Wright leads Warriors past Heat 111-106 in OT
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Dorell Wright scored 20 points and made a season-high six 3-pointers, including a tying shot late in regulation, and the short-handed Golden State Warriors spoiled Dwyane Wade’s return with a 111-106 overtime victory over the Miami…
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Soccer boss tipped to land CONCACAF President’s position Cayman Islands football supremo Jeff Webb has emerged as favourite to take over from controversial former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner. Webb, current President of CIFA, is being lined up as the next President of…
Carroll is happy at Liverpool says agent
Newcastle United and Andy Carroll’s agent have played down speculation the England international will return to Tyneside this month. Carroll became the most expensive British player when he joined Liverpool for £35 million last January but has failed to settle…
Oakland Raiders fire first-year coach Hue Jackson
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Reggie McKenzie made clear on his first day as Raiders general manager that there’s a new regime in Oakland. Soon after officially signing his contract to be the first general manager since longtime owner Al Davis’…
Henry’s return is a dream for Arsene
Arsene Wenger says Thierry Henry has added to his legendary status at Arsenal with his late winner in the FA Cup tie against Leeds United. The 34-year-old – back on a two-month loan deal from New York Red Bulls after…
UK legislators to investigate racism in sports
LONDON (AP) — A British parliamentary committee will investigate racism in sports following a number of high-profile cases in soccer. England captain John Terry will appear in court next month to face a criminal charge after allegedly directing racial abuse…
Venus Williams pulls out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams withdrew from the Australian Open on Monday, prolonging her absence from the tennis tour because of an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain. The seven-time Grand Slam title winner announced on…
Stricker starts off the year with a win in Hawaii
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Steve Stricker had a silver trophy in his hands and a white-and-purple lei around his neck, a photo opportunity at Kapalua that didn’t seem likely four months ago when he could barely hold onto a golf…
Sparky confirmed Rangers boss
Mark Hughes has been confirmed as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers on a two-and-a-half year deal. The Welshman was made the favourite to take the job at Loftus Road after the sacking of Neil Warnock on Sunday. “I’m…
Hughes in talks over QPR job
Mark Hughes will hold more talks with QPR on Tuesday about taking over as manager after initial positive negotiations on Monday. The former Wales boss is favourite to replace Neil Warnock, who was sacked on Sunday, with QPR 17th in…
