Niger appoint German coach Rohr ahead of Cup qualifier Reuters - 3 hrs agoNIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger's soccer federation have appointed Gernot Rohr as the new national team coach and the German will take the reins for the first time on Sunday when they meet Guinea away in an African … More »Niger appoint German coach Rohr ahead of Cup qualifier
NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger's soccer federation have appointed Gernot Rohr as the new national team coach and the German will take the reins for the first time on Sunday when they meet Guinea away in an African Nations Cup qualifier. Rohr, who replaces Frenchman Rolland Courbis, coached co-hosts Gabon at the Nations Cup finals …
Column: Roddick plays Open with an eye on the door AP - 3 hrs agoMaybe Andy Roddick should have come up with this retirement scheme sooner. More »Column: Roddick plays Open with an eye on the door
Maybe Andy Roddick should have come up with this retirement scheme sooner.
Rain gives Roddick at least 1 more day AP - 5 hrs agoBlack hood pulled up over his head, ice bag resting on his shoulder, Andy Roddick walked briskly into the parking lot to catch his waiting ride. More »Rain gives Roddick at least 1 more day
Black hood pulled up over his head, ice bag resting on his shoulder, Andy Roddick walked briskly into the parking lot to catch his waiting ride.
Vermeulen given Springbok debut against Australia Reuters - 5 hrs ago(Reuters) - South African number eight Duane Vermeulen will make his test debut in Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia in Perth after being named in the Springbok side on Wednesday. Under-fire … More »Vermeulen given Springbok debut against Australia
(Reuters) - South African number eight Duane Vermeulen will make his test debut in Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Australia in Perth after being named in the Springbok side on Wednesday. Under-fire coach Heyneke Meyer has brought in three new players and made two positional changes to the side that were held to …
US and Mexico face stern qualifying tests Reuters - 6 hrs agoMIAMI (Reuters) - The United States and Mexico face the toughest tests yet of their World Cup credentials with home-and-away qualifiers against Jamaica and Costa Rica respectively starting on Friday. Juergen … More »US and Mexico face stern qualifying tests
MIAMI (Reuters) - The United States and Mexico face the toughest tests yet of their World Cup credentials with home-and-away qualifiers against Jamaica and Costa Rica respectively starting on Friday. Juergen Klinsmann's U.S. team share the lead in CONCACAF qualifying group A with Jamaica and head to Kingston after picking …
Rays down struggling Yankees 5-2, AL East tied AP - 8 hrs agoThat big lead in the AL East is gone. More »Rays down struggling Yankees 5-2, AL East tied
That big lead in the AL East is gone.
Ferrer beats Gasquet to reach men's quarters Reuters - 9 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - David Ferrer carried Spanish hopes into the U.S. Open quarter-finals after the fourth seed beat Frenchman Richard Gasquet 7-5 7-6 6-4 in a match spanning nearly eight hours due to … More »Ferrer beats Gasquet to reach men's quarters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Ferrer carried Spanish hopes into the U.S. Open quarter-finals after the fourth seed beat Frenchman Richard Gasquet 7-5 7-6 6-4 in a match spanning nearly eight hours due to rain delays on Tuesday. Ferrer, the last Spaniard left in the men's field, withstood two rain delays before completing a …
Azarenka, Ferrer advance at rain-hit U.S. Open Reuters - 9 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka survived a ferocious comeback from defending champion Sam Stosur to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals on Tuesday, as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac played havoc with … More »Azarenka, Ferrer advance at rain-hit U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka survived a ferocious comeback from defending champion Sam Stosur to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals on Tuesday, as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac played havoc with the schedule and left organizers juggling with a backlog. Only two of six singles matches were completed due to rain, …
Roddick-del Potro match suspended by rain AP - 9 hrs agoHis match, and his retirement, put off for at least another day, Andy Roddick stepped out of Arthur Ashe Stadium and into the drizzly night, a black jacket's hood pulled overhead, a bag of ice soothing … More »Roddick-del Potro match suspended by rain
His match, and his retirement, put off for at least another day, Andy Roddick stepped out of Arthur Ashe Stadium and into the drizzly night, a black jacket's hood pulled overhead, a bag of ice soothing his right shoulder.
Azarenka edges '11 Open champ Stosur on rainy day AP - 11 hrs agoSo, Victoria Azarenka, what went through your mind as your high-tension, high-quality U.S. Open quarterfinal victory over defending champion Sam Stosur stretched into a third-set tiebreaker? More »Azarenka edges '11 Open champ Stosur on rainy day
So, Victoria Azarenka, what went through your mind as your high-tension, high-quality U.S. Open quarterfinal victory over defending champion Sam Stosur stretched into a third-set tiebreaker?
