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Eugenie Bouchard withdraws from another tournament, this one in Monterrey, Mexico
Eugenie Bouchard withdraws from another tournament, this one in Monterrey, Mexico
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Diminutive Marcus Stroman a budding superstar, and entrepreneur
Diminutive Marcus Stroman a budding superstar, and entrepreneur
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Josh McCown decides to sign with the Cleveland Browns
Josh McCown decides to sign with the Cleveland Browns
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KHL netminder robbed of goal, thanks to diving defenseman (Video)
KHL netminder robbed of goal, thanks to diving defenseman (Video)
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Kyle Lowry’s struggles continue in Raptors loss to Warriors
Kyle Lowry’s struggles continue in Raptors loss to Warriors
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NHL Three Stars: Barrie jumpstarts Avs offense; Bishop blanks Kane-less Hawks
NHL Three Stars: Barrie jumpstarts Avs offense; Bishop blanks Kane-less Hawks
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Video: Jose Bautista would trade personal stats for team success
Video: Jose Bautista would trade personal stats for team success
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Kimmo Timonen sent to Blackhawks for draft picks
Kimmo Timonen sent to Blackhawks for draft picks
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Jose Bautista would trade personal stats for a trip to the postseason
Jose Bautista would trade personal stats for a trip to the postseason
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As Brent Sopel retires, impact on LGBT hockey not forgotten
As Brent Sopel retires, impact on LGBT hockey not forgotten
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Steph Curry dominated Toronto basketball long before becoming NBA star
Steph Curry dominated Toronto basketball long before becoming NBA star
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Totally Random Tournament: Best TV Characters of the 2000s -- Villains, Survivors and Journalists/Ad Man
Totally Random Tournament: Best TV Characters of the 2000s -- Villains, Survivors and Journalists/Ad Man
France leads Nordic combined team sprint after ski jump
FALUN, Sweden (AP) -- France led after the ski jump portion of the Nordic combined team sprint event Saturday at the Nordic skiing world championships. … More »
AP - Sports - 6 hours agoKingsbury wins sixth straight World Cup moguls event to clinch overall title
The 22-year-old native of Deux-Montagnes, Que., won his sixth straight World Cup moguls event Saturday to clinch his fourth overall title. The victory left Kingsbury just one short of the all-time record of 27 held by France's Edgar Grospiron. "I … More »
The Canadian Press - 7 minutes agoFormer Knicks forward Mason dies at 48
Anthony Mason, the rugged power forward who was a defensive force in the NBA from the 1990s into the early 21st century, has died. New York Knicks spokesman Jonathan Supranowitz confirmed Mason's death, which was first reported Saturday by the New … More »
AP - Sports - 7 minutes agoReichelt leads Austrian World Cup downhill sweep
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Hannes Reichelt led an Austrian sweep of a shortened downhill race on the Kandahar slope for his 10th career World Cup victory on Saturday. Reichelt, the super-G world champion, had been quickest in both … More »
AP - Sports - 12 minutes agoMurray scores twice and sees red as Palace beat West Ham
By Tom Hayward LONDON (Reuters) - Crystal Palace maintained their revival under new manager Alan Pardew with a 3-1 Premier League victory at West Ham United on Saturday -- their fourth win in seven matches since their former midfielder took charge. … More »
Reuters - 34 minutes agoEx-New York Knick basketball player Anthony Mason dead at 48 -ESPN
(Reuters) - Anthony Mason, a former player with the National Basketball Association's New York Knicks, has died at the age of 48, ESPN and other media reported on Saturday. One of Mason's sons said earlier this week that his father's health was … More »
Reuters - 47 minutes agoUPDATE 1-Ex-New York Knick basketball player Anthony Mason dead at 48 -ESPN
(Adds detail about Mason's career) Feb 28 (Reuters) - Anthony Mason, a former player with the National Basketball Association's New York Knicks, has died at the age of 48, ESPN and other media reported on Saturday. One of Mason's sons said earlier … More »
Reuters - 49 minutes agoMeyers Taylor, Garrett win 1st US women's bobsled title
WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) -- Elana Meyers Taylor and pusher Cherrelle Garrett beat three German crews to win the first World Championship title in the women's bobsled for the United States on Saturday. … More »
AP - Sports - 51 minutes agoClock ticking as MLS and union face crunch talks
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - Major League Soccer and its players face showdown talks on Sunday in a last-ditch bid to avoid a strike and a delay to the start of its 20th season next week. The MLS Players Union (MLSPU) and the league are … More »
