Rose emerges a winner on a wild day
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Even after the biggest win of a career that is starting to fill up with significant titles, Justin Rose had to share the stage with two stars who appear headed in opposite directions. Rory McIlroy took…
Vonn 1st American to win four overall WCup titles
ARE, Sweden (AP) — Lindsey Vonn became the first American to clinch four overall World Cup titles Friday by winning a giant slalom race, moving into second on the all-time list behind Austrian great Annemarie Moser-Proell. Vonn took the lead…
Cotto a worthy opponent, says Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather promises a “toe-to-toe battle” when he meets Miguel Cotto for the Puerto Rican’s WBA light-middleweight crown on 5 May. While Mayweather (pictured) versus Philippine great Manny Pacquiao is the fight most fans most want to see, Mayweather insists…
Italy angry at Britain over botched Nigeria raid
ROME (AP) — Italy’s president on Friday accused Britain of an “inexplicable” failure to consult with his country before a bungled attempt to rescue an Italian and a Briton being held in Nigeria by kidnappers claiming ties to al-Qaida. The…
Robin van Persie will not be sold says Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says they do not plan to sell captain Robin van Persie, even if Cologne forward Lukas Podolski joins the club. Van Persie is yet to agree a contract extension beyond summer 2013, while it is understood…
Cuban paracyclist sets sights on London games
HAVANA (AP) — Damian Lopez was 13 when he tried to untangle his kite from electrical wires dangling over a street corner and accidentally touched a high-voltage cable. The 13,000 volts that coursed through his body cost him both his…
Manning lands in Miami, final destination unknown
MIAMI (AP) — Touchdown, Peyton Manning. The former Indianapolis Colts quarterback landed late Wednesday afternoon in South Florida, drawing the attention of local TV news helicopters and NFL fans everywhere. His private plane arrived at a small airport 30 minutes…
Howard of US signs new long-term deal with Everton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard has extended his contract at Everton, tying him to the Premier League club until 2016. The 33-year-old Howard has played 256 games for Everton since joining from Manchester United in 2006, initially…
Messi 1st player with five goals in Champion League
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For all the astonishing feats in his young career, Lionel Messi had never scored five goals in a professional game. And no one had ever scored five times in a Champions League match. Well, check both…
Thorpe says he expects to fail in Olympic bid
SYDNEY (AP) — Ian Thorpe, winner of five Olympic gold medals, doesn’t like his chances of making it six after a less than impressive return from a five-year retirement. Thorpe said Wednesday he expects to fail in his attempt to…
