London Olympic stadium deal collapses
LONDON (AP) — The future of London’s Olympic Stadium will be opened up to a new bidding process after a disputed deal to award the flagship venue to West Ham soccer club was scrapped amid mounting legal challenges. The $760…
FIFA begins hearing Caribbean bribery cases
ZURICH (AP) — The latest wave of FIFA election bribery cases began yesterday, as 15 Caribbean soccer officials started explaining their part in an alleged plot involving former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam. FIFA said its ethics committee would hear…
Patriots’ defense steps up in 30-21 win over Jets
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots were upset that opponents kept piling up yards on them. They took it out on the New York Jets. Even without star linebacker Jerod Mayo, the Patriots allowed just 255 yards and…
Tigers top Yankees 3-2 to set up ALCS vs. Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Now the Detroit Tigers can believe anything is possible. They beat the New York Yankees in Game 5. At Yankee Stadium. Escaping jam after jam. Now it’s on to Texas, and the AL championship series starting…
Jones considered for England start
England arrived in Montenegro yesterday for their final Euro 2012 qualifier with coach Fabio Capello considering a debut for Phil Jones. The Manchester United defender, 19, could start alongside captain John Terry in central defence. Everton’s Phil Jagielka is in…
Woods makes yet another comeback at Frys.com Open
SAN MARTIN, Calif. (AP) — No matter how Tiger Woods plays in the Frys.com Open, it won’t be from a lack of practice. Woods will have gone seven weeks since his last tournament when he tees off Thursday afternoon at…
Swiss sports court overturns Olympic doping rule
London (AP) — Olympic champion LaShawn Merritt was cleared to defend his 400-metre title in London next year after the American won his appeal Thursday against an IOC rule banning doping offenders from the games. The Court of Arbitration for…
Wayne Rooney’s father arrested in betting probe
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Wayne Rooney’s father has been arrested as part of an investigation into betting irregularities at a Scottish Premier League football match. Police did not name the suspect but offered details of the arrest in response to…
Time for revenge
There is nothing to stop the Caymanian’s from seeking revenge against Suriname. At their pre-match press briefing, representatives and players of the Cayman Island’s National Senior Men’s Football team made it abundantly clear that they are ready for tonight’s match….
NBA talks break down over money, games in jeopardy
NEW YORK (AP) — Unable to reach a deal, NBA owners and players walked away from the table and don’t know when they will meet again. If it’s not in the next few days, they can forget about playing 82…
