Schumacher ‘stable’, media urged to respect privacy
GRENOBLE, France (Reuters) – Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was in a stable condition on Wednesday, three days after suffering brain injuries in a skiing accident, his agent Sabine Kehm said outside the French hospital treati…
Schumacher slightly better but fragile: doctors
GRENOBLE, France (Reuters) – French doctors treating Michael Schumacher for brain injuries sustained in a ski fall said the seven-times Formula One world champion was in slightly better condition on Tuesday after an overnight operation, but that he rem…
McIlroy rings in the New Year with Wozniacki engagement
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy and his tennis-playing girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki started the New Year with a bang on Wednesday by announcing their engagement on Twitter.
Maple Leafs sign captain Phaneuf to seven-year contract
(Reuters) – The Toronto Maple Leafs locked up a key member of their defense corps by signing captain Dion Phaneuf to a seven-year contract extension, the National Hockey League team said on Tuesday.
Schumacher slightly better but fragile: doctors
GRENOBLE, France (Reuters) – French doctors treating Michael Schumacher for brain injuries sustained in a ski fall said the seven-times Formula One world champion was in slightly better condition on Tuesday after an overnight operation, but that he rem…
Rusty Serena wins tough opener in Brisbane
BRISBANE (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams looked rusty in her first competitive match of the season ahead of the Australian Open but battled through to beat Andrea Petkovic 6-4 6-4 at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.
Wimbledon 1969 champion Jones gets CBE in Queen’s honors
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Wimbledon champion Anne Jones was among British sports personalities included in the United Kingdom’s New Year’s honors list on Monday.
Schumacher battles for life after ski fall
GRENOBLE, France (Reuters) – Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was fighting for his life on Monday after suffering severe head injuries in a skiing accident in the French Alps resort of Meribel, doctors said.
Spurs’ Parker apologizes for making anti-Semitic gesture
(Reuters) – San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker apologized on Monday after a three-year-old photo surfaced of him making the same anti-Semitic gesture that has landed former France striker Nicolas Anelka in trouble.
Heads roll on Black Monday as four coaches fired
(Reuters) – The Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers all fired their head coaches a day after the regular season concluded as part of the National Football League’s so-called Black Monday.
