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Blackhawks beat Canucks to earn seventh win in a row
Chicago Blackhawks' Brian Bickell (C) scores the winning goal on Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (2nd L) during third period NHL hockey in Vancouver, British Columbia November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Clark VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks chalked up their seventh… more
Federer overcomes slow start to beat Verdasco
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after winning his ATP World Tour Finals first round tennis match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in London November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer started slowly put … more
Steelers shocked by Chiefs in overtime 27-24
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (L) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Demorrio Williams during the second half of the Chiefs' overtime win in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Dave Kaup KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Steelers, last seaso… more
Suns thrash road-weary Pistons
PHOENIX (Reuters) - The Phoenix Suns routed the Detroit Pistons 117-91 Sunday to preserve their per… more
Final defeat fails to take shine off Beckham's season
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham delivers a kick against Real Salt Lake during the second half of their MLS Cup '09 championship soccer match in Seattle, Washington November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo By Simon Evans SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham said his third seas… more
Federer, Murray win Tour Finals openers
Andy Murray of Britain reacts during their ATP World Tour Finals first round tennis match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in London November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer blazed past Fernan… more
Murray defeats Del Potro in Tour Finals opener
Andy Murray of Britain reacts after winning match point during his ATP World Tour Finals first round tennis match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in London November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray marked the beginning… more
Cowboys edge Redskins to maintain lead in NFC East
Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Bradie James (R) tackles Washington Redskins running back Rock Cartwright during the first half of NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi DALLAS (Reuters) - The Dallas Cowboys maintained first place in the N… more
Colts remain unbeaten after win over Ravens
BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts improved to a perfect 10-0 record this season with a 1… more
Colts make it 10 straight wins by edging Ravens
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (R) knocks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on his back during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Molly Riley BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts improved to a perfect 10… more
Beckham has option to own MLS team: official
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham attends a news conference in Seattle, Washington, November 20, 2009, prior to the team's MLS Cup '09 championship match against Real Salt Lake on Sunday. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo By Simon Evans SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham has an option to ow… more
Rivals Bolt and Gay excited about Diamond League
Tyson Gay of the U.S (L) lokks towards Usain Bolt of Jamaica during the awards ceremony for the men's 100 metres at the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin August 17, 2009. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay By Gene Cherry MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Jamaican triple Olympic and w… more
Nestor and Zimonjic suffer opening defeat at finals
LONDON (Reuters) - Top seeds Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic suffered a shock defeat in the ATP Wo… more
Bolt and Richards named IAAF world athletes of year
Usain Bolt of Jamaica is seen during a news conference after after being elected Male World Athlete of the Year 2009 in Monte Carlo November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard By Gene Cherry MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt,… more
Johnson wins 4th successive NASCAR title
Jimmie Johnson celebrates in the victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship after the Ford 400 NASCAR race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Barria By Lewis Franck HOMESTEAD, Florida (Reuters) - Jimmie Johnson won an… more
Stars forward Neal suspended for two games
Dallas Stars James Neal (18) hits Calgary Flames Mark Giordano with his stick during the third period of their NHL game in Calgary, Alberta, December 2, 2008. REUTERS/Todd Korol TORONTO (Reuters) - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspende… more
James shines for stingy Cavs in victory over 76ers
CLEVELAND (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers held the Philadelphia 76ers to just 10 fourth quarter… more
Heatley hat-trick helps Sharks take down Flyers
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Dany Heatley bagged his second hat-trick of the season to inspire … more
Beckham hobbles off after training for final
By Simon Evans SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham limped off after training for Sunday's MLS Cup fi… more
Beckham hobbles off after training but plans to play
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham catches his breath in the first half against Houston Dynamo during the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Blake By Simon Evans SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham limped off after tr… more
U.S., Cuba players find friendship in softball
Cuban shortstop Aurelio 'Yeyo' Torres and Jim Kurland of the U.S. (L) greet each other after their series of games, which lasted five days, in Havana November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan By Jeff Franks HAVANA (Reuters) - There were hugs and handshakes all… more
Molinari wins playoff to deny Karlsson victory in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Italy's Edoardo Molinari beat Robert Karlsson in a playoff to win the Dunlop Phoe… more
U.S. Eagles qualify for 2011 World Cup in New Zealand
LAUDERHILL, Florida (Reuters) - The United States qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zea… more
Carter scores 26 points to lead Magic past Celtics
BOSTON (Reuters) - Vince Carter scored 10 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead … more
