Clippers outlast Heat 95-89 in overtime
BETH HARRIS,AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers couldn’t hit a basket in the final four minutes of regulation. The Miami Heat could barely make free throws. Two tired teams coming off road losses the night…
Milan scrap Tevez talks
AC Milan have abandoned talks with Manchester City over the transfer of Carlos Tevez. It is thought the negotiations for the forward ended after the decision of Milan’s Alexandre Pato to stay in Italy and not move to Paris Saint-Germain….
Mancini and Gerrard’s tunnel bust-up
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini was involved in an angry tunnel exchange with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard after his side’s 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first leg defeat. Mancini felt a Glen Johnson tackle on Joleon Lescott should have been punished…
Webb takes up CFU “normalisation” role
Cayman Islands Football Association President Jeff Webb has been appointed Chairman of the Caribbean Football Union’s Normalisation Committee. The committee has been set up after recent challenges within the organisation that resulted in the resignation of controversial FIFA Vice President…
Farrell leads new look England squad
Saracens back Owen Farrell is one of nine uncapped players in England’s squad for this season’s Six Nations. Farrell (pictured) headed a clutch of new faces promoted to the 32-man elite squad, while interim head coach Stuart Lancaster discarded a…
Jaguars hire Mularkey as head coach
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars targeted Mike Mularkey early in their coaching search. The Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator has a relationship with general manager Gene Smith. He has a son working for the team as a scouting assistant….
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’…