Jamaica will own London says Powell
Asafa Powell won the 50m at the US Open indoor athletics meeting, then predicted the powerful Jamaican sprint squad could sweep the 100m podium at the London Olympics. “Yes, it is very possible,” Powell said on Saturday, after clocking 5.64sec…
Seagulls prove too much for Magpies
A Mike Williamson own goal handed Championship side Brighton a place in the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Premier League Newcastle. Will Buckley’s 76th-minute shot struck the defender and looped over the helpless Tim Krul. It means…
London Olympic travel plan: Be patient, drink beer
LONDON (AP) — Olympic organisers have some travel advice for the millions of people who work and live in London: Be patient. Have a beer. Work from home. Rejecting suggestions of possible transport chaos during the July 27-Aug. 12 games, they…
Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling. And well he should. The Serb outlasted Rafael Nadal to defend his Australian Open title in the longest ever Grand Slam final and become the fifth man to win three…
Djokovic edges Murray, sets up final vs Nadal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic moved into an Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal after edging Andy Murray in a five-set, almost five-hour semifinal late Friday night. Despite appearing tired and sore from the second set, Djokovic…
Players urged to act responsibly
Managers of Liverpool and Manchester United have urged players to act responsibly during Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Anfield. It is the first time the teams have met since Luis Suarez was banned for eight matches for racially abusing…
Evra will play if fit at Anfield – Phelan
Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan insists that Patrice Evra will not be spared playing against Liverpool in Saturday’s FA Cup clash. “If he is fit, he is considered to play like any other player,” said Phelan. It is the…
James’ late FTs give Heat 101-98 win over Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James scored 32 points, including the game’s last six from the free throw line, to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-98 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Heat trailed 98-95…
Gerrard warns of Wembley slip-up
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is looking forward to leading out the side at Wembley for the first time but has cautioned against complacency given what happened to Arsenal in last year’s final against Birmingham City. Kenny Dalglish’s side drew 2-2…
Nadal tops Federer in Australian Open semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal outlasted Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity normally displayed when meeting in a Grand Slam final. The…
