Tiger drives off to an uncertain future
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — The speculation at the start of the year was when Tiger Woods would win. Now it’s when he can play again. The sequence Sunday at Doral was troubling. Woods hobbled. He changed his shoes at the…
Brazil reaffirms support of alcohol sales at World Cup
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s sports minister reaffirmed to FIFA that the government remains committed to approving the sale of alcohol inside World Cup stadiums, even though Congress is divided on the issue. Aldo Rebelo released a statement clarifying Brazil’s…
Canada’s Nik Zoricic dies after skicross crash
GENEVA (AP) — Canada and the action-sports world endured their second tragedy in two months Saturday with the death of skicross racer Nik Zoricic, who suffered head injuries after crashing into the nets on the side of the course near…
Rose emerges a winner on a wild day
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Even after the biggest win of a career that is starting to fill up with significant titles, Justin Rose had to share the stage with two stars who appear headed in opposite directions. Rory McIlroy took…
Vonn 1st American to win four overall WCup titles
ARE, Sweden (AP) — Lindsey Vonn became the first American to clinch four overall World Cup titles Friday by winning a giant slalom race, moving into second on the all-time list behind Austrian great Annemarie Moser-Proell. Vonn took the lead…
Cotto a worthy opponent, says Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather promises a “toe-to-toe battle” when he meets Miguel Cotto for the Puerto Rican’s WBA light-middleweight crown on 5 May. While Mayweather (pictured) versus Philippine great Manny Pacquiao is the fight most fans most want to see, Mayweather insists…
Italy angry at Britain over botched Nigeria raid
ROME (AP) — Italy’s president on Friday accused Britain of an “inexplicable” failure to consult with his country before a bungled attempt to rescue an Italian and a Briton being held in Nigeria by kidnappers claiming ties to al-Qaida. The…
Robin van Persie will not be sold says Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says they do not plan to sell captain Robin van Persie, even if Cologne forward Lukas Podolski joins the club. Van Persie is yet to agree a contract extension beyond summer 2013, while it is understood…
Cuban paracyclist sets sights on London games
HAVANA (AP) — Damian Lopez was 13 when he tried to untangle his kite from electrical wires dangling over a street corner and accidentally touched a high-voltage cable. The 13,000 volts that coursed through his body cost him both his…
Manning lands in Miami, final destination unknown
MIAMI (AP) — Touchdown, Peyton Manning. The former Indianapolis Colts quarterback landed late Wednesday afternoon in South Florida, drawing the attention of local TV news helicopters and NFL fans everywhere. His private plane arrived at a small airport 30 minutes…
