- Williams to use Mercedes engines in 2014 Reuters - 2 hrs 9 mins ago
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Former champions Williams will switch from Renault to Mercedes engines from 2014 when a new V6 unit is introduced, the Formula One team said on Thursday. The announcement … More »Williams to use Mercedes engines in 2014
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Former champions Williams will switch from Renault to Mercedes engines from 2014 when a new V6 unit is introduced, the Formula One team said on Thursday. The announcement of a long-term partnership means the German manufacturer's engines will power four of the 11 teams next season before …
- Duminy delight at comeback after seven months out Reuters - 3 hrs ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa batsman JP Duminy admits he was suffering nerves ahead his first proper net session following seven months out with injury but was pleased with his practice ahead of … More »Duminy delight at comeback after seven months out
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa batsman JP Duminy admits he was suffering nerves ahead his first proper net session following seven months out with injury but was pleased with his practice ahead of Friday's one-day international against Netherlands in Amstelveen. Duminy snapped his Achilles tendon while on tour of Australia …
- Kenya Olympic champions in provisional squad for worlds Reuters - 3 hrs ago
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Olympic champions David Rudisha and Ezekiel Kemboi have been included in the east African nation's provisional squad for the World Championships in August, officials said on … More »Kenya Olympic champions in provisional squad for worlds
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Olympic champions David Rudisha and Ezekiel Kemboi have been included in the east African nation's provisional squad for the World Championships in August, officials said on Thursday. Rudisha, who won the 800 metres Olympic gold medal in a world record time at last year's London Games, will be …
- La Liga braces for nerve-wracking season finale Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Champions Barcelona have the chance finish with a record-equalling 100 points in La Liga's final round of matches, but the main drama will be in the fight to avoid … More »La Liga braces for nerve-wracking season finale
By Mark Elkington MADRID (Reuters) - Champions Barcelona have the chance finish with a record-equalling 100 points in La Liga's final round of matches, but the main drama will be in the fight to avoid the three relegation berths on Saturday. Barca coach Tito Vilanova has already secured a league crown in his first season …
- Family of Penn's Paterno to join lawsuit against NCAA -attorney Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Michael Sadowski HARRISBURG, Penn. (Reuters) - The family of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno would be among a group of plaintiffs filing a lawsuit against the U.S. college sports association … More »Family of Penn's Paterno to join lawsuit against NCAA -attorney
By Michael Sadowski HARRISBURG, Penn. (Reuters) - The family of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno would be among a group of plaintiffs filing a lawsuit against the U.S. college sports association on Thursday over its reaction to the Jerry Sandusky scandal, the Paterno's lawyer said. Speaking on "Costas Tonight" …
- Why does Woods dominate Memorial? McIlroy knows AP - 5 hrs ago
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy deadpanned the best line of the day. And the most honest. More »Why does Woods dominate Memorial? McIlroy knows
- Rangers fire coach John Tortorella AP - 5 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — In a span of five days, John Tortorella went from out of the playoffs to out of a job. More »Rangers fire coach John Tortorella
- Serena Williams' winning streak now at 26 matches AP - 5 hrs ago
PARIS (AP) — Already ahead by a set and a break, thanks mainly to her powerful serving and groundstrokes, Serena Williams decided to show she can caress a tennis ball, too. More »Serena Williams' winning streak now at 26 matches
- Paterno lawyer says estate to sue NCAA AP - 5 hrs ago
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A lawsuit planned by the family of the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno, former players and others connected to the school seeks to overturn the NCAA's swift and strict sanctions … More »Paterno lawyer says estate to sue NCAA
- French parade leaves Federer in the shade Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Martyn Herman PARIS (Reuters) - A quintet of Frenchmen led a home procession at Roland Garros on Wednesday but Roger Federer still threatens to rain on their parade after sauntering into the third round … More »French parade leaves Federer in the shade
By Martyn Herman PARIS (Reuters) - A quintet of Frenchmen led a home procession at Roland Garros on Wednesday but Roger Federer still threatens to rain on their parade after sauntering into the third round of the French Open. On so-called Children's Day at the claycourt slam it was kid's stuff for second seed Federer as …
- Seabrook's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Red Wings AP - 5 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks could have folded when they dropped three of the first four games of their series against the Detroit Red Wings. They could have packed it in when a potential go-ahead … More »Seabrook's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Red Wings
