U.N. sanctions experts investigate Rodman’s North Korea trips
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A group of United Nations sanctions experts has been investigating former basketball star Dennis Rodman because of gifts he brought to North Korea during his visits to the reclusive state, according to an excerpt from the gro…
Orioles sign former Mets ace Santana to minor league deal
(Reuters) – Two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday as the oft-injured left-hander continues his quest to return as a Major League Baseball pitcher.
Pistorius gets emotional at graphic evidence
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius buried his head in his hands and wiped away tears after a South African court on Tuesday heard grisly details of the killing of his girlfriend, the first sign of emotion from the track star in his two-day murder tri…
Wembley Stadium to host Froch v Groves re-match
LONDON (Reuters) – Wembley Stadium will host the re-match between WBA and IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch and George Groves on May 31 with promoters expecting to sell more tickets than for any post-World War Two fight in Britain.
Ukraine v U.S. to go ahead under ‘Peace for Ukraine’ slogan
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s soccer friendly against the United States on Wednesday in Cyprus will be played under the slogan “Peace for Ukraine!,” the Football Federation of Ukraine said on its website on Tuesday.
Blatter says World Cup problems are under control
(Reuters) – Problems with Brazil’s World Cup venues are under control with just 100 days to go before the first match kicks off, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.
Bjoerndalen delays retirement for 2016 worlds bid
OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, who won a record 13th Winter Olympics medal in Sochi last month just weeks after his 40th birthday, has delayed plans to retire and will compete for another two years, he told tabloid VG on Tu…
Masked man James scores 61 against Bobcats
(Reuters) – Miami’s LeBron James, wearing a protective mask to shield his broken nose, plundered a career-high 61 points in the Heat’s 124-107 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday.
Melbourne will be an “anxious weekend” – Renault
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Renault have made some progress in ironing out the engine problems that have blighted Formula One preseason testing, but will head into the season-opener in Melbourne with doubts about “incomplete” preparations.
Padres outfielder Maybin out 2-3 months with injury
(Reuters) – Promising San Diego Padres outfielder Cameron Maybin will miss two-to-three months after rupturing his left biceps tendon while making a diving catch in a spring training game, the team said on Monday.
