(David Beckham was thrown into the air in celebration after his last professional match. Michael Regan/Getty Images) PARIS (AP) — Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris [...]
Tennis Recap: Nadal wins in Rome; Murray injured, doubtful for Paris
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Andy Murray of Britain has treatment shortly before retiring from his second-round match against Marcel Granollers of Spain.(Photo: Clive Mason, Getty Images) Story Highlights Andy Murray retired Wednesday from his match against Marcel Granollers Rafael Nadal breezed past Fabio Fognini of Italy 6-1, 6-3 Maria Sharapova eased past Spanish qualifier Garbine Muguruza 6-2, 6-2 ROME [...]
Tennis Recap: Top-ranked Djokovic, Federer advance in Rome
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Novak Djokovic of Serbia chases down a forehand during his victory against Albert Montanes of Spain.(Photo: Gabriel Bouys, AFP/Getty Images) Story Highlights Novak Djokovic rolled over Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday at the Italian Open Djokovic showed no signs of trouble with his injured right ankle Serena Williams also was on the schedule ROME [...]
Soccer: Landon Donovan not part of U.S. roster for upcoming qualifiers
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Landon Donovan has not played for the U.S. since a 1-0 friendly victory against Mexico in August. Misael Montano/Latin Content/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Landon Donovan is set to be omitted from Jurgen Klinsmann’s U.S. national team squad for the team’s June World Cup qualifiers, SI.com has learned. Donovan, 31, the U.S.’s all-time leading [...]
Soccer: FIFA president ‘appalled’ by racist chants from AS Roma supporters
May 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Mario Balotelli of AC Milan looks to silence the crowd in Rome on Sunday. (Claudio Villa/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — FIFA president Sepp Blatter was “appalled” when he learned that AC Milan’s match against Roma was suspended because of racist chanting. Sunday’s game was stopped for 97 seconds during the second half when [...]
Tennis Recap: Robson beats Venus, faces Serena next in Rome
May 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Laura Robson of Britain shakes hands with Venus Williams at the net after her straight sets victory.(Photo: Clive Brunskill, Getty Images) Story Highlights Laura Robson overcame strong winds to beat Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 Next up for Robson is Serena Williams Also, Sabine Lisicki defeated Mallory Burdette 6-1, 6-2 ROME (AP) — Beating one of [...]
Tennis Recap: Nadal beats Wawrinka in Madrid Open final
May 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland.(Photo: Jasper Juinen, Getty Images) Story Highlights Rafael nadal defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 Nadal earned his fifth title of 2013 after returning from knee injuury It marked his 55th career title and record 23rd Masters title MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal won his [...]
Golf: Tiger Woods wins Players Championship as Sergio Garcia collapses on 17th hole
May 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Richard Heathcote/Getty Images. Tiger Woods at No. 18 at the Players Championship as he won his 78th title. Sergio GarcÃa was six over on the final two holes.) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A weekend filled with sharp words between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia came down to one last showdown Sunday in The [...]
Report: Family of former NHL enforcer Boogaard files wrongful-death lawsuit against NHL
May 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Paul Bereswill/Getty Images. Derek Boogaard made his living as an N.H.L. enforcer for six seasons.) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Derek Boogaard’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the National Hockey League, The New York Times reported Sunday. The newspaper reported the family claims in the lawsuit that the NHL is responsible for the brain [...]