- Weaver pitches Angels to 4-3 win over Dodgers AP - 6 hrs ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jered Weaver quickly shook off the rust, striking out the first two batters he faced to start his first game in nearly eight weeks. More »Weaver pitches Angels to 4-3 win over Dodgers
- Mets answer challenge and beat Yankees again, 9-4 AP - 8 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Once the Subway Series rolled around, the New York Mets got on the right track. More »Mets answer challenge and beat Yankees again, 9-4
- US rocked 4-2 by Belgium in Cleveland friendly AP - 9 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — After the stomping, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann got stumped. More »US rocked 4-2 by Belgium in Cleveland friendly
- Zimmerman hits 3 HRs, but Orioles rally past Nats AP - 9 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman hit three home runs in the first five innings, leaving the Baltimore Orioles with a four-run deficit to overcome against one of the best pitchers in the National League … More »Zimmerman hits 3 HRs, but Orioles rally past Nats
- Dbacks, Rangers postponed by unplayable field AP - 10 hrs ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks will avoid having to play a doubleheader in Texas. More »Dbacks, Rangers postponed by unplayable field
- Belgium rocks US 4-2 in Cleveland friendly AP - 10 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Christian Benteke scored two goals in the second half and Marouane Fellaini had another, leading Belgium to a 4-2 thrashing of the United States on Wednesday night in an international … More »Belgium rocks US 4-2 in Cleveland friendly
- Orioles rally past Nationals 9-6 in homer-fest AP - 10 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Davis went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame three homers by Ryan Zimmerman to beat the Washington Nationals 9-6 on Wednesday night. More »Orioles rally past Nationals 9-6 in homer-fest
- Jeter has boot removed, plays catch at Stadium AP - 11 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter was back in uniform at Yankee Stadium — but only to play catch. More »Jeter has boot removed, plays catch at Stadium
- Zimmerman hits 3 HRs in first 3 ABs for Nationals AP - 11 hrs ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman hit three home runs in his first three at-bats for the Washington Nationals and is seeking to make history by hitting four homers in a game. More »Zimmerman hits 3 HRs in first 3 ABs for Nationals
- WWE and 'The Flintstones' tag-team to throw down some bedrock Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Tony Maglio LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Have you ever been watching a "Flintstones" cartoon and thought, "This would be much better with professional wrestlers?" Us neither. But we're getting it anyway. … More »WWE and 'The Flintstones' tag-team to throw down some bedrock
By Tony Maglio LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Have you ever been watching a "Flintstones" cartoon and thought, "This would be much better with professional wrestlers?" Us neither. But we're getting it anyway. WWE Studios has tag-teamed with Warner Bros. to co-produce a "Flintstones" direct-to-home-video animated movie, to …
- Former player backs up allegations against Hermann AP - 12 hrs ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee volleyball player has written a blog post backing up her teammates' accusations that incoming Rutgers athletic director Julie Hermann abused them verbally and … More »Former player backs up allegations against Hermann
- Sheriff says no immediate cause of death for ex-QB AP - 13 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — A cause of death was not determined Wednesday after an autopsy on the body of a Michigan man who played Division II football and was one of the most successful quarterbacks in college h … More »Sheriff says no immediate cause of death for ex-QB
- Navarro hits 3 HRs, Cubs pound White Sox 9-3 AP - 13 hrs ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Dioner Navarro's first home run just cleared the basket at Wrigley Field and his second nearly hooked foul. More »Navarro hits 3 HRs, Cubs pound White Sox 9-3
- Golden Bear weighs in on Sergio-Tiger spat, Merion Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - When Jack Nicklaus talks, anyone with an interest in golf is well advised to listen and the 18-times major winner delivered in spades as he weighed in on … More »Golden Bear weighs in on Sergio-Tiger spat, Merion
By Mark Lamport-Stokes DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - When Jack Nicklaus talks, anyone with an interest in golf is well advised to listen and the 18-times major winner delivered in spades as he weighed in on several topics ahead of this week's Memorial Tournament. Tournament host of the PGA Tour event staged at Muirfield Village …
By John O'Donnell and Ilona Wissenbach BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European countries plan to scale back a proposed financial transactions tax drastically, initially imposing … More »Exclusive: Europe plans major scaling back of financial trading tax
By John O'Donnell and Ilona Wissenbach BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European countries plan to scale back a proposed financial transactions tax drastically, initially imposing a tiny charge on share deals only and taking much longer than originally intended to achieve a full roll-out. While yet to be formally proposed, the sweeping …