Venezuela hunts for Ramos and his kidnappers
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan authorities said Friday they are confident they can quickly solve the kidnapping of Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos. The abduction on Wednesday was the first known kidnapping of a major leaguer in a country that…
Tiger Woods has shot of the day
SYDNEY (AP) — It was the shot of the day Friday at the Australian Open, and one that made the Tiger Woods of today look ominously like the one of yesterday. Standing about 280 yards from the green on the…
Frank to lead England
Fabio Capello has confirmed that Frank Lampard will captain England against Spain on today – but John Terry will return as skipper against Sweden. But the England manager insists Terry – who is subject of a police inquiry over claims…
Daly walks off course at Australian Open
SYDNEY (AP) — John Daly walked off the course at the Australian Open on Thursday after hitting seven balls into the water on the 11th hole at The Lakes. Infuriated Australasian tour officials, calling Daly’s actions unprofessional, responded immediately by…
Lord of the rings – Part III
Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez is confident his style will be the significant factor but Manny Pacquiao believes his own improved technique will decide the outcome when the two boxers clash at the MGM Grand Saturday. With Pacquiao’s WBO welterweight title…
Cutler rallies Bears past Eagles 30-24
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Forte was standing on the sideline after losing two fumbles and Chicago faced a fourth-quarter deficit. No problem for Jay Cutler and these resilient Bears. Cutler threw a go-ahead 5-yard TD pass to Earl Bennett, Forte…
Ali says he’ll remember Frazier with respect
There was a time when Muhammad Ali taunted Joe Frazier relentlessly, called him ugly and challenged his manhood. After his old rival died Monday night, Ali had nothing but kind words for Smokin’ Joe. “The world has lost a great…
Dolphins pick up first win, 31-3 over Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It didn’t matter how big of a lead the Miami Dolphins built on the Kansas City Chiefs. It still wasn’t enough to keep them from feeling jittery. One of two winless teams left in the…
Flacco rallies Ravens past Steelers 23-20
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Torrey Smith’s night began with a penalty that wiped out a long Baltimore touchdown. It ended with a catch that gave the Ravens a season sweep of Pittsburgh. Five plays after a sure scoring strike tipped off…
Stewart wins at Texas to cut gap to three on Edwards
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Tony Stewart stood up after his postrace interview, a full-length boxing robe was draped over his shoulders. Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage then put his hands on the race winner’s shoulders and bounced…
