The FA Cup – let the underdogs bite
The FA Cup third round has a reputation for underdogs shocking the big boys and one of English football’s heavyweights is guaranteed to receive a knockout blow in this year’s competition. For rivals Manchester City and Manchester United go head-to-head…
No need for talks says Fergie
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says there is “no need” for peace talks ahead of his team’s home clash with Liverpool on 11 February Liverpool want a board-level meeting with United to restore harmony following the Luis Suarez affair….
Utah officer died pursuing his dream
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A Utah police officer who died in a shootout that wounded five colleagues and the suspect had long-dreamed of a life in law enforcement, despite the risks of the job, family members said. Ogden officer Jared…
Three Canadian bobsledders hurt in crash
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Three members of the Canadian bobsledding team were hospitalised Thursday after their sled slammed into the roof of the track during a training run. The crash took place as the Canadian team was practicing for a…
Clijsters injured, retires in Brisbane semifinals
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters became the second top contender for the year’s first major to suffer an injury setback when she retired Friday from her Brisbane International semifinal against Daniela Hantuchova. Clijsters (pictured) won the…
Without Wade, Heat rout Pacers 118-83 behind James
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. James also grabbed eight rebounds…
Family killed in crash
A Canadian couple were rushing their toddler to hospital in Jamaica when their car collided with an oncoming truck, killing all three and another relative, police say. Local authorities said that at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Garina and Diane Dixon and…
Quake hits Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A 5.3-magnitude earthquake has struck the southern coast of the Dominican Republic without causing any reported damage or loss of life. Local rescue officials and the U.S. Geological Survey say the earthquake struck at…
Texas police kill 8th-grader carrying pellet gun
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The parents of an eighth grader who was fatally shot by police inside his South Texas school are demanding to know why officers took lethal action, but police said the boy was brandishing — and refused…
We will not panic says Fergie
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side will not panic after a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle. The loss was United’s second in five days, coming after their shock 3-2 home defeat against Blackburn. “We have the experience to…
