Arizona not seeking ex-NFL player’s extradition in rape case, for now
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona will not seek to extradite former standout professional football player Darren Sharper from California to face rape and drugging charges involving two women as a similar case against him in Los Angeles proceeds, prosecutors …
Van Persie treble sinks Olympiakos, Dortmund edge Zenit
LONDON (Reuters) – Robin van Persie’s hat-trick lifted Manchester United to a stunning Champions League comeback against Olympiakos Piraeus on Wednesday as Borussia Dortmund edged out Zenit St Petersburg to complete the quarter-final lineup.
Stuttering Dortmund advance despite 2-1 loss to Zenit
DORTMUND, Germany (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 to visitors Zenit St Petersburg on Wednesday but advanced 5-4 on aggregate to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the second successive season.
McLaren aim to catch Mercedes by Barcelona
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren have an aggressive program of development for their car and aim to close the gap with Mercedes by the first European race of the Formula One season in May, Racing Director Eric Boullier said on Wednesday.
Stars’ Peverley has heart surgery, hockey future unknown
(Reuters) – Dallas Stars center Rich Peverley had successful surgery on Tuesday to correct an abnormal heart rhythm but no decision has been made as to whether he will resume his National Hockey League career.
For Boston Marathon, finding lodgings could be the hard part
BOSTON (Reuters) – Training for the Boston Marathon may be grueling, but finding a place to stay during the event is also proving a challenge for participants and supporters this year.
Amnesty calls on FIFA to address Qatar workers’ rights
DOHA (Reuters) – Amnesty International is calling on world soccer’s governing body FIFA to address the issue of migrant workers’ abuse in Qatar during its meeting later this month, the rights group said in a statement on Wednesday.
Pistorius’ girlfriend was first shot in hip: ballistics expert
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend was first shot in the hip, not the head, a South African police ballistics expert told his murder trial on Wednesday, supporting the testimony of earlier witnesses who said they heard screams during a vo…
Obama predicts Michigan State to win NCAA basketball championship
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama thinks Michigan State will win the NCAA men’s basketball college championship.
Britain’s Murray splits with coach Lendl
LONDON (Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has split with coach Ivan Lendl after two years, the British world number six said on Wednesday.
