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Djokovic reaches the quarterfinals
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic overcame a poor first set and a smashed racket to beat Juan Monaco 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals yesterday. Also through at Foro Italico were five-time Rome c
Hugo Chavez in good condition after surgery
By FABIOLA SANCHEZ and PETER ORSI Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Doctors successfully extracted a tumour from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's pelvic region and he was stable and recovering in Cuba on Tuesday with family at his side, his vi
Simone gets wild card entry into the singles main draw
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net At the initial Bahamas Open Women's Tennis Tournament last year, the team of Nikkita Fountain and Grand Bahamian Larikah Russell got a wild card entry in the main draw of the doubles. And t
Simone gets wild card entry into the singles main draw
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net At the initial Bahamas Open Women's Tennis Tournament last year, the team of Nikkita Fountain and Grand Bahamian Larikah Russell got a wild card entry in the main draw of the doubles. And t
The world's strongest earthquakes and tsunamis
(AP) - A look at the world's strongest earthquakes and tsunamis since 1976: March 20, 2012: A 7.4-magnitude quake with an epicenter in Guerrero state shakes central southern Mexico, swaying buildings in Mexico City. March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake
Tyson Gay returns to competition, clocks 10.0 in 100
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Former world champion Tyson Gay made a successful return to competition, running the 100 meters in 10.0 seconds into a headwind at the Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday. Gay had not raced since hip surgery las
US Olympic uniforms could shave time off sprints
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- US Olympic track and field athletes will wear uniforms at the London Summer Olympics that Nike says could shave up to 0.023 seconds off 100-meter sprint times -- a difference that could have elevated
CONCACAF tries to oust Blazer of US from FIFA
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- A list of financial mismanagement allegations against former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 football nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president. Officia
Annual JBLN All-Star Showcase
FIELD OF DREAMS: All-Star players take part in the 2012 Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) All-Star Showcase at the St Andrew's Field of Dreams over the weekend. In this year's event held on Saturday, games were played in all divisions and there was
Ravens need to crank up offense to beat Patriots
By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- For the Baltimore Ravens, the term "balanced attack" usually means an equal distribution of tackles among everyone on the defense not named Ray Lewis. The Ravens' strength has long been its abil
Wigan beats Arsenal 2-1 to boost survival hopes
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Wigan followed its surprising victory over Manchester United by winning 2-1 at third-place Arsenal on Monday night, boosting its hopes of avoiding relegation. Wigan built a 2-0 lead on goals by Franco di Sa
Romo rallies Dallas to 20-19 win over Miami
By JAIME ARON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Tony Romo doesn't care about winning in style. He's leading the Dallas Cowboys to victories, and that's all that matters. Romo overcame a pair of early interceptions by throwing two touchdown p
'On your mark, get set, go...'
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations' second meet on its 2012 calendar has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting track and field season and a battle between two perennial powerhouses. BAISS schools dominated at the National High Sch
'On your mark, get set, go...'
THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations' second meet on its 2012 calendar has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting track and field season and a battle between two perennial powerhouses. BAISS schools dominated at the National High Sch
Simone makes history
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Urszula Radwanska of Poland wanted to get the match over as quickly as possible. Simone Pratt didn't want the first time experience for the Bahamas to over any time soon. With the match star
Simone makes history
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Urszula Radwanska of Poland wanted to get the match over as quickly as possible. Simone Pratt didn't want the first time experience for the Bahamas to over any time soon. With the match star
Chelsea, Liverpool reach FA Cup semifinals
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Fernando Torres ended a 26-game goal drought as Chelsea reached the FA Cup semifinals on Sunday, and Liverpool ensured a second trip to Wembley Stadium this season on a weekend overshadowed by concern over cri
Romo rallies Dallas to 20-19 win over Miami
By JAIME ARON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Tony Romo doesn't care about winning in style. He's leading the Dallas Cowboys to victories, and that's all that matters. Romo overcame a pair of early interceptions by throwing two touchdown p
City EPL decider no formality in season of twists
LONDON (AP) -- A Premier League title race that has thrown up so many unexpected turns could produce one final twist Sunday if Queens Park Rangers pulls off an upset at title-chasing Manchester City. The trophy was heading to the blue half of Manchester wh
Insects, not ankle, bug Serena in Aussie comeback
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- If anything, it was the insects buzzing around Rod Laver Arena that bugged Serena Williams the most. The injured left ankle held up fine in her opening match Tuesday at the Australian Open, and eve
