- Federer, Roddick fashion 2 different goodbyes AP - 4 hrs ago
On an emotion-filled afternoon that morphed into a shocker of an evening, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer both bid farewell to Flushing Meadows. More »Federer, Roddick fashion 2 different goodbyes
- Valentine: Threat to punch radio host was a joke AP - 5 hrs ago
Boston manager Bobby Valentine insisted he wasn't serious Wednesday when he threatened to punch a talk-show host in the mouth. More »Valentine: Threat to punch radio host was a joke
- Australia hooker Moore in doubt for Springbok test Reuters - 5 hrs ago
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia hooker Stephen Moore injured a hamstring in training on Thursday, making him a doubt for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Perth. Moore, who will become … More »Australia hooker Moore in doubt for Springbok test
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia hooker Stephen Moore injured a hamstring in training on Thursday, making him a doubt for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Perth. Moore, who will become Australia's most capped hooker if he plays in his 73rd test on Saturday, was sent for scans to ascertain the seriousness …
- Replacement refs perform OK in season opener AP - 5 hrs ago
The NFL kicked off the season with replacement referees and, for the most part, nothing seemed different. More »Replacement refs perform OK in season opener
- Pistorius back on track as blade row rumbles on Reuters - 7 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius began his T44 100 metres title defence with a smooth heat win on Wednesday but his complaints about rivals allegedly using longer blades will not be investigated further … More »Pistorius back on track as blade row rumbles on
LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius began his T44 100 metres title defence with a smooth heat win on Wednesday but his complaints about rivals allegedly using longer blades will not be investigated further unless evidence is provided, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said. Moments after a shock loss to Brazil's …
- Amla, De Villiers guide South Africa to easy win Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers shared an unbroken stand of 172 to steer South Africa to comfortable seven-wicket win over England in the fifth and final one-day international in Nottingham … More »Amla, De Villiers guide South Africa to easy win
(Reuters) - Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers shared an unbroken stand of 172 to steer South Africa to comfortable seven-wicket win over England in the fifth and final one-day international in Nottingham on Wednesday. England were bowled out for just 182 but opening bowlers Jimmy Anderson and Jade Dernbach gave their side …
- Visiting Cowboys cut down Giants in NFL season opener Reuters - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dallas Cowboys spoiled an opening night celebration of the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory by beating the home team 24-17 on Wednesday to launch the 2012 National Football … More »Visiting Cowboys cut down Giants in NFL season opener
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dallas Cowboys spoiled an opening night celebration of the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory by beating the home team 24-17 on Wednesday to launch the 2012 National Football League season. Dallas quarterback Tony Romo completed 22-of-29 passes for 307 yards and three touchdowns. Unheralded Kevin …
- Roddick and Federer bow out, Williams wins Reuters - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer was knocked out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday when he lost a quarter-final thriller to Tomas Berdych just hours after his old rival Andy Roddick bid a tearful farewell … More »Roddick and Federer bow out, Williams wins
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer was knocked out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday when he lost a quarter-final thriller to Tomas Berdych just hours after his old rival Andy Roddick bid a tearful farewell to his tennis career. Federer was unable to conjure up any of his old magic as Berdych stormed to a surprise victory, …
- Early exit for Federer after Berdych thriller Reuters - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer was knocked out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday after losing a quarter-final thriller to Tomas Berdych, marking the world number one's earliest exit from Flushing Meadows … More »Early exit for Federer after Berdych thriller
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer was knocked out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday after losing a quarter-final thriller to Tomas Berdych, marking the world number one's earliest exit from Flushing Meadows in nine years. Top-seeded Federer was unable to conjure up any of his old magic after the Czech made a flying start and …
- Replacements refs perform OK in season opener AP - 7 hrs ago
The NFL kicked off the season with replacement referees and, for the most part, nothing seemed different. More »Replacements refs perform OK in season opener
- Roddick's career ends with Open loss to del Potro AP - 7 hrs ago
More than an hour after hitting one last shot as a professional tennis player, then delivering one last, voice-wavering speech to an adoring U.S. Open audience, Andy Roddick exited the locker room one … More »Roddick's career ends with Open loss to del Potro
