Federer routs Nadal 6-3, 6-0 at ATP finals
LONDON (AP) — No tears, no drama, no contest. The 26th episode of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s compelling rivalry was one of their most one-sided. Federer took exactly 1 hour to complete a 6-3, 6-0 victory Tuesday, qualifying for…
Tough night in Europe for Manchester sides
Despite a self-destructive defensive display Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United “did not deserve” to draw 2-2 with Benfica in a result which leaves their Champions League qualification in the balance. Manchester United, last season’s Champions League runners-up, paid a…
Bobby Valentine goes after Boston manager job
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox said they were looking for a different voice in the clubhouse when they let Terry Francona walk after the worst September collapse in major league history. Enter Bobby Valentine. Known for his confrontational…
Mullings given lifetime ban
Jamaican sprinter Steve Mullings has been banned for life from competing in athletics after a second doping offence, the Jamaican Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel has said. “We the panel believe that a clear and strong message must be sent to every…
Cyclist Longo cleared of doping by federation
PARIS (AP) — Former Olympic champion Jeannie Longo was cleared of breaching anti-doping rules by the French Cycling Federation on Tuesday in an embarrassing reversal for the French Anti-Doping Agency. The 53-year-old Longo had faced a ban from three months…
Donovan, Beckham lead LA Galaxy to MLS title
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — David Beckham thrust the shiny silver trophy above his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates’ heads, and a sold-out stadium roared for its hometown team through a blizzard of confetti. Although Beckham’s five-year American odyssey hasn’t always gone…
Glen full of praise for midfielder Adam
Glen Johnson was quick to pay tribute to Charlie Adam after the Scottish international played a major role in his Stamford Bridge winner. The former Chelsea right-back netted a superb individual goal to seal the three points for Kenny Dalglish’s…
German police suspect suicide attempt by referee
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — A referee in Germany’s top league was found bleeding in his hotel bathtub Saturday hours before he was to work a game in what police suspect was a suicide attempt. Babak Rafati was in stable condition…
Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman killed
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death early Monday and his brother was arrested as a suspect, Dutch police said. Rotterdam Police spokeswoman Patricia Wessels said police were called to a home in the…
Blatter says sorry for racism remark, won’t resign
LONDON (AP) — Sepp Blatter said Friday he is “sorry’ for offending anyone by his comments on racism in soccer but will not resign as FIFA president. Blatter told the BBC in an interview in Zurich that he “deeply regretted”…