Salt Lake hoping to feel at home against Galaxy
By Simon Evans SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy are hogging the attention for … more
Williams scores three times in Fins win
Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) during their NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Chris Keane CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three tou… more
Irish fans protest at French embassy for replay
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Up to 200 Irish fans protested at the French embassy in Dublin on Saturday to de… more
Bolt headlines athletes lined up for Diamond League
Triple Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt from of Jamaica addresses a news conference in Munich October 28, 2009. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle By Gene Cherry MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Jamaican triple Olympic and w… more
Westwood and McIlroy continue Dubai battle
By Norman Dabell DUBAI (Reuters) - Britons Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy continued their Race to D… more
Giants linebacker Pierce sidelined with neck injury
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce will be sidelined indefinitel… more
Cubs sign Grabow to two-year deal
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher John Grabow reacts after allowing the second solo homer in a row from the San Francisco Giants, this one by A.J. Pierzynski, during the seventh inning in Pittsburgh on August 10, 2004. REUTERS/Jason Cohn CHICAGO (Reuters) - Reliever John Grabow signed a two-year $7.5 milli… more
Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair
France's team captain Thierry Henry reacts in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match against Ireland at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - France captain Thierry Henry ha… more
France rule out replay of controversial World Cup playoff
France's captain Thierry Henry (L) and Ireland's Richard Dunne react after their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match against Ireland at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Charles Platiau By Patrick Vignal PARIS (Reuters) - The French Football Federation (… more
Hurt Beckham to take pain killers before final
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham smiles as he attends a news conference in Seattle, Washington, November 20, 2009, prior to the team's MLS Cup '09 championship match against Real Salt Lake on Sunday. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo By Simon Evans SEATTLE (Reuters) - L.A. Galaxy's David Beckham is to… more
FIFA rejects France v Ireland replay request
A soccer fan waves a flag as he celebrates France's victory over Ireland to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, in Paris November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Soccer's world governing body F… more
Injured Beckham to take pain killers before MLS final
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham walks on the field against Chivas USA during game 1 of their MLS Cup western conference semifinal soccer playoff series in Carson, California November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok SEATTLE (Reuters) - L.A. Galaxy's David Beckham will take pain-killin… more
Stars' Turco suffers rare loss to Blue Jackets
DALLAS (Reuters) - Dallas netminder Marty Turco suffered a rare loss to Columbus on Thursday as the… more
Lincecum wins NL Cy Young second year in a row
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants claimed the National L… more
Stojakovic leads Hornets to second straight win under Bower
New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic (16) shoot over Phoenix Suns defenders during the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana November 19, 2009. New Orleans won the game. REUTERS/Sean Gardner NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Peja Stojakovic had 25 points and 13 rebounds… more
Asian champions Iraq suspended by FIFA
By Brian Homewood BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international so… more
Iraq suspended from international football
BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international football because of p… more
IAAF to stage hammer throw challenge next year
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - A hammer throw challenge event will be introduced next year to provide worl… more
Federer eyes year-end top spot in London finale
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns the ball to Julien Benneteau of France during their match in the Paris Masters tennis tournament November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer held court in a sw… more
Westwood two ahead after McIlroy putting mistakes
By Norman Dabell DUBAI (Reuters) - Lee Westwood took advantage of a couple of putting errors by mo… more
McIlroy running hot in Race to Dubai contest
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the fourth hole during the first round of the Dubai World Championship European PGA golf tournament in Dubai November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah By Norman Dabell DUBAI (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy turned up the heat i… more
Giants' Lincecum wins NL Cy Young second year in a row
National League starting pitcher Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants throws a pitch in the first inning against the American League All Stars during Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis in this July 14, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/John Gress NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants won the… more
FIFA should allow replays for cheating: French minister
A soccer fan waves a flag as he celebrates France's victory over Ireland to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, in Paris November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS (Reuters) - World soccer's governing body FIFA should order rep… more
Federer says football needs to introduce video technology
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his frie… more
IAAF says no resolution yet to Semenya case
By Gene Cherry MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAA… more
No resolution yet to Semenya case: IAAF
Caster Semenya of South Africa celebrates after she won in the women's 800 meters final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, August 19, 2009. REUTERS/Michael Dalder By Gene Cherry MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - The IAAF is continuing to wor… more

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