Avoiding pirates, Groupama wins ocean race leg
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — French team Groupama earned its first stage victory in the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday, defeating overall leader Telefonica in a sprint to Abu Dhabi to complete the second leg. The five-boat fleet…
Jerry Angelo fired as Bears’ GM
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jerry Angelo was fired as the Chicago Bears’ general manager Tuesday following a team collapse marked by injuries to Jay Cutler and Matt Forte and a drug scandal involving receiver Sam Hurd. Angelo (pictured) had…
Beckham likely not to move to France
David Beckham has decided not to join Paris Saint-Germain for family reasons, according to reports in France. The former England captain, 36, had been widely linked with a move to the Qatari-owned French club but could now extend his spell…
Jeff Fisher interviews with Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Fisher landed at the Miami Dolphins’ complex on Tuesday. Now the question is whether the Dolphins will land Fisher. A person familiar with the team’s coaching search said Fisher was interviewing for the job. The…
Time to peak, playoffs are here
The way the Green Bay Packers blew through the regular season, it would be foolish to pick against them repeating as Super Bowl champions. Yet they aren’t on the hottest streak nor playing the best football as January rolls around….
Arsene fury at referee “blunders”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said referee Lee Probert cost his side victory in the 2-1 defeat at Fulham. The Gunners looked set to clinch three points at Craven Cottage until the home side staged a late comeback. Wenger was unhappy…
Florida State rallies to beat Notre Dame
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — There were moments during the Champs Sports Bowl when Florida State and Notre Dame resembled the dominant programmes they were a decade ago. There also were moments when it was clear that though both have made…
Chelsea agree deal for Cahill
Bolton manager Owen Coyle says the club have agreed a fee with Chelsea for defender Gary Cahill. Chelsea are short of cover in central defence, with Alex out in the cold after handing in a transfer request. Coyle said: “There…
Durant leads Thunder past Mavericks 104-102
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant thought he might have just given away a victory and let the Dallas Mavericks steal another one in heartbreaking fashion. Then he found a way to take it right back. Durant scored 30 points…
Henry set for Arsenal return
Thierry Henry will sign a two-month loan with Arsenal if insurance can be arranged with the New York Red Bulls, Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The former Arsenal captain, 34, has been training with the club during the Major League Soccer…
