- AP source: Suzuki, Yankees close in on $13M deal AP - 57 mins agoIchiro Suzuki and the New York Yankees closed in Friday on a $13 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. More »
- Famed French mountaineer Maurice Herzog dies at 93 AP - 59 mins agoFrance loved him for his indefatigable, pioneering spirit — the first man to climb an 8,000-meter Himalayan peak despite losing all his fingers and toes to frostbite, a man who later went on to scale … More »
- Lara Gut wins WCup downhill; Vonn crashes out AP - 2 hrs 19 mins agoLara Gut and Lindsey Vonn had mixed fortunes on one of their favorite courses on Friday. Gut won her first World Cup downhill and Vonn had a rare crash in her strongest discipline to miss out on a fifth … More »
- Race for NFL playoffs gathering speed Reuters - 2 hrs 31 mins agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - The race is on for the National Football League (NFL) playoffs. The pressure is building by the day with teams knowing one mistake could cost them a chance to be a contender for the … More »
- India and Pakistan seal accord to ease visa restrictions Reuters - 2 hrs 55 mins agoNEW DELHI (Reuters) - India and Pakistan sealed an agreement to ease tough visa restrictions for travelers on Friday as the nuclear-armed neighbors move slowly to rebuild relations that soured in 2008 … More »
- Kevin Youkilis, Yankees finalize $12 million deal AP - 3 hrs agoKevin Youkilis and the Yankees have finalized their $12 million, one-year contract, giving New York a third baseman for the first half of next season while Alex Rodriguez recovers from hip surgery. More »
- A guide to college football's 35 bowls AP - 3 hrs agoThe BCS has been criticized plenty for not getting it right over the years, from all those teams that believed they should have been playing for a national title to last year's all-SEC championship ga … More »
- Film about massacre of Jews touches nerve in Poland Reuters - 4 hrs agoWARSAW (Reuters) - A film about a Polish village whose residents help massacre their Jewish neighbors in World War Two has forced Poles to confront one of the most troubling episodes of their past. Most … More »
- Moscow's Luzhniki confirmed for World Cup final Reuters - 4 hrs agoTOKYO (Reuters) - Moscow's Luzhniki stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the 2018 World Cup soccer final, FIFA said in a statement on Friday. The Luzhniki, which has a 90,000 capacity, will also … More »
- Svindal dominates Val Gardena super-G Reuters - 5 hrs agoVAL GARDENA, Italy (Reuters) - Aksel Lund Svindal tightened his grip on the men's Alpine skiing World Cup with his third victory of the season in a super-G on Friday. The Norwegian, winner of a downhill … More »
- Adele's "21" is top-selling U.S. iTunes album of 2012 Reuters - 6 hrs agoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British singer Adele notched another accolade on Thursday as iTunes announced that her Grammy-winning album "21" was the top-selling record of 2012 in its U.S. store, extending … More »
- "Bennifer" buried as Ben Affleck's star soars Reuters - 6 hrs agoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It has taken 10 years of hard work and indie movies, but Ben Affleck finally has moved past his "Bennifer" nightmare. Affleck, 40, once a tabloid staple who risked becoming a laughingstock … More »
- Maiden downhill win for Gut Reuters - 7 hrs agoVAL D'ISERE, France (Reuters) - Lara Gut's exceptional talent was rewarded at last when the gifted Swiss skier won her maiden World Cup downhill on Friday. Gut, who won a downhill silver medal at the age … More »
- Vidic return a boost for Manchester United Reuters - 7 hrs ago(Reuters) - Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has been included in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Sunderland at Old Trafford (1500GMT), manager Alex Ferguson said. The Serbian … More »
- Isinbayeva named head of athletes' village in Sochi Reuters - 8 hrs agoMOSCOW (Reuters) - Double Olympic champion and pole vault record holder Yelena Isinbayeva was named the head of the main athletes' village of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi on Friday. "We have chosen Yelena … More »
- Loss of Taylor will not affect team, McCullum says Reuters - 8 hrs agoDURBAN (Reuters) - New Zealand will not be distracted by the axing of former captain Ross Taylor ahead of their cricket tour of South Africa, new skipper Brendon McCullum said on Friday. "We can't control … More »
