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Euro Tour chief sorry for 'coloured athletes' gaffe
Reuters - 5 minutes ago
By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - European Tour chief executive George O'Grady was forced to issue an apology on Thursday after re-opening the Tiger Woods-Sergio Garcia racism row by making an unfortunate comment about "coloured athletes". Just when it seemed the fuss was starting to die down following this week's spectacular fallout between two of the world's best-known golfers, O'Grady entered the debate by giving an interview to Sky Sports television. "I deeply regret using an inappropriate word in a live interview... ... More »Euro Tour chief sorry for 'coloured athletes' gaffe
CA-SPORTS Summary
Reuters - 5 minutes ago
Krzyzewski to stay as U.S. basketball coach (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as the U.S. men's national basketball team coach with the aim of leading the squad to a third successive Olympic title at the 2016 Games in Rio. Krzyzewski, the Duke University coach who has amassed the most wins in U.S. college hoops, has a 61-2 record since taking over the U.S. national team in 2005, including Olympic golds in 2008 and 2012, and is riding a 50-game winning streak. ... More »CA-SPORTS Summary
Euro Tour chief sorry for 'colored athletes' gaffe
Reuters - 6 minutes ago
By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - European Tour chief executive George O'Grady was forced to issue an apology on Thursday after re-opening the Tiger Woods-Sergio Garcia racism row by making an unfortunate comment about "colored athletes". Just when it seemed the fuss was starting to die down following this week's spectacular fallout between two of the world's best-known golfers, O'Grady entered the debate by giving an interview to Sky Sports television. "I deeply regret using an inappropriate word in a live interview... ... More »Euro Tour chief sorry for 'colored athletes' gaffe
Two major climbs cut from Giro stage 19 due to weather
Reuters - 12 minutes ago
By Alasdair Fotheringham POLSA, Italy (Reuters) May 23 - Two major climbs have been axed from Friday's key stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia because of snow and ice on their descent although the main stage finish at Val Martello remains in place, race organizers said on Thursday. The Gavia and Stelvio climbs, with summits at 2,618 and 2,758 meters above sea level, have been cut from the course. ... More »Two major climbs cut from Giro stage 19 due to weather
Squash: British Open results - 1st update
AFP News - 18 minutes ago
Results at the British Open on Thursday (x denotes seeding): More »Squash: British Open results - 1st update
Benteke hints at Aston Villa exit
GOAL.com - 22 minutes ago
The Belgian striker is currently on international duty after a fantastic debut season in the Premier League, and has allegedly told his country's press that he may seek a move More »Benteke hints at Aston Villa exit
Ecclestone warns about 2014 engine costs
Reuters - 24 minutes ago
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Formula One has taken a big gamble with its radically different 2014 engine and manufacturers who get it wrong will pay a heavy price, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone warned on Thursday. The 82-year-old billionaire has been a consistent opponent of the new 1.6 liter turbocharged V6 engine which is due to replace the current 2.4 liter V8 unit in the biggest rules revamp in decades. ... More »Ecclestone warns about 2014 engine costs
Berlin to host 2015 Champions League final
AFP News - 29 minutes ago
Berlin's Olympic Stadium will host the 2015 Champions League final, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday after a two-day meeting in London ahead of the 2013 final at Wembley on Saturday. More »Berlin to host 2015 Champions League final
Wall Street mostly dips, but off lows with help from HP
Reuters - 30 minutes ago
By Angela Moon NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks mostly edged lower on Thursday but were sharply off their session lows as a rally in Hewlett-Packard's shares offset worries about weak Chinese manufacturing data and the prospects of the Federal Reserve reducing its monetary stimulus. Hewlett-Packard jumped nearly 15 percent and helped the Dow stay in positive territory, a day after the world's largest PC maker raised its outlook. For most of the morning, the market had been pulled lower by worries that the Fed's stimulus may be scaled back sooner than hoped and after weak factory data in China. ... More »Wall Street mostly dips, but off lows with help from HP
Uefa to hand out 10-game racism bans
GOAL.com - 42 minutes ago
The governing body has approved new measures to combat prejudiced abuse in football, with any individual found guilty to receive a hefty suspension More »Uefa to hand out 10-game racism bans
Motor racing-Ecclestone warns about 2014 engine costs
Reuters - 45 minutes ago
By Alan Baldwin MONACO, May 23 (Reuters) - Formula One has taken a big gamble with its radically different 2014 engine and manufacturers who get it wrong will pay a heavy price, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone warned on Thursday. The 82-year-old billionaire has been a consistent opponent of the new 1.6 litre turbocharged V6 engine which is due to replace the current 2.4 litre V8 unit in the biggest rules revamp in decades. ... More »Motor racing-Ecclestone warns about 2014 engine costs
Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller
Reuters - 46 minutes ago
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers fell just short in the Eastern Conference finals opener but their gritty display pumped life into the NBA playoffs and let the defending champion Miami Heat know they have a battle on their hands. The ease with which the top-seeded Heat have brushed aside opponents during the regular season and playoffs has given an air of inevitability to this year's postseason, resulting in falling television ratings and plummeting interest. ... More »Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller
Coupet tips Monaco to struggle in Ligue 1
GOAL.com - 1 hour 8 minutes ago
The former France goalkeeper feels that Claudio Ranieri's side could suffer in Ligue 1 next season, despite the rumoured acquisition of a number of big names More »Coupet tips Monaco to struggle in Ligue 1
San Lorenzo confident of securing Coloccini transfer from Newcastle
