Paul Lawrie wins Qatar Masters
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to winning the wind-shortened Qatar Open on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 to hold off Jason Day and Peter…
Mistakes cost Pats in Giants’ 21-17 Super Bowl win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New England Patriots’ three star receivers couldn’t make the big plays when they needed them. Neither could their superstar quarterback. There was plenty of blame to go around in the Patriots’ second Super Bowl loss in…
James, Heat hold back Raptors, 95-89
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-89 on Sunday afternoon. Chris Bosh scored 12 points against his former team, which…
Tevez return is possible -Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has named Carlos Tevez in his 25-man squad for the remainder of the season – and admitted he could pick him again. Mancini said a fully-fit Tevez could wear the sky blue shirt again, despite…
Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace ‘Moneyball’
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don’t matter much. But to stats geeks, this is the gospel from the spreadsheets. The number-savvy…
Terry removed as England captain, can still play
LONDON (AP) — John Terry was removed as England’s soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship. The English Football Association said…
Officials warn of tightened security at Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pack lightly, Super Bowl fans. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano joined NFL and other officials in warning that security for Sunday’s game at Lucas Oil Stadium would be significantly heightened — a common precaution for such sports…
Arsene confident of top four finish
Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, is looking forward to having his squad strengthened by the return of injured players as he looks to fight battles on three fronts. Arsenal’s goalless draw at Bolton was a missed opportunity to close the…
Egypt soccer fans rush field after game, 74 dead
CAIRO (AP) — At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt’s top club, setting off…
Olympic Stadium 16 parties intersted
West Ham FC are believed to be one of the 16 parties to have expressed an interest in moving to the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games. The Championship club had looked set to move into the venue but a…