Reuters - 52 minutes agoReichelt leads another Austrian sweep in Garmisch
By Manuele Lang GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Hannes Reichelt beat the World Cup fog and two team mates to lead Austria to their second downhill podium sweep in succession on Saturday. Reichelt beat compatriot Romed Baumann … More »
Reuters - 56 minutes agoEnglish FA chief wants action before another "Lampard moment"
By Mike Collett BELFAST (Reuters) - English FA chairman Greg Dyke warned football on Saturday not to wait for "another Frank Lampard moment" before adopting video technology to help referees rule on major incidents in matches. Lampard "scored" a … More »
Reuters - 57 minutes agoAtletico boosted by return of Koke for Sevilla clash
Champions Atletico Madrid will be boosted by the return from injury of midfielder Koke for Sunday's La Liga game at fifth-placed Sevilla, coach Diego Simeone said on Saturday. Koke picked up a hamstring strain in the 4-0 victory at home to Real … More »
Reuters - 59 minutes agoAs Brent Sopel retires, impact on LGBT hockey not forgotten
“Everyone who is a Chicagoan was happy to have the Cup there,” said Sobotka, president of the Chicago Gay Hockey Association, “and it continued the conversation about LGBT athletes.” … More »
Puck Daddy - 1 hour 3 minutes agoGolf-European Tour Joburg Open scores
Feb 28 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour Joburg Open on Saturday in Johannesburg 201 Wallie Coetsee (South Africa) 66 65 70 203 Steve Webster (Britain) 72 66 65 Tjaart Van der Walt (South Africa) 63 69 71 Jacques Blaauw (South … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 7 minutes agoWhere's Wallie? He's in front at the Joburg Open
Overnight leader Wallie Coetsee carded a two-under 70 on Saturday to claim a two-shot advantage after the third round of the Joburg Open but a sizeable chasing pack are hot on his heels. Four strokes separate the top 15, setting up the potential … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 11 minutes agoGolf-Where's Wallie? He's in front at the Joburg Open
Overnight leader Wallie Coetsee carded a two-under 70 on Saturday to claim a two-shot advantage after the third round of the Joburg Open but a sizeable chasing pack are hot on his heels. Four strokes separate the top 15, setting up the potential … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 19 minutes agoMurray scores twice and red carded as Palace beat West Ham
Glenn Murray scored twice and was sent off as resurgent Crystal Palace registered a 3-1 Premier League win against a toothless West Ham United at the Boleyn ground on Saturday to heap further misery on the stuttering east London side. Murray's … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 25 minutes agoVideo: Jose Bautista would trade personal stats for team success
The Blue Jays slugger is desperate for a taste of the postseason and would gladly trade stats for a shot. … More »
Eh Game - 1 hour 26 minutes agoLaw-makers reject fourth substitution proposal
By Mike Collett BELFAST (Reuters) - Football's rule-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), rejected the idea of a fourth substitution in extra time on Saturday but is considering dropping the one-match ban for so-called … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 28 minutes agoFormer NBA standout Anthony Mason dies at 48
Mason, known for his sweet touch, rugged play and toughness, died from complications after suffering a massive heart attack. … More »
Ball Don't Lie - 1 hour 50 minutes agoFederation must take some blame, say crisis club Parma
By Jacopo Lo Monaco ROME, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Coach Roberto Donadoni believes financially-stricken Parma have been abandoned by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and he wants someone to take responsibility for the situation. For the second … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 50 minutes agoStand-in skipper guides Spanish to fourth leg triumph
Stand-in MAPFRE skipper Xabi Fernandez steered his crew to victory after an epic Pacific Ocean battle in the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday. The Spanish boat won the 5,264-nautical mile journey from Sanya, China to Auckland by four … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 54 minutes agoFIFA wary on video tech, calling it 'biggest decision ever'
There is no prospect of referees being allowed to defer to video replays soon, with soccer's rule-makers saying more information on the technology is required before in-game trials can go ahead. Although the International Football Association Board … More »
AP - Sports - 2 hours 17 minutes agoAshwin has UAE in a spin at bouncy Perth
The bouncy WACA track traditionally offers the fast bowlers extra help but it was tall India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin who made most use of the conditions against United Arab Emirates on Saturday. Ashwin came on early and bowled unchanged for … More »
