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Jonathan Evans, the head of Britain's MI5 intelligence agency, speaks at the Society of Editors Annual Conference in Manchester

MI5 spy chief to step down Reuters - 59 mins ago

By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) - The MI5 spy chief, who oversaw a safe Olympics and helped transform the Security Service's counter-terrorism operations in the wake of the 2005 London bombings, … More »

Woods of the U.S. reacts on the 18th green after he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament in Orlando

Woods wins at Bay Hill, reclaims world No. 1 ranking Reuters - 1 hr 28 mins ago

By Steve Keating ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Not even a ferocious storm that pushed the Arnold Palmer Invitational to a Monday finish could stop Tiger Woods from winning an eighth Bay Hill title and reclaiming … More »

Tiger Woods, left, and Arnold Palmer share a laugh during the trophy presentation after Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Monday, March 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tiger back on top in golf AP - 1 hr 41 mins ago

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is back to No. 1 in the world with a game that looks as good as ever. More »

A line of Oscar statuettes can be seen at a "Meet The Oscars" display in Times Square, New York

2014 Oscars show moves to March to avoid Winter Olympics clash Reuters - 2 hrs 12 mins ago

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Next year's Academy Awards ceremony - the highlight of the annual movie awards season - will be held on March 2, a week later than normal, so as not to clash with the Winter Olympics … More »

Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith reacts to a call during the first half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Florida, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Minnesota fires coach Tubby Smith AP - 2 hrs 17 mins ago

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota fired Tubby Smith on Monday, cutting ties with the veteran coach one day after the Golden Gophers lost to Florida in the NCAA tournament.More »

AP Source: Minnesota fires coach Tubby Smith AP - 3 hrs ago

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has fired Tubby Smith one day after the Golden Gophers lost to Florida in the NCAA tournament. More »

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2012 file photo, former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after being sentenced in Bellefonte, Pa. An interview with Sandusky is expected to be aired on NBC's “Today” show Monday March 25, 2013, a rare instance of the former Penn State assistant football coach giving his own side of the story. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Sandusky speaks again, maintains innocence AP - 3 hrs ago

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Nine months after being convicted of sexually abusing 10 boys — a scandal that destroyed the once unimpeachable reputation of Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno — Jerry Sandusky is … More »

Tiger Woods hits a shot from the third tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament, Monday, March 25, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tiger back on top in golf, wins Bay Hill AP - 3 hrs ago

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is back to No. 1 in the world with a game that looks as good as it ever has. More »

Rescue workers tend to the wreckage of the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota driven by Denny Hamlin after he collided with Joey Logano on the final lap of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race in Fontana, Calif., Sunday March 24, 2013. The pair had been battling for the lead the last three laps. The No. 18 car of Kyle Busch passes behind on its vicory lap. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Penske bristles at "petty" criticism toward Logano AP - 4 hrs ago

Roger Penske bristled Monday at "petty" barbs against Joey Logano for his wealthy upbringing and defended his driver in the fallout from Sunday's race at California that left Denny Hamlin in a hospita … More »

Baseballs and a catcher's mitt lie on the grass before a MLB spring training baseball game between the Red Sox and Orioles in Sarasota

WBC covers salary for players sidelined 30 days or more Reuters - 4 hrs ago

(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) teams that lose players for a significant time due to injuries at the World Baseball Classic will be compensated by the tournament, an MLB spokesman said on Monday. … More »

FILE - In this Sunday March 11, 2012 file photo Britain's Prince Harry gives a thumbs up during the award ceremony after playing a charity polo match in Campinas, Brazil. St. James's Palace say Monday March 25, 2013, Prince Harry is returning to the United States — but this time he's skipping Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Prince Harry to visit US, skipping Vegas this time AP - 5 hrs ago

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince Harry is returning to the United States — but this time he's skipping Las Vegas. More »

Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea football club Abramovich gives a thumbs-up before the Group D Euro 2012 soccer match between Ukraine and England at Donbass Arena in Donetsk

FBI denies report it arrested Russian tycoon Abramovich Reuters - 5 hrs ago

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation denied a report on Monday that it had detained Roman Abramovich, the Russian metals tycoon who owns London's Chelsea soccer club. "We didn't … More »

People work out in an outdoor "Adult Playground" exercise area at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx section of New York City

In new apps professional athletes become personal trainers Reuters - 5 hrs ago

By Natasha Baker TORONTO (Reuters) - For fitness buffs who have dreamed of training with a professional athlete, new apps could be the next best thing. The apps, dubbed personal trainers in your pocket, … More »

In interview, Sandusky speaks of Paterno, witness AP - 5 hrs ago

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jerry Sandusky said in interview excerpts broadcast Monday that a key witness against him misinterpreted him showering with a young boy in Penn State football team facilities … More »

Brad Guzan of the U.S. blocks a shot from Costa Rica's Alvaro Saborio during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Commerce City

FIFA confirm Costa Rica protest over World Cup snowstorm Reuters - 6 hrs ago

LONDON (Reuters) - FIFA have confirmed that they have received a protest from Costa Rica who were furious at being forced to play Friday's World Cup qualifier away to the United States in a snowstorm. … More »

A view from a helicopter shows Olympic venues under construction for the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi

Sochi organisers store snow, just in case Reuters - 6 hrs ago

By Gennady Fyodorov SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - While Moscow digs itself out of a huge snow storm that hit the Russian capital in the last few days, organizers of the Winter Olympics are worried a lack of … More »

Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after his sentencing in his child sex abuse case in Bellefonte

Sandusky maintains innocence in prison interview Reuters - 6 hrs ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky said he was unsure if former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno suspected he abused underage boys, and he maintained his innocence in interview … More »

In this Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 photo, World Wrestling Entertainment personality John Cena speaks at a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J., to announce that MetLife Stadium will host WrestleMania XXIX on April 7, 2013. WWE is joining with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes to launch Superstars for Sandy Relief. Fans can bid on hundreds of items in an online auction, including attending a NASCAR race with Cena, meeting Tyra Banks on the set of “America's Next Top Model,” or pitching entrepreneurial ideas to Mark Cuban. The auction begins Monday, March 25, 2013, and closes April 9 on charitybuzz.com. (AP Photo/StarPix, Dave Allocca)

WWE helps launch Superstars for Sandy Relief AP - 7 hrs ago

NEW YORK (AP) — WWE is joining with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes to launch Superstars for Sandy Relief. More »

United States defender Geoff Cameron (20) helps a grounds keeper shovel snow off the field during the second half of a World Cup qualifier soccer match against Costa Rica in Commerce City, Colo., Friday, March 22, 2013. The United States beat Costa Rica 1-0. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

FIFA gets Costa Rica protest over WCup loss to US AP - 7 hrs ago

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA is studying a protest from the Costa Rica soccer federation, which wants a World Cup qualifier against the United States replayed after losing 1-0 in a snowstorm. More »

Barca coach Vilanova to return to Spain this week Reuters - 9 hrs ago

(Reuters) - Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova will return to Spain this week after two months of cancer treatment in New York, the La Liga club said on Monday. "Tito Vilanova will this week leave the city … More »

Garmin-Sharp rider Talansky of the U.S. cycles during the 11th stage of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race, between Cambados and Pontevedra

Cycling: Blooming Talansky nursed towards first Tour Reuters - 10 hrs ago

By Julien Pretot PORTO VECCHIO, France (Reuters) - Andrew Talansky is a changed man in a changed sport and that is enough for the young American to aim for the top 10 of the Tour de France in his first … More »