July 29, 2011
Patriots trade for Albert Haynesworth, Chad Ochocinco
The New England Patriots brought out the best in often-disgruntled players such as Corey Dillon and Randy Moss. So why not Albert Haynesworth? Now, the Patriots will get their chance. On Thursday, the team reportedly traded a fifth-round draft…
July 29, 2011
Lochte fires up Phelps with world title and record in Shanghai
Beaten again by a record-breaking effort from U.S. rival Ryan Lochte at the world swimming championships in China, Michael Phelps says he now has all the motivation he needs to bounce back at next year's London Olympics. Defending champion Lochte…
July 29, 2011
Former pitcher Hideki Irabu dead in apparent suicide
Former professional baseball pitcher Hideki Irabu was found dead at his California home, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. Homicide detectives and representatives from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office determined that he…
July 29, 2011
Bradley sacked as U.S. national coach
United States national coach Bob Bradley has been fired less than a year into a four-year contract extension he signed last August after leading the Americans to the second round of the World Cup. U.S. Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe said Thursday…
July 15, 2011
The Open 2011: Amateur Tom Lewis shares lead with Bjorn
English amateur Tom Lewis and Danish veteran Thomas Bjorn lead the 140th Open Championship after the first round at Royal St George's. Bjorn, 40, fired a five-under 65 on Thursday morning and was joined late in the day by the 20-year-old Lewis.…
July 15, 2011
Sammy: I Deserve My Place
West Indies captain Darren Sammy says he deserves his place in the current side based on the strength of his bowling, and is eyeing a world top-five spot for his side in four years' time. The all-rounder's place in the regional squad has…
July 15, 2011
Powell wary of Bolt
Despite backing himself to take gold at the World Championships in Daegu, world leader in the 100m event Asafa Powell remains wary of World and Olympic champion Usain Bolt. Bolt, despite holding the record over the distance, has looked in…
July 15, 2011
Badminton players off to training stint in UK
TWO of Barbados’ Badminton senior national players will be attending a training camp in England as they prepare for the upcoming Caribbean Badminton Championships. Kevin Wood and Dave Forde will take part in the Liba Training Camp which begins…
July 15, 2011
Jeter surprised All-Star no-show caused commotion
Derek Jeter(notes) says he’s surprised his no-show at the All-Star game caused such a commotion. The Yankees shortstop became a lightning rod this week as talk about his absence kept building. Jeter’s decision to rest his sore right calf rather than…
July 14, 2011
WICB to clamp down on doping
Drug cheats can expect to face the full penalty when the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) starts regular testing of players involved in regional cricket next season. This is the warning issued by Trinidad and Tobago’s Ayanna Cooper, the WICB’s…