Chelsea gets 6-1 Premier League win over Queens Park Rangers
LONDON (AP) -- Fernando Torres got his first hat trick in more than two years on Sunday to lead Chelsea to a 6-1 English Premier League win over Queens Park Rangers. Tottenham returned to fourth place with a 2-0 win over Blackburn, moving ahead of Newcastl
New Mexicans narrow candidates in state primaries
By BARRY MASSEY and JERI CLAUSING Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Turnout was light across the state Tuesday as New Mexicans weighed in on the Republican presidential primary and narrowed their field of candidates for US Senate and Congress. R
Smith leads the Hawks past Celtics 83-74
ATLANTA (AP) -- Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs last night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected
Gay plans to test out hip at Adidas Grand Prix
NEW YORK (AP) -- The agent for Tyson Gay says the sprinter will run a "low key" 100-meter race at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York on Saturday in his first competition since hip surgery. His representative Mark Wetmore confirmed late Monday night Gay will
6 ex-election officials arrested
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Six former election officials in Haiti were arrested Tuesday on charges of misappropriating government property, the office of Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe said. Lamothe's office didn't release the names of the individuals,
4 Latin America nations pull out of defense treaty
By CARLOS VALDEZ Associated Press COCHABAMBA, Bolivia (AP) -- Four Latin American countries announced Tuesday that they're pulling out of a regional defense treaty while pressing for changes in the Organisation of American States. The foreign ministers of
D-Day looms in Cuba-US rum trademark war
By PETER ORSI Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- There was the Cold War, the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis, and there is still no end in sight to US-Cuban animosity. Now a bitter dispute over a sweet-tasting spirit appears to be nearing an end gam
Nadal beats Ferrer for 7th Barcelona Open victory
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Rafael Nadal became the first player in the Open Era to win two tournaments seven times after beating David Ferrer 7-6 (1), 7-5 in Sunday's Barcelona Open final. The second-ranked Nadal's 21st straight victory on clay followed up h
Manchester United and Ferguson taking Manchester City seriously
LONDON (AP) -- Manchester City has already won one major battle ahead of today's Premier League derby: convincing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson that it is a force to be taken seriously. Ferguson initially dismissed City as "noisy neighbours" foll
2016 Games: IOC officials visit site of Olympic village in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- IOC officials visited the construction site of the Olympic Village for the 2016 Games on Tuesday, the second day of an inspection tour to Rio de Janeiro. Members of the IOC's coordination commission also checked on work being done to
YPF chief announces $35 billion investment plan
By DEBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- The chief executive of Argentina's newly state-controlled energy company announced an ambitious investment plan Tuesday, saying YPF will need to spend up to $7 billion annually for the next fi
sports inbrief
sports inbrief SOFTBALL NPSA RAINED OUT AFTER rain washed out its double header on Saturday night, the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) is expected to make up those games tonight at the Baillou Sporting Complex as the regular season swings into
Celtics take control of East
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Paul Pierce watched the shot sail just over LeBron James' outstretched arm. And when it swished, he turned toward the Boston bench, shaking his head. The biggest shot of the night, for certain. And it put the
sports inbrief
SILVER LIGHTNING THE Silver Lightning Track and Field Club has announced that its third annual Thomas A Robinson Track Classic has been rescheduled for 9am June 16 at Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The meet was postponed from its original da
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
'Lightning Bolt' OK after car crash
By DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Usain Bolt was involved in a minor car crash shortly before dawn Sunday in his Caribbean homeland of Jamaica but was not hurt, according to the publicist for the world's fastest man. Carole Beck
Croatia beats Ireland 3-1 at Euro 2012
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press POZNAN, Poland (AP) -- Playing in a difficult group with Spain and Italy, it's Croatia at the top. The Croats took advantage of a frail Ireland defense to win their opening match at the European Championship, getting two goal
Italy beats England on penalties at Euro 2012
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- Italy won the semifinal place its dominating play deserved, though it took a penalty shootout to overcome England's resistance at the European Championship yesterday. Alessandro Diamanti scored the d
Evans, Wiggins expected to contend in Tour de France
PARIS (AP) -- With Spanish superstar Alberto Contador suspended for doping, the Tour de France looks wide open. Australian veteran Cadel Evans will defend his title, and Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins hopes to give Britain its first victory at cycling's
Wade brings the Heat for 2-0 lead in series
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- As the Miami Heat expected, the New York Knicks were much improved in Game 2. Better, yes -- but not good enough. Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, Chris Bosh added 21 and the Heat beat New York 104-94 on Monday n
Pacers defeat Magic to even series 1-1
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93-78 on Monday night and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece. Danny Granger and George Hill each added 18 points
City beats Man United 1-0 in crunch derby
By MARK WALSH Associated Press MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- With one thumping header, Vincent Kompany may well have tilted the balance of football power in Manchester from red to blue. Kompany's goal in first-half stoppage time was enough to give Mancheste
76ers even the series
76ers even the series CHICAGO (AP) -- Jrue Holiday scored 26 points, Lou Williams added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago 109-92 on Tuesday night to even their first-round series in the Bulls' first game since Derrick Rose's season-ending knee in
Liverpool warms up for FA Cup final with loss
LONDON (AP) -- Liverpool's hopes of taking a morale-boosting victory into the FA Cup final were dashed thanks to a 1-0 home loss to Fulham on Tuesday, improving Everton's chances of finishing above its Merseyside rival in the Premier League for the first t
Rondo-less Celtics beat Hawks to tie series
