Newcastle dream of Champions League
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is thrilled with his team as they continue their unbeaten start to the season by beating Everton 2-1 to go second in the Premier League table. Pardew thanks the St James’ Park crowd for their…
Ex-Giant Matty Alou, 72, dies in Dominican Rep.
(AP) — Matty Alou, once part of an all-Alou outfield for the San Francisco Giants with brothers Felipe and Jesus, died Thursday in his native Dominican Republic. He was 72. He died of diabetes complications, according to his former Dominican…
Sir Alex celebrates 25 years at United
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates 25 years at the helm of Manchester United by declaring there is plenty more to come as long as he stays healthy. The fiery Scot has been the most successful manager the game has ever seen…
Predators sign Pekka Rinne to seven years, $49m
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Pekka Rinne to a seven-year, $49 million contract, and now they are turning their attention to his defense. The Predators are trying to keep defensemen Ryan Suter and Shea Weber,…
Judge sentences Pakistan cricketers, agent to jail
LONDON (AP) — A British judge sent three Pakistan cricketers and an agent to prison on Thursday for their involvement in one of the biggest fixing scandals to tarnish the sport. Former captain Salman Butt received 2½ years, the longest…
A long year for McIlroy
SHANGHAI (AP) — The smattering of conversations suddenly gave way to the constant shutters of cameras last night at Le Meridien hotel, and there was no mistaking who was causing all the commotion. U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy could barely…
Plane carrying NASCAR owner crash lands
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A small jet carrying the owner of NASCAR’s top team and his wife lost its brakes and crash landed at a Key West, Fla., airport Monday evening, and the couple suffered minor injuries, officials said….
Cardinals manager La Russa announces retirement
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after winning a dramatic, seven game World Series against the Texas Rangers. The 67-year-old La Russa announced his retirement at a…
Redknapp praise for Parker
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes Scott Parker’s display in the win over Queens Park Rangers was reminiscent of former Spurs great Dave Mackay. Two goals from Gareth Bale helped Spurs to victory but Redknapp reserved his greatest praise for the…
Villas-Boas has no Terry concerns
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has no concerns over the state of mind of his captain John Terry ahead of Saturday’s game against Arsenal. Villas-Boas is adamant that the alleged racist abuse against Anton Ferdinand is “a misunderstanding” and hopes that…
