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…
United travel to Liverpool in FA Cup
Liverpool will host Manchester United at Anfield in the pick of the ties of the FA Cup fourth round. The rivals, whose relationship has strained over Luis Suarez’s ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra, meet over the weekend of 28…
Stricker takes a wild ride and keeps a 5-shot lead
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Steve Stricker might be tempted to dream of the traditional winner’s lei draped around his neck after building a five-shot lead going into the final round of the Tournament of Champions. No one has ever lost…
A new season starts on the PGA Tour
DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — One par was worth two trophies. One tournament paid Bill Haas just over $11.4 million. He starts over with a clean slate Friday at the Tournament of Champions, with one less perk…
Mayweather due to serve 90 days in jail in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is due Friday to begin serving 90 days in a county jail in Las Vegas for his guilty plea in a domestic violence case involving an attack on his ex-girlfriend while two…
