April 1, 2012
Michael Jordan Threatens To Sell Charlotte Bobcats
After six years in the owner’s box running the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan is hinting that he wants out. “I told [GM Rich Cho] to make us better,” Jordan said recently, according to Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News. “If that doesn’t…
March 27, 2012
New York puts Tebow center stage in media firestorm
The most famous backup quarterback in NFL history stepped onto the artificial turf of the New York Jets practice facility at 12:06 p.m. on Monday afternoon. He smiled as he walked past the yard markers on the field, the click-click-click of…
March 27, 2012
No room for complacency – Sammy
Darren Sammy said it was important for his side to quickly switch from the 50 overs to Twenty20 mode, as they prepare for the first Digicel Twenty20 International against Australia on Tuesday at the Beausejour Cricket Ground. The West Indies…
March 27, 2012
England rally as Graeme Swann checks Sri Lanka in first Test
Sri Lanka closed 209 runs ahead of England at 84-5 after an eventful second day of the first Test in Galle which saw 17 wickets fall. They took their overnight 289-8 to 318, with Mahela Jayawardene last out for 180, as James Anderson claimed……
March 27, 2012
Alan Shearer says Glenn Hoddle a realistic contender for England
Alan Shearer says Glenn Hoddle is a realistic contender for the England manager's job should Harry Redknapp not be appointed. The former England boss said on Monday his "life would be incomplete" without a second opportunity as national…
March 27, 2012
Andy Roddick beats Roger Federer at the Miami Masters
Roger Federer's 16-match winning streak came to an end when he was beaten 7-6 (7-4) 1-6 6-4 by Andy Roddick in the third round of the Miami Masters. "I came out flat today," the Swiss said. "I was a bit tired, I guess." World number one…
March 26, 2012
Tiger Woods ends title drought at Bay Hill to warm up for Masters
Arnold Palmer Invitational final leaderboard (par 72) -13: T Woods (US) -8: G McDowell (NI) -6: I Poulter (Eng) -5: R Moors (US) B Cauley (US), K Na (US), B Davis (Eng), B Watson (US), E Els (SA), J Wagner (US) Tiger Woods turned his thoughts to…
March 26, 2012
Series tied Valiant Windies go down to Aussies
A valiant West Indies fought to the end but their dreams of beating Australia in a one-day series for the first time in nearly two decades, ended in disappointment with a 30-run loss in the fifth and final match here yesterday. Set an imposing…
March 26, 2012
England on top in Sri Lanka despite Jayawardene century
A cultured unbeaten 168 from Mahela Jayawardene lifted Sri Lanka to 289-8 after the opening day of the two-Test series against England in Galle. Sri Lanka were 15-3 after three wickets fell in 10 balls, Kumar Sangakkara out first ball to James…
March 26, 2012
Manchester United timing title bid perfectly – Ferguson
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says his side are perfectly placed to beat rivals Manchester City to the Premier League title. United can go three points clear if they beat Fulham on Monday night. "We are in the right place, at the…