GOAL.com - 1 hour 9 minutes ago
After failing to agree a fee for the Magpies centre-back in January, the Argentine club's president is optimistic of tying up a deal to bring him home this summer More »San Lorenzo confident of securing Coloccini transfer from Newcastle
Causeway Challenge cancelled due to Malaysians unavailability
GOAL.com - 1 hour 11 minutes ago
The Lions have instead been scheduled to play two away ties against Laos and Myanmar More »Causeway Challenge cancelled due to Malaysians unavailability
Rosberg puts Mercedes on top in Monaco
Reuters - 1 hour 19 minutes ago
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton gave Mercedes a dream start to the Monaco Grand Prix weekend with the fastest times in practice for Formula One's most glamorous race on Thursday. Rosberg, who has been at home on the twisty streets ever since he was a boy growing up in the principality, set the pace in both sessions with a best time of one minute 14.759 seconds in the afternoon. That lap compared to last year's fastest time from qualifying set by Mercedes' Michael Schumacher of 1:14.301 and a second faster than last year's best effort in second practice. ... More »Rosberg puts Mercedes on top in Monaco
Nibali tightens grip on overall lead after stage victory
Reuters - 1 hour 23 minutes ago
By Alasdair Fotheringham POLSA, Italy (Reuters) - Italy's Vincenzo Nibali took a major step towards overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after powering to his first stage win during this year's race in an individual uphill time trial. Nibali more than doubled his overnight advantage over his closest overall pursuer, Australia Cadel Evans, from one minute 26 seconds to a more solid margin of four minutes and two seconds. Colombia's Rigoberto Uran remained third, four minutes 12 seconds back. ... More »Nibali tightens grip on overall lead after stage victory
Netherlands can't win World Cup, says Van Gaal
GOAL.com - 1 hour 25 minutes ago
The Oranje boss believes that there are at least eight teams with a better chance of triumphing in Brazil in 2014 than his side, despite finishing runners-up in South Africa More »Netherlands can't win World Cup, says Van Gaal
England in good hands with Root and Compton, says Cook
Reuters - 1 hour 30 minutes ago
By Justin Palmer LEEDS, England (Reuters) - England have emerged from a "changing of the guard" with their batting line-up and captain Alastair Cook has backed the likes of Joe Root and Nick Compton to make their names in the test arena. Cook said he had every faith that Root, Compton, along with Jonny Bairstow, can prosper as England seek to regain their world number one test ranking despite failing to convince in the drawn series in New Zealand, and for much of the opening test against the same opposition at Lord's last week. ... More »England in good hands with Root and Compton, says Cook
Pirelli warn they could quit F1
Reuters - 1 hour 31 minutes ago
By Alan Baldwin MONACO (Reuters) - Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli warned teams on Thursday that they will quit the sport at the end of the season if a new contract from 2014 is not agreed soon. Motorsport director Paul Hembery did not hide his impatience when he told reporters at the Monaco Grand Prix that time was running out for the Italian company to design and test tyres suitable for radically different 2014 regulations. "Apparently on September 1 we are meant to tell them (the teams) everything that they need to know for the tyres for next season. ... More »Pirelli warn they could quit F1
'Neymar would help out Messi' - Alves
GOAL.com - 1 hour 32 minutes ago
The Brazil international is certain that his compatriot will fit in well alongside the Argentine if he makes the move to Spain this summer More »'Neymar would help out Messi' - Alves
Mata savouring American atmosphere as Chelsea take on Manchester City
GOAL.com - 1 hour 32 minutes ago
With the Premier League powerhouses squaring off in two post-season friendlies in the United States, starting with Thursday's clash at Busch Stadium, the Blues are relaxed More »Mata savouring American atmosphere as Chelsea take on Manchester City
Kahn: Bayern Munich are in an awkward situation
GOAL.com - 1 hour 33 minutes ago
The legendary goalkeeper feels that the Bundesliga club's record in recent finals could weigh heavy on their minds when they face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday More »Kahn: Bayern Munich are in an awkward situation
Nibali smashes rivals to tighten Giro grip
AFP News - 1 hour 37 minutes ago
Italian Vincenzo Nibali took a giant step towards his maiden Giro d'Italia triumph by smashing his rivals on his way to winning a rain-soaked 18th stage uphill time trial from Mori to Polsa on Thursday. More »Nibali smashes rivals to tighten Giro grip
NBA: LeBron unanimous selection to All-NBA top squad
AFP News - 1 hour 38 minutes ago
LeBron James, who won his fourth NBA Most Valuable Player Award in five seasons this year, was the only unanimous choice on the All-NBA First Team all-star squad announced by the league on Thursday. More »NBA: LeBron unanimous selection to All-NBA top squad

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Euro Tour chief sorry for 'coloured athletes' gaffe

CA-SPORTS Summary

Euro Tour chief sorry for 'colored athletes' gaffe

Two major climbs cut from Giro stage 19 due to weather

Squash: British Open results - 1st update

Benteke hints at Aston Villa exit

Ecclestone warns about 2014 engine costs

Berlin to host 2015 Champions League final

Wall Street mostly dips, but off lows with help from HP

Uefa to hand out 10-game racism bans

Motor racing-Ecclestone warns about 2014 engine costs

Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller

Coupet tips Monaco to struggle in Ligue 1

San Lorenzo confident of securing Coloccini transfer from Newcastle

Causeway Challenge cancelled due to Malaysians unavailability

Rosberg puts Mercedes on top in Monaco

Nibali tightens grip on overall lead after stage victory

Netherlands can't win World Cup, says Van Gaal

England in good hands with Root and Compton, says Cook

Pirelli warn they could quit F1

'Neymar would help out Messi' - Alves

Mata savouring American atmosphere as Chelsea take on Manchester City

Kahn: Bayern Munich are in an awkward situation

Nibali smashes rivals to tighten Giro grip

NBA: LeBron unanimous selection to All-NBA top squad

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