All Blacks skipper McCaw prioritises substance over style Reuters - 2 hrs 51 mins ago(Reuters) - Despite lifting the World Cup, enjoying a 13-match winning run and on target to claim the inaugural Rugby Championship title, New Zealand captain Richie McCaw found himself countering criticism … More »All Blacks skipper McCaw prioritises substance over style
(Reuters) - Despite lifting the World Cup, enjoying a 13-match winning run and on target to claim the inaugural Rugby Championship title, New Zealand captain Richie McCaw found himself countering criticism over his side's lack of style. Three wins from three put the All Blacks on top of the pile ahead of their test against …
Bettman says another NHL lockout looms AP - 3 hrs agoWith only two days left to avoid another damaging NHL lockout, players and owners huddled in separate circles to discuss what now seems inevitable. More »Bettman says another NHL lockout looms
With only two days left to avoid another damaging NHL lockout, players and owners huddled in separate circles to discuss what now seems inevitable.
Packers run fake FG, beat Bears 23-10 AP - 5 hrs agoFour days after starting the season with a demoralizing defeat, Clay Matthews and the Green Bay Packers looked every bit like the team they were expected to be this season. More »Packers run fake FG, beat Bears 23-10
Four days after starting the season with a demoralizing defeat, Clay Matthews and the Green Bay Packers looked every bit like the team they were expected to be this season.
Penn State trustees to hear update on changes AP - 5 hrs agoPenn State's trustees will be updated on the status of changes prompted by the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal when they meet at a hotel in State College. More »Penn State trustees to hear update on changes
Penn State's trustees will be updated on the status of changes prompted by the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal when they meet at a hotel in State College.
Wallabies braced for unpredictable Pumas Reuters - 5 hrs agoSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia are expecting the unexpected from Argentina when the nations meet for the first time in the Rugby Championship at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast this weekend. Argentina drew … More »Wallabies braced for unpredictable Pumas
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia are expecting the unexpected from Argentina when the nations meet for the first time in the Rugby Championship at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast this weekend. Argentina drew with South Africa and put in a spirited display in defeat to world champions New Zealand in their last two matches so …
For Muhammad Ali, a Liberty Medal in Philly AP - 6 hrs agoRetired boxing champ Muhammad Ali was known as "The Greatest" inside the ring. But some say the moniker has been even more fitting in the years since he hung up his gloves. More »For Muhammad Ali, a Liberty Medal in Philly
Retired boxing champ Muhammad Ali was known as "The Greatest" inside the ring. But some say the moniker has been even more fitting in the years since he hung up his gloves.
New York Yankees beat Boston, tied again with Baltimore Reuters - 6 hrs ago(Reuters) - The New York Yankees have responded to Baltimore's extra-innings win over Tampa Bay to rejoin the Orioles on top of the American League East with a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. … More »New York Yankees beat Boston, tied again with Baltimore
(Reuters) - The New York Yankees have responded to Baltimore's extra-innings win over Tampa Bay to rejoin the Orioles on top of the American League East with a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Baltimore continued their fairytale run with a 3-2 win earlier on Thursday to take top spot alone when Manny Machado …
Cameroon suspend French coach Lavagne Reuters - 7 hrs agoYAOUNDE (Reuters) - Cameroon have suspended French coach Denis Lavagne, less than a year after he took the helm of the national soccer team, following an embarrassing defeat to lowly-ranked Cape Verde, … More »Cameroon suspend French coach Lavagne
YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Cameroon have suspended French coach Denis Lavagne, less than a year after he took the helm of the national soccer team, following an embarrassing defeat to lowly-ranked Cape Verde, Cameroon's state television said on Thursday. Cameroon, four-times winners of the African Nations Cup, are in danger of …
Packers pacify Bears to get back on level terms Reuters - 7 hrs ago(Reuters) - The Green Bay Packers made amends for a surprise opening week loss with a dominant 23-10 victory over division rivals the Chicago Bears on Thursday, as visiting quarterback Jay Cutler endured … More »Packers pacify Bears to get back on level terms
(Reuters) - The Green Bay Packers made amends for a surprise opening week loss with a dominant 23-10 victory over division rivals the Chicago Bears on Thursday, as visiting quarterback Jay Cutler endured a game to forget. The home defense swarmed all over Cutler, who was given little protection from his offensive line as …
Jamison leads Rutgers to 23-13 victory over USF AP - 8 hrs agoJawan Jamison doesn't mind the comparisons to a young Ray Rice. At Rutgers, they're inevitable. More »Jamison leads Rutgers to 23-13 victory over USF
Jawan Jamison doesn't mind the comparisons to a young Ray Rice. At Rutgers, they're inevitable.
