MOSCOW (AP) — The only member of a top Russian hockey team to survive a plane crash that killed 44 people died Monday of his injuries in a Moscow hospital. The Vishnevsky hospital said 26-year-old Alexander Galimov died of the severe burns that covered about 90 percent of his body, despite the best efforts of […]
Stosur stuns Williams 6-2, 6-3 in US Open final
September 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (AP) — Feeling wronged again at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams couldn’t let it go. “That’s totally not cool,” she shouted at the umpire. Then, a few minutes later, she told her, “You’re a hater, and you’re just unattractive inside.” Problem was, the real trouble for Williams was standing on the other side […]
Manchester dominated the Premier League
September 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The city of Manchester continued it’s early Premier League domination with weekend wins for both City and United. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side continued it’s impressive opening to the campaign by destroying North West rivals Bolton 5-0 at the Reebok Stadium. Striker Wayne Rooney continued his blistering form scoring another hat-trick – his second in as […]
Yani Tseng wins NW Arkansas Championship
September 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Top-ranked Yani Tseng successfully defended her title in the LPGA Tour’s NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday, beating Amy Yang with a 4-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff. Yang missed a 6-foot birdie try before Tseng holed the winning putt on the par-5 18th. “I almost cry because […]
Newton sets rookie mark, but Cards top Panthers
September 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — All that was missing in Cam Newton’s spectacular NFL debut was a victory. For all of his big passing plays and Arizona’s many miscues, the Cardinals beat Newton’s Panthers 28-21 on Sunday. Newton threw for 422 yards and two touchdowns, setting the record for yards passing by a rookie in his […]
Packers outlast Saints 42-34
September 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — As far as Aaron Rodgers is concerned, that should just about silence any further questions about why the Green Bay Packers didn’t work out as a team during the lockout. If Thursday’s season opener at Lambeau Field could be considered a referendum on the importance of those player-led team workouts, […]
Crouch has point to prove against Liverpool
September 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Liverpool take on Stoke City in the Premiership clash of the day on Saturday with Potters’ new boy Peter Crouch facing his old club. After his £10m move from Tottenham, beanpole Crouch will have a point to prove against the Reds when he makes his debut. Liverpool will also have new signings Craig Bellamy and […]
Wet data recorders hamper crash probe
September 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian aviation experts ran into technical problems Friday as they began examining the flight data recorders from a plane crash that killed 43 people. Investigators have not yet been able to pinpoint what caused the chartered Yak-42 jet to crash Wednesday into the banks of the Volga River shortly after takeoff from […]
Spurs want to sign Beckham after LA deal ends
September 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers are interested in signing David Beckham when his Major League Soccer contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy expires at the end of the year. The 36-year-old midfielder trained with Tottenham during the last MLS offseason and manager Harry Redknapp is interested in signing him in January. “I […]
Kenny backs under fire Andy
September 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended Andy Carroll following recent criticism of the striker’s lifestyle from England coach Fabio Capello. Carroll was a substitute in England’s win against Wales after Capello said: “If he wants to be a good player he needs to drink less than the others.” But Dalglish insisted: “His fitness would stand […]
