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Man United gets chance for some payback
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Two weeks after Manchester United was knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions get the chance for some payback when they host their traditional rivals Saturday in the E
Fletcher to take break because of bowel disease
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- After months of putting his health at risk while playing with a chronic bowel disease, Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been forced take an extended break from football to rest and recuperate.
An inspired Barry Rassin is no stranger to helping others
An inspired Barry Rassin is no stranger to helping others By DANA SMITH Former Rotary International director Barry Rassin said his work and various travels for the organisation have been "inspiring". No stranger to helping others, in addition to being
An inspired Barry Rassin is no stranger to helping others
An inspired Barry Rassin is no stranger to helping others By DANA SMITH Former Rotary International director Barry Rassin said his work and various travels for the organisation have been "inspiring". No stranger to helping others, in addition to being
New Mavs Odom, Carter eager to help defend title
By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) -- Lamar Odom knows what it takes to repeat as an NBA champion. Vince Carter wants to know what it feels like to become an NBA champion. The Dallas Mavericks are hoping a little of both -- Odom's experience and Ca
Phelps wins 200 fly, beats own record
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Michael Phelps erased the pool record that was also his first world record with a finish of one minute, 54.79 seconds in Sunday's 200-meter butterfly final. At the Austin Elite swimming competition, the 14-time Olympic gold medallist
Dissidents, US denounce Cuba on man's beating
By PAUL HAVEN Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- US officials and an island human rights advocate have condemned the alleged beating and detention of a Cuban dissident days after he testified by video conference before a Senate subcommittee about harassment
Mass killer expounds on fanatical views at trial
By KARL RITTER Associated Press OSLO, Norway (AP) -- In a scene unimaginable in many countries, Norway's worst mass killer got the chance to explain his fanatical views to the court and the world, unrepentant and dressed in a business suit. Prosecutors an
Americans are all smiles after Presidents Cup win
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Looking happier than he has all year, Tiger Woods slipped into the gallery for high fives and back slaps while wearing a green cap that he borrowed from the "Fanatics," the famous cheer squad th
Americans are all smiles after Presidents Cup win
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Looking happier than he has all year, Tiger Woods slipped into the gallery for high fives and back slaps while wearing a green cap that he borrowed from the "Fanatics," the famous cheer squad th
Robles criticises training conditions
By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba's best-known Olympic athlete, Dayron Robles, complained Tuesday about terrible training conditions as he prepares to defend his gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles this summer in London. "The Olymp
In heavy rain, Sharapova beats Li Na to retain Italian Open title
By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press ROME (AP) -- Maria Sharapova successfully defended her Italian Open title Sunday, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a wild match in which play was twice interrupted by rain and the red clay turned to mud. "The match was
Messages to Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas members
My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary: I am pleased to offer my congratulations to you as you celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rotary in the Bahamas. Fifty years ago, charter members came together to begin a Rotary Club of Nassau to share their enthusi
Messages to Rotary Clubs of the Bahamas members
My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary: I am pleased to offer my congratulations to you as you celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rotary in the Bahamas. Fifty years ago, charter members came together to begin a Rotary Club of Nassau to share their enthusi
Ivanovic beats Kuznetsova at the Italian Open
ROME (AP) -- In a matchup of former French Open champions, 13th-seeded Ana Ivanovic beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-3 on Monday in a windy first-round match at the Italian Open. "It was tough out there today but it was the same for both of us," said Ivano
Amid the drugs and the violence, soccer lifts a city
TORREON, Mexico (AP) -- Gunfire crackled during the game, with players and referees running for cover. Outside Santos Laguna's soccer stadium, gunmen had opened fire on a police patrol. No one was killed this time. This was just the daily fallout from the
Chavez dismisses rumours, saying he'll be home soon
By FABIOLA SANCHEZ Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reappeared on television Monday after an eight-day silence, scoffing at rumours that his health took a turn for the worse and saying he plans to be back home t
Giants vs. Patriots II: Does 2008 matter?
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- That was then. This is now. That's what players on the Giants and Patriots are saying about their previous Super Bowl meeting, New York's 17-14 stunner over the then-unbeaten Patriots four years
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
Rudisha focused only on winning Olympic 800 gold
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- David Rudisha won't concentrate on running fast this summer. Make no mistake, the 800-meter world-record holder needs to hold a swift pace and summon a fierce finishing kick to win that elusive Olympic gol
