NBA star Mourning appears to get nod over former AG Reno as pick for Fla. school nameMIAMI — Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno appears to have lost in an unlikely matchup with former NBA star Alonzo Mourning. Report: Former star Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Former slugger Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site. Former slugger Sammy Sosa reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Former slugger Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site. The Times, citing lawyers familiar with the case, reported Sosa is one of 104 players who tested positive in a 2003 baseball survey. The paper did not identify the drug. Egypt complains to FIFA over ref decision that led to Brazil’s winning penalty at Confed CupJOHANNESBURG — FIFA has received an official complaint from Egypt related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup. Kaka scores last-minute penalty kick to give Brazil a 4-3 win over Egypt in Confederations CupBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Kaka converted a controversial 90th-minute penalty kick, and Brazil opened its defense of the Confederations Cup with a 4-3 victory over Egypt on Monday. Asian champion Iraq holds host South Africa to 0-0 draw in Confederations Cup openerJOHANNESBURG — Iraq tied South Africa 0-0 in the Confederations Cup opener Sunday, dealing a blow to a host nation hoping to establish itself as a challenger in the tournament. Gomez, Moreno score goals, Wicks stops penalty kick as United hold off Fire, 2-1WASHINGTON — Christian Gomez and Jaime Moreno scored, Josh Wicks stopped Brian McBride’s second-half penalty kick, and D.C. United beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 Saturday night. NHL gets a great final, but more importantly sets stage for good times aheadMuhammad Ali was at Joe Louis Arena, perhaps waiting for a fight to break out. One did in Game 7 of the NHL championships, but not in the traditional hockey sense. Olympic champion Fabian Cancellara wins time trial stage to open Tour of SwitzerlandRUGGELL, Liechtenstein — Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara won the opening stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Saturday. Formula One to feature 13 teams in 2010 season, including all 10 current entrantsPARIS — Formula One will feature three new teams in the 2010 season, including one from the United States. Olympic champion Usain Bolt cruises to win in 100 at Festival of Excellence in TorontoTORONTO — Usain Bolt beats two Americans in the 100 meters at the Festival of Excellence. Manchester United accepts world-record bid for star Cristiano Ronaldo from Real MadridLONDON — Manchester United accepted a world-record transfer offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid on Thursday, clearing the World Player of the Year to negotiate personal terms with the Spanish club. Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt wins Laureus World Sportsman awardTORONTO — Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on Wednesday for his record-breaking performance in the Beijing Olympics. Obituaries in the newsMargaret Harper DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Margaret Taylor Harper, a former candidate for lieutenant governor as the women’s movement burgeoned in North Carolina who also made marks in journalism, business and charitable work, died Sunday. She was 92. Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba returns to US after son, brother-in-law safe from kidnappingMILWAUKEE — Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba has returned to the United States, and could rejoin his team a little more than a week after his 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers in Venezuela. A democratic major gives everyone a chance at the U.S. OpenGERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Paul Goydos milled around the front of the clubhouse, killing time with a few PGA Tour peers as he waited for more scores to be posted on the white poster board at Germantown Country Club. Jim Furyk has positive outlook for US Open at Bethpage, despite problems there in 2002LAFAYETTE HILL, Pa. — Jim Furyk doesn’t have fond memories of the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, but he hopes changes in the course setup and hopefully better weather will boost his chances to contend at next week’s U.S. Open. Financier William Mayer is new head of UFL’s New York franchiseNEW YORK — Financier William E. Mayer will be the owner of the United Football League’s New York franchise. Faulk of US wins 110-meter hurdles in Prague, posting 5th fastest time of yearPRAGUE — Dexter Faulk of the United States has won the men’s 110-meter hurdles at the Josef Odlozil Memorial Grand Prix, posting the fifth fastest time in the world this year. Hewitt routs Schwank 6-1, 6-0 in 1st round of grass-court tournament at Queen’s ClubLONDON — Former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt routed Eduardo Schwank of Argentina 6-1, 6-0 on Monday to reach the second round at Queen’s Club. Sharapova beats Dubois 6-4, 6-2 in 1st round of Aegon ClassicBIRMINGHAM, England — Maria Sharapova has beaten Stephanie Dubois 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Aegon Classic. US said working ‘all channels’ to win release of 2 American journalists sentenced in NKoreaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working “through all possible channels” to secure the release of two young women journalists sentenced to 12 years of hard labor in North Korea, the White House said Monday. LaShawn Merritt tops his own record in the 300m at the Prefontaine ClassicEUGENE, Ore. — Olympic gold medalist LaShawn Merritt bested his own Hayward Field record by winning the seldom-run 300 meters in 31.30 seconds Sunday in the Prefontaine Classic. Eduardo Lillingston, Zach Thornton lift Chivas USA past SoundersCARSON, Calif. — Eduardo Lillingston scored in the 38th minute to give Chivas USA a 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night. United States rebounds to beat Honduras 2-1 in World Cup qualifierCHICAGO — Carlos Bocanegra scored on a diving header off Landon Donovan’s corner kick in the 68th minute, and the United States rallied to beat Honduras 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier Saturday night. Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea are 1st nations to qualify for 2010 World CupThe Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Japan, Australia, South Korea 1st 3 nations to qualify for next year’s World CupJapan, Australia and South Korea became the first three nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Goalkeeper Tim Howard agrees to new 5-year contract with Everton of English Premier LeagueCHICAGO — Goalkeeper Tim Howard has agreed to a five-year contract with Everton after helping the team to a fifth place in the English Premier League and a berth in next season’s Europa League. Economy puts Woods’ first golf course design on holdDUBLIN, Ohio — The first golf course Tiger Woods is designing might not be the first to open. Slumping economy puts Woods’ first golf course design on hold in DubaiDUBLIN, Ohio — The first golf course Tiger Woods is designing might not be the first to open. Volleyball hit by financial downturn as 2nd Gulf state cancels tournamentLAUSANNE, Switzerland — A second volleyball tournament in the Persian Gulf has been called off due to the recession. Quaranta scores in 36th minute, Moreno adds another goal as United beats Red Bulls 2-0WASHINGTON — Santino Quaranta scored in the 36th minute and Jaime Moreno converted a stoppage-time penalty kick to help D.C. United defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 Thursday night. Patrick says she’s not going to be distracted by talk about possible future away from IndyCarFORT WORTH, Texas — Danica Patrick says she won’t be distracted by talk about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series. Avalanche promote Joe Sacco from minors to coach; move comes a day after team fires GranatoDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche hired Joe Sacco of the AHL as their coach on Thursday, a day after firing Tony Granato and shaking up their front office. US plays at France, Italy visits Ukraine in 1st round of 2010 Fed CupPARIS — The United States will play at France in the first round of next year’s Fed Cup, and Italy will visit Ukraine. |
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