- Unified Chelsea continue to improve under Benitez Reuters - 8 hrs agoYOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - After taking four games to register a victory under Rafael Benitez, the Chelsea squad appears to be warming to the Spaniard's meticulous methods with a run of three consecutive … More »
Friday, December 14, 2012
SPORTS NEWS UPDATE
Sunday, October 21, 2012
October 21 Sports
- AP source: Union could challenge Tagliabue role AP - 43 mins agoThe NFL players' union might challenge former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue replacing Roger Goodell as the appeals officer in the Saints' bounties case. More »AP source: Union could challenge Tagliabue role
- OLB Suggs activated for Ravens AP - 52 mins agoBaltimore outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has been activated for Sunday's game at Houston. More »OLB Suggs activated for Ravens
- Sunderland grab derby draw thanks to late Ba own goal Reuters - 1 hr 3 mins agoLONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland and Newcastle United fought out a thrilling 1-1 draw in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday with Newcastle scoring at the right end after three minutes and at the wrong end five … More »Sunderland grab derby draw thanks to late Ba own goal
- Saints LB Vilma active for game vs. Tampa Bay AP - 1 hr 7 mins agoNew Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma is active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, meaning he'll make his season debut while appealing a suspension for his role in the Saints bounty program. More »Saints LB Vilma active for game vs. Tampa Bay
- Armstrong says last few weeks 'difficult' AP - 1 hr 8 mins agoLance Armstrong greeted about 4,300 cyclists at his Livestrong charity's fund-raiser bike ride Sunday, then retreated into privacy as cycling officials get set to announce if they will appeal his lifetime … More »Armstrong says last few weeks 'difficult'
- Wozniacki beats Stosur to win Kremlin Cup final Reuters - 2 hrs 6 mins agoMOSCOW (Reuters) - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki claimed her 20th career title by beating top seed Samantha Stosur 6-2 4-6 7-5 in a thrilling Kremlin Cup tennis final on Sunday. The third-seeded Dane trailed … More »Wozniacki beats Stosur to win Kremlin Cup final
- Frankel's race career has perfect ending Reuters - 5 hrs agoASCOT, England (Reuters) - For Frankel, the world's highest-rated racehorse, the script was always pure Hollywood. The unbeaten colt, retired to stud on Saturday after 14 glorious victories, is named after … More »Frankel's race career has perfect ending
- Van Pelt takes his first title of the year Reuters - 6 hrs agoPERTH, Australia (Reuters) - American golfer Bo Van Pelt won his first event of the year at the Perth International at Lake Karryinyup on Sunday and dedicated the title to caddie Scot Steele who died in … More »Van Pelt takes his first title of the year
- College Football Roundup: Gators thrash Gamecocks AP - 8 hrs agoNo. 3 Florida lived up to its surprising BCS ranking by thrashing a South Carolina team that appeared to be a contender in the SEC. More »College Football Roundup: Gators thrash Gamecocks
- D-Day looms for Armstrong but case likely to drag on Reuters - 8 hrs agoPARIS (Reuters) - The Lance Armstrong doping scandal reaches a decisive day on Monday when cycling's governing body announces whether it has ratified the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's sanctions but whatever …More »D-Day looms for Armstrong but case likely to drag on
- Ferdinand's 'Kick it Out' protest angers Ferguson Reuters - 8 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accused Rio Ferdinand of embarrassing him on Saturday after his defender failed to wear a t-shirt in support of an anti-racism campaign. On Friday, … More »Ferdinand's 'Kick it Out' protest angers Ferguson
- Bayern set new record with eighth straight win Reuters - 8 hrs agoBERLIN (Reuters) - Leaders Bayern Munich set a Bundesliga record for the best start to a season with their eighth successive win on Saturday, crushing promoted Fortuna Duesseldorf 5-0 away. A Mario Mandzukic … More »Bayern set new record with eighth straight win
