- NHL, union have contact, but no talks scheduled AP - 3 hrs ago
The NHL entered the final full day of its collective bargaining agreement with no sign of the owners and players coming together to hammer out a new deal. More »NHL, union have contact, but no talks scheduled
- Hockey world bracing for lockout as clock ticks down Reuters - 4 hrs ago
(Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) fans were bracing for another winter without hockey while players were looking for places to ride out the impending labor dispute as the clock ticked towards another … More »Hockey world bracing for lockout as clock ticks down
(Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) fans were bracing for another winter without hockey while players were looking for places to ride out the impending labor dispute as the clock ticked towards another lockout on Friday. An ominous silence hung over the sport as negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement …
- Jeter, A-Rod reach milestones but Yankees lose Reuters - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez reached milestone moments in their careers on Friday but it was not enough to prevent a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The loss dropped the … More »Jeter, A-Rod reach milestones but Yankees lose
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez reached milestone moments in their careers on Friday but it was not enough to prevent a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The loss dropped the Yankees (81-63) out of a tie with Baltimore for the American League East lead but they rejoined them at the top shortly …
- NHL lockout: What you need to know AP - 8 hrs ago
The word "lockout" is looming over another major pro sport, this time the National Hockey League. In question-and-answer form, this is a look at the issues and implications of a work stoppage in the N … More »NHL lockout: What you need to know
- Paterno still honored at Brown University, despite scandal Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The late Joe Paterno is keeping his place in Brown University's Athletic Hall of Fame despite his role in the cover-up of the sex abuse scandal at Penn State University. Paterno and other Penn … More »Paterno still honored at Brown University, despite scandal
(Reuters) - The late Joe Paterno is keeping his place in Brown University's Athletic Hall of Fame despite his role in the cover-up of the sex abuse scandal at Penn State University. Paterno and other Penn State officials have been faulted for their alleged concealment of a long history of sex abuse by former Penn State …
- Fourth Pacquiao-Marquez fight set for December 8 in Vegas Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on December 8 for a fourth battle against long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, the fight's promoters said on Friday. The two … More »Fourth Pacquiao-Marquez fight set for December 8 in Vegas
(Reuters) - Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on December 8 for a fourth battle against long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, the fight's promoters said on Friday. The two fighters, who last met in November when Pacquiao beat Marquez with a controversial majority decision, will meet at the …
- Bobby V: Bosox roster in September 'weakest' ever AP - 12 hrs ago
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine says his team's roster is beyond depleted. More »Bobby V: Bosox roster in September 'weakest' ever
- PSU trustees promise close look at Freeh changes AP - 13 hrs ago
Penn State trustees on Friday promised to move forward with a detailed evaluation of changes recommended by former FBI director Louis Freeh in response to the child sex-abuse scandal that tarnished the … More »PSU trustees promise close look at Freeh changes
- Teachers strike carries risks for young athletes AP - 13 hrs ago
Deandre Welch understands how a teachers strike might cause him to miss a few high school football practices and even a scheduled game. But the senior wide receiver certainly didn't think the walkout … More »Teachers strike carries risks for young athletes
- Teams rush to sign players ahead of looming lockout Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Several teams rushed to sign players to new contracts on Friday with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on the weekend and the National Hockey League (NHL) threatening … More »Teams rush to sign players ahead of looming lockout
(Reuters) - Several teams rushed to sign players to new contracts on Friday with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on the weekend and the National Hockey League (NHL) threatening a lockout. Phoenix Coyotes long-standing captain Shane Doan was the biggest name to ink a deal, the free-agent forward …
- Obama greets U.S. Olympians at the White House Reuters - 14 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama welcomed U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes to the White House on Friday, congratulating them on their achievements in London while expressing a bit of good-natured … More »Obama greets U.S. Olympians at the White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama welcomed U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes to the White House on Friday, congratulating them on their achievements in London while expressing a bit of good-natured envy toward swimming phenom Michael Phelps, track star Tyson Gay and weightlifter Holley Mangold. Obama, known …
- USA Swimming: Major progress since abuse scandal AP - 14 hrs ago
Two years after a sexual abuse scandal rocked the sport, USA Swimming has banned 16 people for life as part of a wide-ranging program that stepped up training and led to enhanced background checks for … More »USA Swimming: Major progress since abuse scandal
- Sports agency sues MLS and Galaxy over Keane signing fee Reuters - 14 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A sports agency is demanding at least $385,000 from Major League Soccer and the Los Angeles Galaxy club for helping with last year's signing of Ireland captain Robbie Keane, a lawsuit … More »Sports agency sues MLS and Galaxy over Keane signing fee
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A sports agency is demanding at least $385,000 from Major League Soccer and the Los Angeles Galaxy club for helping with last year's signing of Ireland captain Robbie Keane, a lawsuit filed on Friday said. The complaint in Manhattan federal court by Real Time International Ltd (RTI) said that without …
- Czech Berdych beats Monaco to level in Argentina Reuters - 14 hrs ago
