Evra will play if fit at Anfield – Phelan
Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan insists that Patrice Evra will not be spared playing against Liverpool in Saturday’s FA Cup clash. “If he is fit, he is considered to play like any other player,” said Phelan. It is the…
James’ late FTs give Heat 101-98 win over Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James scored 32 points, including the game’s last six from the free throw line, to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-98 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Heat trailed 98-95…
Gerrard warns of Wembley slip-up
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is looking forward to leading out the side at Wembley for the first time but has cautioned against complacency given what happened to Arsenal in last year’s final against Birmingham City. Kenny Dalglish’s side drew 2-2…
Nadal tops Federer in Australian Open semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal outlasted Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity normally displayed when meeting in a Grand Slam final. The…
Arrests for fake Olympic tickets, hotel rooms
LONDON (AP) — Nearly 100 people have been arrested for selling fake tickets and bogus hotel rooms ahead of the London Olympics. With some six months to go before Britain’s largest-ever planned security operation, Home Secretary Theresa May said police…
Harry accused of cash cover-up
LONDON (AP) – Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp’s financial dealings were raked over in a London court Tuesday as prosecutors laid out their case that he used a secret offshore bank account to stash $295,000 of transfer bonuses over a six-year…
America’s next Olympic star? Could be one of many
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Michael Phelps. Missy Franklin. Jordyn Weiber. Ryan Lochte. Any of those athletes could be the defining face of the U.S. Olympic team in the run-up to the London Games. So far, though, none stands alone…
Broad and Swann help England take charge
Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann each took three wickets as England took charge of the second Test against Pakistan on day one in Abu Dhabi. Broad (3-47) bowled both Younus Khan and Azhar Ali after lunch to leave the hosts…
Mario may be forced out of English football
Mario Balotelli’s agent has warned the striker could quit English football if he continues to receive what he sees as unfair treatment. Balotelli, 21, is facing a four-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association. The…
Djokovic, Murray, Nadal, Federer in Aussie semis
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Appearing uncomfortable for much of the match, defending champion Novak Djokovic held on to beat David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Wednesday night and complete a blockbuster semifinal lineup at the Australian Open. Djokovic leads the…