- Muhammad Ali receives Liberty Medal in Philly AP - 8 hrs ago
Boxing great Muhammad Ali was honored Thursday with the Liberty Medal for his longtime role outside the ring as a fighter for humanitarian causes, civil rights and religious freedom. More »Muhammad Ali receives Liberty Medal in Philly
Boxing great Muhammad Ali was honored Thursday with the Liberty Medal for his longtime role outside the ring as a fighter for humanitarian causes, civil rights and religious freedom.
Orioles defeat Rays 3-2 in 14 innings AP - 9 hrs agoThe Baltimore Orioles have too much else going on to be overly excited about ending their miserable run of 14 consecutive losing seasons. More »Orioles defeat Rays 3-2 in 14 innings
The Baltimore Orioles have too much else going on to be overly excited about ending their miserable run of 14 consecutive losing seasons.
Boxing great Ali honored for fights outside the ring Reuters - 9 hrs agoPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali was honored on Thursday for his humanitarian efforts and civil rights work at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia. The $100,000 award called … More »Boxing great Ali honored for fights outside the ring
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali was honored on Thursday for his humanitarian efforts and civil rights work at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia. The $100,000 award called the Liberty Medal, sponsored by the nonprofit National Constitution Center, was presented to Ali by his daughter, Laila …
Packers run fake FG, lead Bears 13-3 after third AP - 9 hrs agoBackup tight end Tom Crabtree scored on a fake field goal and the Green Bay Packers intercepted Jay Cutler twice while building a 13-3 lead against the Chicago Bears through three quarters on Thursday … More »Packers run fake FG, lead Bears 13-3 after third
Backup tight end Tom Crabtree scored on a fake field goal and the Green Bay Packers intercepted Jay Cutler twice while building a 13-3 lead against the Chicago Bears through three quarters on Thursday night.
Faust: Harvard cheating not just a sports problem AP - 9 hrs agoHarvard President Drew Faust said Thursday that athletes should not be singled out for blame in what is believed to be the largest cheating scandal in the school's history. Nor are they being treated … More »Faust: Harvard cheating not just a sports problem
Harvard President Drew Faust said Thursday that athletes should not be singled out for blame in what is believed to be the largest cheating scandal in the school's history. Nor are they being treated any differently in the investigation, she added.
- Packers run fake FG, lead Bears 13-0 at half AP - 9 hrs ago
Backup tight end Tom Crabtree scored on a fake field goal, Green Bay turned a late Jay Cutler interception into a field goal and the Packers led the Chicago Bears 13-0 at halftime in a defensive struggle … More »Packers run fake FG, lead Bears 13-0 at half
Backup tight end Tom Crabtree scored on a fake field goal, Green Bay turned a late Jay Cutler interception into a field goal and the Packers led the Chicago Bears 13-0 at halftime in a defensive struggle at Lambeau Field.
- Bears, Packers play scoreless first quarter AP - 11 hrs ago
Packers star Aaron Rodgers was sacked twice as defenses dominated a scoreless first quarter between Green Bay and the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. More »Bears, Packers play scoreless first quarter
Packers star Aaron Rodgers was sacked twice as defenses dominated a scoreless first quarter between Green Bay and the Chicago Bears on Thursday night.
