Indy 500 winner, dead in wreck at 33
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dan Wheldon, who moved to the United States from his native England with hopes of winning the Indianapolis 500 and went on to twice prevail at his sport’s most famed race, died Sunday after a massive,…
Wolf leads Brewers over Cardinals 4-2 to even NLCS
ST. LOUIS (AP) — No more sleepless nights for Randy Wolf. The 35-year-old left-hander blames himself for Milwaukee’s division series against Arizona going the distance. He was more relieved than elated after his first career postseason win got the Brewers…
Gerrard doesn’t need a Zimmer!
Liverpool take on Manchester United in the game of the day in the English Premier League’s early kick-off. For Kenny Dalglish’s men there should be a return to action for influential captain Steven Gerrard who has not started a match…
Haye announces retirement from boxing
LONDON (AP) — Former heavyweight champion David Haye announced his retirement on his birthday Thursday, fulfilling his promise to quit by the time he reached 31. The British fighter’s last bout was a loss on points in July to Wladimir…
Jaime Ayovi leads Ecuador over US 1-0
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Jurgen Klinsmann is finding wins and goals hard to come by in his first few months as coach of the U.S. soccer team. “It’s going to take time,” goalkeeper Tim Howard said after Tuesday night’s 1-0…
London Olympic stadium deal collapses
LONDON (AP) — The future of London’s Olympic Stadium will be opened up to a new bidding process after a disputed deal to award the flagship venue to West Ham soccer club was scrapped amid mounting legal challenges. The $760…
FIFA begins hearing Caribbean bribery cases
ZURICH (AP) — The latest wave of FIFA election bribery cases began yesterday, as 15 Caribbean soccer officials started explaining their part in an alleged plot involving former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam. FIFA said its ethics committee would hear…
Patriots’ defense steps up in 30-21 win over Jets
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots were upset that opponents kept piling up yards on them. They took it out on the New York Jets. Even without star linebacker Jerod Mayo, the Patriots allowed just 255 yards and…
Tigers top Yankees 3-2 to set up ALCS vs. Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Now the Detroit Tigers can believe anything is possible. They beat the New York Yankees in Game 5. At Yankee Stadium. Escaping jam after jam. Now it’s on to Texas, and the AL championship series starting…
Jones considered for England start
England arrived in Montenegro yesterday for their final Euro 2012 qualifier with coach Fabio Capello considering a debut for Phil Jones. The Manchester United defender, 19, could start alongside captain John Terry in central defence. Everton’s Phil Jagielka is in…
