Pietersen not among 10 England central contracts Reuters - 4 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - England batsman Kevin Pietersen was not among 10 players awarded central contracts for the 2013 season named by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday. Pietersen was dropped from … More »Pietersen not among 10 England central contracts
LONDON (Reuters) - England batsman Kevin Pietersen was not among 10 players awarded central contracts for the 2013 season named by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday. Pietersen was dropped from the team for the last test against South Africa this month after allegedly sending controversial text messages to opposing …
Lacklustre Brazil struggle to beat South Africa 1-0 Reuters - 4 hrs agoSAO PAULO (Reuters) - A disappointing Brazil beat South Africa 1-0 in a friendly on Friday but the lacklustre performance cast further doubts on Mano Menezes's long-term prospects as Brazil coach. Menezes … More »Lacklustre Brazil struggle to beat South Africa 1-0
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A disappointing Brazil beat South Africa 1-0 in a friendly on Friday but the lacklustre performance cast further doubts on Mano Menezes's long-term prospects as Brazil coach. Menezes sent out an attacking team but they struggled to break down the dogged South Africans and the match was only decided …
Braun boosts Brewers past Cardinals 5-4 in 13 AP - 4 hrs agoRyan Braun ended an extremely long day at the ballpark with a long drive that put him in the Milwaukee Brewers' record book. More »Braun boosts Brewers past Cardinals 5-4 in 13
Ryan Braun ended an extremely long day at the ballpark with a long drive that put him in the Milwaukee Brewers' record book.
Clemens pitches 4 2-3 innings for Skeeters AP - 5 hrs agoRoger Clemens' second start for the Sugar Land Skeeters had a special twist to it when the 50-year-old right-hander pitched to his son who was squatting behind the plate. More »Clemens pitches 4 2-3 innings for Skeeters
Roger Clemens' second start for the Sugar Land Skeeters had a special twist to it when the 50-year-old right-hander pitched to his son who was squatting behind the plate.
Singh hopeful of a different outcome AP - 5 hrs agoThe names at the top of the leaderboard are easy to recognize for a playoff event that features the best in golf. Starting with Vijay Singh, who had a one-shot lead in the BMW Championship, four of the … More »Singh hopeful of a different outcome
The names at the top of the leaderboard are easy to recognize for a playoff event that features the best in golf. Starting with Vijay Singh, who had a one-shot lead in the BMW Championship, four of the top six players have been No. 1 in the world.
Williams to face Azarenka in US Open women's final AP - 5 hrs agoStanding only about a foot from the net, Serena Williams wound up that ferocious backhand and pounded it away for another easy winner. More »Williams to face Azarenka in US Open women's final
Standing only about a foot from the net, Serena Williams wound up that ferocious backhand and pounded it away for another easy winner.
Panel vacates bounty suspensions for 4 NFL players AP - 5 hrs agoJonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith are back in the NFL. For now. More »Panel vacates bounty suspensions for 4 NFL players
Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith are back in the NFL. For now.
Jamaica beats US 2-1 in World Cup qualifier AP - 5 hrs agoAfter Clint Dempsey scored the fastest U.S. goal in World Cup qualifying, the Americans played a listless game, lost to Jamaica for the first time and put pressure on themselves to win their home match … More »Jamaica beats US 2-1 in World Cup qualifier
After Clint Dempsey scored the fastest U.S. goal in World Cup qualifying, the Americans played a listless game, lost to Jamaica for the first time and put pressure on themselves to win their home match against Jamaica next week.
Rodriguez leads Yankees over Orioles 8-5 AP - 6 hrs agoIt's the time of year when milestones are far less important than victories, so for Alex Rodriguez, the significance of his 300th home run with the Yankees was solely that it helped New York regain sole … More »Rodriguez leads Yankees over Orioles 8-5
It's the time of year when milestones are far less important than victories, so for Alex Rodriguez, the significance of his 300th home run with the Yankees was solely that it helped New York regain sole possession of first place in the AL East.
12 in '12: Miller, Nellie 10 more enter hoops Hall AP - 9 hrs agoReggie Miller wasn't always the biggest name in his own family. On Friday night, he was the top star in the biggest basketball Hall of Fame class in half a century. More »12 in '12: Miller, Nellie 10 more enter hoops Hall
Reggie Miller wasn't always the biggest name in his own family. On Friday night, he was the top star in the biggest basketball Hall of Fame class in half a century.
Shelton stunner gives Jamaica shock win over U.S. Reuters - 9 hrs ago(Reuters) - A magnificent long-range free-kick from Luton Shelton gave Jamaica a surprise 2-1 comeback victory over the United States in their CONCACAF region World Cup qualifer on Friday. Jamaica's first … More »Shelton stunner gives Jamaica shock win over U.S.
(Reuters) - A magnificent long-range free-kick from Luton Shelton gave Jamaica a surprise 2-1 comeback victory over the United States in their CONCACAF region World Cup qualifer on Friday. Jamaica's first ever win over the U.S. was thoroughly deserved after they fought back with determination from the early blow of Clint …
Licked Sharapova ready for ice cream after slam exit Reuters - 10 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova was frustrated by her three-set defeat to world number one Victoria Azarenka in Friday's U.S. Open semi-final, but the Russian preferred to look on the bright side. … More »Licked Sharapova ready for ice cream after slam exit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova was frustrated by her three-set defeat to world number one Victoria Azarenka in Friday's U.S. Open semi-final, but the Russian preferred to look on the bright side. "I'm looking forward to checking out the ice cream truck that's around the corner from my hotel," she said after her grand …
A's McCarthy still in 'life-threatening' situation AP - 10 hrs agoOakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy remained in a "life-threatening" situation in a Bay Area hospital two days after being hit in the head by a line drive. More »A's McCarthy still in 'life-threatening' situation
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy remained in a "life-threatening" situation in a Bay Area hospital two days after being hit in the head by a line drive.
Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to top of World Cup table Reuters - 11 hrs agoCORDOBA, Argentina (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's Argentina brushed aside Paraguay 3-1 to go top of the South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers at the Mario Kempes stadium on Friday. Goals from Angel Di Maria, … More »Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to top of World Cup table
CORDOBA, Argentina (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's Argentina brushed aside Paraguay 3-1 to go top of the South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers at the Mario Kempes stadium on Friday. Goals from Angel Di Maria, Gonzalo Higuain and Messi, with a brilliant free kick, gave Argentina their first home win over Paraguay in a World …
Williams and Azarenka through to U.S. Open final Reuters - 11 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka stormed into the final of the U.S. Open with crushing victories in Friday's semis to set up a classic showdown between the greatest player of … More »Williams and Azarenka through to U.S. Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka stormed into the final of the U.S. Open with crushing victories in Friday's semis to set up a classic showdown between the greatest player of her generation and the current world number one. Williams was at her ruthless best as she demolished Italian Sara Errani …
Merritt sets world record in 110 hurdles AP - 11 hrs agoAries Merritt already had the Olympic gold, so there was only one way to make this season even more special. More »Merritt sets world record in 110 hurdles
Aries Merritt already had the Olympic gold, so there was only one way to make this season even more special.
Azarenka surprises Sharapova in 3; Williams next AP - 11 hrs agoNormally so good, so gritty, in the crucible of the third set, Maria Sharapova finally met her match against Victoria Azarenka. More »Azarenka surprises Sharapova in 3; Williams next
Normally so good, so gritty, in the crucible of the third set, Maria Sharapova finally met her match against Victoria Azarenka.
Serena Williams easily reaches US Open final AP - 11 hrs agoThe latest woman to absorb a lopsided loss against Serena Williams thinks the 14-time Grand Slam champion should take on a new challenge. More »Serena Williams easily reaches US Open final
The latest woman to absorb a lopsided loss against Serena Williams thinks the 14-time Grand Slam champion should take on a new challenge.
Williams routs Errani to reach U.S. Open final Reuters - 11 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams routed 10th seed Sara Errani of Italy 6-1 6-2 on Friday to advance to the U.S. Open women's final against world number one Victoria Azarenka with a chance to crown … More »Williams routs Errani to reach U.S. Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams routed 10th seed Sara Errani of Italy 6-1 6-2 on Friday to advance to the U.S. Open women's final against world number one Victoria Azarenka with a chance to crown her 'Golden Summer' at the year's last grand slam. The 30-year-old American overpowered the diminutive Errani, a French …
NFL filings detail scuttled bounty rehearing AP - 12 hrs agoThe NFL filed court documents Friday indicating suspended Saints linebacker Jon Vilma initially agreed to a new bounty hearing with Commissioner Roger Goodell last month before Vilma's lawyers and the … More »NFL filings detail scuttled bounty rehearing
The NFL filed court documents Friday indicating suspended Saints linebacker Jon Vilma initially agreed to a new bounty hearing with Commissioner Roger Goodell last month before Vilma's lawyers and the players union talked him out of it.
Djokovic and Murray favorites for U.S. Open semis Reuters - 12 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - There is no Roger Federer and no Rafa Nadal but still a sense of familiarity about Saturday's U.S. Open men's semi-finals. Novak Djokovic, the dominant player for the past three seasons, … More »Djokovic and Murray favorites for U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - There is no Roger Federer and no Rafa Nadal but still a sense of familiarity about Saturday's U.S. Open men's semi-finals. Novak Djokovic, the dominant player for the past three seasons, will be making his sixth consecutive appearance in the semis, defending the title he won last year. Olympic champion …
Azarenka edges Sharapova to reach final Reuters - 12 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Top-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus overcame a lackluster opening set to beat third-seeded former champion Maria Sharapova of Russia 3-6 6-2 6-4 on Friday and set up a U.S. Open … More »Azarenka edges Sharapova to reach final
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus overcame a lackluster opening set to beat third-seeded former champion Maria Sharapova of Russia 3-6 6-2 6-4 on Friday and set up a U.S. Open finals showdown with Serena Williams. The semi-finals tilt was a rematch of their clash in this year's Australian Open …
Armstrong banned from Chicago Marathon: spokesman Reuters - 12 hrs ago(Reuters) - Lance Armstrong has been banned from running in next month's Chicago Marathon, a spokesman for the suspended American cyclist said on Friday. "Lance was going to be running as a fundraising … More »Armstrong banned from Chicago Marathon: spokesman
(Reuters) - Lance Armstrong has been banned from running in next month's Chicago Marathon, a spokesman for the suspended American cyclist said on Friday. "Lance was going to be running as a fundraising team member of Team Livestrong at Chicago," Mark Higgins said in an email to Reuters. "One of the Lance Armstrong Foundation …
- Azarenka surprises Sharapova in 3 sets at US Open AP - 13 hrs ago
Normally so good, so gritty, in the crucible of the third set, Maria Sharapova finally met her match against Victoria Azarenka. More »Azarenka surprises Sharapova in 3 sets at US Open
Normally so good, so gritty, in the crucible of the third set, Maria Sharapova finally met her match against Victoria Azarenka.
Earnhardt and Gordon take front row at Richmond AP - 13 hrs agoIt's a Hendrick Motorsports front row at Richmond International Raceway. More »Earnhardt and Gordon take front row at Richmond
It's a Hendrick Motorsports front row at Richmond International Raceway.
Friday's lackluster jobs report could play differently in the 2012 presidential campaign's most contested states, where economic conditions vary greatly.
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