Sandusky case has cost Penn State nearly $17 million so far Reuters - 11 hrs ago(Reuters) - Penn State University has paid out almost $17 million to cover legal bills, public relations fees and other costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, the university said … More »Sandusky case has cost Penn State nearly $17 million so far
(Reuters) - Penn State University has paid out almost $17 million to cover legal bills, public relations fees and other costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, the university said on its website on Tuesday. Nearly $16.8 million in costs through June 30 were broken down as almost $10 million for internal …
Azarenka tops Stosur in thriller to reach U.S. Open semis Reuters - 12 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - The wind was blowing a gale and a dark storm was closing in but that was the least of Victoria Azarenka's problems at the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Australian Sam Stosur roared back from … More »Azarenka tops Stosur in thriller to reach U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The wind was blowing a gale and a dark storm was closing in but that was the least of Victoria Azarenka's problems at the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Australian Sam Stosur roared back from the brink of defeat three times to steal momentum and put world number one Azarenka in danger of losing a quarter-finals …
Matheiu enrolls at LSU, Miles' focus elsewhere AP - 13 hrs agoTyrann Mathieu has opened a new chapter at LSU. More »Matheiu enrolls at LSU, Miles' focus elsewhere
Tyrann Mathieu has opened a new chapter at LSU.
Azarenka into semis at rain-hit U.S. Open Reuters - 13 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka survived a ferocious comeback from defending champion Sam Stosur to reach the U.S. Open semis on Tuesday as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac left tournament organizers … More »Azarenka into semis at rain-hit U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka survived a ferocious comeback from defending champion Sam Stosur to reach the U.S. Open semis on Tuesday as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac left tournament organizers scrambling to catch up with the playing schedule. The eagerly anticipated quarter-final matchup between Maria Sharapova …
3 West Coast games make it tougher week in Big Ten AP - 14 hrs agoOh, those dreaded trips to the West Coast. More »3 West Coast games make it tougher week in Big Ten
Oh, those dreaded trips to the West Coast.
Sharapova-Bartoli finish postponed until Wednesday AFP - 14 hrs agoStruggling Maria Sharapova will have another day to regroup after her rain-halted US Open quarter-final match against French 11th seed Marion Bartoli was postponed until Wednesday by tournament offici … More »Sharapova-Bartoli finish postponed until Wednesday
Struggling Maria Sharapova will have another day to regroup after her rain-halted US Open quarter-final match against French 11th seed Marion Bartoli was postponed until Wednesday by tournament officials.
8 NDSU players charged with petition fraud AP - 14 hrs agoEight North Dakota State University football players, including four starters, are among 11 people charged with faking petition signatures in a scheme that will keep two well-funded initiatives off the … More »8 NDSU players charged with petition fraud
Eight North Dakota State University football players, including four starters, are among 11 people charged with faking petition signatures in a scheme that will keep two well-funded initiatives off the November ballot.
Azarenka outlasts Stosur in US Open quarterfinals AP - 14 hrs agoVictoria Azarenka kept chiding herself: "Don't be a chicken." More »Azarenka outlasts Stosur in US Open quarterfinals
Victoria Azarenka kept chiding herself: "Don't be a chicken."
Captain's pick show strength of American team AP - 14 hrs agoDavis Love III faced a tough decision when he filled out his Ryder Cup team with four picks, no different from the previous 11 U.S. captains. More »Captain's pick show strength of American team
Davis Love III faced a tough decision when he filled out his Ryder Cup team with four picks, no different from the previous 11 U.S. captains.
NFL champion Giants kick off season vs. Cowboys AP - 15 hrs agoA good start is what is on the line this time when the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL season opener. More »NFL champion Giants kick off season vs. Cowboys
A good start is what is on the line this time when the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL season opener.
Snedeker to make US Ryder Cup debut as rookie AP - 15 hrs agoBrandt Snedeker had nothing more than big hopes and another strong finish when he left the TPC Boston, expecting to wait deep into the night for a phone call from Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III that … More »Snedeker to make US Ryder Cup debut as rookie
Brandt Snedeker had nothing more than big hopes and another strong finish when he left the TPC Boston, expecting to wait deep into the night for a phone call from Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III that would determine if he was on the U.S. team.
Young QBs taking over most important position AP - 15 hrs agoYouth and inexperience have taken over the most important position in the NFL. More »Young QBs taking over most important position
Youth and inexperience have taken over the most important position in the NFL.
Cowboys' Ratliff to miss season opener with ankle sprain Reuters - 15 hrs ago(Reuters) - Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff will miss Wednesday's season-opening game against the New York Giants because of an ankle sprain, the National Football League team said on Tuesday. … More »Cowboys' Ratliff to miss season opener with ankle sprain
(Reuters) - Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff will miss Wednesday's season-opening game against the New York Giants because of an ankle sprain, the National Football League team said on Tuesday. Ratliff, who has earned a Pro Bowl selection for the past four years, suffered the injury in a preseason game against …
Kenseth makes move to Joe Gibbs Racing official AP - 15 hrs agoMatt Kenseth opened this season with a second victory in the Daytona 500, and it didn't take him long to establish himself as a legitimate championship contender. More »Kenseth makes move to Joe Gibbs Racing official
Matt Kenseth opened this season with a second victory in the Daytona 500, and it didn't take him long to establish himself as a legitimate championship contender.
Storm clouds threaten Obama's convention speech Reuters - 16 hrs agoCHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Democrats in Charlotte, North Carolina, have one eye on the sky as bad weather threatens to spoil the biggest speech of President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. … More »Storm clouds threaten Obama's convention speech
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Democrats in Charlotte, North Carolina, have one eye on the sky as bad weather threatens to spoil the biggest speech of President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. Meteorologists are forecasting possible thunderstorms over Charlotte for Thursday, when Obama is due to address a crowd …
Exploding stars carve out gas cavities called superbubbles in a nearby dwarf galaxy, as shown in a new photo from the Chandra space telescope.
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