ATLANTA (AP) -- Paul Pierce battled through another tough shooting night to score 36 points and the Boston Celtics wiped out Atlanta's 11-point lead in the second half even without Rajon Rondo, stunning the Hawks 87-80 on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Eastern C
Messi sets European record with 68 goals
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Lionel Messi broke Gerd Mueller's 39-year-old record for goals in a European club season, scoring a hat trick for Barcelona against Malaga on Wednesday night to raise his total to 68. The 24-year-old converted penalty kicks in the
Spurs blow out Jazz 114-83, take 2-0 lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tony Parker scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed Utah its second-worst playoff loss in franchise history, beating the Jazz 114-83 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. NBA Coach of the Year Gregg
Lakers hold off Nuggets to take 2-0 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Denver Nuggets ran the court and drove the lane with all the intensity they lacked in their playoff opener. They double-teamed Andrew Bynum, harassed Pau Gasol and scored relentlessly in the paint. Nope, still not enough to beat Kob
Coe: London won't be a 'siege city' for Olympics
LONDON (AP) -- London should not be turned into a "city under siege" by the heavy security measures being put in place for the Olympics, London organizing chief Sebastian Coe said yesterday. Coe spoke as the British military embarked on operations to test
Blackburn relegated with 1-0 home loss to Wigan
BLACKBURN, England (AP) -- Blackburn was relegated from the Premier League, with Wigan ensuring its survival in a 1-0 victory Monday night on Antolin Alcaraz's goal in the 87th minute. Blackburn, the 1995 champion, is 19th at 8-22-7 and will go down to nex
Liverpool defeats Chelsea 4-1 in Premier League soccer
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Liverpool defeated Chelsea 4-1 Tuesday, gaining a small measure of revenge for its FA Cup final loss and eliminating the Blues from the race for fourth place in the Premier League. Three days after Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 at W
Atletico Madrid wins Euro league title
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Radamel Falcao decided the Europa League final for the second year in a row, scoring twice in the first half Wednesday to lead Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in an all-Spanish matchup. Atletico captured its
James scores 29, Heat oust Knicks 106-94
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James decided not to play in New York two summers ago. He won't be playing there any more this season, either. The Knicks have been put away, and the Miami Heat are headed to the second round of the NB
Rudisha: Would love to face Bolt in relay
By MICHAEL CASEY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- David Rudisha, the 800 meters world champion and Olympic favourite, likes his chances if he faced Usain Bolt in the right race. At a press conference Wednesday for the season-opening Diamond League mee
Pink Foxes blow away Predators 53-0
BALL IN PLAY: The G-Fit Pink Foxes blew away Femme Fatale Predators 53-0 as the Bahamas Flag Football League continued its regular season action at the Winton rugby pitch on Sunday. In the other women's game, the Lynx routed the Lady Raiders 21-0.
Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- LeBron James scored 32 points and hit the clinching free throws with seven seconds left, Dwyane Wade added 24 points and the Miami Heat claimed home-court advantage in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 in Game
Poland and Czech Republic meet for spot in quarters
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) -- With a place in the quarterfinals at stake, Poland is ready to make history against the Czech Republic. The Euro 2012 co-hosts will be seeking their first victory of the tournament -- and first quarterfinal berth ever at the European
Nadal to lead Spain's tennis team at London Games
MADRID (AP) -- Reigning Olympic gold medallist Rafael Nadal will lead Spain's tennis team at the London Games. The record seven-time French Open winner will be joined by the sixth-ranked David Ferrer, Nicolas Almagro and Fernando Verdasco in singles, while
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
Diamond League has Olympic feel in Doha
By MICHAEL CASEY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- With the London Olympics less than three months away, the season-opening Diamond League meet on Friday offers a chance for many of the world's elite athletes to chart their progress and renew old rival
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
Blake wins 100m in 9.84
GRAND CAYMAN (AP) -- World 100-meter champion Yohan Blake ran the year's second-fastest time Wednesday night, winning the Cayman Invitational in 9.84 seconds in an early tuneup for the London Olympics. Only Usain Bolt -- Blake's training partner in their ho
Man City wins first Premier League title in 44 years
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Manchester City came out on top on the most dramatic final day in Premier League history, scoring twice in injury time to win its first English league title in 44 years. City knew that victory over Queens P
Heat's Chris Bosh out indefinitely
MIAMI (AP) -- Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat were relieved by the diagnosis. It's the prognosis - or lack of one - that's a source of worry now. And suddenly, the Indiana Pacers may be even more of a threat. Bosh strained a lower abdominal muscle in Game 1
Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90
By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook had 27 points and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted the weary Los Angeles Lakers 119-90 on Monday night in the opening game of the Weste
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
Haiti's new PM: Mining laws being drafted
By TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The Haitian government is drafting legislation for the newly emerging mining industry to help this impoverished Caribbean nation reap benefits, the new prime minister said Tuesday. Laurent L
Syria to send 10 athletes to London Olympics
By ALBERT AJI and BARBARA SURK Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Syria plans to send up to 10 athletes and 20 sports administrators to the London Olympics despite spiraling violence in the Arab country and a looming travel ban against top official
Rested Spurs win Game 1 over weary Clippers 108-92
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tim Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs, recharged after a weeklong layoff, wore down the busy Los Angeles Clippers to win Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series, 108-92 last night. Playing for t
Serena gets 14th straight victory
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic made a solid return to red-clay courts, dominating Australian teenager Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday night to open his Italian Open title defense. On the women's side, Serena William
