Phelps using hyperbaric chamber to aid recovery
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Phelps is the latest athlete to use a hyperbaric chamber to aid his recovery from training. The 16-time Olympic medalist said Wednesday he had been sleeping “at 8,000 feet every night” for almost a year….
Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion Wednesday, removing a key barrier to his chances of becoming the next coach of England’s national team. Redknapp was found not guilty of two counts of concealing $295,000…
Capello quits as England manager
England coach Fabio Capello dramatically quit just four months before the European Championship after publicly challenging the Football Association’s decision to remove John Terry as captain. The FA says that “in a meeting for over an hour, Fabio’s resignation was…
Giants lauded as Super Bowl champs in NYC parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the “Big Blue Apple,” as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on…
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…
