Los Angeles Kings' resilience throughout their grinding seven-game victory over the San Jose … More »LA Kings advance, edging Sharks 2-1 in Game 7
- Mets rally to beat Rivera and Yankees, 2-1 AP - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — First, the New York Mets saluted Mariano Rivera. Then they beat him in the bottom of the ninth inning. More »Mets rally to beat Rivera and Yankees, 2-1
- Pacers get even with Miami after 99-92 victory AP - 7 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers played desperate Tuesday night. More »Pacers get even with Miami after 99-92 victory
- Quick keeps Sharks at bay as Kings reach Conference finals Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings survived a frantic finish to Game Seven against San Jose on Tuesday to earn a 2-1 victory over the Sharks that sealed their spot in the Western Conference finals. Los … More »Quick keeps Sharks at bay as Kings reach Conference finals
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings survived a frantic finish to Game Seven against San Jose on Tuesday to earn a 2-1 victory over the Sharks that sealed their spot in the Western Conference finals. Los Angeles, the defending Stanley Cup champions, tallied their 14th consecutive win at the Staples Center and have yet to lose …
- 81-year old climber quits Everest attempt AP - 8 hrs ago
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An 81-year-old Nepalese man has abandoned his attempt to climb Mount Everest, leaving a Japanese mountaineer with the record as the oldest person to scale the world's highest mo … More »81-year old climber quits Everest attempt
- Suns connect with their past by hiring Hornacek AP - 8 hrs ago
PHOENIX (AP) — One of the most popular Phoenix Suns players from the franchise's past will guide the team to an uncertain future. More »Suns connect with their past by hiring Hornacek
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of foreclosed homes held steady in April, while there were fewer properties sitting in the pipeline, fresh signs the housing recovery … More »Completed foreclosures hold steady in April: CoreLogic
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of foreclosed homes held steady in April, while there were fewer properties sitting in the pipeline, fresh signs the housing recovery is on track, data from CoreLogic showed on Wednesday. There were 52,000 foreclosures completed last month, the same amount as in March, but down about 16 percent …