Column: 'Believe you're special.' Calhoun did. AP - 13 hrs agoIf you know Jim Calhoun, then you knew exactly what he was going to say on his last day as a coach. He got this far believing he could talk almost anyone into practically anything. He was not about to … More »Column: 'Believe you're special.' Calhoun did.
If you know Jim Calhoun, then you knew exactly what he was going to say on his last day as a coach. He got this far believing he could talk almost anyone into practically anything. He was not about to stop now.
So Yeon Ryu, Haeji Kang lead Women's British Open AP - 13 hrs agoSo Yeon Ryu won the U.S. Women's Open last summer in Colorado and backed it up with a victory last month in the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic. More »So Yeon Ryu, Haeji Kang lead Women's British Open
So Yeon Ryu won the U.S. Women's Open last summer in Colorado and backed it up with a victory last month in the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic.
UConn faces future with unproven head coach AP - 14 hrs agoKevin Ollie can win as many games, even as many national championships, as his predecessor and former coach did at Connecticut. But he can't transform the program. Jim Calhoun did that already. More »UConn faces future with unproven head coach
Kevin Ollie can win as many games, even as many national championships, as his predecessor and former coach did at Connecticut. But he can't transform the program. Jim Calhoun did that already.
Lawmakers urge swift action after nuclear security breach Reuters - 14 hrs agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Energy Department officials and contractors they employ need to be held accountable for an unprecedented security lapse in July at a facility that stores enriched uranium used … More »Lawmakers urge swift action after nuclear security breach
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Energy Department officials and contractors they employ need to be held accountable for an unprecedented security lapse in July at a facility that stores enriched uranium used to make nuclear bombs, top lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee said on Thursday. An 82-year-old nun and two …
Jets' Revis uncertain about status for Sunday's game Reuters - 14 hrs ago(Reuters) - The New York Jets will make a decision on whether Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis will play in Sunday's game against the Steelers before the team flies to Pittsburgh on Saturday, coach Rex … More »Jets' Revis uncertain about status for Sunday's game
(Reuters) - The New York Jets will make a decision on whether Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis will play in Sunday's game against the Steelers before the team flies to Pittsburgh on Saturday, coach Rex Ryan said. Revis, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, suffered a concussion in a 48-28 season-opening victory over the Buffalo …
League and union remain at loggerheads, lockout looms Reuters - 14 hrs ago(Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) is facing its third lockout in 18 years with owners and players showing no desire to back off from demands on a new labor deal with just two days before to … More »League and union remain at loggerheads, lockout looms
(Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) is facing its third lockout in 18 years with owners and players showing no desire to back off from demands on a new labor deal with just two days before to go before the current pact expires. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, unwilling to let the 2012-13 season start on October …
- Retired: UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun quits AP - 14 hrs ago
As Jim Calhoun stood in his office at Gampel Pavilion, waiting for his final news conference as Connecticut's basketball coach, Pat Calhoun turned to her husband and gave him one final piece of advic … More »Retired: UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun quits
As Jim Calhoun stood in his office at Gampel Pavilion, waiting for his final news conference as Connecticut's basketball coach, Pat Calhoun turned to her husband and gave him one final piece of advice.
Hunter-Reay to discuss contract with Andretti AP - 15 hrs agoIndyCar championship contender Ryan Hunter-Reay said he expected to speak to team owner Michael Andretti on Thursday about his contract amid reports that he is being courted by Penske Racing. More »Hunter-Reay to discuss contract with Andretti
IndyCar championship contender Ryan Hunter-Reay said he expected to speak to team owner Michael Andretti on Thursday about his contract amid reports that he is being courted by Penske Racing.
UBS "rogue trader" put bank's survival at risk, court told Reuters - 22 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli put the Swiss bank's survival at risk through naked gambling that risked up to $12 billion, cooking the books and lying … More »UBS "rogue trader" put bank's survival at risk, court told
LONDON (Reuters) - Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli put the Swiss bank's survival at risk through naked gambling that risked up to $12 billion, cooking the books and lying to his bosses until his "pyramid of fraud" collapsed, a British court heard on Friday. Adoboli, 32, is on trial by jury in London accused of fraud and …
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