Gload’s hit lifts Phillies over Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ross Gload rounded first base and stopped before a mob of teammates swarmed him. Gload has struggled lately, so the playful punches were most welcome. Gload hit a pinch RBI single with one out in the bottom…
Hockey chief vows to rebuild
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian ice hockey team decimated by a plane crash will be rebuilt in time to take part in this year’s Kontinental Hockey League season. All but one of the 28 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl players traveling to Belarus…
Can Green Bay defend their crown?
It was touch and go, whether this day would come. After one of the most controversial summers which threatened to wreck havoc to the forth coming season, American Football has finally kicked off. Last year’s winners Green Bay faced New…
Wales fan dies after assault reported at Wembley
WEMBLEY, England (AP) — A Wales fan died after an assault was reported outside Wembley Stadium before Tuesday’s match between Wales and England in the Euro 2012 qualifying, authorities said. The London Ambulance Service said the 44-year-old man suffered a…
Strasburg as impressive as ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — The notion of Stephen Strasburg coming back better than before? Seemed almost too good to be true for a Washington Nationals franchise so accustomed to misfortune. Rest assured, Strasburg looks as good as his word. In his…
Serena the one to watch as finals near at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Whether or not she ends up holding the trophy at the end, Serena Williams has no competition at the U.S. Open this year. She is the top personality, the woman to watch in a sport that…
Stewart gets 1-hit shutout; White Sox sweep Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zach Stewart’s sinker and slider were tumbling over the plate. He stood tall and stayed steady on the mound. The Minnesota Twins couldn’t hit his pitches. The Chicago White Sox couldn’t stop praising the rookie’s composure. Stewart…
City probe offensive email
Manchester City are to investigate claims chief executive Garry Cook emailed defender Nedum Onuoha’s cancer-suffering mother mocking her illness. Dr Anthonia Onuoha received an offensive email which was intended for the club’s football administrator Brian Marwood, in regard to a…
Colts say Manning doubtful for Sunday’s opener
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The unthinkable suddenly seems possible in Indianapolis — opening the season without Peyton Manning. The four-time league-MVP who has never missed a start in his NFL career is doubtful for Sunday’s game at Houston because of lingering…
Legendary soccer player scouting in Cayman
Jamaican “Reggae Boy” Fitzroy Simpson, says although Caymanians love football, it’s not yet a way of life. And he says to improve the standard of players here, we must first improve the standards of pitches and training facilities. Mr. Simpson,…