- Real up to fourth after 2-0 home win against Celta Reuters - 8 hrs agoMADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid trimmed the gap to joint leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to five points when Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a laboured 2-0 La Liga win at home to promoted … More »Real up to fourth after 2-0 home win against Celta
- Messi's 15th La Liga treble earns Barca 5-4 win Reuters - 8 hrs agoMADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's 15th La Liga hat-trick lit up a nerve-jangling nine-goal thriller as Barcelona survived Javier Mascherano's red card to win 5-4 at Deportivo Coruna to go three points … More »Messi's 15th La Liga treble earns Barca 5-4 win
- Marlins deal Bell to Diamondbacks, who trade Young to Oakland; Miami pays $8 million AP - 10 hrs agoPHOENIX - Heath Bell became the latest player jettisoned by the Miami Marlins when he was dealt Saturday to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who also acquired infielder Cliff Pennington from the Oakland Athletics … More »Marlins deal Bell to Diamondbacks, who trade Young to Oakland; Miami pays $8 million
- AP source: Red Sox to hire Farrell as manager AP - 10 hrs agoThe Red Sox are preparing to announce that John Farrell will be their new manager, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the deal to bring the former Boston pitching coach back one year after … More »AP source: Red Sox to hire Farrell as manager
- Bell dealt to D-backs, who trade Young to Oakland AP - 10 hrs agoHeath Bell became the latest player jettisoned by the Miami Marlins when he was dealt Saturday to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who also acquired infielder Cliff Pennington from the Oakland Athletics for … More »
Friday, September 21, 2012
Sports: September 21, 2012
- Decades later, Brooklyn has its own pro team again AP - 1 hr 3 mins agoIt was like a death in the family for Brooklyn baseball fans when their beloved Dodgers left the borough behind in 1957 for the California coast. More »Decades later, Brooklyn has its own pro team again
- Young player-manager led DC to last pennant in '33 AP - 1 hr 6 mins agoThe Washington Nationals ended a long drought for the nation's capital Thursday night by clinching a playoff spot, returning the District of Columbia to baseball's postseason for the first time in nearly … More »Young player-manager led DC to last pennant in '33
- USOC looks to build consensus for Olympic bid AP - 1 hr 25 mins agoWhen it comes to amassing medals, money and friends around the world, leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee couldn't be happier. More »USOC looks to build consensus for Olympic bid
- Reds' Baker misses another game with health issue AP - 1 hr 40 mins agoReds manager Dusty Baker will miss another game because of an irregular heartbeat.More »Reds' Baker misses another game with health issue
- AP source: Cabrera DQed from NL batting title AP - 1 hr 57 mins agoMelky Cabrera has been disqualified from the National League batting title at his own request, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. More »AP source: Cabrera DQed from NL batting title
- Soccer: Ferguson asks United fans to avoid personal hatred Reuters - 2 hrs 20 mins agoLONDON (Reuters) - Manager Alex Ferguson has written to Manchester United fans attending Sunday's match against Liverpool, urging them not to let the rivalry between the clubs turn into "personal hatred". … More »Soccer: Ferguson asks United fans to avoid personal hatred
- Baseball: Rangers slugger Hamilton sidelined with vision problems Reuters - 2 hrs 23 mins ago(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) home run leader Josh Hamilton has returned to Texas for more tests on his blurred vision as the Rangers prepare to take on the Mariners in Seattle, the team said … More »Baseball: Rangers slugger Hamilton sidelined with vision problems
- Panthers WR Steve Smith unhappy with QB Cam Newton AP - 2 hrs 54 mins agoPanthers receiver Steve Smith says he" lit into" Cam Newton about his actions on the sideline when the young quarterback was replaced late in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 36-7 blowout loss to … More »Panthers WR Steve Smith unhappy with QB Cam Newton