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - World number six Tomas Berdych fought back to beat Juan Monaco 6-1 4-6 1-6 6-4 6-4 in a thriller to put Czech Republic level at 1-1 with Argentina in their Davis Cup semi-final … More »Czech Berdych beats Monaco to level in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - World number six Tomas Berdych fought back to beat Juan Monaco 6-1 4-6 1-6 6-4 6-4 in a thriller to put Czech Republic level at 1-1 with Argentina in their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday. The Argentines, aiming to reach a second straight final and fourth since 2006, won the opening singles at Parque …
- High wind wipes out play in Women's British Open AP - 15 hrs ago
Play was called off for the day at the Women's British Open on Friday because of strong wind that disrupted the second round so badly that organizers declared early scores "null and void." More »High wind wipes out play in Women's British Open
- PSU trustee: No detailed review of Freeh report AP - 15 hrs ago
The head of Penn State's Board of Trustees said Friday the board isn't planning a detailed review of the school's internal investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal. More »PSU trustee: No detailed review of Freeh report
- Column: Much ado in NFL and England on handshakes AP - 16 hrs ago
handshakes. More »Column: Much ado in NFL and England on handshakes
- Spain sweeps US in singles for 2-0 Davis Cup lead AP - 16 hrs ago
Even without facing Rafael Nadal, the United States is on the brink of elimination by the clay-court masters from Spain. More »Spain sweeps US in singles for 2-0 Davis Cup lead
- Jets' Revis ruled out of game against Steelers Reuters - 17 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Jets Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis has been ruled out of Sunday's road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Rex Ryan said on Friday. The four-time Pro Bowler suffered … More »Jets' Revis ruled out of game against Steelers
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Jets Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis has been ruled out of Sunday's road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Rex Ryan said on Friday. The four-time Pro Bowler suffered a concussion in last week's 48-28 season-opening victory against the Buffalo Bills and, while he was cleared to …
- Penn State trustees get update on changes AP - 17 hrs ago
The head of Penn State's Board of Trustees said Friday she understands why many alumni are upset with the findings from the school's internal investigation of the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal … More »Penn State trustees get update on changes
The head of Penn State's Board of Trustees said Friday she understands why many alumni are upset with the findings from the school's internal investigation of the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal and ensuing NCAA sanctions, but she reaffirmed her support for the university president's decision to accept the pena …
- Kaymer four shots behind Italian Open leader Bland Reuters - 18 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Britain's Richard Bland shot a sizzling six-under 66 to lead the way after the Italian Open second round in Turin on Friday, a score matched by Ryder Cup-bound Martin Kaymer. Bland finished … More »Kaymer four shots behind Italian Open leader Bland
(Reuters) - Britain's Richard Bland shot a sizzling six-under 66 to lead the way after the Italian Open second round in Turin on Friday, a score matched by Ryder Cup-bound Martin Kaymer. Bland finished with a 12-under tally of 132, one ahead of fellow Briton Marc Warren (65), Frenchman Gregory Bourdy (64), Spain's Gonzalo …
- Ferrer, Almagro put Spain in control against U.S Reuters - 18 hrs ago
GIJON, Spain (Reuters) - Holders Spain are within a point of reaching a fourth Davis Cup final in five years after David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro secured contrasting singles victories over Americans … More »Ferrer, Almagro put Spain in control against U.S
GIJON, Spain (Reuters) - Holders Spain are within a point of reaching a fourth Davis Cup final in five years after David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro secured contrasting singles victories over Americans Sam Querrey and John Isner on Friday. Ferrer recovered from a first-set wobble to score an ultimately comfortable 4-6 6-2 …
- Play cancelled at Women's British by high wind AP - 18 hrs ago
Play was called off for the day at the Women's British Open on Friday because of strong wind that disrupted the second round so badly that organizers declared early scores "null and void." More »Play cancelled at Women's British by high wind
- High winds cause havoc at Women's British Open Reuters - 19 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Second round scores were scrapped in the Women's British Open at Hoylake on Friday after high winds gusting up to 60mph made it difficult for the players to keep their balls on the green or … More »High winds cause havoc at Women's British Open
(Reuters) - Second round scores were scrapped in the Women's British Open at Hoylake on Friday after high winds gusting up to 60mph made it difficult for the players to keep their balls on the green or the tee. Play was suspended after 78 minutes at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club and the competitors will now return to the …
- Ryder Cup stalemate could be on the cards: Faldo Reuters - 19 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former world number one Nick Faldo believes the first 14-14 Ryder Cup tie in 23 years could be on the cards when holders Europe meet United States in Illinois at the end of this month. The … More »Ryder Cup stalemate could be on the cards: Faldo
(Reuters) - Former world number one Nick Faldo believes the first 14-14 Ryder Cup tie in 23 years could be on the cards when holders Europe meet United States in Illinois at the end of this month. The biennial event has not ended in stalemate since the European team captained by Tony Jacklin tied with Ray Floyd's U.S. side …
(Reuters) - Citibank is fighting claims the bank "fraudulently induced" former Dewey & LeBouef partners into signing up for a loan program that financed their capital … More »Citibank disputes it hid Dewey's financial woes from ex-partners
(Reuters) - Citibank is fighting claims the bank "fraudulently induced" former Dewey & LeBouef partners into signing up for a loan program that financed their capital in the failed law firm, despite knowing of Dewey's dire financial situation. Former Dewey partner Steven Otillar made the claims in New York federal court …