NJ Nets owner wants to buy Russia media holding
MOSCOW (AP) — The bi llionaire owner of the New Jersey Nets running for the Russian presidency against Vladimir Putin is expected to make a formal offer to buy a leading media holding Wednesday, his representative said. Mikhail Prokhorov, who…
Villa out after leg break
Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his leg. The 30-year-old fractured his left tibia shortly before half-time in the Fifa Club World Cup semi-final against Al Sadd in Yokohama,…
Donald wins PGA Tour player of the year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Already No. 1 in the world, Luke Donald now is No. 1 in the eyes of PGA Tour players. Donald capped off a sensational season Tuesday by winning PGA Tour player of the year, the most…
Boas ready to off load Nando
Chelsea will listen to offers for £50million flop Fernando Torres in next month’s transfer window. The £150,000-a-week striker has scored just three Barclays Premier League goals since his move to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool on January 31. Chelsea considered sending…
Sun shines on the mountain and Pearce rides again
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) — Basking in the sun and snow, surrounded by his fans and friends, Kevin Pearce carved sweet turns down a gentle run called “Springmeier” — kicking up just enough powder behind him to remind people that, yes,…
Race row hearing starts
Luis Suarez’s race-row hearing has begun under a cloak of secrecy. The Liverpool striker is charged by the FA with allegedly aiming racist abuse at Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. It is believed the case will last around two days,…
Star’s career under threat
Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking an extended break from football because of a serious stomach illness. A United statement said the 27-year-old is suffering from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition. His last game was…
Dolphins fire Tony Sparano as coach
MIAMI (AP) — Even before the Miami Dolphins fired Tony Sparano on Monday, names of potential successors were being bandied about. Bill Cowher? Jeff Fisher?Jon Gruden? “I’d like to find a young Don Shula if that’s possible,” owner Stephen Ross…
Ben Wallace gets probation for DUI, gun charges
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace was sentenced Tuesday to a year of probation but avoided jail time on drunken driving and gun possession charges stemming from a September traffic stop in suburban Detroit. Oakland County Circuit…
Fedora introduced as football coach at UNC
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Larry Fedora says he’s excited to help North Carolina’s football programme move forward. Fedora was introduced as the Tar Heels’ coach Friday, a few hours after the terms of his seven-year contract were approved during…
