National Sports

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

Stars forward Neal suspended for two games

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
TORONTO (Reuters) - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday.… more

Heatley hat-trick helps Sharks take down Flyers

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Dany Heatley bagged his second hat-trick of the season to inspire the Pacific Division-leading San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday.… more
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

U.S., Cuba players find friendship in softball

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
HAVANA (Reuters) - There were hugs and handshakes all around on Friday as teams of older U.S. and Cuban softball players ended a "friendship" tournament they hope will set an example for their respect… more

Carter scores 26 points to lead Magic past Celtics

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
BOSTON (Reuters) - Vince Carter scored 10 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Orlando Magic to … more

Salt Lake hoping to feel at home against Galaxy

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy are hogging the attention for Sunday's MLS Cup final but opponents … more

Williams scores three times in Fins win

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win o… more

Irish fans protest at French embassy for replay

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Up to 200 Irish fans protested at the French embassy in Dublin on Saturday to demand a replay of Wedn… more

Bolt headlines athletes lined up for Diamond League

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - Jamaican triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt headlines a group of nine athletes contrac… more

Westwood and McIlroy continue Dubai battle

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
DUBAI (Reuters) - Britons Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy continued their Race to Dubai battle in Saturday's Dubai World C… more

Giants linebacker Pierce sidelined with neck injury

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce will be sidelined indefinitely with a bulging disc… more
more stories