- AP source: 'serious' gaps divide NFL, officials AP - 4 hrs agoThe NFL and its locked-out officials met the last two days, but a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday the sides remain far apart and no further talks are scheduled.More »AP source: 'serious' gaps divide NFL, officials
- Vettel dominates Singapore practice Reuters - 5 hrs agoSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel shrugged off the disappointment of failing to finish in Monza by dominating both free practice sessions for the Singapore Grand Prix on … More »Vettel dominates Singapore practice
- AP source: Big gaps between league, officials AP - 6 hrs agoThe NFL and its locked-out officials met the last two days but remain far apart in settling their dispute, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday. More »AP source: Big gaps between league, officials
- G4S wins electronic tagging deal in Scotland Reuters - 7 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Embattled security firm G4S has won a contract to manage the electronic tagging of offenders in Scotland, its first big British deal since its high-profile failure to provide enough … More »G4S wins electronic tagging deal in Scotland
- 'League of Their Own' women reunite in central NY AP - 8 hrs agoThe real-life inspirations for the film "A League of Their Own" are taking a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of their reunion being held in central New York.More »'League of Their Own' women reunite in central NY
- Pietersen hopes for February return, meets Strauss Reuters - 8 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Banished England batsman Kevin Pietersen hopes to return to the setup for February's tour of New Zealand. The South Africa-born 32-year-old has been frozen out of all forms of the game … More »Pietersen hopes for February return, meets Strauss
- Aguero ready to return for Man City against Arsenal Reuters - 8 hrs agoLONDON (Reuters) - Sergio Aguero is set to return up front for Manchester City against Arsenal on Sunday as Roberto Mancini's side aim to shrug off the midweek Champions League defeat by Real Madrid. Midfielder … More »Aguero ready to return for Man City against Arsenal
- Vettel sets early pace as storms threaten Singapore Reuters - 8 hrs agoSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Defending world champion Sebastian Vettel led the way in the first free practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, the German edging out Lewis Hamilton at a storm-threatened … More »Vettel sets early pace as storms threaten Singapore
- De Villiers, Jayawardene marvel at ageless Kallis Reuters - 8 hrs agoHAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (Reuters) - South Africa captain AB de Villiers and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahela Jayawardene marvelled at the ageless Jacques Kallis, describing the 36-year-old as the best allrounder … More »De Villiers, Jayawardene marvel at ageless Kallis
- Paralympics: Spanish swimmer will not stop at 22 medals Reuters - 10 hrs agoMADRID (Reuters) - Perched proudly in her wheelchair next to the communal pool at her apartment block in Zaragoza, a beaming Teresa Perales can barely lift the 22 Paralympic swimming medals hanging around … More »Paralympics: Spanish swimmer will not stop at 22 medals
- Carter in New Zealand squad for Argentina, South Africa Reuters - 13 hrs ago(Reuters) - Flyhalf Dan Carter has been named in New Zealand's 28-man squad for the All Blacks' Rugby Championship tests in Argentina and South Africa and should be fit for the clash against the Pumas … More »Carter in New Zealand squad for Argentina, South Africa
- Tiger in the lead at Tour Championship AP - 13 hrs agoTiger Woods doesn't understand why there's so much fuss over his friendship with Rory McIlroy. More »Tiger in the lead at Tour Championship
- Nationals beat Dodgers to clinch postseason slot AP - 13 hrs agoBryce Harper was unaware of the significance of the Washington Nationals' latest victory until the fireworks started going off and he was handed a playoff T-shirt and hat. More »Nationals beat Dodgers to clinch postseason slot
- Liverpool win eight-goal match, Vargas hat-trick for Napoli Reuters - 14 hrs agoBERNE (Reuters) - Liverpool twice squandered the lead, trailed 3-2 and then scored three times in the last 25 minutes to win 5-3 at Young Boys in an enthralling but blunder-prone Europa League tie on Thursday. … More »
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