Reuters - 2 hours 43 minutes agoKHL netminder robbed of goal, thanks to diving defenseman (Video)
Jeff Deslauriers comes close to a goal, but then Mark Flood showed up. … More »
Puck Daddy - 2 hours 45 minutes agoSailing-Stand-in skipper guides Spanish to fourth leg triumph
Stand-in MAPFRE skipper Xabi Fernandez steered his crew to victory after an epic Pacific Ocean battle in the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday. The Spanish boat won the 5,264-nautical mile journey from Sanya, China to Auckland by four … More »
Reuters - 2 hours 47 minutes agoLewis leads LPGA Thailand by 1 stroke
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) -- Stacy Lewis held on to lead Amy Yang by one stroke at the LPGA Thailand despite a dismal third-round 73 on Saturday. … More »
AP - Sports - 2 hours 57 minutes agoKvapil's stolen NASCAR race car found
Police say they have found the NASCAR race car stolen from a hotel parking lot near Atlanta Motor Speedway. NASCAR's Team XTREME says the car was found early Saturday northwest of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. Morrow police Detective Sgt. Larry … More »
AP - Sports - 2 hours 58 minutes agoPolice: NASCAR's Team XTREME race car found near Atlanta; too late to make the weekend's race
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Police: NASCAR's Team XTREME race car found near Atlanta; too late to make the weekend's race. … More »
AP - Sports - 3 hours agoIn-form Gomez wants to continue inspiring Fiorentina
By Jacopo Lo Monaco ROME (Reuters) - It has already been a very good year for Mario Gomez and the in-form striker is aiming to extend his excellent goalscoring form as Fiorentina career prepare to fight on multiple fronts. The Germany striker … More »
Reuters - 3 hours agoModric likely to return for Real against Schalke
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is likely to return from a lengthy injury layoff in the Champions League last 16 second leg at home to Schalke 04 on March 10, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. Modric, who hurt a thigh muscle playing for … More »
Reuters - 3 hours agoAmerican Lewis holds one-shot lead at Thai LPGA event
(Reuters) - Stacy Lewis regained her composure after making four bogeys in her first six holes to retain the outright lead after the third round of the women's Thailand Open on Saturday. The American, ranked third in the world, bogeyed the second, … More »
Reuters - 3 hours agoFog Again: Women's World Cup halted in Bulgaria
The women's World Cup racing has been canceled for a second straight day due to fog in southern Bulgaria. Thirteen of the 56 competitors raced before the event was canceled, with three failing to finish, including Switzerland's Fabienne Suter who … More »
AP - Sports - 3 hours agoGolf-American Lewis holds one-shot lead at Thai LPGA event
Stacy Lewis regained her composure after making four bogeys in her first six holes to retain the outright lead after the third round of the women's Thailand Open on Saturday. The American, ranked third in the world, bogeyed the second, fourth, … More »
Reuters - 3 hours agoA year after meeting Tiger, Indian golfer on the rise
The best golfer in India played before an enormous gallery with the kind of buzz that is rare for his country. Anirban Lahiri wound up the winner, a day he won't forget. Tiger Woods was in town. Lahiri and Shiv Kapur, who played college golf at … More »
AP - Sports - 3 hours agoDrama at the end: New Zealand beats Australia at World Cup
Four years in the making, the Cricket World Cup pool match between New Zealand and Australia lived up to all the hype. Not long before Australia's final wicket fell after scoring a paltry 151 runs on Saturday, Pharrell Williams' song ''Happy'' … More »
AP - Sports - 4 hours agoIndia cruise to easy win over UAE in Perth
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed four wickets to lead a strong Indian bowling performance as the defending champions eased to a nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a World Cup Pool B encounter in Perth on Saturday. Left-arm … More »
Reuters - 4 hours agoIndia v United Arab Emirates highlights
PERTH (Reuters) - Highlights from Saturday's cricket World Cup Pool B match between India and United Arab Emirates at the WACA in Perth: India won by nine wickets. UAE won the toss and elected to bat. UAE innings: 1st over - Bhuvneshwar Kumar starts … More »
Reuters - 5 hours agoMan United missing '20-goal striker', says Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says his expensively assembled squad has not challenged for the Premier League title this season because they do not have a prolific striker like their rivals. Despite spending more than 150 million pounds … More »
Reuters - 5 hours agoKingsbury wins 6th straight World Cup event to claim title
TAZAWAKO, Japan (AP) -- Mikael Kingsbury of Canada won his sixth straight World Cup moguls event on Saturday to clinch his fourth overall title. … More »
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