Contador doping verdict another blow for cycling
MADRID (AP) — Eddy Merckx wonders if someone is trying to “kill cycling.” The cycling great deplored the decision Monday to strip Alberto Contador of his 2010 Tour de France title and ban him for two years for doping. The…
Rooney tweets that Luis should have gone
WAYNE ROONEY has turned up the heat on Liverpool ahead of their clash with Manchester United next Saturday by claiming that Luis Suarez should have been sent off in last night’s 0-0 draw with Tottenham. Suarez, returning to action for…
Rio thanks taunting Chelsea fans
Rio Ferdinand has thanked the Chelsea fans who taunted him for inspiring Manchester United’s comeback at Stamford Bridge. The Red Devils were 3-0 down just five minutes into the second half of the Premier League match but came back to…
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…
