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Pistorius forced out of hiding for trial hearing
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Oscar Pistorius will be back in the glare of public scrutiny for the first time in months when he appears at a court hearing ahead of his murder trial Tuesday, launching the next chapter of the sensational case that transformed the double-amputee Olympian from a smiling inspiration to a sobbing suspect facing [...]
Yankees fan says he’s 111, but has no proof of age
NEW YORK (AP) — A baseball fan who says he’s 111 years old and was saluted by the New York Yankees on the field this weekend has no proof of his age. Bernando LaPallo chatted with Yankees star Derek Jeter before Saturday night’s game against Boston. The Arizona resident playfully calls himself the Yankees’ oldest [...]
Woods has highest 9-hole score of career
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — In the swirling, gusting winds at the Memorial Tournament, Tiger Woods had what even he termed a rough day. Woods posted his highest nine-hole score as a professional when he shot an 8-over 44 on the back nine during Saturday’s third round of the Memorial Tournament. Woods walked past reporters after [...]
ESPN cutting workforce, ‘smartly managing costs’
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN says that it is cutting its workforce. The sports media giant said in a statement Tuesday: “We are implementing changes across the company to enhance our continued growth while smartly managing costs.” The company would not say how many jobs are being eliminated, but they include unfilled positions. ESPN has [...]
Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead
DETROIT (AP) — Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series. Patrick Kane scored 4:35 into [...]
Woods keeps it dry and wins Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday. Woods ended a weekend of verbal sparring with Garcia by doing what he does best — closing out tournaments, even if he let this one turn into a tense duel over the final [...]
British sailor dies during America’s Cup practice
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew “Bart” Simpson had already garnered an Olympic gold medal in sailing in 2008 and a silver at last year’s games when Artemis Racing came calling with a chance to win yachting’s top prize — the America’s Cup. “Moving the family to San Fran for 6 months is pretty hectic!!!,” Simpson [...]
Hossa scores twice as Blackhawks eliminate Wild
CHICAGO (AP) — Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1. Chicago is moving on in the postseason for the first time since the championship run in 2010, and will face either [...]
James wins MVP, 1 vote shy of unanimously
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James is the overwhelming choice as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. The Miami Heat star took 120 of 121 first-place votes in this year’s balloting, giving him the award for the fourth time. Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant finished second and the New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony was third. James’ selection was [...]
NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out as gay
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay. Collins wrote a first-person account posted Monday on Sports Illustrated’s website. The 34-year-old Collins has played for six NBA teams in 12 seasons. He finished this [...]
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