- Federer loses to Berdych in US Open quarterfinals AP - 8 hrs ago
Roger Federer's famous forehand was off-target, and it didn't help matters that his opponent, Tomas Berdych, wasn't missing much. More »Federer loses to Berdych in US Open quarterfinals
- Cowboys lead Giants 24-17 in 4th quarter AP - 9 hrs ago
Eli Manning and Martellus Bennett connected on a 9-yard touchdown pass with 2:36 remaining in the fourth quarter to bring the Super Bowl champion New York Giants within 24-17 of the Dallas Cowboys in … More »Cowboys lead Giants 24-17 in 4th quarter
- Cowboys lead Giants 24-10 in 4th quarter AP - 9 hrs ago
Tony Romo threw his third touchdown pass, connecting with Miles Austin, as the Dallas Cowboys stretched their lead to 24-10 over the Super Bowl champion New York Giants late in the fourth quarter in the … More »Cowboys lead Giants 24-10 in 4th quarter
- Cowboys lead Giants 17-10 after 3 quarters AP - 9 hrs ago
The Dallas Cowboys led the Super Bowl champion New York Giants 17-10 after three quarters in the NFL opener on Wednesday night. More »Cowboys lead Giants 17-10 after 3 quarters
- Murray grows in confidence after amazing turnaround Reuters - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic champion Andy Murray produced an extraordinary turnaround to dig himself out of a deep hole and book his place in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday. The British … More »Murray grows in confidence after amazing turnaround
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic champion Andy Murray produced an extraordinary turnaround to dig himself out of a deep hole and book his place in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday. The British third seed was in all sorts of trouble after losing the opening set to Croatia's Marin Cilic and falling 5-1 behind in …
- Cowboys lead Giants 14-10 in 3rd quarter AP - 9 hrs ago
Ahmad Bradshaw's 10-yard touchdown run brought the Super Bowl champion New York Giants with 14-10 of the Dallas Cowboys late in the third quarter in the NFL opener on Wednesday night. More »Cowboys lead Giants 14-10 in 3rd quarter
- STARSTRUCK AP - 9 hrs ago
Campaign volunteers are pretty diligent in their work. Except when a former president shows up. More »STARSTRUCK
- Replacements refs have easy 1st half AP - 10 hrs ago
The Super Bowl champion New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys and the replacement officials had something in common in the first half as the NFL kicked off its season Wednesday night. More »Replacements refs have easy 1st half
- Roddick, last link to U.S. tennis supremacy, exits Reuters - 10 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The last American man to win a grand slam and to hold the world number one ranking, Andy Roddick ended his tennis career on centre court at the U.S. Open on Wednesday after an enviable … More »Roddick, last link to U.S. tennis supremacy, exits
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The last American man to win a grand slam and to hold the world number one ranking, Andy Roddick ended his tennis career on centre court at the U.S. Open on Wednesday after an enviable career that still might have left some fans wondering what if. Roddick was the latest link to a long tradition of top …
- Serena storms into U.S. Open semis Reuters - 10 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, brimming with confidence and self-belief with every match she plays, stormed into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a 6-1 6-3 demolition of Ana Ivanovic. … More »Serena storms into U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, brimming with confidence and self-belief with every match she plays, stormed into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a 6-1 6-3 demolition of Ana Ivanovic. The last American left in the tournament after Andy Roddick was sent into retirement by Juan Martin del Potro, Williams …
- Cowboys lead Giants 14-3 in 3rd quarter AP - 10 hrs ago
Tony Romo hit Kevin Ogletree with a 40-yard touchdown pass, their second of the game, as the Dallas Cowboys took a 14-3 lead over the Super Bowl champion New York Giants early in the third quarter in … More »Cowboys lead Giants 14-3 in 3rd quarter
- Jim Core to referee NFL Kickoff with Giants-Dallas AP - 10 hrs ago
The Super Bowl champion New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys and the replacement officials had something in common in the first half as the NFL kicked off its season Wednesday night. More »Jim Core to referee NFL Kickoff with Giants-Dallas
- Cowboys lead Giants 7-3 at halftime AP - 10 hrs ago
Tony Romo hit Kevin Ogletree with a 10-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter to give the Dallas Cowboys a 7-3 lead over the Super Bowl champion New York Giants at halftime Wednesday night in … More »Cowboys lead Giants 7-3 at halftime
- Giants take 3-0 lead over Cowboys in 2nd AP - 11 hrs ago
Michael Boley's 51-yard interception return early in the second quarter set up a 22-yard field goal by Lawrence Tynes as the Super Bowl champion New York Giants took a 3-0 lead over the Dallas Cowboys … More »Giants take 3-0 lead over Cowboys in 2nd
When Wyatt Erber won $1,000, the Illinois third-grader knew exactly what he wanted to do with the money. The 8-year-old gave his winnings to the family of his young neighbor, 2-year-old Cara Kielty, who is battling leukemia.